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01What it is

The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques is for individuals in a business management role. It allows learners to develop skills in areas such as leading value management, workplace organisation, and the creation of standard operating procedures.

These are the units ETC Awards Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.

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02The units

What each unit actually teaches you to do

Applying central limit theorem and confidence intervals Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers applying the central limit theorem and confidence intervals. You'll calculate sample statistics, estimate population means, determine sampling distributions, and construct and interpret confidence intervals in practical scenarios.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply the central limit theorem in practical scenarios
  • Apply confidence intervals in practical scenarios
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply the central limit theorem
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply confidence intervals
Applying quality function deployment _QFD_ Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll be able to apply quality function deployment (QFD) by constructing House of Quality matrices, identifying customer needs, translating these into technical requirements, determining relationships, prioritising requirements, and guiding product or service development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply quality function deployment (QFD) in a business context
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply quality function deployment (QFD)
Applying response surface methodology Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to apply response surface methodology by planning and conducting experiments, analysing data to identify optimal process settings, interpreting response surface and contour plots, and validating improvements while understanding underlying principles.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply response surface methodology in practical scenarios
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply response surface methodology
Carrying out design of experiments _DOE_ Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to plan, conduct, and analyse design of experiments (DOE), including defining objectives, selecting methods, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. You'll also monitor progress and troubleshoot issues to ensure effective experimental outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out design of experiments (DOE) effectively
  • Carry out design of experiments (DOE) in a sustained manner
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out design of experiments (DOE)
  • Demonstrate sustained knowledge of how to carry out design of experiments (DOE)
Carrying out evolutionary operations _EVOP_ Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to carry out evolutionary operations (EVOP) by planning experiments, implementing incremental process changes, monitoring effects, analysing data to identify optimal settings, and adjusting processes based on EVOP results within a business context.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out evolutionary operations (EVOP) in a business context
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out evolutionary operations (EVOP)
Carrying out project management activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners to carry out project management activities by applying relevant tools and techniques, monitoring progress against plans and milestones, managing resources effectively, and adapting project management approaches to suit different project contexts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out project management activities effectively.
  • Demonstrate the ability to carry out project management activities consistently.
  • Understand the processes involved in carrying out project management activities.
  • Carry out project management activities in a professional manner.
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll understand how to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements in an engineering environment. The unit includes demonstrating compliance, reporting hazards, and recognising relevant safety legislation and procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements in an engineering environment.
  • Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, understanding the relevant legislation and procedures.
Leading an analysis and selection of parts for improvement Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners to lead the analysis and selection of parts for improvement by defining selection criteria, analysing data to identify and prioritise parts based on impact and feasibility, evaluating the process effectiveness, and refining criteria accordingly.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead an analysis and selection of parts for improvement.
  • Continue to lead an analysis and selection of parts for improvement, refining your approach.
  • Lead an analysis and selection of parts for improvement effectively.
  • Continue leading an analysis and selection of parts for improvement, addressing any challenges.
Leading continuous improvement _Kaizen_ activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to lead continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities by planning and coordinating events, engaging team members and stakeholders, facilitating problem-solving sessions, and implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of improvement solutions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities.
  • Continue to lead continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities.
  • Lead continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities.
  • Continue to develop knowledge of how to lead continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities.
Leading effective teams Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain skills to lead effective teams by establishing communication channels, defining roles and responsibilities, facilitating collabouration and knowledge sharing, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts to achieve team objectives.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead effective teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
  • Continue leading effective teams, fostering a positive and productive environment.
  • Lead effective teams, motivating team members and achieving common goals.
  • Continue leading effective teams, resolving conflicts and promoting continuous improvement.
Leading failure modes and effects analysis _FMEA_ activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to lead Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities by facilitating identification of potential failure modes, assessing their severity and occurrence, prioritising risks using risk priority numbers, and developing and implementing corrective actions to mitigate identified risks.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities effectively.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities consistently.
  • Understand the processes involved in leading failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities.
  • Lead failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities in a professional manner.
Leading flow process analysis activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to lead flow process analysis activities by organising workshops, guiding teams in process mapping, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies, brainstorming improvements, developing action plans, and monitoring the effectiveness of changes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead flow process analysis activities effectively
