Free Level 2 Lean Project Management Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepower over two full days. The course covers lean organisation management techniques, helping you understand how to reduce waste, improve processes, and make workplaces run more efficiently. It's aimed at adults aged 19 and over who live in the Tees Valley area and are looking to move into industrial or operational roles. A lean project management qualification at this level is a practical, focused way to show employers you understand process improvement.
Who this course is for
This course is for adults aged 19+ who are residents of the Tees Valley area and are looking to progress into a range of industrial occupations.
Entry requirements
Learners must have the potential to achieve the assessment criteria set out in each unit.
What you will learn
You'll identify sources of waste in workplace processes and how to reduce them.
You'll understand the core principles of lean organisation and how they apply in industrial settings.
You'll learn how to map and analyse workflows to find areas for improvement.
You'll explore tools and techniques used in lean management, such as 5S and continuous improvement methods.
You'll understand how lean principles contribute to quality, efficiency, and productivity at work.
How you will learn
The course is classroom based and runs over two full daytime sessions at Hartlepower. Learning is structured around the assessment criteria set out in each unit of the qualification. Assessment is based on your ability to meet those criteria, which may include written tasks or practical exercises completed during the course. Hartlepower will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepower will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Production operative: support lean processes on a manufacturing line
Warehouse team leader: oversee stock flow and reduce handling waste
Operations coordinator: help teams work more efficiently day to day
Quality control assistant: monitor processes and flag improvements
Logistics coordinator: streamline supply chain and delivery operations
Manufacturing supervisor: lead a team using lean working methods
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Management: moves you into supervisory and team leadership roles with broader management skills.
Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management (ILM or CMI): recognised by employers for people stepping into line management.
Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Business Improvement Techniques: a work-based qualification that builds directly on lean and process improvement knowledge.
