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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques NCFE – Online

This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of business improvement techniques, which can be applied across a range of sectors, from manufacturing through to office-based roles.  Recognises competence in contributing to quality and process improvements in the workplace. Complement to existing skills and qualifications. Encourages practices that can maximise profit by eliminating waste, improving workflow, and reducing cost and variation.

Undertaking a Business Improvement Techniques course could be a source or numerous benefits to both yourself and the organisation, including:

  • Reduced energy usage
  • Improved productivity
  • Improved performance
  • Development of lean thinking
  • Reduction in costs
  • A culture of organisational thinking
  • Self-development
  • Problem solving skills

Our distance learning courses are completed online, so there is no need for any personal attendance in college, however you can always attend college if you feel you need this.

You will complete assessments by answering questions and submitting them to your tutor via the online learning platform.

You will be given full written feedback on your assessments within 5 working days.

Your tutor is available by email, or Mobile Phone during office hours if you need support with your studies.

To study the courses, you need to have a suitable device such as a laptop, a desktop computer, or a tablet such as an iPad. You also need access to the internet.

Please note: It is not possible to complete the courses on a mobile phone as they are not compatible with our learning platform.

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE awarding body, confirming your achievement.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

To attain this qualification, you need to achieve all 6 units.

  1. Safe and Effective Team Working (R/617/5236)
  2. Workplace Organisation (Y/617/5237)
  3. Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) (D/617/5238)
  4. Visual Management Systems (H/617/5239)
  5. Problem Solving (Y/617/5240)
  6. Flow Process Analysis (D/617/5241)
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

This is a knowledge-based qualification which is internally assessed and externally moderated by NCFE.

 To meet the standards, you will complete the online assessment with either a pass or resubmit.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Up to £88,639
/year

Job holders in this unit group advise on the formulation and implementation of policy in the public and private sectors, develop and implement substantial business, statistical and administrative systems, and […]

Office Supervisors

Up to £51,995
/year

Office supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of those carrying out general administrative and clerical work and performing specialist administrative and clerical duties in relation to […]

Management Consultants and Business Analysts

Up to £79,564
/year

Management consultants and business analysts advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in […]

Advertising and Marketing Associate Professionals

Up to £57,935
/year

Advertising and marketing associate professionals assist in the development and implementation of projects which aim to elicit the preferences and requirements of consumers, businesses and other specified target groups so […]

Your progression pathway

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Student Voice

This course has helped me improve my communication and computer skills, make new friends, and feel more confident about finding a job with my qualification. The lecturers are really kind and help with everything.

Progression

Progression

On successful completion of the Equality and Diversity level 2 course, learners could progress to:

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business-Improvement Techniques
  • Level 3 qualifications in Business Improvement Techniques
  • Level 4 qualifications in Business Improvement Techniques.

Course Career Prospects

This course in Business Improvement Techniques will open many opportunities and a broader range of career paths. You will learn how continuous improvement techniques can boost businesses and give them a competitive advantage. This would be useful if you want to pursue a career in the Business and Management sector.

  • Business Project Manager (£22,000 to £70,000)
  • Chief Executive (£55,000 to £150,000)
  • Investment Analyst (£22,000 to £60,000)
Costs

Course Fees

UK

Fully Funded.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

18 Weeks

Study Mode

Distance, Short

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