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Yellow Belt Construction

This course provides learners an understanding to Lean Yellow Belts will become effective team members faster which will result in improved performance and reduced timescales for Lean Six Sigma projects within construction.

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Description

Course Aim:

This course provides learners an understanding to Lean Yellow Belts will become effective team members faster which will result in improved performance and reduced timescales for Lean Six Sigma projects within construction.


Learner Profile:

Learners should be in a supervisory, foreman or operations role within the Construction Industry-understanding where improvements can be made and having the authority to oversee and participate in Yellow Belt Projects.

What you will get:

At the end of the course the learners will be able to:

  • Understand the concepts, tools and principles of Lean that align with H&S regulations.
  • Understand the Six Sigma philosophy, the DMAIC methodology and the tools and techniques used in Six Sigma.
  • Have an understanding of the similarities, differences and practical applications of both Six Sigma and Lean approaches.
  • Take part in small projects using the basic understanding of tools.
  • Identify some initial criteria and guidelines for selecting, reviewing and evaluating Lean Six Sigma projects.
  • Have a practical understanding of how these programs can be applied to deliver an effective continuous improvement program to reduce waste and variation in the business.
  • Understand history and reasons for Lean Six Sigma in the Construction Industry


Course Modules:

Topics 1: Lean for Construction

  • · Understanding Lean in a Construction environment.
  • · Process Improvement vs Health Safety.

Topic 2: Define and Measure

  • · Six Sigma, DMAIC methodology, Lean Systems, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
  • · Identify waste and understand the 8 Lean Waste Streams.
  • · Define a problem statement, use a Project Charter and Project Schedule.
  • · Introduction to SIPOC and VOC.
  • · Stakeholder Communication Plan.
  • · Introduction to Process Mapping.
  • · Collecting and Measuring Data, Control and Pareto Charts.

Topic 3: Analyse and Improve

  • · Team techniques.
  • · Cause-Effect Diagrams.
  • · Brainstorming.
  • · Prioritise potential causes.
  • · Decision making tools.

Topic 4: Control

  • Visual Management.
  • · Review and Action on a continuous basis PDCA.


Certification

DCM Learning Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Duration/Delivery Mode

2 Day Workshop/Classroom