Before and during the course FAQs

No, the course complements our ISO 14001 and environmental management systems (EMS) training, and also works as a standalone course for those whose interest is specifically carbon reduction, climate change, sustainability and the pathway to net zero.

It offers value to people who are new to the subject, as well as those who would appreciate a refresher.

Certification by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) allows you to be added to the RSS register, where organisations will often search for Six Sigma professionals.

However, certification is not essential and does require you to keep a portfolio of your projects, attend an Assessment Centre, be interviewed and take a test. Many of our delegates find that learning Black Belt skills without certification on our 10-day Black Belt course gives them the capabilities they need to participate in improvement projects effectively and progress their careers.

The Core Tools training courses offer more detail in specific tools to support product and process development and improvement.

There are 5 Core Tools, covered in 4 courses, and you can book any of the courses in any order. Book 2 together and you will receive a discount, or learn about all 5 tools and you can take advantage of our Core Tools training package for even greater cost effectiveness.

The Core Tools courses are one element of our business improvement training programme, which also covers Lean, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and the EFQM Excellence Model.

Yes, this Bywater course is CQI and IRCA certified, and you will receive a certificate after training to demonstrate you have achieved new professional skills and standing in line with the requirements of this internationally recognised body.

The Production Part Approval Process is used particularly though not exclusively within the aerospace and automotive industries to ensure that the parts suppliers manufacture are consistent.

If you are working within an organisation that manufactures and supplies parts, PPAP sets out a full set of process elements that will help you ensure the consistency your customers demand. It can also benefit your organisation by minimising errors and waste in processes, to deliver the quality required with greater efficiency.

PPAP skills are part of the wider APQP framework.

Yes, your certificate will be sent to you after the course. The certificate will confirm that the course was approved by the Royal Statistical Society, and can be used to demonstrate your new level of Six Sigma skills to employers, colleagues and in wider circles such as LinkedIn.

No, this course will provide you with a basic understanding of auditing, the role of the auditor, and the skills and processes involved in auditing. It is suitable for those who are new to the concept of auditing, and also provides a useful refresher for those who are already working in the field.

No, this 2-day course will include basic concepts of FMEA, making it ideal for any developers, designers, engineers, auditors and managers who are new to the subject.

Bywater became a Royal Statistical Society (RSS) Approved Training Organisation in 2021. The RSS has approved all of our Six Sigma training courses, confirming that our training covers the competency requirements as defined in the ISO 18404 standard, and as interpreted in the RSS 18404 Sector Scheme, which sets out the requirements for certification against ISO 18404.

To meet RSS requirements, all our tutors have to be approved by the RSS. That means they must demonstrate experience in their subjects, in managing courses, and in facilitating skills. Our highly capable Six Sigma tutors include Master Black Belts who participated in the development of ISO 18404.

While we offer courses for a range of Core Tools you can choose your own priorities for training.

Our complementary Core Tools courses cover:

• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

If you would like to book 2 courses, you will receive a £100 discount if booked at the same time.

You may like to book all 4 courses. By selecting our Core Tools Package option, you can receive all these courses at a significant discount.