Lean and
Sustainability
Practitioner

(Lean Competency
System: Levels 1a and 1b)

Our Lean and Sustainability Practitioner course will show you how to use lean techniques to help your organisation meet its sustainability goals and save money.

As one of our accredited Lean Competency System (LCS) training packages, you’ll be supported by expert coaching from a specialist in how to use lean tools to make a positive impact in your workplace.

About the course

Sustainability and energy efficiency are key priorities for the UK and other nations around the world, driven by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

And as costs continue to rise for businesses and other organisations, it’s crucial for your company to avoid wasting valuable resources, so it can save money while reducing its negative impact on the environment. Sustainable processes are vital for safeguarding the long-term future of your business, whatever industry you’re in, from manufacturing to service.

This training course will give you the practical skills to ensure your workplace is lean and green, so it can save energy and cut waste across all its operations.

As well as learning the theory, you’ll take part in hands-on exercises to put your newly acquired knowledge into practice.

Who is the course for?

Our Lean and Sustainability Practitioner course is for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of lean techniques and how to use them in the workplace. It’s especially useful if you’re responsible for sustainability and energy efficiency in your organisation. The training is suitable for most sectors.

Step 1: the training

This 4-day (2 x 2 days) course will show you how to use lean and green methods in your workplace. You’ll discover how to develop daily habits and routines to build improvement.

The course content includes:

Module 1: Introduction to Lean and Sustainability – an overview of sustainability and business performance improvement
Module 2: Waste and Environmental Impact – using lean waste techniques to identify environmental and energy waste
Module 3: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) – energy and resource effectiveness
Module 4: 5S and Workplace Organisation – reducing motion, transport and energy waste
Module 5: Standardised Work – removing variation and waste to create consistency and efficiency
Module 6: Problem Solving – eliminate problems at root cause
Module 7: Visual Management and Daily Performance – tracking waste and energy use
Module 8: Continuous Improvement and Employee Involvement – team-based improvements for sustainability and energy efficiency

Step 2: putting the theory into practice

With support from a lean coach, you’ll practise your newly acquired knowledge and skills in your workplace to deliver clear, lasting improvements.

Key benefits of the course:

Discover how to be energy efficient and environmentally responsible, while staying competitive
Understand the key role sustainability plays in the long-term success of your organisation
Learn how to identify operational and environmental waste
Learn how to embed energy and resource efficiency into everyday operations
Acquire a range of practical lean tools you can use to help your organisation be more sustainable
Discover why sustainability is a natural outcome of operational excellence
Gain the skills to meet your sustainability goals, including those set by the United Nations

Programme outline

4 days of face-to-face training delivered in 2 x 2-day blocks, supported by access to extra reading, course materials and templates
Knowledge confirmation via a multiple-choice test and open questions
4 x 1-hour-per-delegate coaching support with one of our expert lean coaches
A3/8-Step Practical Problem Solving (PPS) project submission, showing application of learning in a practical environment, with clear benefits to the organisation
Certificate of completion and approval to Lean Competency System: Level 1b
Maximum number of delegates per cohort: 12

Requirements

No prior learning is needed for this training. But delegates must be working in an environment where they can practise and apply their new knowledge and skills on a ‘real-life’ problem.

Please allow around 1-3 months to complete and pass the accreditation.

Location

This training is most effective when delivered face-to-face at your premises or a location of your choice. But it can be delivered online if you prefer. We also run open training sessions at locations around the UK.