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In a nutshell

This qualification has been developed to enable learners to demonstrate competence in their lean business improvement occupation typically in engineering or manufacturing.

The qualification is applicable to a wide variety of occupations within a range of sectors, dependent on the pathway chosen.

This course is for...

Anyone responsible for contributing to quality and process improvements in the workplace. Those employed as supervisors, team leaders or facilitators and are responsible for carrying out business improvement activities.

Course content

This is a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). It involves the skills and knowledge needed for business improvement occupations including the ability to organise work and identify and prevent problems.
The learner must present evidence (recorded in a portfolio) which clearly shows they have met the assessment criteria and learning outcomes of the units chosen.

The learner must achieve the mandatory and optional units relevant to their pathway and occupational role.

Level 3 is ideal if you've been working in lean business improvement environment for some time and have a great deal of technical skills plus a sound understanding of lean concepts and theories. You work with minimum supervision or may supervise others.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, the qualification will be partly judged on observed assessments in the workplace so learners must work in a business improvement environment and role.

Additional information

This qualification is delivered in the workplace, not on campus for individuals to attend. Delivery dates are agreed in advance with you and your employer.

This qualification is comprised of 8 or 9 units. It may take 8 to 14 months to complete. It is self-paced but our assessor team will put an initial plan in place to complete a unit per month, it is possible to complete it sooner.