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- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer BIIAB has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and BIIAB awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from BIIAB.
This qualification allows learners to develop skills in business improvement techniques. It is aimed at individuals working in an engineering environment who are responsible for improving processes and productivity. Successful candidates will gain competence in areas such as statistical process control and Six Sigma process mapping.
These are the units BIIAB 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.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with BIIAB. It does the teaching and the mapping. BIIAB sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Analysing and selecting parts for improvement Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse parts to identify areas for improvement, considering factors such as performance, cost, and reliability
- Select appropriate parts for improvement based on the analysis, justifying the selection criteria and potential benefits
- Understand the methods used to analyse parts for improvement
- Understand the criteria used to select parts for improvement
Applying Policy Deployment _Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment_ Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment) within a relevant context
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment) and its benefits
Applying Six Sigma methodology to a project Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply Six Sigma methodology to a project to achieve specific goals
- Plan a project using Six Sigma methodology
- Implement Six Sigma methodology within a project team
Applying Six Sigma metrics to a project Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply Six Sigma metrics to a project in accordance with established procedures
- Select appropriate Six Sigma metrics for a project
- Interpret Six Sigma metrics data within a project context
Applying basic statistical analysis Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply basic statistical analysis techniques to relevant data sets
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply basic statistical analysis and interpret the results
Applying continuous improvement techniques _Kaizen_ Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen) to enhance processes and systems
- Implement Kaizen principles to identify and eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and reduce costs
- Understand the principles and methodologies of continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen)
- Understand how to apply Kaizen in a practical setting to achieve measurable improvements
Applying failure modes and effects analysis _FMEA_ Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify potential failures and their impact
- Apply failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), including the process and documentation requirements
Applying flow process analysis Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply flow process analysis techniques in a practical context
- Apply flow process analysis, including the tools and methods used
Applying hypothesis testing Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply hypothesis testing to analyse data and draw valid conclusions
- Apply hypothesis testing, including the different types of tests and their appropriate use
Applying lead time analysis Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply lead time analysis to identify and quantify the time required for each step in a process
- Analyse lead time data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement
- Understand the principles and techniques of lead time analysis
- Understand how to use lead time analysis to optimise processes and reduce overall lead time
Applying mistake/error proofing _Poka Yoke_ Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) techniques to prevent errors in a process or system
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) and its principles
Applying set-up reduction techniques Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply set-up reduction techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste
- Apply set-up reduction techniques, including the principles and methods involved
Applying total productive maintenance _TPM_ Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply total productive maintenance (TPM) principles and practices to improve equipment effectiveness.
- Understand the concepts and implementation of total productive maintenance (TPM).
Applying value management _value engineering and value analysis_ Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply value management techniques, including value engineering and value analysis, to improve processes or products.
- Understand the principles and methodologies of value management, value engineering, and value analysis.
Applying workplace organisation techniques Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Apply workplace organisation techniques to improve efficiency and safety
- Select appropriate workplace organisation techniques for a given situation
- Implement and maintain workplace organisation techniques
Carrying out Six Sigma process mapping Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out Six Sigma process mapping to identify and analyse process inefficiencies
- Carry out Six Sigma process mapping, including the use of appropriate tools and techniques for process visualisation and analysis
Carrying out capability studies Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out capability studies to assess the performance of a process or system.
- Understand the methods and techniques used in carrying out capability studies.
Carrying out measurement systems analysis _MSA_ Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out measurement systems analysis (MSA) using appropriate techniques and tools.
- Understand the principles and procedures for carrying out measurement systems analysis (MSA).
