Lean Practitioner Module 3

Duration

32 hours

Purpose/ scope

The purpose of this standard is to focus on the importance of sustaining and embedding improvement for the final stages of a Lean project.

Covering the knowledge and skills to build a Lean Practitioners confidence in their ability to lead an active project through to completion.

A series of on-the-job activities guide learners through daily problem solving, evaluating and reporting the benefits of the lean activity and reporting those findings. These are supported by online learning on time management, collaborative planning, production control and reporting.

Learners participate in two structured Project Review sessions (Improve and Control/Transfer and benefits), where they present progress and receive feedback. A Lean Coach supports and assesses learners throughout, ensuring the tools are applied effectively and learning is evidenced in real project work.

Delivery

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• a blend of face to face and e-learning 

This standard is predominantly practical training

This standard is considered to be set at an advanced level

Assessment Type

Formally Assessed

Recognised Organisation

This standard is held by The Lean Construction Institute UK.

Quality assurance

Recognised

CITB will gain assurance through the Recognised Organisation’s quality arrangements.

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications, and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required Recognised Organisation’s documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Please refer to the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations Appendix 6 for further guidance on quality assurance.

Additional information about this standard

• Need to have completed Lean Practitioner Module 1 and Lean Practitioner Module 2
• To be practically applying their knowledge on an Improvement Project
• Module 3 is delivered through a blend of facilitated learning, online resources, and applied project work. The emphasis is on active coaching and real-world application, as learners lead their own improvement projects through the improve, control and transfer stages.
• Learning is supported by a Lean Coach, who provides one-to-one and group facilitation, helping learners plan, apply, and reflect on Lean tools in their own context. Key concepts are introduced through guided sessions and reinforced through coaching during activity delivery.
• Learners complete a series of practical, workplace-based tasks, gathering evidence such as daily problem solving, standardised work, collaborative planning production control and visual management. Progress is reviewed at two key points, where learners present their work and receive feedback to strengthen their approach.
• This module prioritises learning by doing, with coaching and facilitation ensuring that tools are not just understood but meaningfully applied in live project environments.