CERTIFIED 5S AUDITOR PROGRAM

Government of India Certification

MSME Technology Development Centre (MSME-TDC), Chennai

1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Certified 5S Auditor Program provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of 5S philosophy, implementation practices, and auditing principles used to improve workplace organization, safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Participants will learn how to:

• ✔️ Implement 5S effectively in workplace environments
• ✔️ Sustain visual workplace management systems
• ✔️ Conduct structured 5S audits aligned with ISO 19011 auditing principles
• ✔️ Understand organisation-level certification frameworks such as NPC India

The program is delivered through LIVE interactive sessions supported by structured learning materials and an online certification examination.

2. SYLLABUS

2.1 ORIGIN, BASICS & PRINCIPLES OF 5S

1.1 Origin and Philosophy of 5S
1.2 5S as the Foundation for Lean
1.3 5S as the Foundation for Operational Excellence
1.4 Importance of 5S Across Different Work Environments
1.5 Detailed Breakdown of the Five Pillars of 5S (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke)
1.6 5S as a Workplace Problem-Solving System

2.2 5S DOMAIN-WISE APPLICATIONS

2.1 5S in Manufacturing Environments
2.2 5S in Warehousing & Logistics
2.3 5S in Service Sector (Banks, Hospitals, IT, Telecom)
2.4 5S in Administrative & Office Environments
2.5 5S in Educational Institutions
2.6 5S in Retail & Customer-Facing Operations
2.7 5S in Maintenance, Utilities & Facility Management
2.8 Case Studies on Successful 5S Implementation
2.9 Roadmap for Sustaining a 5S Culture

2.3 IMPLEMENTATION ASPECTS OF 5S

3.1 Planning and Preparing for 5S Implementation
3.2 Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Commitment
3.3 Employee Involvement & Behavioural Change
3.4 Visual Management Techniques for Effective 5S
3.5 Workplace Issues and 5S-Based Solutions
3.6 Methods for Delivering Effective 5S Training
3.7 Psychology of Engaging Blue-Collar Workforce

2.4 AUDITING PRINCIPLES

4.1 Purpose and Benefits of 5S Auditing
4.2 ISO 19011 Principles of Auditing
4.3 Auditor Competence, Roles & Responsibilities
4.4 Creating a 5S Audit Checklist
4.5 Conducting Internal 5S Audits
4.6 Measuring and Sustaining 5S Effectiveness
4.7 Writing Clear Audit Findings & Recommendations

2.5 ORGANISATION-LEVEL CERTIFICATION FRAMEWORK

5.1 Overview of Organisation-Level 5S Certification Frameworks
5.2 NPC (India) 5S Certification Model – 600-Mark Framework
5.3 Certification Levels & Requirements
5.4 Audit Cycles, Surveillance & Recertification
5.5 Resource Planning & Investment for Certification
5.6 Comparison of Global 5S Certification Models (JMA/JUSE, Kaizen Institute, TPM-based models, ISO-aligned systems)

3. CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

Participants will appear for an online certification examination.

• ✔️ 25 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• ✔️ Passing Score: 60%
• ✔️ No Negative Marking

Successful participants will receive the Certified 5S Auditor Certificate.

Sample Certificate

4. LEAD FACILITATOR

Prof. Dr. Gopal Sivakumar
Founder & CEO – Vision Excellence Consulting Private Limited

Dr. Gopal Sivakumar is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, trainer, consultant, and academician with more than 20 years of experience in teaching, research, training, and industrial consulting.

Academic Qualifications

• ✔️ Ph.D – Mechanical Engineering
• ✔️ M.Tech – Industrial Engineering
• ✔️ B.E – Production Engineering

He has trained thousands of professionals in Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

📊 Professional Development Programs Conducted

Under the leadership and facilitation of Prof. Dr Gopal Sivakumar, the following certification programs have been conducted:

• ✔️ 9 batches of Master Black Belt
• ✔️ 103 batches of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• ✔️ 128 batches of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• ✔️ 104 batches of Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• ✔️ 11 batches of Lean Champions
• ✔️ 6 batches of Certified 5S Auditors
• ✔️ 3 batches of Root Cause Analyst programs

These programs have enabled professionals across industries to implement structured improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence frameworks.

5. TARGET PARTICIPANTS

This program is suitable for:

• ✔️ Production Managers & Supervisors
• ✔️ Quality Engineers & Quality Managers
• ✔️ Maintenance Engineers
• ✔️ Operations Managers
• ✔️ Warehouse & Logistics Managers
• ✔️ Lean & Continuous Improvement Professionals
• ✔️ Internal Auditors
• ✔️ Industrial Engineers
• ✔️ Facility Management Professionals
• ✔️ Consultants in Operational Excellence
• ✔️ Students aspiring to build careers in Lean and Quality Management

6. KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

Participants will learn to:

• ✔️ Understand the philosophy and principles of 5S
• ✔️ Apply 5S for workplace organisation
• ✔️ Identify waste and inefficiencies
• ✔️ Implement visual workplace management
• ✔️ Plan 5S implementation programs
• ✔️ Conduct 5S audits aligned with ISO 19011
• ✔️ Develop 5S audit checklists
• ✔️ Evaluate the sustainability of 5S systems
• ✔️ Understand NPC 5S certification framework
• ✔️ Compare global 5S certification models

7. HOW TO REGISTER

Step 1
✒️ Check the upcoming schedule and ensure your availability to attend the LIVE sessions.

Step 2 – Make Payment

Option 1 – Credit / Debit Card
✒️ https://visionexcellence.in/courses/certified-5s-auditor-government-of-india-certification/

Option 2 – Bank Transfer

8. ABOUT VISION EXCELLENCE

Vision Excellence Consulting Private Limited is a leading training and consulting organisation specialising in Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

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⭐ 4.9 Stars out of 1500+ Google Ratings

Participants consistently appreciate:

• ⚫ Clear explanation of Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and 5S concepts
• ⚫ Practical industry-focused training methodology
• ⚫ Engaging LIVE training sessions
• ⚫ Real-world examples and case studies

🏭 Industries Served

• ⚫ Manufacturing
• ⚫ Automotive
• ⚫ Electronics
• ⚫ Healthcare
• ⚫ Banking & Financial Services
• ⚫ IT & Technology
• ⚫ Logistics & Supply Chain
• ⚫ Education
• ⚫ Retail
• ⚫ Government organizations

🏅 National Recognition

Vision Excellence Consulting Private Limited, led by Prof. Dr. Gopal Sivakumar, received the “Best Institution for Lean Six Sigma Training & Certification” award from Puthu Yugam TV – Thagaval Ula.

The award was presented by Dr. Justice S. TamilVanan, recognising the institution’s sustained excellence in Lean Six Sigma training and industry impact across India.

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