Level 2 NVQ Diploma Business Improvement Techniques

Level 2 NVQ Diploma Business Improvement Techniques

Accreditation Body: City & Guilds

What is QCF?

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is the new way of recognising achievement through the award of credit for units and qualifications across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

It provides more flexible routes to gaining full qualifications and enables progression to be achieved in smaller steps through the accumulation of credit.

Introduction/Summary

This programme has been produced to assist organisations in improving their business activities by applying the tools and techniques of continuous improvement. It demonstrates how eliminating waste, reducing variation and preventing defects through managing quality and process flows can dramatically improve business performance.

The Business Improvement Techniques Award may be achieved by following one of the following pathways…

· Process Improvement

· Quality Improvement

Qualification

The qualification covers a range of principles associated with current business practices. It includes areas such as lean production, continuous improvement, project management, workplace organisation, problem solving and standard operating procedures. It also pays particular attention to modern management principles and cutting edge techniques like six sigma metrics.

The Level 2 Diploma is suitable for those who work within teams and require a basic understanding of business improvement techniques. Learners may choose one of two pathways:

• Process (minimum 110 credits) this pathway is appropriate for those who are involved in production activities and process management.
• Quality (minimum 136 credits) this pathway is suitable for those who are involved in production activities and process management.

The mandatory units cover those areas which have a common approach such as safety and team working. The optional units offer a choice of techniques and systems that can be combined to meet the needs of businesses and organisations.

Requirements

To gain this qualification the learner must be employed ideally in a manufacturing environment and working within a team.