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Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Course Objectives
Participants will learn how to apply statistical methods for business process improvement including how to:

• Communicate the benefits of Six Sigma as a business strategy across the organization
• Align with management in the deployment of Six Sigma
• Build a successful infrastructure for Six Sigma deployment
• Integrate Six Sigma with other improvement methods.
• Select successful Six Sigma projects and project teams.
• Significantly increase profitability through Six Sigma projects.

Course Contents

I. Enterprise Deployment II. Business Management
A. Enterprise View
(1). Value of Six Sigma
(2). Business Systems and Processes
(3). Process Inputs, Outputs, and Feedback.

B. Leadership
(1). Enterprise Leadership
(2). Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities

C. Organizational Goals and Objectives
(1). Linking Projects to Organizational Goals
(2). Risk Analysis
(3). Close-loop Assessment/knowledge Management

D. History of Organizational Improvement
(1). Foundation of Six Sigma

A. Process vs. Functional View
(1). Process Element
(2). Owners and Stakeholders
(3). Project Management and Benefits
(4). Project Measures.

B. Voice of Customer
(1). Identify Customer
(2). Collect Customer Data
(3). Analyse Customer Data
(4). Determine Critical Customer Requirements

C. Business Results
(1). Process Performance Metrics
(2). Benchmarking
(3) Financial Benefits

III. Project Management
IV. Six Sigma Improvement Methodology and Tools – Define
A. Project Charter and Plan
(1). Charter / Plan Elements
(2). Planning Tools
(3). Project Documentation
(4). Charter Negotiation

B. Team Leadership
(1). Initial Teams
(2). Select Team Members
(3). Team Stages

C. Team Dynamics and Performance
(1). Team-building Techniques
(2). Team Facilities Techniques
(3). Team Performance Evaluation
(4). Team Tools

D. Change Agent
(1). Manage Change
(2). Organization Roadblocks
(3). Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Techniques
(4). Motivation Techniques
(5). Communication

E. Management and Planning Tools
(1). Affinity Diagrams
(2). Interrelationship Diagrams
(3). Tree Diagrams
(4). Prioritization Matrix
(5). Matrix Diagrams
(6). Process Decision Program Charts
(7). Activity Network Diagrams

A. Project Scope

B. Metrics

C. Problem Statement

V. Six Sigma Improvement Methodology and Tools – Measure
VI. Six Sigma Improvement Methodology and Tools – Analyze
A. Process Analysis and Documentation
(1). Tools
(2). Process Inputs and Outputs

B. Probability and Statistics
(1). Drawing Valid Statistical Conclusion
(2). Central Limit Theorem and Sampling
Distribution of the Mean
(3). Basic Probability Theory

C. Collecting and Summarizing Data
(1). Types of Data
(2). Measurement Scales
(3). Methods of Collecting Data
(4). Techniques of Assuring Data
Accuracy and Integrity
(5). Descriptive Statistics
(6). Graphical Methods

D. Properties and Applications of Probability
Distributions
(1). Distributions commonly used by Black
Belts
(2). Other Distributions

E. Measurement Systems
(1). Measurement Methods
(2). Measurement System Analysis
(3). Metrology

F. Analyzing Process Capability
(1). Design and Conducting Process Capability Studies
(2). Calculating Process Performance vs. Specification
(3). Process Capability Indices
(4). Process Performance Indices
(5). Short-term vs. Ling-term Capability
(6). Non-normal Data Transformation (Process Capability for Non-normal Data)
(7). Process Capability for Attributes Data

A. Exploratory Data Analysis
(1). Multi-vari Studies
(2). Measuring and Modeling Relationships Between Variables

(a). Simple and Multiple Least-squares Linear Regression
(b). Simple Linear Correlation
(c). Diagnostics


B. Hypothesis Testing
(1). Fundamental Concepts of Hypotheses Testing

(a). Statistical vs. Practical Significance
(b). Significance Level, Power, Type I and Type II Errors
(c) Sample Size

(2). Point and Interval Estimation
(3). Tests for Means, Variances, and Proportions
(4). Paired-comparison Tests
(5). Goodness-of-fit Tests
(6). Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
(7). Contingency Tables.
(8). Nonparametric Tests

