Lean construction module 7: collaborative planning

Duration

2 days

Purpose/scope

On completion of this training participants will be able to:

• Describe what collaborative planning is and how it works
• Outline how collaborative planning can add value and benefit on construction projects
• Develop a collaborative plan for their project for the coming weeks, to be used in weekly production control meetings.

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 training standard is held by the Lean Construction Institute UK

Collaborative Planning Workshop Summary
This workshop focuses on the collaborative planning process and production control, with an optional site visit during the first session depending on participant location and site accessibility.

Workshop Objectives

•  Educate participants on collaborative planning methods.
• Provide hands-on training by developing and implementing a real collaborative plan.

Workshop Structure

1. Workshop 1 – Initiate
   Introduce the collaborative planning approach. Develop a live, working plan for the selected project/work package.
   
   
2. Workshop 2 – Check and Continue
   Revisit the site as the plan nears completion. Evaluate:

• Whether the plan was effectively used as a management tool.
• Any challenges encountered and how they were addressed.

This module is useful for planners, 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 >50% practical applied learning in the workplace.