Training courses in Castletroy

The main objectives of this course are to give attendees a grounding in the principles of and latest requirements for Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures (ERES). The course provides an overview of the FDA and European requirements with practical exercises covering the implementation of those requirements. The course covers the application of these requirements to…

Scrum is an agile approach to software development. Rather than a full process or methodology, it is a framework. So instead of providing complete, detailed descriptions of how everything is to be done on the project, much is left up to the software development team. This is done because the team will know best how…

Behavioural-based safety training is becoming increasingly important in the context of improving the health and safety performance of companies. Improvements in accident rate reduction have also been identified as a result of behavioural-based safety training. This two day training programme will be of benefit to health and safety auditors who wish to learn how to…

The European Communities Food Safety Regulation, states that the proprietor of a food business shall ensure that food handlers are supervised and instructed and/or trained in Food Hygiene matters commensurate to their work activity. The CIEH certified Level 2 award in food safety for manufacturing is designed for food handlers who require a knowledge of…

The European Communities Food Safety Regulation, states that the proprietor of a food business shall ensure that food handlers are supervised and instructed and/or trained in Food Hygiene matters commensurate to their work activity. The CIEH. Certified level 2 award in food safety for retail is designed for food handlers who require a knowledge of…

The European Communities Food Safety Regulation, states that the proprietor of a food business shall ensure that food handlers are supervised and instructed and/or trained in Food Hygiene matters commensurate to their work activity. The CIEH certified Level 3 award in food safety for manufacturing is designed for managers and supervisors who are now expected…

This course is designed to provide individuals and managers with the ability to support others as they develop existing and/or new skills to enhance their individual performance in the workplace. This course will give an opportunity for attendees to learn about useful coaching models, as well as the opportunity to practice these models and receive…

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, which were published in August 2013 clarify and strengthen the general duties and roles of all of the key duty-holders including the client, Project Supervisors (both PSDP and PSCS), designers, contractors and employees. The Regulations introduce some new duties or modify some of the existing…

Project managers, vendor managers and other professionals involved in the world of contracts must be able to work effectively with customers, contractors and subcontractors to accomplish key organisational objectives. Because contracts are developed in an increasingly complex environment, including the rising use of contracted suppliers and services throughout government and industry, a solid understanding of…

In the workplace being able to understand and deal more effectively with everyday challenges such as differences of opinion, working styles and personality clashes is a recognised and valued skill.

The purpose of the process approach is to enhance an organisations effectiveness and efficiency in achieving its defined objectives. In relation to ISO 9001:2015 this means enhancing customer satisfaction by meeting customer requirements.

We all know that meetings are a valuable and necessary way to collaborate and draw on the best of what all employees can offer to progress the aims and objectives of the organisation. Using this time in the most efficient way possible is a critical business skill.

Managing our time well is an important contributor to business success and personal life enjoyment. The ability to understand our time management habits, and plan and prioritise effectively are key to our being able to meet key business and personal goals and objectives.

With ever increasing competition in the business community and increased pressure to stand out from the crowd, it is now firmly accepted that it is important for individuals, managers and leaders to build and develop their emotional intelligence capabilities.

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform external audits of management systems against ISO 50001, in accordance with ISO 19011.

This two-day course provides an introduction to health and safety for office staff. The course covers the employers and employees duties and responsibilities under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and other applicable legislation.

Strategy Deployment, also known as Hoshin Planning, streamlines vision driven leadership for breakthrough improvement. LBSPartners training programme assists management to align the goals of the organisation (strategy) with management plans (tactics) and work performed by the entire workforce (operations).

Stress is brought about by our reactions to different sources of pressures, both from the business setting and home. This workshop aims to give you the understanding, tools, knowledge, and motivation to pursue solutions to stress both at home and work.

The environment has been described as the next competitive edge, and is playing a key role in the strategies of proactive, forward-looking companies. An Environmental Management System (EMS) provides organisations with a framework to systematically evaluate, manage and minimise the environmental impacts of its activities. An effective EMS can help to increase sales, reduce costs,…

This course, is designed to provide a step-by-step guide to the implementation of an Energy Management System. It is structured to give participants the knowledge and confidence to design and implement an Energy Management System within their own organisation

Irrespective of whether a company is a manufacturing or service industry, it has a statutory obligation to operate in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of its workforce. Implementation of a recognised occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system such as OHSAS 18001 is one way to meet that obligation.

