Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:		Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
Specialization Tract:		Quality
Career Cluster:		Manufacturing

CCC	
CIP Number	0615070203	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	12 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Assignment pending.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615000001) under the Quality specialization. 

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to, the concepts, theories, and tools of the Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma as used in the manufacturing and services industries.  The program covers the methods used in Lean and Six Sigma such as:  continuous flow, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Kaizen, process mapping, the 5S’s, total productive maintenance (TPM), cellular manufacturing, the DMAIC, self-directed work teams, the kanban system, design for manufacturing, and value steam mapping. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in lean manufacturing/production.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in developing self-directed work teams.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the tools of lean manufacturing.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic Six Sigma concepts.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
CIP Number:	0615070203
Program Length:	12 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		

This certificate program is part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615000001).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in lean manufacturing/production.--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Describe and explain the concepts of lean manufacturing.	
01.02	Apply the theories of lean manufacturing to a manufacturing and service environment for improvement.	
01.03	Identify and apply procedures to achieve Just-in-Time.	
01.04	Identify and apply the techniques in continual improvement.	
01.05	Describe and explain supply chain management.	
01.06	Develop the techniques to manage change in the manufacturing environment.	
01.07	Identify and explain basic cellular manufacturing concepts associated with basic cellular manufacturing concepts.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in developing self-directed work teams.--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe and explain development and organization of a self-directed work team.	
02.02	Create work plans.	
02.03	Identify the steps in ending a project.	
02.04	Use data effectively in identifying issues. 	
02.05	Implement changes through planning and communications.	
02.06	Update appropriate documentation in a project.	
03	Demonstrate proficiency in the tools of lean manufacturing.--The student will be able to:	
03.01 Define the tools required to implement and maintain a Lean Manufacturing facility. 	
03.02	Describe and explain mistake proofing.	
03.03	Describe and apply the concept 5’s.	
03.04	Describe and explain the visual solutions workplace environment.	
03.05	Identify and explain the changeover techniques used in production.	
03.06	Describe the terms used in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).	
03.07	Describe and explain the process of total productive maintenance (TPM).	
03.08	Identify the techniques used in the kanban system for just-in-time (JIT).	
03.09	Identify and apply value stream mapping and other mapping methods.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in Six Sigma concepts.--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe and explain the philosophy and methodology of Six Sigma.	
04.02	Define the five steps of the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) model used in Six Sigma for quality improvement.	
04.03	Establish an advanced quality plan.	
04.04	Benchmark a project.	
04.05	Develop the basic cause-and-effect diagram (fishbone diagram).	
04.06	Describe and develop the central limit theorem.	
04.07	Develop a control plan to aid in production.	
04.08	Define the cost-benefit analysis on the shop floor.	
04.09	Define and describe the design of experiments (DOE) used in manufacturing processes.	
04.10	Apply the DOE in manufacturing and non-manufacturing environments using the proper techniques. 	
04.11	Apply the techniques of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).	
04.12	Maintain and check the process through quality auditing.	
04.13	Describe the role that other continuous process improvement efforts play in the workplace.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml