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 team work 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.

In order 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
• If you are 19-23 year old you must have already achieved a level 2 qualification or equivalent
• If you are 24+ there are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will find it helpful 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 3 hours per week to study this course in your own time.

This course is available:

• Fully online with online learning materials

To find out more information please email distance.learning@bcot.ac.uk quoting the course reference, or to enrol now click the button below.