VII. Six Sigma Improvement Methodology and Tools – Improve
VIII. Six Sigma Improvement Methodology and Tools – Control
A. Design of Experiment (DOE)
(1). Terminology
(2). Planning and Organizing Experiments
(3). Design Principles
(4). Design and Analysis of One-factor Experiment
(5). Design and Analysis of Full-factorial Experiment
(6). Design and Analysis of Two-level Fractional Factorial Experiment
(7). Taguchi Robustness Concepts
(8). Mixture Experiments

B. Response Surface Methodology
(1). Steepest Ascent/descent Experiments
(2). Higher-order Experiment

C. Evolutionary Operations (EVOP)

A. Statistical Process Control (SPC)
(1). Objectives and Benefits
(2). Selection of Variable
(3). Rational Subgroup
(4). Selection and Application of Control Charts
(5). Analysis of Control Charts
(6). PRE-control

B. Advanced Statistical Process Control

C. Lean Tools for Control

D. Measurement System Re-analysis

IX. Lean Enterprise X. Design For Six Sigma (DFSS)

A. Lean Concepts
(1). Theory of Constraints
(2). Lean Thinking
(3). Continuous Flow Manufacturing (CFM)
(4). Non value-added Activities
(5). Cycle-time Reduction

B. Lean Tools

C. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)


A. Quality Function Deployment (QFD)

B. Robust Design and Process
(1). Functional Requirements
(2). Noise Strategies
(3). Tolerance Design
(4). Tolerance and Process Capability

C. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

D. Design For X (DFX)

F. Special Design Tools

Entry Requirements
Diploma or Degree holders with relevant working experience with :
• Project Management Skills;
• Analytical Skills;
• Participants must have at least one potential project for execution; &
• Basic skills in Excel and Powerpoint
Graduands of Certified Six Sigma Green Belt course

Who Should Attend
• Quality and/or Training Coordinators ;
• Engineers, Business Unit Managers, Program Managers and other practitioners/change agents who will be conducting Six Sigma projects ; or
• Individuals interested in having certification for Black Belts

Duration
132 hours

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Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Course Objectives
By the end of the Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, participants should be able to: Apply the Six Sigma Methodology with main emphasis on Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) approach. The DMAIC methodology is universally recognized and it is used when a product or process is already existing and do not meet the desired quality level.

Course Contents

Six Sigma Introduction
Module 1 : Team Dynamics
  • Six Sigma philosophy and its role in achieving business competitive advantage
  • The PDCA Model
  • Six Sigma methodology using DMAIC and DMADV
  • Roles of major players in Six Sigma implementation
  • Recommended steps in implementing a successful six sigma
  • Why work in team?
  • Team structure
  • Team leadership skills
Module 2 : PLAN Stage
Module 3 : DO Stage
Define
  • Identify and prioritize improvement opportunity
  • Form project teams
  • Identify customer requirements
  • Identify and map process to be improved
Analyze
  • Root cause analysis / Process Mapping
  • Identify sources of variation
  • Identify and validate the most significant root cause

Measure

  • Identify what to measure
  • Determine what is the measurement index to use
  • Basic understanding of variation
  • Measurement system analysis
Module 4 : CHECK Stage
Module 5 : ACT Stage
Improve
  • Establish improvement solution
  • Select the best improvement solution
  • Communicate the best improvement solution
  • Implement the final improvement solution
  • Document final improvement solution
Control
  • Establish a control plan
  • Develop Out of Control Plan (OCAP)
  • Implement monitoring and feedback system
  • Review and evaluate the result of changes
  • Document validated process changes
  • Close and move on to the next project

Entry Requirements
At least a diploma with one year working experience.

Who Should Attend
Engineers and other practitioners/change agents who will be assisting
in Six Sigma projects; or individuals interested in progressing to
achieving certification for Six Sigma Black Belts.

Duration
60 hours


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Six Sigma Champion Training

Objectives
This Six Sigma Champion Training provides the participants with the history and some tools of Six Sigma as well as recommendations for a successful implementation. It is intended to give senior management an overview of the methodology, highlight critical success factors and show cases of implementation in manufacturing and service industries.

