NOCN
Level 5
QN: 603/0403/0
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NOCN Level 5 Certificate in Productivity Improvement Practice
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 110 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
110 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Data Analysis in support of Productivity Improvement Projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select data analysis techniques appropriate to the analysis of particular types of data.
- Be able to gather required data using appropriate primary and secondary data gathering processes.
- Be able to undertake simple analysis of performance data as the basis of designing a productivity improvement project.
2
Idea Development for Productivity Improvement Projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply productivity improvement techniques to generate ideas for development and improvement.
- Be able to identify ways in which stakeholders might be consulted as part of an ‘idea generation’ process.
- Be able to make recommendations based on a logical and structured approach.
3
Identification and Planning of Productivity Improvement Projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify an area of operation that would benefit from a productivity improvement project.
- Be able to identify the major steps to be undertaken when applying a specific productivity improvement methodology.
4
Implementation Planning for Productivity Improvement Projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create a plan for the implementation of agreed changes arising from a productivity improvement project.
- Be able to create a process by which a completed productivity improvement project can be evaluated.
- Be able to develop a presentation for stakeholders, identifying the main findings, analysis, conclusions and recommendations.
5
Productivity Improvement Project Definition and Approval
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to persuade stakeholders of the benefits of undertaking a specific productivity improvement project.
- Be able to define the terms of reference for a productivity improvement project.
6
Productivity Improvement Project Evaluation and Review
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate the outcomes of a productivity improvement project.
- Be able to present project outcomes to stakeholders.
7
Productivity Improvement Project Implementation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to implement a project plan arising from a productivity improvement project.
- Be able to maintain effective communication with stakeholders throughout the process of implementation.
8
Productivity Improvement Project Reporting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify differences in report content and format appropriate to different stakeholder groups.
- Be able to create a structured report on the process of, and outcomes of, a productivity improvement project.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0403/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016