Carrying out problem solving activities Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out problem solving activities in a structured and effective manner
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and techniques involved in carrying out problem solving activities
Carrying out statistical process control _SPC_ procedures Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out statistical process control (SPC) procedures in accordance with established guidelines and standards
- Correctly carry out statistical process control (SPC) procedures, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation
Carrying out value stream mapping _VSM_ Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out value stream mapping (VSM) to visualise and analyse the flow of materials and information in a process
- Identify areas for improvement in the value stream based on the VSM analysis
- Understand the principles and techniques of value stream mapping (VSM)
- Understand how to interpret and use value stream maps to identify opportunities for improvement
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with all relevant statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements in the workplace
- Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including identifying and mitigating potential hazards
Creating flexible production and manpower systems Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Create flexible production systems that meet specified requirements
- Create flexible manpower systems that meet specified requirements
- Know the principles of creating flexible production systems
- Know the principles of creating flexible manpower systems
Creating standard operating procedures _SOP_ Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Create standard operating procedures (SOP) that are clear, concise and easy to follow
- Create standard operating procedures (SOP), including the structure, content and approval process
Developing visual management systems Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Develop visual management systems to improve workplace efficiency
- Design effective visual management systems
- Implement visual management systems in a workplace environment
Leading effective teams Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Lead effective teams by providing direction, motivation, and support
- Implement strategies to foster collaboration, communication, and problem-solving within a team
- Understand the principles of effective team leadership
- Understand how to motivate and support team members to achieve common goals
Producing a characteristic selection matrix Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Produce a characteristic selection matrix in accordance with industry standards and organisational procedures.
- Understand the processes involved in producing a characteristic selection matrix.
Producing multi-variance charts Real unit · BIIAB
What you'll be able to do
- Produce multi-variance charts to analyse data and identify trends
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce multi-variance charts and interpret the information they provide
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.
- Standard
Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Standard
Apply continuous improvement techniques in the workplace
- Standard
Apply total productive maintenance (TPM) in food and drink operations
- Standard
Applying Basic Statistics to the Laboratory Measurement Process
- Standard
Applying Continuous Improvement Techniques (Kaizen)
- Standard
Applying Response Surface Methodology
- Standard
Applying Total Productive Maintenance
- Standard
Applying Workplace Organisation Techniques
- Standard
Applying basic statistics in life sciences and related industries
- Standard
Applying basic statistics in life sciences and related industries
- Standard
Carry out nuclear material measurement system analysis
- Standard
Create standard operating procedures for printed products
- Standard
Understand how to apply total productive maintenance (TPM) in food and drink operations
- Standard
Using Statistical Process Control (SPC) Techniques
- Standard
Using Statistical Process Control (SPC) for Laboratory Measurement Processes
- Standard
Using statistical process control (SPC) techniques to measure and improve process performance
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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- 3 records
Showing 6 roles, drawn from 68 job records mapped to this qualification. Near-identical records are folded together, and each row says how many it stands for.
Where this can lead
Process Improvement Analyst
This work can lead into operational management, project management, business analysis, or consulting roles focused on process improvement.
See the whole journeyThe credits, and who awards them
Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by BIIAB 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
Analysing and selecting parts for improvementApplying Policy Deployment _Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment_Applying Six Sigma methodology to a projectApplying Six Sigma metrics to a projectApplying basic statistical analysisApplying continuous improvement techniques _Kaizen_Applying failure modes and effects analysis _FMEA_Applying flow process analysis
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.
The Navigator · your what-if tutor Illustration - Bring your own plan Create
For “Applying Policy Deployment _Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment_” 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 “Carrying out statistical process control _SPC_ procedures” 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
“Analysing and selecting parts for improvement” 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
“Applying lead time analysis” 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.
- Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Apply continuous improvement techniques in the workplace
- Apply total productive maintenance (TPM) in food and drink operations
- Applying Basic Statistics to the Laboratory Measurement Process
- Applying Continuous Improvement Techniques (Kaizen)
- Applying Response Surface Methodology
- Applying Total Productive Maintenance
- Applying Workplace Organisation Techniques
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.
A lesson from Analysing and selecting parts for improvement, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will analyse and select parts for improvement by assessing performance, cost, and reliability. They will justify selection criteria and identify potential enhancements based on their comprehensive analysis.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for BIIAB Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques
28 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by BIIAB.
- Analysing and selecting parts for improvement
- Applying Policy Deployment _Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment_
- Applying Six Sigma methodology to a project
- Applying Six Sigma metrics to a project
- Applying basic statistical analysis
- Applying continuous improvement techniques _Kaizen_
and 22 more in the full unit list below.
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