Aim of the Course
The aim of the course is to provide participants with an introduction to the fundamentals of Lean and Lean in Construction, and to enable construction personnel speak the same Lean language onsite and in the office.
Course Learning
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the benefits of Lean in Construction
- Define the difference between Value and Waste
- Identify and reduce the 8 Types of Waste
- Give personal examples of Productive Work and Waste
- Give personal examples and suggestions of how to improve their own working environment using the 5S methodology
Duration: 3 hours
Target Audience: Everyone in the Construction Sector
Delivery: The Course is delivered by Approved LCi Lean Pass Trainers
Certification: Participants will receive an LCi Certificate of Course Completion
Course Outline:
Section 1
- Introduction to Lean Thinking
- Why Lean? Why Now?
- Case Studies highlighting the benefits of Lean in Construction
Section 2
- Introduction to Customer Value and Eyes for Waste (8 Types of Waste)
- Case Studies identifying Value and the 8 Wastes
- Direct Observation: How to identify Productive work and Waste activity
Section 3
- 5S Methodology: Organising the workplace for Waste Reduction and Safety using 5S methodology
Section 4
- Respect for People
- Continuous Improvement
Section 5
- Lean resources available
- Summary and Close
LCi Lean Pass Course Approved Trainers
The LCi Lean Pass Course may only be delivered by LCi Approved Trainers, including:
- LCi Approved Internal Organisational Trainers:
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- Nominated individualswithin LCi Corporate Member Sector Organisations
- LCi Approved External Trainers:
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- Nominatedindividuals within LCi Commended Lean Service Providers
To view the Directory of Approved LCi Lean Pass Trainers click here
LCi Lean Pass Course Development Team
Project Lead:

Maria Ryan
Managing Director
Crystal Lean Solutions
Project Team:

Ray Curley
Plant Manager
Jones Engineering Group

Simon Watson
Team Development
Jones Engineering Group

Joe O'Sullivan
Regional Director
John Sisk & Son

William Power
Productivity & Performance Manager
DPS Group(Cork Operations)

Richard Casey
European Operations Director, Advanced Technology Group, DPS Group

Chris Dawkins
Lean Consultant
Crystal Lean Solutions
LCi Capability Development Lead:

Darrin Taylor
Principal Lead
Academy of Lean Enterprise Excellence, WIT