Who Should Attend
For all CEOs, Senior Management, Department Heads, Financial Controllers, Quality Managers, Human Resource Directors, owners of projects and personnel that act as liaisons to Executive level.

About The Speaker
Dr Uwe H. Kaufmann

Dr Uwe H. Kaufmann is a Singapore-based Management Consultant, who specialises in Strategy Deployment, Customer Value, People Potential and Process Excellence. He has extensive experience in implementing process and organisational improvements for various companies like Alstom, JPMorgan Chase, Schneider, Siemens, TRW. He received his Quality Manager with American Society of Quality and his Six Sigma Master Black Belt qualification with GE Capital.

Mr. Kenneth Liang
Mr. Kenneth Liang Wai Yin is currently the Managing Consultant of P & Q Solutions Pte Ltd. His recent certification projects include :ISO9001: 2000 Quality Management System, TS16949: 2002, ISO14001: 2004 EMS, ISO 18001 OHSAS, AS 9001 Aerospace Standard, Cost of Quality (COQ), Project Management, Six Sigma (Green Belt & Black Belt) projects, Advanced Quality Planning Champion etc. He holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Administrations from Cranfield University in United Kingdom and a Higher National Diploma in Production Management & Engineering from Oxford (Brooks) University. He is also a UK trained Charted Engineer in the Institute of Electrical Engineer and Manufacturing / Production Engineers.


Course Outline (One day Programme)

Morning Session
Six Sigma Basics

  • Why do Six Sigma now?
  • Why improve Quality with Six Sigma logic?
  • Six Sigma vs. ISO 9000, TQM, MBQA/SQA. DMAIC vs. DMAIC, Lean.
  • What are Six Sigma general roles and infrastructure requirements?
  • The DMAIC Methodology
  • The “Typical” Roadmap - DMAIC examples.
  • Starting a Six Sigma project selection - a key to success!
  • Function and Application of Six Sigma in various industries. Manufacturing and Service
  • Industry Deployment Examples.

Afternoon Session

  • How To Manage Change
  • Are you ready for the change?
  • How to prepare the change?
  • How to implement the change?
  • How to assess the degree of change?
  • Make It Successful
  • How to select Black Belts and Green Belts. Initial consideration. Selection criteria.
  • Developing Green and Black Belts.
  • Why Six Sigma may fail? Implementing Six Sigma, Dos and Don’ts.


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Certified Quality Manager

Course Objectives
To equip participants with the management as well as technical knowledge required of a manager. The programme coverage includes quality standards and concepts, and all other aspects of organizations & their functions. The course will also look at how managers can support the attainment of organizational goals, whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and focus. At the end of the course, participants will be able to drive organization’s own SQA.

Who Should Attend
Engineers, managers, and department managers responsible for quality systems in their organizations

Entry Requirements
A diploma or degree with at least 5 years working experience in the quality field

Course Contents

Module 1 : Management
• Principles of Management, Communications, The Quality System

Module 2 : Leadership
• Organizational Leadership, Team Processes, Projects

Module 3 : Strategy Development and Deployment
• Environmental Analysis, Strategic Planning and Assessment, Deployment

Module 4 : Quality Management Tools
• Problem Solving tools, Measurement : Assessment and Metrics, Process Management Approaches-I

Module 5 : Customer-Focused Organizations
• Process Management Approaches – II, Customer Identification and Segmentation, Customer relationship management and commitment

Module 6 : Quality Models
• Supplier Performance, Training and Development, Quality Models

Module 7 : Case Studies

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Certified Quality Engineer

Objectives
This course aims to equip participants with a complete set of tools and techniques for control and improvement of product quality, reliability and safety. It covers aspects pertaining to the implementation of an effective quality control system as well as experimental design for investigation and quality improvement. They also cover management planning, inspection and testing to achieve reliable, maintainable and safe products to customer specifications and requirements.

Who Should Attend
Engineers or Managers who intend to acquire knowledge in quality assurance and statistical methods to improve product quality, diagnose and solve various industrial quality problems for overall improvement of the quality systems.

