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Process Innovation towards LEAN Transformation* (16 hours)

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*This is a non-WSQ module.

LEAN is an operational philosophy and systematic approach that strives to continuously improve productivity by focusing on what is important to the customer, through elimination or reduction of non-value-added activities. This helps to reduce cost and helps organisations to be more efficient and competitive. It is also an important foundation for Industry 4.0, as streamlined operations and optimising processes ensure only value-added activities are digitised or automated.

LEAN can be applied to all corners of the enterprise by every employee and for all industries. It helps to build continuous improvement culture and to break down silos within the organisation. It can also allow coordinated efforts by the management to drive improvements to help in meeting the overall organisational objectives. the management to drive improvements to help in meeting the overall organisational objectives.

About the Programme

The objective of this programme is learn and apply LEAN and Industry 4.0 tools and techniques through immersive learning at an A*STAR Model Factory.

This programme consists of 2 full-day sessions covering practical methods for identifying wastes (non-value-added activities), performing root-cause analyses, and applying LEAN and Industry 4.0 tools & techniques. At the end of this programme, participants will become LEAN leaders, who will commence on their own LEAN journeys to train colleagues and support LEAN and culture within their organisations towards achieving continuous process and productivity improvement.

Who Should Attend

This programme is relevant for business owners, management, executives, engineers and professionals who are in the areas of, supply chain management, planning, purchasing and sourcing, administration, manufacturing, etc.

It is applicable for organisations with the intentions to:

Bring awareness of LEAN and LEAN as foundation for Industry 4.0 to industries
Equip participants with basic LEAN knowledge to eliminate or reduce non-value-added activities
Apply LEAN or Industry 4.0 tools to realise improvement

Moreover, It is applicable to Individuals and staff who are seeking capability improvement in terms of problem solving, and process innovation towards LEAN Transformation.

Webinar

Our webinar was held on 30 June 2021 to offer an introduction to this course. You can also watch our webinar's video recording at our YouTube webpage.

Course Outline

The programme employs the Learn-Practise-Implement™ (LPI™) pedagogy, where fundamental knowledge and principles taught will be reinforced with hands-on practices.

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This course includes immersive learning at an A*STAR Model Factory, by allowing participants to apply LEAN and Industry 4.0 tools and techniques in an actual smart production environment.

Brochure and Registration

Please register for this course under 1. Modular Programmes > 2. Others > 3. Process Innovation towards LEAN Transformation in the online registration form.

UPON COMPLETION

Participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance (COA) by ARTC if they meet the following criteria:

Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
Take all assessments; and
Pass the course.

Pre-Requisites

Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Full Course Fee

The full course fee for this module is $1,000 before funding and prevailing GST.

Nett Course Fee

International Participants	Singapore Citizens (39 yrs old or younger), SPRs or LTVP+ Holders	Singapore Citizens (40 yrs or older)²	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs¹
$1,070	$321	$121	$121

All fees are inclusive of prevailing GST.

Please note that fees and funding amount are subject to change.

Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

The LTVP+ scheme applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens with (i) at least one Singapore Citizen child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the Singapore Citizen sponsor is able to support the family.

All LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ printed on the back of the card.

¹ Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS), subject to eligibility criteria.

SME-sponsored Trainees:

Must be Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents or Long Term Visit Pass Plus Holders.
Courses have to be fully paid for by the employer.
Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman.

SME companies are reminded to visit https://www.enterprisejobskills.gov.sg and click on ‘Digital Services’ to check that the status of your company is updated as “SME” so that their sponsored participants are eligible for the ETSS funding.

² Under the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.

Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).

For more information on the SkillsFuture funding schemes you are eligible for, please visit www.ssg.gov.sg

How course fees are calculated

Full Course Fee	International Participants	Singapore Citizens (39 yrs old or younger), SPRs or LTVP+ Holders		Singapore Citizens Only (40 years old and above) ²
	$1,000	$1,000	SME Sponsored ¹	Singapore Citizens Only (40 years old and above) ²
	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
SkillsFuture Funding	Not Applicable	($700)	($900)	($900)
Total Gross Fee	$1,000	$300	$100	$100
7% GST	$70	$21*	$21*	$21*
Total Course Fee Payable to ARTC	$1,070	$321	$121	$121

* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

Contact Us

For technical enquiries, please contact Ms Priscilla Tan, Email: tanhpp@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
For general enquiries, please contact Dr Edwin Soh, Email: edwin-soh@ARTC.a-star.edu.sg

Brochure and Registration

Please register for this course under 1. Modular Programmes > 2. Others > 3. Process Innovation towards LEAN Transformation in the online registration form.

Schedule

Module	Skills Course Reference Number	Training Period (Click on dates to view brochure)	Registration Status
Process Innovation towards LEAN Transformation (16 hours)