QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION

Lean Six Sigma Certification

In Association with Soarent Pty. Ltd., Soarent Vision offers a CERTIFICATION PROGRAM for Lean Six Sigma Green Belts, Black Belts and Master Black Belts. it is primarily designed to suit the needs of organisations that have implemented business improvement initiatives and are in pursuit of:

1. RECOGNITION of competence in the Lean Six Sigma discipline by a NATIONAL TRAINING BODY; and
2. ACCREDITED QUALIFICATIONS that are aligned to the level of competence demonstrated.

The Soarent Vision Certification Program offers a rigorous process that provides credibility for partner organisations and their employees in the issue of Lean Six Sigma qualifications.

Two Formally Accredited Qualifications

• 12 Units of Competency - Diploma in Business Improvement Leadership
• 11 Units of Competency - Advanced Diploma in Business Improvement Leadership

Three Levels of Certification

Within the framework of the Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses, 3 specific Lean Six Sigma levels of certification are offered by Soarent Vision.

• LEVEL 1 - Lean Six Sigma GREEN BELT (Diploma in Business Improvement Leadership)
• LEVEL 2 - Lean Six Sigma BLACK BELT (Advanced Diploma in Business Improvement Leadership)
• LEVEL 3 - Lean Six Sigma MASTER BLACK BELT

You can obtain more information about Soarent Vision's Lean Six Sigma Training Program Here.

How Are Qualifications Issued

Qualifications are generally issued according to the following process:

1. Participants undertake FORMAL TRAINING
2. Participants lead at least 2 WORK BASED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS that add auditable value to a company using relevant methodologies
3. Participants MAKE APPLICATION FOR ASSESSMENT and provide EVIDENCE of competency
4. Applications are REVIEWED and participants notified of progress entitlement
5. Formal INTERVIEW is undertaken
6. Formal EXAMINATION is undertaken where necessary
7. Formal QUALIFICATIONS are issued to those who meet the requirements of the relevant program

It is important to recognise that while a minimum of two projects must be completed, in some cases more than two projects will be required to demonstrate competency for the more comprehensive levels.

Recognising Previous Learning

Refer to notes at the end of this page on RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).

Attaining Nationally Recognised Diploma and Advanced Diploma Qualifications

The qualifications are issued by Soarent Vision under the governance of the Australian Qualifications Framework . These, have been designed by representatives across a range of industries They are offered up to the Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels They are constantly reviewed to ensure industry needs are continually met

The full Advanced Diploma qualification is the equivalent of an Associate Degree or 2/3 of a Bachelor Degree. It requires the participant to complete the Diploma qualification PLUS the Advanced Diploma qualification - a total of 23 units of competency.

Is formal certification of skill with Lean Six Sigma important?

We believe it is for four reasons.

• Undertaken properly, it DRIVES THE APPLICATION OF LEARNING so that a company gets value for its investment in training.
• It is an important SOURCE OF MOTIVATION for participants.
• It provides the foundations for an INTERNAL PROGRESSION and career development process for competent leaders.
• It adds CREDIBILITY to your business improvement training program.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Participants of Lean Six Sigma training programs other than that offered by Soarent Vision may also pursue Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications through a process of RPL.

Provided applicants can meet the following criteria, qualifications can be issued.

(a) Completed a minimum of 2 value adding business improvement projects; and
(b) Can provide evidence of competency in all relevant modules;

Contact us if you have any questions or you would like more information or wish to pursue certification through RPL.

For Existing Students

To Access Ongoing Support and Services call 1300 551 294

Click HERE if you would like to download the list of documents you would need to present as a part of your certification submission.