Lean construction module 5: visual management

Duration

2 days

Purpose/scope

On completion of this training participants will be able to:

• Identify where visual management could be applied in their workplace
• Brainstorm ideas for which visual management techniques and tools are suitable for their site
• Develop an action plan for implementing visual management.

Delivery

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)
• a blend of face to face and virtual

This standard is predominantly practical training

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level

Assessment Type

Informally Assessed

Quality assurance

Recognised

CITB will gain assurance through the Recognised Organisation’s quality arrangements.

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications, and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required Recognised Organisation’s documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Please refer to the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations Appendix 6 for further guidance on quality assurance.

Standard Classification

Lifetime (Please note standards using this classification will only be grant aided once per learner)

Additional information about this standard

This standard is held by the Lean Construction Institute UK

Visual Management Workshop Summary
This workshop is designed to demonstrate the benefits of using Lean visual management techniques through structured, practical sessions.

On-Site Workshop Format

1. Workshop 1 – Initiate
   The first session with employees introduces visual management through a quiz and practical site activities. Participants identify improvement opportunities and develop an action plan, which is reviewed and approved by senior management.
2. Workshop 2 – Check and Continue
   A follow-up session to assess progress against the baseline. Participants review outcomes, share successes, and discuss how to sustain and expand visual management practices. Barriers and solutions are also explored.

Alternative Off-Site Format
If delivered remotely or off-site, the workshop can be:

• Shortened to focus on videos and group discussions.
• Adapted to include visual management activities in participants' home or work environments.
• Run in smaller sections or across flexible timeframes.

Remote participants are encouraged to:

• Select and photograph a relevant area (e.g., workspace or storage).
• Share their findings with the group.
• Create individual or shared improvement action plans.

This module is useful for managers, team members and leaders that are supporting or involved in Lean/improvement activities in the construction industry.

This standard is both practical and theoretical training, the practical element is 60% practical applied learning in the workplace.