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Business Improvement Techniques - Level 2

Course code: P05203

Subject area: Online Courses

Study level: Part Time

Course level: 2

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Various

Course date:

1st Aug 2025 - 31st Jul 2026

Course location:

Online

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

Apply for this course
This qualification introduces you to business improvement techniques, giving you a clear understanding of their practical application across diverse sectors and roles. It has been designed to support those who wish to expand their knowledge of business improvement methods, take responsibility for enhancing organisational performance, or pursue a career change with strengthened professional skills.
The course content is carefully crafted to provide a deep and broad understanding of business improvement techniques. You will delve into topics such as effective team collaboration, principles supporting workplace organization, the application of continuous improvement techniques like Kaizen, visual management systems, problem-solving strategies, and flow process analysis. By mastering these areas, you will be equipped to drive positive change within their organisations, bolstering overall operational efficiency.
Course units
Unit 1: Safe and effective team working
Unit 2: Workplace organisation
Unit 3: Continuous improvement (Kaizen)
Unit 4: Visual management systems
Unit 5: Problem solving
Unit 6: Flow process analysis
What next?
Learners who achieve this qualification 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.
Entry criteria
Learners must be aged 19 or above and have not previously completed a similar qualification to qualify for funding. Some courses may have additional specific prerequisites. Please see fee information for funding requirements, or discuss upon enquiry.
Fee information
These courses are government funded. To be able to study for free you must meet the following criteria:- You must currently live in England- You must have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years for purposes other than study- You must be over the age of 19- You must not be an apprentice- You must not be currently studying another funded course.

Individual courses may have additional eligibility criteria, please contact onlinecourses@abingdon-witney.ac.uk for more information.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£0.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Qualifications received
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques (603/4306/0)
Learning & method assessment
This course is taught online and can be accessed remotely.

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