8 Wastes
Identify the 8 types of waste in your processes
4 weeks online course
Short Lean Module
We have created short Lean modules to help you or your organisation to implement Lean in your workplace. These modules are bite-size tools from our full Lean FOCUS course to help you solve business problems. You will have access to voice over narrations that guide you through the training material with eBooks to download and templates.
The 8 Wastes of Lean. Lean thinking aims to reduce/remove wastes from work processes. Waste is any action or step in a process that does not add value to the customer. Learn how you can eliminate waste in your processes. The FOCUS methodology: FOCUS, OBSERVE, CREATE, UTILISE AND SUSTAIN was developed as a structured approach to Lean thinking and Lean tools application.
Training Delivery Modes
Choose the approach that best suits you or your organisation.
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) and On-site group training are both highly effective solutions if you have a group of learners.
Self-paced online training is a great solution for you as an Individual wanting to achieve your certification, or for organisations wanting to train team members at their own time and pace.
Group On-site Training
Require a minimum of 8 participants
- 1 Day Workshop On-site Training
- 4 weeks access to the online Lean Short Module on 8 Wastes
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
Require a minimum of 8 participants
- 1 Day Workshop VILT Training via ZOOM/MS Teams
- 4 weeks access to the online Lean Short Module on 8 wastes
The focus of Lean is to eliminate waste and minimize non-value added work. This module will teach you how to identify the 8 wastes (both obvious and hidden) in your processes to create value for your customers.
• 8 Wastes course lessons access (includes voice over narrations)
• 8 Wastes eBook
• 8 Wastes Template
• Short Online exam
• Additional Resources
• Learner support
Learn the following key outcomes:
• Identify waste in your processes
• Apply Lean principles to minimise waste
• Identify the different types of waste
Technical Requirements (Computer or Mobile phone)
• A computer with Microsoft Windows operating system (98, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 8) or Mac OS X (10.14 Leopard or higher)
• A computer with Microsoft Office 2000 or higher
• A high speed internet connection and a web browser (Firefox or chrome are highly recommended as there are incompatibility issues with Internet Explorer)
• Adobe Reader (free software)
About 8 Wastes Exam & Certification
Basic Certification (Level 2): complete all course content and pass each phase of the online exam with a minimum of 80%.
About the exam
- You are required to pass an online multiple-choice exam. The exam compromises of 1 exam to measure comprehension of the body of knowledge.
- The exam is a timed, open-book exam.
- We are Internationally accredited with IACET
- Our courses are developed and facilitated by Master Black Belts
- Over twenty years’ experience in multiple industries
- Comprehensive curriculum including Lean methods and tools
- Practical options for groups or individuals