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to lead flow process analysis activities
Leading lead time analysis activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to lead lead time analysis activities, including planning, organising resources, facilitating meetings, and analysing data. The unit emphasises identifying areas for improvement and communicating findings to stakeholders.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead lead time analysis activities effectively
  • Lead lead time analysis activities in a sustained manner
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to lead lead time analysis activities
  • Demonstrate sustained knowledge of how to lead lead time analysis activities
Leading measurement systems analysis _MSA_ activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain competence in leading measurement systems analysis (MSA) activities by planning studies, selecting appropriate methods, conducting data collection and analysis, interpreting results, identifying measurement errors, and implementing corrective actions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead measurement systems analysis (MSA) activities effectively
  • Lead measurement systems analysis (MSA) activities in a sustained manner
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to lead measurement systems analysis (MSA) activities
  • Demonstrate sustained knowledge of how to lead measurement systems analysis (MSA) activities
Leading mistake/error proofing _Poka Yoke_ activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to lead mistake and error proofing (Poka Yoke) activities by facilitating the identification of potential errors, implementing Poka Yoke techniques to prevent mistakes, evaluating their effectiveness, and applying principles across various operational areas.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) activities effectively.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) activities consistently.
  • Understand the processes involved in leading mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) activities.
  • Lead mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) activities in a professional manner.
Leading policy deployment activities _Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment_ Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers leading policy deployment activities such as Hoshin Kanri and quality operating systems. You'll plan, communicate, and facilitate deployment aligned with organisational goals, monitor progress against targets, and adapt policies as necessary.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead policy deployment activities (Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment) effectively
  • Lead policy deployment activities (Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment) in a sustained manner
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to lead policy deployment activities (Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment)
  • Demonstrate sustained knowledge of how to lead policy deployment activities (Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment)
Leading problem solving activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to lead problem-solving activities by defining the process, organising and facilitating sessions with active team participation, applying appropriate tools and techniques to analyse root causes, and implementing effective solutions within an organisation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead problem solving activities.
  • Continue to lead problem solving activities.
  • Lead problem solving activities.
  • Continue to develop knowledge of how to lead problem solving activities.
Leading set-up reduction activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to lead set-up reduction activities by planning and delegating tasks, implementing techniques such as SMED, monitoring impacts, analysing data for improvements, and adjusting strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead set-up reduction activities to improve efficiency.
  • Lead the ongoing set-up reduction activities, monitoring and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Lead set-up reduction activities to achieve specific goals.
  • Lead set-up reduction activities while maintaining safety standards and minimising disruption.
Leading statistical process control _SPC_ activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to lead statistical process control (SPC) activities by developing implementation plans, delegating tasks, applying SPC charts and techniques, analysing data to identify variations and trends, and implementing corrective actions to maintain process control.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead statistical process control (SPC) activities to monitor and improve processes.
  • Lead the ongoing statistical process control (SPC) activities, analysing data and implementing corrective actions.
  • Lead statistical process control (SPC) activities to identify and address process variations.
  • Lead statistical process control (SPC) activities, interpreting data and communicating findings to relevant stakeholders.
Leading the application of Six Sigma methodology to a project Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to lead the application of Six Sigma methodology to projects by planning scope and objectives, organising resources, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, implementing Six Sigma tools and techniques, evaluating solutions, and maintaining project momentum.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the application of Six Sigma methodology to a project.
  • Continue to lead the application of Six Sigma methodology to a project.
  • Lead the application of Six Sigma methodology to a project.
  • Continue to develop knowledge of how to lead the application of Six Sigma methodology to a project.
Leading the application of Six Sigma metrics to a project Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll be able to lead the application of Six Sigma metrics to projects by planning the use of methodologies such as DMAIC, delegating data collection and analysis tasks, implementing metrics to drive improvements, and monitoring project progress against objectives.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the application of Six Sigma metrics to a project to drive improvements.
  • Lead the ongoing application of Six Sigma metrics to a project, tracking progress and making necessary adjustments.
  • Lead the application of Six Sigma metrics to a project effectively.
  • Lead the application of Six Sigma metrics to a project, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
Leading the application of basic statistical analysis Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to lead the application of basic statistical analysis for problem-solving. You'll plan analysis approaches, delegate data tasks, apply techniques like descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing, interpret results, and recommend actions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the application of basic statistical analysis to solve problems and improve decision-making.
  • Lead the ongoing application of basic statistical analysis, interpreting results and recommending actions.
  • Lead the application of basic statistical analysis techniques.
  • Lead the application of basic statistical analysis, presenting findings clearly and concisely to different audiences.
