Quality & Operational Excellence

5S Workplace Organisation

5S creates organised, clean and safe workplaces where problems become visible. This practical course covers sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain, with red tagging, shadow boards, labelling, cleaning as inspection, 5S standards, audits and applying 5S in offices and digital workspaces.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

A well-organised workplace saves time and reduces errors every day. You will learn to implement 5S that lasts.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Hands-on 5S exercises, before-and-after photo projects, audit practice and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose and steps of 5S
Sort and red-tag unnecessary items
Set in order with visual storage
Use cleaning as inspection
Create 5S standards and audits
Sustain 5S in operations and offices

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Team leaders and supervisors
Production and warehouse staff
Office managers
Continuous improvement champions
Facility staff

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Workplace organisation
Visual management
Standardisation
Auditing
Sustainment

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 15S Introduction

09:00–10:08Purpose and benefits
10:08–11:00Five steps
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Five steps (continued)
11:45–12:53Examples
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Sort and Set in Order

09:00–10:08Red tagging
10:08–11:00Visual storage
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Visual storage (continued)
11:45–12:53Shadow boards
12:53–14:00Practice

Day 3Shine

09:00–10:08Cleaning as inspection
10:08–11:00Sources of dirt
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Sources of dirt (continued)
11:45–12:53Responsibilities
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Standardise

09:00–10:085S standards
10:08–11:00Labelling
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Labelling (continued)
11:45–12:53Office and digital 5S
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 5Sustain

09:00–10:085S audits
10:08–11:00Leadership role
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Leadership role (continued)
11:45–12:53Recognition
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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