The qualification consists of 3 mandatory units. The mandatory units will help you gain skills and knowledge in the following areas: 

Unit 1: Lean Organisation Techniques in Business

• Section 1: The features of a lean environment
• Section 2: Performing a productivity needs analysis
• Section 3: Devising a map of a process

Unit 2: Business Improvement Techniques

• Section 1: The principles of the Kaizen strategy
• Section 2: The principles underpinning organisation of a business environment
• Section 3: Using visual indicators to make improvements to the work environment
• Section 4: Eliminating variance from workplace processes.

Unit 3: Effective Teamwork in Business

• Section 1: The features of an effective team
• Section 2: Working effectively within a team
• Section 3: What is required of a team leader.

You don’t need to have any specific prior learning requirements to take this course.

To complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

• Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
• Will be undertaking your learning within England
• Are aged 19 or above
• There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will need to have a good standard of English and maths
  

• Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study.
• We recommended allowing a minimum of 5 to 6 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
• You will be given submission dates for each unit to help you stay on track and complete within the allocated timeframe of 6 months.  
• This course is delivered through online assessments and online learning materials.
• You are required to study the learning materials online and then answer knowledge-based assessments that confirm your understanding of the topics.
• We encourage learners to reflect on their own experiences, work-based or personal and include these within their answers where relevant and suitable.
• This is a level 2 qualification. Answers should be formed in paragraphs, and learners will be required to write in detail, using structured sentences to demonstrate knowledge.