Entry Requirements
A diploma or degree with at least 1 year working experience in the quality field

Course Contents

Module 1 : Quality Practices and Application
• Quality Systems; Product, Process and Material Control; Quality Audit; Quality Improvement Tools: Cost of Quality, Continuous Improvement Tools Quality Planning & Management; Six Sigma Approach, Human Resource Management; Supplier Management

Module 2 : Statistical Principals and Application
• Statistical Quality Control; Statistical Inference; Correlation and Regression Analysis; Statistical Process Control; Design of Experiments

Module 3 : Measurement Systems
• Metrology; Repeatability & Reproducibility Studies, Destructive & Non-destructive Testing Concept

Module 4 : Reliability, Maintainability & Product Safety
• Basic Reliability Concepts : “Bath Tub” Curve, Weibull Distribution, Statistical Application, Reliability Prediction and Redundancy; Reliability Programme
• Maintainability Measures, Prediction, Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
• Product Safety : Design Review; Hazard Analysis; Failure Mode, Effects and Critically Analysis ( FMECA ); Fault Tree Analysis ( FTA )

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Certified Reliability Engineer

Objectives
To provide participants with knowledge in Reliability Engineering. The programme covers the basic principles in Reliability, Availability and Maintainability, Reliability Management Control and the tools used in Reliability Engineering. At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Assume the role of a reliability engineer in planning and implementing the Reliability Programme as well as predict, test and improve product reliability
  • Be adequately prepared to sit for the CRE examinations conducted by SQI & ASQ

Who Should Attend
Engineers and managers who intend to acquire knowledge in reliability engineering and mathematical methods to improve product reliability, diagnose and solve various reliability problems for overall improvements of the quality systems

Entry Requirements
- A Diploma with 2 years of working experience in the quality field - A Degree (working experience not necessary)

Course Contents

Module 1 : Reliability Management and Product Safety & Liability
• Planning & Resource Management; Operations Management

Module 2 : Probability & Statistical Tools
• Basic Concept; Statistical Inference; Design of Experiments

Module 3 : Modelling and Predictions
• Reliability Allocation; Reliability Modeling; Reliability Predictions

Module 4 : Reliability Tools in Design and Development
• Developing customer needs; Design Techniques; Parts Control & Management; Management Technique

Module 5 : Data Collection and Analysis and Corrective Action
• Failure Reporting & Corrective Action Systems; Root Causes Analysis; Fault Tree Analysis ( FTA )

Module 6 : Reliability Testing
• Pre-development Planning; Development Testing; Product Testing

Module 7 : Maintainability and Availability
• Planning & developing a maintainability program; Maintainability Prediction; Availability; Design for maintainability; Built-in Test; Design Review

Duration & Course Fees

  • 106 hours

  • Member: $2550/$2126 (SDF)

  • Non Member: $3060/$2636 (SDF)

  • SDF support is applicable to SME only.

  • All fees stated are subjected to 7% GST.

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Certified Quality Supervisor

Objectives
To provide participants with a well-rounded and comprehensive training in quality control. It also introduces participants to the concepts of reliability and maintainability as well as motivation and human factors.

Who Should Attend
Supervisors, line leaders, senior technicians

Entry Requirements
Diploma, “A” Levels/3 years working experience, “O” levels/5 years working experience.

Course Contents

Module 1 – Quality Methodology & Management

Quality Control Concepts and Techniques
• The importance of quality; TQC concepts, Types of inspection activities; Control of Non-Conforming Materials; An Overview of ISO 9001:2000 QMS

Quality Cost
• Concepts & Relevance of Quality Cost
• Elements of Prevention Cost, Appraisal Costs and Failure Costs

Quality Auditing
• Types of Audits & Purposes, Preparation and planning for Audit, Performing the Quality Audit

Motivation & Human Factors
• Motivation Theory & Techniques

Module 2 – Statistical Quality Control

Fundamentals of Probability and Statistical Methods
• Industrial Statistics
• Sampling Plans and Distributions, Statistical Inference, Construction and application of Control Charts

Module 3 – Metrology & Reliability

Blueprint Reading
• Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Metrology & Calibration
• Types of Measurement Characteristics, Calibration Control System

Reliability & Maintainability Concepts
• Failure models & predictions, MTBF, MTTF, MTTR, FMEA

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Certified Quality Inspector

Objectives
To equip participants with a well-rounded and comprehensive training in quality inspection. It was developed with the aim to give recognition to the non-professionals who are involved in the field of quality assurance as a skill gained and to help contribute to their company’s inspection system.

