Overview
This course is conducted at advanced level.
This is a specialised module that enables the student to develop a framework for the achievement of excellence in the operation of a smart factory in the context of Industry 4.0. The module aims to raise the students' awareness of the strategic convergence of the physical and digital worlds afforded by Industry 4.0. Students will learn how to improve the performance of a company’s operations through better planning and management of people, processes, and data. The Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) will be introduced as a tool for the student to assist a company in the formulation of a clear vision, strategy, and a systematic roadmap in the adoption of Industry 4.0. This course will mainly be conducted through workshops and case studies. There will also be individual and group assignments as part of continuous assessment. At the end of the module, students will need to complete a final examination.
What You’ll Learn
Introduction
- Introduction to the Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) and its application to the Smart Factory.
Foundations of Operational Excellence in the context of Industry 4.0
- Understanding quality
- Models and framework for operational excellence
- Leadership and commitment
Planning for excellence
- Policy, strategy and goal deployment
- Partnership and resources
- Design for quality
Driving performance with SIRI
- Performance measurement frameworks
- Self-assessments, audits and reviews
- Benchmarking and change management
“Smart” Processes
- Process management
- Process redesign and engineering
- Quality management systems
- Continuous improvement
People in Industry 4.0
- Human resource management
- Culture change through teamwork
- Communications, innovation and learning
Implementing Operational Excellence in a Smart Factory
- Case studies
- Design project
Who Should Attend
- Operations director
- Head of quality & operational excellence
- Head of Industry 4.0
- Plant or factory managers
- Production engineers
- Manufacturing engineers
- Quality engineers
- Other professionals who are working in the planning and execution of processes which lead to the production of goods and services
- Individuals who are keen to learn about and implement Industry 4.0/SIRI in their work
SITizens Learning Credits (SLC) - Eligible Course
This course is SITizens Learning Credits (SLC) eligible. Please refer to the
user guide on how to register for courses utilising your SLC.
Find out more about
SITizens Learning Credits (SLC).
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering from a recognised university.
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the course
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment (during course)
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the course
- Complete the course and pass all credit-bearing assessments.
Schedule
Every Friday from 1 Sep
Date |
Topics |
1 Sep |
Welcome and Registration
Introduction to the Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) and its application to the Smart Factory |
8 Sep |
Foundations of Operational Excellence in the context of Industry 4.0 |
15 Sep |
Planning for excellence |
22 Sep |
Driving performance with SIRI |
29 Sep |
“Smart” Processes |
6 Oct |
People in Industry 4.0
Closing |
14 Oct |
Exam |
Fees
Category |
Full Fee |
After SF Funding |
Singapore Citizen (Below 40) |
$5,778.00 |
$1,733.40 |
Singapore Citizen (40 & above) |
$5,778.00 |
$653.40 |
Singapore PR/ LTVP+ Holder |
$5,832.00 |
$1,749.60 |
Non-Singaporeans |
$5,832.00 |
Not Eligible |
Note:
- All figures include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
- You can opt for either SkillsFuture Funding or Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. Both cannot be combined.
Learn more about funding types available
Terms & Conditions:
SkillsFuture Funding
To be eligible for the 70% training grant awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:
- Be a Singaporean Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident or LTVP+ Holder
- Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
To be eligible for the 90% enhanced subsidy awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:
- Be a Singaporean Citizen
- Be at least 40 years old
- Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme
SIT reserves the right to collect the balance of the programme fees (i.e. the potential grant amount) directly from the applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) should the above requirements not be fulfilled.
SIT reserves the right to make changes to published course information, including dates, times, venues, fees and instructors without prior notice.
Course Series
Find out more about the Modular Certification Courses - Data Engineering and Smart Factory.
These modules are stackable towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Data Engineering and Smart Factory (PGCert in DESF) or can be taken individually as a single module as follows:
Modules
- DSF6010 Application of Data Engineering
- DSF6020 Operational Excellence for Smart Factory
- DSF6030 Managing and Leading AI Projects for Smart Factory
- DSF6040 Application of Robotics & Automation for Smart Factory
Candidates who pass all
4 modules (totalling 24 credits) with a CGPA of ≥ 2.5 will be awarded the
Postgraduate Certificate in Data Engineering and Smart Factory by SIT.