Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma is a very successful methodology for Productivity and Continuous Improvement. It uses a structured approach known as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control) to reduce variation and improve efficiency. It is being successfully deployed across many sectors and in companies of all sizes in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, financial and service sectors. This course provides a structured approach to solving problems and putting a sustaining mechanism in place to ensure problems do not re-arise.

Entry Requirements

Course Code

CR_ESSGS_7

Course Fee

€2055*
includes course notes and HETAC exam fee

* Please contact CAMMS to enquire about additional funding

Candidates should have at least three years experience in a suitable working environment. The course is aimed at all personnel working within the design, manufacturing, transactional, sales or support environment. It is suitable for management and team leaders through to shop floor personnel and employees directly involved in the process.

Course Content

Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma, DMAIC Methodology
Facilitating Project Teams
Defining the Project, Process Mapping
Variation and Measurement Techniques
Analysis of Process Data, Introduction to Statistical Tools
Cause and Effect, FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis)
Process Capability using SPC
Lean Concepts and Tools
Project Control, Return on Investment, Critical Success Factors

Duration

Eight full days over three months.

OPTIONAL: 3 additional days preparation for ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (includes course notes). Exam fees payable separately to ASQ. Preparation courses take place in May each year.

Note: The first course will be offered in September 2009 and a second in spring 2010

Location

Rubicon Professional Business Centre, CIT*

* Includes refreshments and lunch

Awarding Body

CIT: Five credits at level seven on the NFQ.

Candidates who complete the Six Sigma Green Belt Programme will be encouraged to sit the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Green Belt exam. (Examination fees payable to the ASQ).

Note: This course is restricted to 10 participants. Eligible candidates will be considered on a first come first served basis.

Course Schedule

Diploma in Six Sigma (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)

Special Purpose Award - Level 8

30 ECTS Credits

ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt (on completion of ASQ Black Belt Exam)

Course Code

CR_ESSBB_8

Course Fee

T.B.C

A certified Six Sigma Black Belt is a professional who is an expert in Six Sigma philosophies and principles, including supporting systems and tools. A Black Belt should demonstrate team leadership, understand team dynamics and assign team member roles and responsibilities. Black Belts have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the DMAIC model in accordance with Six Sigma principles. They have a basic knowledge of Lean enterprise concepts, are able to identify non-value added elements and activities and are able to use specific tools. The course draws heavily on statistical principles including DOE (design of experiments) and SPC (Statistical Process Control).

Entry Requirements

A demonstration of several years work experience in a technical role in manufacturing or a service industry is required. A grounding in six sigma principles is desirable

Course Content

Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma, DMAIC Methodology
MINITAB
Measurement System Analysis
Hypothesis Testing, Regression, Control Charts, Process Sigma
Design of Experiments
Change Management, Team Building, Facilitation, Conflict Resolution
Project Control, Return on Investment, Critical Success Factors

Mentoring

Throughout their training, and until the completion of their projects, six sigma black belts will receive support and mentoring from their tutor.

Duration

Twenty full days over six months.

Note: The first course will be offered in September 2010.

CIT Six Sigma Green Belt graduates will be exempt from a proportion of this course