Who Should Attend
Inspectors, line leaders and production operators whose work is related to the quality control function and who intend to acquire further knowledge and skills in order to upgrade the quality of products and services

Entry Requirements
Sec 3 with 6 months confirmed inspection experience, primary 6 with 3 years inspection experiences

Course Content

Module 1 : Quality Tools/Awareness, Inspection Tools
• Introduction to quality; Types of inspection/inspection activities; Introduction to sampling plan, QC Tools; Construction/application of charts. Calibration

Module 2 : Inspection Tools ( Mechanical )
• Blueprint Reading, Hand Tools for inspection; Precision inspection equipment; Fixture; Types of mechanicals

Module 3 : Inspection Tools ( Electronics/Electrical )
• Electronic symbols; schematic & layout diagrams; Electronics components: Types, specification & identification; Hand Tools measurement and tests; Oscilloscope; PCB inspection

Module 4 : Inspection Tools ( Chemical )
• Handling chemical; Basic chemical chemistry; Concentration, Density & Viscosity, Use of spectrophotometer & pH meter

Duration
Module 1,2,3 or 4 : 63 hours ( Package A )
Module 1,2,3 & 4 : 81 hours ( Package B )

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Certified Quality Technician

Objectives
This course is designed for participants who want to be professionally trained as Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering Technicians. It is also highly recommended for students who have completed the Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) course to advance further in their careers. Participants will obtain a well-rounded and comprehensive training in advanced quality knowledge.

Who Should Attend
CQI graduates, Industrial Engineering personnel, technicians, supervisors, line leaders. “N” level holders and ITE graduates are welcome to attend

Course Contents

• Total Quality Control
- The Quality Gurus and their approaches to TQ
• Quality Management Systems
- ISO Series of Standards, Singapore Quality Award (SQA)
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- The Concept of Datums, Geometric Characteristics, Comparison of GD& T Symbols
• Engineering Drawing & Blue Prints
• Introduction to SPC
- 7 QC Tools, Process Variation, Control Chart Applications
• Advanced Metrology

- Measurement of Taper Plug Gauge, Ring Gauge & Taper Bore, Convex and Concave Surfaces, Surface and Roundness Measurement, Co-ordinate Measurement Machine
• Industrial Engineering
- Introduction to Work Study, Tools & Techniques, Sampling & Analytical Estimating

Entry Requirements
'N' levels with 3 years work experience

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Certified Service Quality Executive

Objectives
To help equip Executives in both the Service and Manufacturing sector with the tool and techniques to improve Quality and Service in their organizations and to drive their organizations towards Service Quality Excellence.

Who Should Attend
C
QI graduates, Industrial Engineering personnel, technicians, supervisors, line leaders. “N” level holders and ITE graduates are welcome to attend

Course Contents

  • Management Function
    -
    Quality Management Systems: ISO 9000:2000(QMS Applications)
    - Quality Planning & Management
    - Supplier Management
    - Human Resource Management: Quality Executives’ focus on HRM
    - Customer Relationship Management: Strategies for successful Customer Relationship Management
  • Leadership, Strategic Project Development and Deployment
    - Project Management
    - Team Leadership
    - Team Dynamics & Performance
    - Change Management: Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Techniques/ Motivation Techniques/Communication
    - Organizational Leadership: Leadership & TQM Organisational Culture
  •  Quality Practices and Application
    - Product Process & Material Control
    - Quality Improvement Tools : Statistics & its Application /Stratification/ Check Sheets / Histogram / Pareto Diagram / Cause & Effect Diagram / Scatter Diagram / Control Chart
    - Applications in Service Quality : / Understanding the Nature of Services / Delivery of Services / Service Measurement & Customer Satisfaction /Managing Service Staff/ Mystery Shoppers Case Study
  • Six Sigma & Lean Enterprise
    -
    Six Sigma Approach
    - Productivity & Quality Competitive Excellence : Productivity for Achieving Competitive Excellence

Course Benefits

  • Provides a good insight and a thorough understanding of the Service Quality Management System
  • Equips participants with the tools and techniques for Service Quality Excellence.
  • Provides a clear understanding of successful Project Management
  • Provides a systematic approach to Service Quality Excellence
  • Provides a good perspective of the Executive’s role in supporting Organisations Service Quality Excellence goals.

