| Code | CCPDCI |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Qualifications | Cert |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 |
| NFQ Award Title | Special Purpose Award |
| Fees | €1750 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | September 2022 |
| Next Intake | September 2022 Musgrave Employees Only |
| Venue | Online |
| Start Date | September 2022 |
Course Outline
This course provides an understanding of Continuous Improvement (CI) principles and practice and aims to support the efficient application of CI tools, practices and concepts in problem solving and deployment of CI projects. Participants will develop their capability in the use of diagnostic, problem-solving and project management tools and techniques that support CI deployment within the business and extended value streams. An integrative project (CI Green Belt project) draws on workshops delivered over the course of the study programme. This approach leverages opportunities for ‘situated learning’ in a course designed for post-experience learners. Learning from in-company project work ensures a good blend of classroom and practical activity.
Course Practicalities
This course comprises a single 15-credit module delivered over one semester. It is designed for part-time students and includes a work-based learning assignment (CI Green Belt Project). Participants will join a series of workshops delivered over a combination of Wednesday and Thursday (9.00am - 5.00pm) sessions and a Saturday morning review session (9.00am - 1pm) once per month over a three-month period.
Candidates will achieve the learning outcomes via two assessed components:
1. A CI Green Belt Project delivered in the workplace (50% of the total assessment marks).
The main aims behind this assignment are to:
✓ Enable participants to demonstrate competence in the concepts, tools, and practices covered in the course.
✓ Allow participants to leverage the programme content to initiate, implement, and achieve immediate improvements in their workplace.
2. An MCQ exam (50% of the total assessment marks). The duration is 90 minutes plus 20 minutes reading time at the outset to review case study material, i.e., 110 minutes in total.
Why Choose This Course
If you wish to study on a part-time basis, integrate your studies with workplace activity and incorporate your work experience into an accredited learning process, this course will suit your needs. In particular it provides benefits to the participant through workshop and work[1]based learning and to the organisation through the delivery of a Green Belt Project.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be at least 21 years of age by the date of commencement of the programme.
- Have a minimum of two years professional experience in a business environment or currently work on a lean team within the business.
All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS level 6.5- with no individual section lower than 5 or the equivalent TOEFL score.
Fees and Costs
€1750
For further information on fees and financial supports please click here.
How To Apply
Closed Programme Musgrave Employees Only
Applicants need to be aware of the IT student checklist below before applying:
1. You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer running a modern supported operating system with all software updates.
2. Some of UCC’s services (e.g. the Canvas Virtual Learning Environment) also have mobile apps for iOS and Android Devices that you may wish to use as part of your studies. However, we recommend using your desktop web browser for submission of assessments and exams.
3. You should always use the most current version of your preferred browser. In general, we recommend the Chrome Web browser (Important Note: Internet Explorer will not work with Canvas).
4. We recommend a reliable broadband connection with at least 2Mbps or more.
5. You will require an Office suite of software (Microsoft Office or equivalent) and a PDF reader. You should always use the latest version of this software. All UCC students have access to Office 365. By going to https://portal.office.com/account/. you can download and install the latest version of Microsoft Office, which includes software such as Word/Excel/Powerpoint etc.
Applicants will additionally require basic computing proficiency skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
During your online application you will be required to upload the following documents:
• Application Statement
• Birth Cert or Passport
• Passport Photograph
• Curriculum Vitae
• English Language Test Report [if applicable]
• Transcripts [if applicable]