Lean & Continuous Improvement
Practical Lean tools, workplace problem‑solving, and continuous improvement methods that transform teams and operations.
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What Lean & CI Delivers
Reduce Waste
Identify inefficiencies, eliminate recurring issues, and remove the 8 wastes (TIMWOODS) from daily operations.
Improve Flow
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Design processes that move smoothly, reduce delays, and increase productivity across teams and departments.
Build Capability
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Equip teams with practical Lean tools, problem‑solving methods, and continuous improvement skills they can apply immediately.
Green Circular Economy
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Connect Lean efficiency with environmental impact — reduce waste, lower carbon output, and support circular economy practices.
Lean Academy — Professional Lean & CI Training Modules
Practical Lean tools, workplace problem‑solving, and continuous improvement methods that transform teams and operations.
5S Workplace Organisation
Create a clean, efficient, and well‑structured workspace that supports productivity and safety.
Half-day - From £95pp
Visual Workplace
Improve clarity, reduce errors, and make processes easier to follow with strong visual controls.
Half-day - From £95pp.
Problem Solving
Equip teams with structured tools to identify root causes and eliminate recurring issues.
Half-day - From £95pp
Kaizen Rapid Improvement
Deliver fast, team‑led improvements using proven Kaizen principles and facilitation techniques.
Half-day/Full-day - From £95pp
Process Mapping & Flow Process Analysis
Map processes, identify bottlenecks, and uncover waste to improve flow and efficiency.
Half-day - From £95pp
Set-Up Reduction SMED)
Reduce changeover time and increase throughput with structured SMED methodology.
Full-day - From £175pp
Standardisation/SOPs
Create clear, consistent standards and visual SOPs that support quality and repeatability.
Half-day - From £95pp
Value Stream Mapping
Map end‑to‑end processes and design future‑state workflows that deliver measurable improvement.
Half-day - From £95pp
Making Materials Flow
Improve layout, reduce motion waste, and streamline material movement across the workplace.
Full-day - From £175pp
Engaging Leadership & Coaching for Performance
Develop leaders who can coach, motivate, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
Full-day - From £175pp
Lean Culture & Behaviours
Build the mindset, habits, and behaviours needed to sustain Lean thinking across teams.
Half-day - From £95pp
Continuous Improvement Foundations
A practical introduction to CI tools, techniques, and daily improvement routines.
Half-day - From £95 pp
Funded Workforce Training
Practical, workplace-focused training that develops employees while supporting safe and effective construction operations. Learners connect knowledge to relevant site activities, workplace procedures and project requirements. Specific qualifications, practical assessment arrangements and funding must be confirmed before a course is advertised.
Funded Workforce Training
Accredited, workplace-based qualifications that develop your employees while delivering real improvements on your shop floor. These NVQ programmes are assessed in the workplace — learners build a portfolio of evidence around live improvement activities, so your business sees results from day one. All programmes embed Green Circular Economy principles by default, helping you reduce waste and improve sustainability alongside performance.
Course #01
EAL
Level 2
Level 2 in Construction Operations Workforce Development
Level 2 in Construction Operations Workforce Development
A workplace-based pathway for employees developing competence in construction operations. Learning and assessment should relate to the learner's actual job role, site activities and the requirements of the selected qualification.
Outcomes:
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Understand relevant construction site roles and responsibilities
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Follow site rules, safe working procedures and instructions
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Develop competence in job-role-specific construction activities
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Use materials, tools and equipment appropriately within role scope
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Build workplace evidence against the confirmed occupational standard
Pathway: Traditional or Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Aligned
Duration: Typically 3–4 months
Funding: Funded (subject to eligibility)
Course #02
EAL
Level 3
Level 3 in Groundworks & Civil Engineering
Level 3 in Groundworks & Civil Engineering
A practical development pathway for employees involved in groundworks and civil engineering activities. Learners develop and demonstrate skills relevant to their role, with assessment based on the confirmed qualification requirements and suitable workplace evidence.
Outcomes:
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Understand relevant groundworks and civil engineering activities
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Follow site procedures and safe systems of work
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Develop role-specific competence in relevant operations
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Understand material handling and site organisation requirements
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Demonstrate competence through appropriate workplace evidence
Pathway: Traditional or Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Aligned
Duration: Typically 6–9 months
Funding: Funded (subject to eligibility)
Funded Pre-Employment Training
Short, focused programmes that introduce learners to construction environments and prepare them for entry-level opportunities. Suitable for unemployed adults, career changers and employers developing recruitment pipelines. These programmes do not replace required site cards, occupational competence assessments or role-specific training; confirm the exact progression route before publication.
Course #03
Highfield
Level 2
Highfield Level 2 Introduction to Construction Operations
Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Construction Operations
An introductory programme providing an overview of construction site activities, workplace expectations and essential construction knowledge. Learners explore site roles, communication, materials and safe working behaviours.