Entry Requirements

A diploma or a degree with at least 1 year working experience in the Service or Quality field

Who Should Attend

  • Executives
  • Managers
  • Anyone who is responsible for the Quality Management System in their Organisation
  • Anyone who is interested in contributing to or improving the Service Quality in their Organisation

Duration

  • 4 months / 93 hours

Fee

  • Member :$2,247
  • Non Member: $2696.40

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Certified Service Quality

Objectives
Participants are provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver good customer service. It also provides the basic for designing, managing, controlling and implementing a service quality programme in an organization.

Who Should Attend
Customer Service executives, officers, service providers, and anyone who needs to deal with customers regularly. Anyone who is interested in improving their interpersonal skills for a more successful career.

Course Contents

Module 1
• Understanding Service and Service Quality
• Understanding Customers’ Expectations and The Nature of Customer Service
• The Key Challenges of Customer Service
• Strategy Formulation for Success
• Managing Key Processes and Measuring Performance
• Improving Teamwork, Commitment, Total Involvement
• A Practical Guide to Achieving Service Quality Results

Module 2
• Personal Selling & the Marketing Concept
• Developing a Product/Service, Customer, and Presentation Strategy
• The Role of Problem Solving in Customer Service
• Negotiation Skill
• Barriers to Problem Solving & Decision Making
• EQ at Work
• Effective Business Writing Strategies

Entry Requirements
Professionals involved in serving customers and/or handling customer complaints. Preferably 2 years working experience in customer-service related function.

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Industrial Diploma in Quality

Course Objective
This course is specially designed for participants who are interested to upgrade themselves and keep abreast of the developments in quality management. It equips participants with in-depth knowledge of quality management concepts, tools, techniques and strategies that are applicable to industries like manufacturing, service and etc. Participants are required to combine the acquisition of knowledge with its application in their Graduation Projects. The Graduation Project should be a work-related topic pertaining to improvement in work processes and quality of products and services.

Course Content

Level One

1. English Module
• Writing Skills – Grammar, Tenses, Vocabulary
• Writing Concisely - Developing an Introduction, Elaborating the contents and formulating conclusions
• Writing a Technical Report – Abstract, Introduction, Findings, Recommendations and Conclustions

2. Business Organisation I
• Business Firm and Incorporated Company
• Organisation structure, organisational conversion process, organisation culture
• TQM organization – TQM Culture, Concepts
• Framework for managing quality and business process
• Communication & Motivation
• Introduction to Marketing

3. Engineering Mathematics I
• Simultaneous Equations, Indices, Surds & Logarithms
• Theory of Quadratic Equations and Functions
• Coordinate Geometry and The Straight Line
• Circular Measure, Trigonometrical Ratios and Equations

4. Productivity, Quality and Industrial Engineering
• What is Service Quality Standard
• Productivity and Waste Reduction
• What is Work Study, Method Study and Time Study
• Tools & techniques for Analysis – Check Sheet, Pareto diagram, Histogram, Control Charts, Affinity Diagram, Tree Diagram, Process decision program chart, Priorization matrics, Activity Network diagram)

5. Certified Service Quality
• Understanding Service, Service Quality, Work Processes and Process Improvement
• Strategy for Customer Service, Negotiation and Problem Solving
• EQ in Customer Service
• Successful Selling Skills in Services


Level Two

1. Certified Quality Supervisor
• Module 1 - Quality Methodology & Management
• Module 2 - Probability and statistical methods
• Module 3 - Metrology and Reliability

2. Engineering Mathematics II
• Algebra I & II
• Calculus 1 & II

3. Business Organisation II
• Recruitment and Selection
• Job Analysis and Job Design
• Training
• Legalisation - Employment Act and Industrial Relation Act

Level Three

1. Certified Quality Engineer – Module 1
• Quality Systems
• Product, Process and Material Control
• Quality Audit
• Quality Improvement Tools: Cost of Quality, Continuous Improvement Tools
• Quality Planning & Management
• Human Resource Management

