QQI Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Level 6

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Programme Objectives

This programme aims to equip participants with proven lean six sigma methodologies and tools to reduce waste, increase productivity and drive continuous improvements.

Upon completing the programme, participants will be able to:

1. Examine the underpinning principles of the DMAIC process improvement framework to effectively select and deliver a lean six sigma green belt project (within their sphere of control and influence) while demonstrating an ability to story board their project throughout its life cycle.


2. Initiate and lead a green belt process improvement project using a clearly scoped opportunity statement while managing a project team and gaining support for the project using effective stakeholder communication and customer centric practices and techniques.


3. Formulate a fact-based understanding of the current state process using a number of measurement techniques including value stream mapping and data collection plans.


4. Examine and analyse the underlying reasons for process waste and variation using a suite of lean and six sigma techniques including FMEA, process maps, root cause analysis, graphical displays including run & control charts, histograms & pareto charts as well as team-based brainstorming and decision-making tools.


5. Identify and implement a process improvement action plan based on objective criteria which will deliver measurable process improvements while ensuring buy-in from stakeholders. This will involve applying a suite of lean six sigma tools and group activities including 5S, Kanban events, visual management, and error proofing.


6. Validate that solutions are effective and ongoing improvements are embedded in the organisation using process control planning, training and standardised work, retrospectives, and lessons learned.

Delivery Style

Our public Lean Six Sigma Green Belt dates run throughout the year and are available for anyone to attend.

We deliver training in a “live virtual classroom format”. This means you can connect to live, trainer-led sessions online from wherever you are located.

You can read more about this style of delivery by downloading our PDF brochure.

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What is Covered on this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course?

We have listed a high level outline of what we cover during this programme below.

You can get more details about how we run this course and about getting certified by downloading our PDF Brochure.

Module 1: DMAIC Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Framework

This module is an introduction to the DMAIC process improvement framework and associated theories, tools, and techniques to include story-boarding the green belt project.

• 1.1: Introduction to the programme, assessment criteria for certification, certification process
• 1.2: Introduction to lean six sigma
• 1.3: Exploring the lean principles and eight waste types
• 1.4: Exploring six sigma principles, sigma level, and process variation
• 1.5: DMAIC process improvement cycle
• 1.6: Selecting lean six sigma process improvement projects (PIP)
• 1.7: Deliverables of a lean six sigma project
• 1.8: Story-boarding a lean six sigma green belt project

Module 2: Define the Process

In the second module, we provide participants with the knowledge and skills to be able to initiate a green belt project while managing stakeholders.

• 2.1: Project charter and problem statement
• 2.2: Metrics for improvements
• 2.3: The problem-solving strategy Y= f(x)
• 2.4: Identifying stakeholders and creating a stakeholder management plan
• 2.5: Creating a balanced and diverse team
• 2.6: Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Voice of the Business (VOB)
• 2.7: Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics
• 2.8: High level SIPOC process mapping
• 2.9: Creating a project schedule

Module 3: Measure the Process

Module 3 focuses on the knowledge, skills, and competencies and associated lean six sigma tools to measure the current state (baseline) process (defined in module 2).

• 3.1: Process mapping including value streams maps
• 3.2: Identifying value add, necessary non-value add, non-value add activities, and forms of waste
• 3.3: Measuring current baseline process metrics
• 3.4: Data collection planning
• 3.5: Six sigma statistical and graphical techniques

Module 4: Analyse the Process

In module 4, we cover associated lean six sigma tools required to effectively analyse the process which has been defined and measured in modules 2 and 3.

• 4.1: Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• 4.2: Analysing process maps to identify waste and obstacles to flow
• 4.3: Group brainstorming
• 4.4: X-Y Diagrams, cause-effect diagrams
• 4.5: Root cause analysis techniques and 5-Why questioning technique
• 4.6: Six sigma data analysis and graphical displays to show variation
• 4.7: Six sigma data analysis and graphical methods to display sources of variation using Pareto charts and histograms
• 4.8: Identify and prioritise improvement countermeasures using PICK charts

Module 5: Improve the Process

Module 5 is devoted to skills and techniques needed to improve a process.

• 5.1: Process improvement planning and decision making, PDCA and piloting
• 5.2: Running effective Kaizen events
• 5.3: 5S
• 5.4: SMED
• 5.5: Kanban visual management
• 5.6: Error proofing
• 5.6: Future state value stream mapping
• 5.7: Improvement metrics (time, quality, and financial metrics)

Module 6: Control the Process

In module 6, participants will discover methods for controlling a process once it has been defined, measured, analysed and improved.

• 6.1: Process control planning
• 6.2: Standardised work
• 6.3: Retrospectives and lessons learned
• 6.4: Maintaining and driving continuous improvement

Learn More & Get Started

Download a PDF brochure for complete details on this lean six sigma green belt course.

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Who is the Ideal Participant for this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course?

This course is suited to anyone with a sincere interest in process improvement and getting green belt certified.

There are some eligibility criteria for attending (see “other factors to consider” below), but no previous experience with lean six sigma is necessary.

Eligibility Criteria

Background

We welcome participants from a wide variety of businesses and sectors.

As the skills you gain during this course are transferable throughout all sectors, this course is suited to participants within any industry.

This programme is suitable for learners who have 2 to 3 years of experience working in a process environment (manufacturing or service). Examples of this kind of environment could include:

Who Benefits?

• Anyone with experience in a service or manufacturing industry.
• Those working in a continuous improvement environment.
• Anyone wishing to learn ways to improve business processes that are both cost-saving and sustainable.

Other Factors to Consider…

• Participants will typically have reached Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications either through completion of Leaving Certificate, other equivalent formal qualifications, or through relevant life and work experience.
• Fluency in the English language is required. This will equate to C1 (Advanced) on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
• Competence in basic Microsoft Excel is required.
• Willingness to learn and self-direct to complete work for certification is important.

Get Advice About Your Suitability

If you’re interested in attending our green belt training, but are unsure if you fit the criteria above, we can offer advice.

Get in touch with our consultants, either by phone (Freephone 1800 910 810) or by asking a question below.

We can consult with you about your background and your goals for training, advising on the best option.

Achieving Your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Successfully completing this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course and its associated assessments leads to a respected QQI award.

• Award Title: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Awarding Body: Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
• Award Code: 6S22147
• Certification: QQI Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate
• Award Type: Special Purpose Award

National Framework of Qualifications

This is a Special Purpose Award at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). It is worth 15 credits towards a Major Award.

Learn more about QQI and the National Framework of Qualifications

Is certification important?

As in any other professional subject area, certification in lean six sigma is very important.

Attending a certification programme ensures that you are covering the right range of best-practice approaches and techniques for improving processes.

Achieving certification of a widely-recognised high calibre, such as a QQI award, underlines your knowledge, capability, and credibility.

Learner Supports Available

We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment for our students at all stages.

From information provision and feedback to assessment support and guidance, we endeavour to meet your needs throughout the learning and certification process.

You will find more details about these processes in our course brochure.

Any Other Questions?

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