Before and during the course FAQs

There are many tools and techniques that have proved to be valuable to businesses in applying the Lean Approach. These include:

• Value stream mapping, a visual tool that helps to identify and map the flow of activities required to create and deliver a product or service
• The 5S methodology for organising and cleaning up the workplace to improve efficiency and safety
• The Kanban system for managing work flow by using visual signals to control the flow of materials and information
• Kaizen - a Japanese term for continuous improvement - exploring a philosophy of making small, incremental changes to processes on a regular basis to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

These approaches and tools can be explored on Bywater’s range of Lean training courses.

Training providers who wish to certify their training courses with the relevant professional institution must comply with strict requirements.

As an example, the CQI and IRCA first assesses the training provider for suitability as an Approved Training Partner. Auditor courses that are then submitted for certification are thoroughly scrutinised for content, delivery, administration, and the provider’s efforts to continually improve their offering.

The institution audits the provider every two years, and requires that the provider also carries out internal audits on a regular basis.

As an individual you can become certified through your organisation if it is certified by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), or directly through the RSS. This is available to delegates that successfully complete either a Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt training course. The process will involve submitting a portfolio of evidence demonstrating successful practice. Delegates will also have to attend a half-day assessment centre at RSS in London. For groups this can be arranged on site. Bywater does offer a bespoke training package to guide delegates through this process with one-to-one tutoring from Lean and Six Sigma experts.

A business can be become certified through the RSS 18404 scheme. This will be an assessment of the system the organisation has in place for managing the competence of its key personnel under the standard.  A full description of the process can be found here.

Contact Bywater on 0333 123 9001 and we will endeavour to help.

The ISO 17025:2017 was introduced in December 2017 for the laboratory industry.

If you have completed ISO 17025 training previously then the Transition to ISO 17025:2017 training could be the best option for you.

We also offer the following ISO 17025 training courses

Internal Auditor training course

Lead Auditor training course

At Bywater we offer a range of training courses exploring Lean, and enabling delegates to attain the skill levels to become Lean Leaders and Lean Practitioners.

Yes, when booking through our website you are not required to make payment. Once you reserve your place via our website we will then email an invoice for payment. Payment can be made via BACS, credit/debit card or cheque.

Payment is due 30 days prior to the course start date, or upon receipt of the invoice if the course starts sooner.

A good auditor requires a number of attributes and skills, find out if you could be a good auditor with our quick 1 minutes roundup.

Yes, there are rules about what you are allowed to bring into the exam and how you should conduct yourself during the exam. These are detailed in the instructions you receive from CQI and IRCA, and it is really important that you read and adhere to these, as failure to comply could result in your disqualification.

Yes, ELCAS has awarded Bywater with Approved Learning Provider status in the Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) scheme.

The scheme provides financial support to members of the armed forces and those who have left the service within the past five years.

ELCAS has approved all of our CQI and IRCA certified Lead Auditor training courses and Auditor Conversion training courses, as well as a number of IEMA courses and certified lean six sigma events.

To learn more about ELCAS and discover whether you qualify for funding, click on the link to see our full list of ELCAS approved training courses.

Bywater’s Learning provider ID is 11235