This unit describes the skills and knowledge to facilitate implementation of discrete targeted improvement activities to achieve breakthrough improvements in selected processes, operations or products. The unit also covers ensuring that the improvements are sustained. The process of achieving breakthrough improvements is often called kaizen blitz in lean terminology. Typically, this approach is used for improvements in areas of waste identified through value stream mapping.This unit applies to team leaders and others who are providing guidance and support to assist a team of employees to identify improvements that can be implemented to operations, processes or products in a brief intensive project.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.