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Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques Level 2  

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Course Summary

Course Code: FOL7A36Y23 

Start Date: Sunday 04 February 2024 

Start Time and Lesson Duration: 10:00 for 00:40 hours

Duration: 13 lessons over 13 week(s)

Location: Online Self Study  

Fee: Price on Application    Help 


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Description

This course is designed to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of business improvement techniques, which can be applied across many different sectors and job roles

What Qualification / level is this course?
NCFE Level 2 Certificate

Examination Venue Disclaimer.
This course is assessed regularly throughout the programme, during one to one meetings with a tutor and through the completion of written work.

Who is the course for?
This qualification is designed for: Individuals who wish to learn about business improvement techniques Individuals with responsibility for improving business performance Individuals who are looking for a career change, or wish to learn new skills and develop their existing knowledge in the business/management sector.

What can I expect to learn?
The course features six units: 1.Safe and effective team working Understand how to work safely Understand effective team working 2. Workplace organisation Understand workplace organisation 3. Continuous improvement (Kaizen) Understand continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen) 4. Visual management systems Understand visual management systems 5. Problem solving Understand how to identify and solve problems 6. Flow process analysis Understand flow process analysis

How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching and learning methods for example; verbal instructions and explanations, one to one discussions with question and answers and computer-based research

How will I know how well I am doing?
Your tutor will monitor progress throughout the course through monthly one to one phone calls or Team meetings and by assessing and marking submitted work via an online platform, on which you will receive developmental written feedback. You will regularly be set targets to keep you on track with learning and to enable you to complete the course in a timely manner.

Will I have to do work at home?
We recommend at least 4 - 5 hours a week to complete research and home study.

What will I need to provide?
Pen and paper/pad for taking notes. Access to a computer to complete work through an online platform. Telephone for one to one discussions and access to Teams for meetings with your Tutor.

Are there any other costs?
None

What can I do next?
Your tutor will be happy to support and guide you towards courses that will compliment your current skillls, needs, interests and current job role. For information on all ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk