Boost Your Lean Skills and Achieve LCS Accreditation

This programme enhances learners’ ability to apply Lean thinking and continuous improvement principles to tackle challenges within their own roles and teams. Whether working in manufacturing or support functions like quality, engineering, or facilities, participants will gain the skills to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce waste, and solve problems effectively using Lean tools and techniques.

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The training covers methods to streamline processes, reduce lead times, minimise errors, and embed lasting improvements through effective change management. Successful participants will earn the Cardiff University-accredited Lean Competency System (LCS) Level 1C qualification.

Personal and Company benefits.

The Continuous Improvement Practitioner Programme provides practical skills and techniques for improving business processes, enhancing quality, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency.  

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Graduates have completed projects across sectors such as automotive, engineering, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, construction, and food production, delivering measurable improvements and savings for their organisations.  

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Recent examples include:  

• Healthcare Manufacturer: Reduced machine changeover times by 150 minutes per day using SMED techniques.  

• Automation Company: Reduced scrappage costs by 30% through a problem-solving approach.  

• Plastics Manufacturer: Improved workplace ergonomics, eliminating manual handling injuries.  

• Packaging Company: Cut customer complaints by 50% through targeted problem-solving.  

• Engineering Company: Saved £12,000 on a pilot project by introducing process flow ‘kitting’.  

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The programme covers identifying and analysing problems, gathering and interpreting data, engaging teams, and applying Lean principles. It equips learners to develop practical, sustainable solutions that deliver measurable results, with support provided throughout the process.