Learning outcomes

Participants learn to: –

• Understand both theory and practical application of quality management tools and techniques to improve operational outcomes and efficiency.

• Apply Lean methodology to help organisations improve performance by systematically removing waste.

• Support performance and production goals across a variety of industry sectors in both manufacturing and services, including the public sector.

Who is the course for

• The Diploma is aimed at managers, engineers, supervisors and technicians who have responsibility for quality or continuous improvement within their organisations and also those who wish to develop knowledge and skills in the area of Lean systems.

• Those who are responsible for or actively engaged in organisational improvement and development through the use of quality management, tools andtechniques.

• Those who seek recognition as a Black Belt in Lean.

Modules

Autumn Semester

Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 1

Leadership and Change Management

Spring Semester

Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 2

LeanProject/Lean Healthcare Project

FURTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Dip. in Lean Systems
+
Professional Dip. in Six Sigma
+
Enterprise Improvement Project
=
MSc Qualification

The Professional Diploma in Lean programme forms part of the MSc. in Strategic Quality Management Lean Sigma Systems. Those who have completed this programme may continue on with a second diploma and enterprise improvement project to qualify with an MSc Master Black Belt in Lean Sigma Systems.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Programme participants should hold a NFQ level-8, primary degree in any discipline or an equivalent qualification and have at least three years of relevant work experience. Where an applicant does not meet the entry requirements above, an offer of a place on the programme may be made in exceptional circumstances, where the candidate provides a portfolio of evidence to support prior learning, and the application of learning or competence in the area.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applications for the programme should be made through the University of Limerick via their website please see HERE

Applications for Next Level Skillnet funding should be made directly through Next Level Skillnet by emailing Sue Davies – sue@nextlevel.ie

Training Provider Profile

The University of Limerick is a vibrant and entrepreneurial place to learn. UL offers over 170 postgraduate programmes across four faculties, including Micro-credentials, Graduate Diplomas, taught and research Masters programmes, structured PhD programmes and Professional Doctorates – many delivered flexibly, online and part-time to suit working professionals.

With internationally-renowned programmes, world-leading research collaborations, and an unrivalled graduate employment rate, UL has everything graduates need to get ahead in their chosen discipline. Through significant campus-wide development, UL aims to create the best possible teaching and learning environment, giving Postgraduate students the support and resources they need to achieve their professional ambitions.