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
Green & Sustainability Training
Practical environmental skills, sustainability awareness, and green workforce development that help businesses reduce their environmental impact, meet sustainability goals, and prepare for a greener economy.
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Funded Workforce Training
Practical, workplace-based training that develops your employees while supporting environmental improvement. Learners explore resource efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable working practices that can be applied to real workplace activities. Green Circular Economy principles should be embedded across programmes by default, unless an employer requests otherwise.
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
EAL NVQ Level 2 in Environmental Sustainability
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Environmental Sustainability
A workplace-focused programme introducing employees to environmental sustainability and the practical actions that can reduce an organisation's environmental impact. Learners connect sustainability principles to their own role, processes and working environment.
Outcomes:
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Understand key environmental sustainability principles and workplace responsibilities
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Identify opportunities to reduce waste and use resources more efficiently
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Recognise how everyday activities affect energy, water and material consumption
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Contribute to practical workplace sustainability improvements
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Build evidence of learning through relevant workplace activities
Pathway: Traditional or Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Aligned
Duration: Typically 3–4 months
Funding: Funded (subject to eligibility)
Course #02
EAL
Level 3
EAL NVQ Level 3 in Environmental Improvement
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Environmental Improvement
A development pathway for supervisors and employees who support environmental initiatives. Learners develop the knowledge to identify improvement opportunities, engage colleagues and support the monitoring of workplace environmental performance.
Outcomes:
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dentify environmental risks and improvement opportunities in work activities
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Support waste reduction and resource-efficiency initiatives
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Encourage sustainable behaviours across teams
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Contribute to environmental action plans and performance reviews
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Communicate environmental responsibilities and improvements to colleagues
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 learning programmes that introduce individuals to environmental awareness and sustainable working practices. Suitable for people preparing for employment, career changers and employers supporting entry-level workforce development. Delivery method, qualification status and funding must be confirmed for each programme.
Course #03
Highfield
Level 2
Highfield Level 2 Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
An introductory programme that helps learners understand environmental issues, sustainability principles and the role individuals can play in reducing environmental impact. Practical examples connect the subject to everyday workplace situations.
Outcomes:
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Understand basic environmental and sustainability concepts
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Recognise common environmental impacts of workplace activities
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Identify ways to reduce waste and conserve resources
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Understand the importance of responsible environmental behaviour
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Build confidence to contribute to sustainable working practices
Pathway: Pre-employment / introductory
Duration: 1 week (typically 5 days)
Funding: Funded (subject to eligibility)
Course #04
EAL
Introductory
EAL Level 2 Sustainable Working Practices
EAL Level 2 Award in Sustainable Working Practices
A practical introduction to greener workplace behaviours. Learners explore simple actions that can reduce waste, improve resource use and support environmental responsibility in a range of working environments.
Outcomes:
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Recognise sustainable behaviours in different workplace settings
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Identify opportunities to reduce waste and unnecessary consumption
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Understand basic recycling and material-use principles
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Recognise energy and water-saving opportunities
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Demonstrate awareness of environmental responsibilities
Pathway: N/A
Duration: 3–5 days
Funding: Funded (subject to eligibility)
Bootcamps
Intensive, employer-focused programmes that build practical sustainability capability. Bootcamps should combine structured learning with an applied workplace challenge so learners can identify improvement opportunities and propose realistic actions.
Bootcamp #01
IASSC Aligned
Level 2
Workplace Sustainability & Environmental Improvement Bootcamp
An applied programme that develops the skills needed to identify environmental improvement opportunities and introduce more sustainable working practices. Learners work through a workplace challenge covering resource use, waste and environmental performance.
Outcomes:
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Understand workplace sustainability priorities and responsibilities
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Identify opportunities to reduce waste and resource consumption
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Develop a practical environmental improvement proposal
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Engage colleagues in sustainable working practices
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Present a workplace action plan with clear improvement measures
Cost: £3,500 per learner (10% employer contribution)
Duration: 3 months
Funding: Employer-funded
Bootcamp#02
Lean + Sustainability
Introductory to Intermediate
Green Circular Economy Bootcamp
A practical programme exploring how organisations can use circular economy principles to reduce waste and make better use of materials and resources. Learners examine reuse, repair, recycling and resource efficiency in a workplace context.
Outcomes:
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Understand circular economy principles and terminology
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Identify opportunities to reuse, repair and recycle materials
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Recognise operational and environmental waste
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Develop a resource-efficiency improvement idea
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Present a practical workplace project supporting sustainability goals
Cost: £3,500 per learner (10% employer contribution)
Duration: 3 months
Funding: Employer-funded
Commercial Short Courses
Focused green & sustainability 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)
Environmental & Sustainability Learning (Levels 2–3)
Prefer to learn online? UTraining can signpost learners to relevant environmental and sustainability learning through its current online learning partners, where suitable courses are available. Online options can support knowledge development alongside workplace learning. Confirm the live catalogue, provider, accreditation 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 build the knowledge and behaviours needed to improve workplace performance, develop people and support more sustainable ways of working.
Practical, Relevant Training
We connect sustainability knowledge to real workplace activities, helping learners identify practical actions they can take in their roles.
Employer-Aligned Delivery
We shape learning around your organisation's environmental priorities, operational challenges and workforce needs.
Green Skills Development
We help individuals and organisations build awareness and capability to support greener working practices.
Flexible Delivery
Explore workplace-based training, employer sessions, open courses and online learning where available.
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.