2. Project Analysis
• Project Work as a continuousEngineers and managers who intend to acquire knowledge in reliability engineering and mathematical methods to improve product reliability, diagnose and solve various reliability problems for overall improvements of the quality systems.duct Quality Improvement Project
• Process Improvement Project

Entry Requirements

ITC, NTC-2, GCE ‘N’ & ‘O’ Level passes including a C6 in ‘O’ Level English* (as a first language) or its equivalent and two years of working experience.
*Applicants without a C6 in ‘O’ Level English are required to sit for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and attain a band of 5 points within the duration of the diploma course before they are allowed to graduate.
SQI graduates of certification programmes are eligible for exemptions.

Course Instructors
Quality Managers, Engineers and professionals from the industry and tertiary institutions.

Who Should Attend
Supervisors, Line Leaders and Senior technicians whose work is related to the manufacturing, quality control and maintenance function and who aspire to further their careers.

Registration Fees
$50/- (Non-refundable)

Course Duration
This is a 2.5-year part-time course. Participants are given a maximum duration of 4 years to complete the course.

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ISO 9000:2000 An Interactive Workshop 

COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course aims to equip individuals with the right understanding to apply the concepts in the new ISO 9000:2000 standards. The programme seeks to develop competency in the understanding and applications of the ISO 9000 standards. Demonstrating such competency strengthens the individual’s credibility and the organization he/she represents.

Participants may elect to sit for the ISTO examination at the end of the course. Passing the ISTO examination enables individuals to obtain global recognition on international standards. Such certification will also help organisations select staff and assign them responsibilities pertaining to the management of the quality management system. In addition, organizations are also able to provide confidence to relevant parties as to the capability of their staff.

CONTENT
• The eight quality management principles on which the ISO 9000:2000 series of standards is based.
• The fundamentals of a quality management system.
• The terminology utilized in ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 9004:2000.
• The application of ISO 9001:2000 requirements within an organization.
• Understanding of the principles of a Process Approach to quality management systems.
• An understanding of the type and amount of documentation required by ISO 9001:2000, and the interpretation of these requirements to different kinds of organizations.
• The implications for conformity assessment of quality management systems based on the process approach, with reduced emphasis on documentation.

*Lecturers conducting the workshop are quality professionals from Singapore Quality Institute and PSB Certification.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Management Representatives, Internal Quality Auditors, Managers, Engineers and Supervisors who are involved in the development, implementation or maintenance of ISO 9000:2000 Quality Management Systems.

FEES (inclusive of 2 teabreaks, training materials & certificates*)

*Candidates who complete the workshop will be issued a Certificate of Attendance.Candidates who pass the ISTO examination will be issued a Certificate of Competency.

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ASQ Certified Examinations

American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Singapore Quality Institute is the Certified Examination Centre for ASQ examinations locally. Members can apply for the ASQ Certified Examination through SQI.

The ten categories of the ASQ examination are:

  • ASQ - Certified Quality Manager
  • ASQ - Certified Reliability Engineer
  • ASQ - Certified Quality Engineer
  • ASQ - Certified Quality Auditor
  • ASQ - Certified Software Quality Engineer
  • ASQ - Certified Quality Technician
  • ASQ - Certified Mechanical Inspector
  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
  • ASQ - Certified Quality Improvement Associate
  • ASQ - Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

ASQ handbooks can be obtained from SQI at S$5.00 per copy. Non-Members of Singapore Quality Institute (SQI) will have to pay an administration fee of S$50 if applying for the examinations.

The administration fee covers expenses incurred in:
a) Classroom Booking Charges
b) Procter Fee and
c) Postage

Non-Members of SQI must apply any of the ASQ Certified Exams directly to ASQ by doing either one of the 2 following ways:
1. Go to the site ASQ Certification Application and apply it on-line.
2. Get the application form from SQI office and then send the completed application form by post.

For further enquiries, please contact the SQI Secretariat at
Tel: (65) 6467 4225 Fax: (65) 6467 4226 or E-mail: enquiries@sqi.org.sg

Singapore Quality Institute
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Singapore 347805

or vist American Society for Quality at www.asq.org.

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