5S Certification

5S: A Time Tested and Proven Approach

5S is a management tool from Japan, focused on fostering and sustaining high quality house keeping. Implementing 5S results in clean, orderly and safe environment at home and at work.

NPCC 5S Certification

5S is within the reach of any private and public organization. It can be practiced by any organization in any sector: manufacturing, commerce, service, health, education etc and may be applied in the school as well. The National 5S Certification, introduced by NPCC in April 2002, aims to develop and sustain the productivity culture across Mauritius. Achieving the certification is public declaration of commitment to higher quality housekeeping and continuous improvement to meet the customer needs.

NPCC 5S Certification: the Process

1) A team of 5 auditors will audit the Gemba (workplace) proposed for certification. Three audits, spread over the period of one year will be conducted.

2) The audited organization shall keep the following relevant information
• General background of the organization
• Sections or departments where 5S is applied
• Photos of the section or department where 5S is applied
• Tangible and intangible benefits gained
• Documented proof : support structure for 5S (like a formal 5S coordinator), training on 5S conducted and attendance sheets, Standards (for color codes, etc ) and proof of regular 5S activities

3) Following three random audits and on the basis of the auditors report, eligibility of the 5S certification will be considered.

4) A certificate will be awarded by National Productivity and Competitiveness Council and Kaizen Institute (Africa, Asia and Pacific) to any organization which has successfully implemented 5S practices.

Training and registration

Training in 5s is provided by the Kaizen Institute (Asia, Africa and pacific) and the NPCC. Requests have to be made to the NPCC. The 5S CD is also avilable with the training.

Any organization wishing to register for 5S Certification should fill in application forms available at National Productivity and Competitiveness Council. A nominal fee will be charged upon registration.