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IMPLEMENTATION OF FUNDAMENTAL LEAN AT WORKPLACE - Introduction to Industry 4.0 (LEAN-LITE) (26 HOURS)
Introduction
Productivity improvement is the only sustainable way to increase value-add of an organisation and is the key driver of business growth.
Under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system, this programme aims to achieve productivity breakthroughs for an organisation by educating trainees in the fundamental of LEAN principles and equipping them with LEAN techniques that can be implemented in the workplace.
This LEAN-Lite programme consists of 6 half-day classroom sessions covering LEAN and LEAN Principles in identifying wastes (non-value-added activities), performing root-cause analyses, and applying LEAN and Industry 4.0 tools & techniques. Industry 4.0 and LEAN can work together to further reduce wastes and realise greater improvement. The programme includes immersive learning of Industry 4.0 at an A*STAR Model Factory and also mentoring sessions to help facilitate the application of LEAN & I4.0 techniques.
| LEAN helps companies to increase value-add to customers, while eliminating wastes and minimising costs. |
Benefits
What our trainee say
This training (course) is a good experience to learn ways to achieve excellence in the manufacturing industry. Related exercises are good ways to learn more and naturally absorb learning.
Mr Micla Wedanni Linsangan,
Participant from Jul 2024 intake
What You Will Learn
what you will learn
LEAN implementation techniques include:- LEAN Concept & Lean Principles
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Waste Identification and Root Cause Analysis
- Apply LEAN Tools & I4.0 tools technique
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) & A3
- Appreciation of Industry 4.0 modular technologies at A*STAR SIMTech Model Factory
LEAN Techniques can be implemented across different departments, including:
Operation and Production/Service | Warehouse, Purchase, and Logistics | Factory and Work Site | Finance & Administration | Sales and Marketing | Customer
Management
Upon Completion of This Course
Upon Completion of this Course
Electronic Statement of Attainment (SOA) certificates (in OpenCerts Formats) will be issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to participants who have attended and attained competency in the Singapore Skills Framework training modules.
Participants must also meet the following criteria to receive their SOAs:
- Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
- Take all assessments; and
- Pass the course.
Find out more about the WSQ SOA certificate.
Note: Trainees will have to bear the full course fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.
Pre-Requisites, Full and Nett Course Fees
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 course is $3,000 before funding and prevailing GST.Nett Course Fee
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above (MCES) ² | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,270 | $981 | $381 | $381 |
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.
ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SMEs) SCHEME (ETSS)
The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS) is for company-sponsored participants who are subject to the eligibility criteria shown below:
SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
SME-sponsored Trainees:
Further Info: This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA e.g. VWOs, societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible. |
SKILLSFUTURE MID-CAREER ENHANCED SUBSIDY (MCES)
- The ²SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) is meant for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.
SkillsFuture Credit
- All Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up) which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).
How course fees are calculated
| TYPE | CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS | |||
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) | |
| FUNDING SOURCE | ||||
| Not applicable for SkillsFuture Funding | SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) | SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ² | SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹ | |
| Full Course Fee | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | Not Applicable | ($2,100) | ($2,700) | ($2,700) |
| Nett Course Fee | $3,000 | $900 | $300 | $300 |
| GST 9% | $270 | $81* | $81* | $81* |
| Total Course Fee Payable to Training Provider | $3,270 | $981 | $381 | $381 |
About the trainers
Ms Priscilla Tan, 
Mr Joseph Ng, 
Mr Lim Yi Yung, Ms Priscilla Tan
Mr Joseph Ng
Mr Lim Yi Yung
Contact Us
- For technical enquiries, please contact:
Ms Priscilla TAN,
Email: tanhpp@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
- For general enquiries, please contact:
Knowledge Transfer Office,
Email: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Registration
- Please register for this course through our Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
- For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes (Standalone Modules)".
- Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
- Once the next intake is confirmed to commence, SIMTech will contact the applicants to share the class information.
Schedule
Module | Skills Course Reference Number | Next Intake(s)'s Training Period
(Click on the dates to view its schedules) | Registration Status |
| TGS-2024047583 | The next intake's schedule is still in the planning stage. |
Note: SIMTech and ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.
Announcement:
- From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
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