Outcomes:
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Understand common construction roles and site environments
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Recognise the importance of site rules and safe working practices
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Develop awareness of construction materials, tools and equipment
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Understand basic teamwork and communication on site
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Build confidence for further training and construction employment
Pathway: Pre-employment / introductory
Duration: 1 week (typically 5 days)
Funding: Funded (subject to eligibility)
Course #04
EAL
Introductory
EAL Level 2 Introduction to Groundworks & Site Safety
EAL Level 2 Award in Sustainable Working Practices
A practical introduction to groundworks activities and site safety awareness. Learners explore site preparation, excavation-related hazards, materials handling and the importance of following site procedures.
Outcomes:
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Understand the basic purpose of groundworks activities
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Recognise common construction site hazards
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Develop awareness of excavation and trenching risks
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Understand basic materials handling and site organisation
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Recognise when role-specific training and supervision are required
Pathway: N/A
Duration: 3–5 days
Funding: Funded (subject to eligibility)
Bootcamps
Intensive, employer-focused programmes that develop construction awareness and job-readiness. Bootcamps should combine structured learning with practical activities in a suitable, controlled training environment. Any plant operation, high-risk activity or practical assessment must be delivered only where the required equipment, facilities, supervision and approvals are in place.
Bootcamp #01
IASSC Aligned
Level 2
Construction Operations & Site Readiness Bootcamp
An intensive programme introducing learners to construction site environments and the knowledge expected of new entrants. The programme should focus on site awareness, communication, materials, safe behaviours and progression into appropriate role-specific training.
Outcomes:
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Understand construction site environments and common roles
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Recognise site rules, hazards and safe working expectations
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Develop awareness of materials, tools and equipment
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Improve teamwork and communication on site
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Prepare for progression into suitable construction roles and further training
Cost: £3,500 per learner (10% employer contribution)
Duration: 3 months
Funding: Employer-funded
Bootcamp#02
Lean + Sustainability
Introductory to Intermediate
Groundworks & Civil Engineering Bootcamp
A practical programme introducing learners to groundworks and civil engineering environments. It develops understanding of site preparation, excavation awareness, materials and safe working practices, with practical content limited to activities that can be delivered safely and appropriately.
Outcomes:
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Understand the fundamentals of groundworks operations
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Develop awareness of site preparation and excavation activities
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Recognise common groundworks hazards and controls
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Understand basic materials handling and site organisation
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Build confidence for progression into relevant groundworks training and roles
Cost: £3,500 per learner (10% employer contribution)
Duration: 3 months
Funding: Employer-funded
Commercial Short Courses
Focused construction & groundworks modules available as standalone courses or combined into a tailored programme. Choose the modules that address your organisation's priorities, or let us design a package around your workplace and workforce development goals. Course availability and durations are confirmed at enquiry.
Modules:
Delivery option
Open Courses
Per-person booking on scheduled dates. Ideal for individuals or small teams.
Employer Sessions
Group bookings with tailored content and discounted rates, subject to confirmation. Designed around your sector and workplace
Workplace Workshops
On-site delivery at your premises, where suitable. Content contextualised to your processes and challenges.
Online courses (Highfield referral)
Construction & Health and Safety Learning (Levels 2–3)
Prefer to learn online? UTraining can signpost learners to relevant construction awareness and health and safety learning through its current online partners, where suitable courses are available. Online learning can complement, but does not replace, practical training, occupational competence assessment or site-specific instruction where these are required. Confirm the live catalogue and referral destination before publishing specific course names.
Online course
Regulated / must-have employer compliance
Essential compliance training that helps employers support safe, responsible and well-informed working practices. Available delivery methods, course recognition and regulatory suitability vary by course. Compliance training can be discussed alongside a wider workforce development programme.
compliance pills:
Health & Safety
Environmental Awareness
Waste Management
Manual Handling
Fire Safety
Asbestos Awareness
COSHH
Spill Prevention
First Aid
Working at Height
Why Choose UTraining
We are a North East training provider focused on practical workforce development. We help employers develop capable, safety-conscious employees and support progression into construction and groundworks roles
Practical, Relevant Training
We connect training to construction environments and real workplace requirements, with practical content matched to the learner's role and programme.
Employer-Aligned Delivery
We shape training around your projects, site requirements, workforce needs and operational priorities.
Industry-Relevant Pathways
From construction operations and groundworks awareness to site safety, we focus on skills relevant to the roles employers need.
Flexible Delivery
Explore workplace-based programmes, employer sessions, open courses and online learning where appropriate.
Newcastle-Based, National Reach
Proudly based in the North East, serving Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Northumberland, with national partnerships.
Quality-Assured and Trusted
Matrix Standard accredited, Cyber Essentials Plus certified and a Disability Confident Employer.