Leading the carrying out of Six Sigma process mapping Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to lead Six Sigma process mapping by defining scope and purpose, guiding data gathering, ensuring map accuracy and completeness, evaluating effectiveness, refining techniques, and implementing improvements based on process analysis.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the carrying out of Six Sigma process mapping, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Continue to lead the carrying out of Six Sigma process mapping, refining the process and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Lead the carrying out of Six Sigma process mapping effectively.
  • Continue leading the carrying out of Six Sigma process mapping, adapting to different processes and challenges.
Leading the carrying out of capability studies Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to lead capability studies by defining purpose and scope, overseeing accurate data collection, interpreting study results, recommending actions for process improvement, and monitoring the effectiveness of implemented changes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the carrying out of capability studies, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
  • Continue to lead the carrying out of capability studies, interpreting the results and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Lead the carrying out of capability studies effectively.
  • Continue leading the carrying out of capability studies, adapting to different processes and requirements.
Leading the creation of flexible production and manpower systems Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to lead the creation of flexible production and manpower systems by assessing current systems, developing and implementing plans to enhance flexibility, and monitoring performance to make necessary adjustments according to organisational needs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the creation of flexible production and manpower systems.
  • Continue to lead the creation of flexible production and manpower systems.
  • Lead the creation of flexible production and manpower systems.
  • Continue to develop knowledge of how to lead the creation of flexible production and manpower systems.
Leading the creation of standard operating procedures _SOP_ Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain skills to lead the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs). The unit covers defining purpose and scope, consulting stakeholders, writing clear procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the creation of standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Continue to lead the creation of standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Lead the creation of standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Continue to develop knowledge of how to lead the creation of standard operating procedures (SOP).
Leading the development of visual management systems Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit focuses on leading the development and continuous improvement of visual management systems. You'll plan implementation, delegate responsibilities, monitor progress, evaluate effectiveness, and apply changes based on feedback and data analysis.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the development of visual management systems within an organisation.
  • Lead the ongoing development of visual management systems, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Lead the development of visual management systems effectively.
  • Lead the development of visual management systems in a way that promotes team engagement and ownership.
Leading the process of hypothesis testing Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to lead the process of hypothesis testing by guiding the formulation of testable hypotheses, overseeing experimental design and execution, analysing results to draw valid conclusions, and applying testing methodologies to diverse problem-solving scenarios.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the process of hypothesis testing effectively.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead the process of hypothesis testing consistently.
  • Understand the processes involved in leading the process of hypothesis testing.
  • Lead the process of hypothesis testing in a professional manner.
Leading the production of a characteristic selection matrix Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers leading the production of a characteristic selection matrix, including defining its purpose and scope, involving relevant stakeholders, facilitating brainstorming sessions, prioritising characteristics, and documenting the rationale to ensure the matrix remains relevant and effective.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the production of a characteristic selection matrix.
  • Continue to lead the production of a characteristic selection matrix.
  • Lead the production of a characteristic selection matrix.
  • Continue to develop knowledge of how to lead the production of a characteristic selection matrix.
Leading the production of multi variance charts Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to lead the production of multi variance charts by defining purpose and scope, gathering data, selecting variables, and constructing charts. You'll monitor and review the charts to ensure accuracy and clarity.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead the production of multi variance charts.
  • Continue to lead the production of multi variance charts.
  • Lead the production of multi variance charts.
  • Continue to develop knowledge of how to lead the production of multi variance charts.
Leading total productive maintenance _TPM_ activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to lead total productive maintenance (TPM) activities by planning in line with organisational objectives, delegating tasks, evaluating previous TPM effectiveness, implementing improvements, and monitoring ongoing maintenance performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead total productive maintenance (TPM) activities.
  • Continue to lead total productive maintenance (TPM) activities, building on previous experience.
  • Lead total productive maintenance (TPM) activities effectively.
  • Continue leading total productive maintenance (TPM) activities, adapting to changing circumstances.
Leading value management _value engineering and value analysis_ activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to lead value management activities, including planning, organising resources, and facilitating workshops. The unit focuses on applying techniques to identify cost savings and value improvements while monitoring progress.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead value management (value engineering and value analysis) activities.
  • Continue to lead value management (value engineering and value analysis) activities.
  • Lead value management (value engineering and value analysis) activities.
  • Continue to develop knowledge of how to lead value management (value engineering and value analysis) activities.
Leading value stream mapping _VSM_ activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to lead value stream mapping (VSM) activities by planning and facilitating workshops, creating accurate current state maps, and analysing processes to identify waste and inefficiencies. They will also adapt strategies to improve organisational workflows.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead value stream mapping (VSM) activities effectively
  • Lead value stream mapping (VSM) activities in a sustained manner
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to lead value stream mapping (VSM) activities
  • Demonstrate sustained knowledge of how to lead value stream mapping (VSM) activities
Leading workplace organisation activities Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' skills to lead workplace organisation activities effectively. You'll plan, implement, and monitor initiatives using techniques such as the 5S methodology, evaluating their impact on workplace productivity.

