Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will expand on the possibility of FÁS providing a full range of Lean Sigma training courses in view of the fact that it is now a standard requirement for manufacturing jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43107/10]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Lean and Six Sigma are quality management tools used by companies who are tasked with organisational improvement and usually incorporate principles of business, statistics and engineering to achieve organisational efficiencies. Employment opportunities in lean/six sigma normally require individuals to possess a relevant 3rd level qualification in addition to a relevant qualification such as engineering and experience in project management and/or some years experience interacting with senior managers in companies.

At present a number of third level institutions including Sligo IT and University of Limerick offer degree, post graduate, on-line and distance learning courses in this area and private training providers also offer a range of dedicated certified lean and six sigma courses.

FÁS is currently considering the feasibility of providing certified Lean and Six Sigma courses for unemployed individuals.