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…

Calibration is a key component in all systems where instruments are used to collect measurements for the purpose of assessing the reliability and capability of manufacturing operations, testing products against specification in laboratories, and determining compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements. The accuracy of such measurements is dependent on regular calibration of the measuring instruments.…

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.

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…

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…

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,…

A 5-day IRCA certified OH&SMS Auditor/ Lead Auditor Training Course. The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform external audits of management systems against OHSAS 18001, in accordance with ISO 19011.

The aim of this course is to provide a basis for students who wish to go on to complete IRCA-certified OH&SMS auditor training courses.

This half-day course is designed to provide an overview of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. It is structured to give managers an understanding of how to design and implement a QMS within their own organisation, the benefits of doing so and the role of leadership in QMS.

Fifteen of the worlds top 25 healthcare companies are located in Ireland with the sector sustaining over 40,000 jobs. This course is intended to give those aiming to move from general industry to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device manufacturing sectors, a good grounding in the principles that govern the manufacture of both Pharmaceuticals and Medical…

The ability to present thoughts and ideas effectively and with the desired impact is now a key business skill. Even those who appear to be highly accomplished in this area experience nerves and a certain amount of fear in advance of a presentation, so whats their secret? By following some simple steps, which are covered…

Project management is opportunity management and it is the ability to seize opportunities but minimise surprises that can achieve optimum results. Risk management is a proactive tool to do this and get the best results for any project by having the ability to capitalise on managing uncertainty.

Lean Six Sigma Programmes have been delivering significant business improvements and cost savings in Irish Industry over the last number of years. A key and fundamental element of such a Programme is selecting the right projects and having a practical Process to allow the on-going selection of the right Projects from year to year. Projects…