What you'll be able to do

  • Lead workplace organisation activities.
  • Continue to lead workplace organisation activities.
  • Lead workplace organisation activities.
  • Continue to develop knowledge of how to lead workplace organisation activities.
Producing Taguchi linear graphs Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with the ability to produce Taguchi linear graphs for parametre analysis. You'll select orthogonal arrays, conduct experiments, analyse data, and construct graphs to visualise relationships between variables and performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Produce Taguchi linear graphs.
  • Continue to produce Taguchi linear graphs.
  • Produce Taguchi linear graphs.
  • Continue to develop knowledge of how to produce Taguchi linear graphs.
03The standards

The national standards these units are built against

What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.

  • Applying Central Limit Theorem and Confidence Intervals

    Standard

  • Applying Response Surface Methodology

    Standard

  • Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

    Standard

  • Leading failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities

    Standard

  • Leading measurement systems analysis (MSA) activities

    Standard

  • Leading the application of Six Sigma metrics to a project

    Standard

  • Leading the application of basic statistical analysis

    Standard

  • Leading the carrying out of Six Sigma process mapping

    Standard

  • Leading the carrying out of capability studies

    Standard

  • Leading the creation of standard operating procedures (SOP)

    Standard

  • Leading the process of hypothesis testing

    Standard

  • Leading the production of a characteristic selection matrix

    Standard
04Where it leads

The jobs these credits are mapped to

A qualification is never a dead end here. Each of these is a job record this qualification is a mapped route into.

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Where this can lead

Lead Lean Six Sigma Manager

This work can lead to roles such as Director of Business Transformation or VP of Operational Excellence, taking on responsibility for larger, more complex change programmes.

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05The credits

The credits, and who awards them

Level 4 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by ETC Awards Limited rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.

What you would be collecting

Applying central limit theorem and confidence intervalsApplying quality function deployment _QFD_Applying response surface methodologyCarrying out design of experiments _DOE_Carrying out evolutionary operations _EVOP_Carrying out project management activitiesComplying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsLeading an analysis and selection of parts for improvement

Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.

How you’d practise it

You don’t watch this. You do it.

You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.

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The Navigator That is the thread worth pulling. Let us build the version where it happens a third time and find the move that works either way.
The same lesson on the real thing: the conversation in the middle, the thinking ladder on the left, and the criteria each answer is evidencing on the right.
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    For “Carrying out project management activities” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.

  • Draft the real one Create

    You do “Leading policy deployment activities _Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment_” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.

  • Map a live decision Analyse

    “Applying quality function deployment _QFD_” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.

  • Lead it Apply

    “Leading an analysis and selection of parts for improvement” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.

What you leave holding

The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them

Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.

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ETCAL Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques
  • Applying Central Limit Theorem and Confidence Intervals
  • Applying Response Surface Methodology
  • Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Leading failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities
  • Leading measurement systems analysis (MSA) activities
  • Leading the application of Six Sigma metrics to a project
  • Leading the application of basic statistical analysis
  • Leading the carrying out of Six Sigma process mapping
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How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

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Applying central limit theorem and confidence intervals Level 4

Applied to your work in any of these jobs

Which job do you mean?
Lead Lean Six Sigma ManagerLean Six Sigma ManagerSenior Lean Six Sigma ManagerLead Six Sigma Black BeltSenior Lean Six Sigma ConsultantSix Sigma Black Belt

This unit covers applying the central limit theorem and confidence intervals. Learners will calculate sample statistics, estimate population means, determine sampling distributions, and construct and interpret confidence intervals in practical scenarios.

How the thinking builds
  1. 1 Remember
  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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Built for ETCAL Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques

35 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by ETC Awards Limited.

  1. Applying central limit theorem and confidence intervals
  2. Applying quality function deployment _QFD_
  3. Applying response surface methodology
  4. Carrying out design of experiments _DOE_
  5. Carrying out evolutionary operations _EVOP_
  6. Carrying out project management activities

and 29 more in the full unit list below.

These are the real units of this credential, in its own order. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

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