For many organisations within the automotive supply chain it is virtually mandatory that they meet the requirements of ISO/TS 16949 2009. This standard, which has been prepared jointly by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and representatives of ISO technical committee TC 176, incorporates the requirements of the former QS-9000, VDA 6.1, and will meet…

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit as part of an occupational health & safety management system based on OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011. (Note: this…

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. Many laboratories have adopted the ISO 17025 Quality Management System standard. A fundamental element of all Quality Management System standards is the measurement of system & process performance using a process based approach. The method for determining this is to conduct internal audits. Trained auditors must…

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. In particular, the FDA cGMPs for Pharmaceutical Products require that an organisation conduct internal quality audits to determine the effectiveness of its quality system. EU GMP requirements expect that companies conduct self inspections. Trained auditors must carry out these audits.

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. In particular, the FDA cGMPs for Pharmaceutical Products require that an organisation conduct internal quality audit to determine the effectiveness of its quality system. EU GMP requirements expect that companies conduct self-inspections. Trained auditors must carry out these audits.

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. In particular, ISO 13485 and the FDA Quality System Regulation for Medical Devices require that an organisation conducts internal quality audits to determine the effectiveness of its quality system. Trained auditors must carry out these audits.

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. Many hospital laboratories have adopted the ISO 15189 Quality Management System standard. A fundamental element of all Quality Management System standards is the measurement of system & process performance using a process based approach. The method for determining this is to conduct internal audits. Trained auditors…

From small to medium enterprises to large multi-nationals, hiring the right talent for specific job roles remains a critical business task. Studies have shown the massive and hidden costs to businesses who hire and promote the wrong candidates.

Laws controlling the manufacture of foods have evolved since 1266 AD when the weight and prices of bread was fixed. The Assize of Bread and Ale was a 13th-century statute in late medieval English law that set standards of quality, measurement, and pricing for bakers and brewers. It was the first law in British history…

LBSPartners Introduction to Lean for Leaders training programme is aimed at senior organisational leaders. Training provides a detailed understanding of the fundamental concepts which underpin Lean Thinking and uses the primary tools learned to help establish next steps and develop a clear blueprint for the organisations ongoing improvement. Lean concepts, including value, value streams, flow,…

Access to the built and external environment affects a large number of people within society. It is accepted throughout the European Union that at any one time 15-20% of the population will have a significant level of disability of a temporary or permanent nature.

The Specialist Diploma in Quality Management Lean Systems, offered by the University of Limerick, is a Lean Black Belt course, recommended by LBSPartners. The programme enables participants to support their organisations to gain competitive advantage through the application of Lean principles, to drive improvement with measurable results. Participants complete a company-based project as a key…

Lean training is now becoming a pre-requisite for many healthcare professional and organisations. Not only do participants learn excellent techniques for creating value, improving processes and implementing change, but they also develop abilities that are highly portable across healthcare organisations as well as internationally. With the widespread adoption of Quality initiatives in Irish healthcare it…

The concept of Lean Manufacturing was developed in the early 1990s from studies of the Toyota Production System. It focuses on eliminating waste in processes, waste being anything that impedes the flow of product as it is being transformed in the value chain. Lean Manufacturing, to coin a phrase means getting product to where it…

Lean Six Sigma is now a highly regarded and widely deployed approach to Continuous Improvement and has become the process improvement methodology of choice for organisations that are serious about achieving world class performance in quality and customer satisfaction. Lean Six Sigma is a team based application of process data and process knowledge to drive…

In-house Lean Six Sigma training delivered by SQT Training. Lean Six Sigma continues to be a success in delivering significant business improvements in both manufacturing and service industries and has become the process improvement methodology of choice for organisations that are serious about achieving world class performance in quality and customer satisfaction. However, many of…

In the current environment, companies need to be relentless in their efforts to eliminate waste from their businesses. Increasingly, the Lean systems approach is being adopted as the means of achieving this, with its focus on optimising customer value across the whole end-to-end business, and its ability to transform the business by exposing and eliminating…

The Lean Six Sigma Network was established in June 2004 to create an informal forum where Lean Six Sigma Practitioners and those actively involved in Lean Six Sigma projects or programme roll-outs, in any industry or organisation come together to discuss topics and areas of similar interest, share experiences and generally learn from each other…

Problem solving is one of the keys to successful Lean implementation; sustaining a Lean transformation requires continuous problem solving by everyone in the organisation. Lean problem solving, in the context of continuous improvement, it is a never-ending process. Lean thinking describes a structured method for problem solving, starting with a clear statement of a problem,…