How to optimize your workspace with the 5S methodology?

Synopsis:

The Apply 5S Techniques in Manufacturing (Blended-SFW) course is strategically designed to help companies and their employees reclaim lost time and profit through a disciplined, systematic approach to workplace organization.

Are you losing hours every week searching for misplaced tools, or re-ordering parts you already have in stock? This module moves beyond “just cleaning”—it utilizes the globally recognized Japanese 5S methodology to transform chaotic, high-risk shop floors into precision-run, high-performance environments.

By shifting from a “panic-clean” culture to a permanent standard of excellence, this course empowers participants to:

  • Stop the “Search-Time” Drain: Organize every tool and document so they are found in seconds, not minutes.
  • Eliminate Redundant Costs: Gain full inventory visibility to stop the expensive habit of buying what you already own.
  • Prevent “Near-Miss” Accidents: Clear the clutter that causes workplace hazards, ensuring a safer environment for everyone.
  • Impress at First Sight: Maintain an “audit-ready” facility that gives clients and inspectors immediate confidence in your quality.

Course Outcome: Individuals who successfully complete the course and demonstrate competency in the assessments will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore and a Certificate of Participation from ELITC.

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    APPLY 5S TECHNIQUES IN MANUFACTURING (BLENDED) SFw

    Course Objective:

    On completion of this course, learners will be able to possess the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively implement 5S techniques within their respective work environments.

    Course Outline:

    • Introduction to 5S
    • Benefits of 5S
    • Seiri (Sort): Getting Rid of the Unnecessary
    • Seiton (Set in Order): Arrange for easy access and use
    • Seiso (Shine): Keeping It Clean
    • Seiketsu (Standardize): Create a consistent practice
    • Shitsuke (Sustain): Making It Last

    For Whom:

    Suitable for a broad range of roles and responsibilities, but not limited to, such as operators, technicians, clerks, officers, supervisors, executives, managers, professionals, jobseekers and individuals who are interested to implement 5S principles effectively.

    Entry Requirements:

    Learners are assumed to:
    • Have basic knowledge of housekeeping concepts;
    • Be able to listen, read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 4 Low Intermediate (Lower Secondary) and above; and
    • Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 4 Low Intermediate (Lower Secondary) and above.

    Training Medium:

    This course is conducted in either English or Mandarin.

    Training Methodology:

    The course will use a combination of the following methods to ensure effective learning and skill development:
    • Asynchronous e-learning: To allow learners to access and complete training materials at their own pace and time, enhancing flexibility and individual learning effectiveness.
    • Lectures: To provide learners with a foundation for further learning. In this course, lectures are effective for conveying foundational knowledge, such as statistical analysis concepts and data organization.
    • Demonstrations: To provide visual and practical examples, enhancing comprehension and illustrating real-world applications.
    • Practical Exercises: To offer opportunities for learners to apply newly acquired knowledge, reinforcing learning through hands-on practice.

    Assessment Methodology:

    An oral assessment and a practical performance assessment are conducted at the end of the course. These assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of candidates’ knowledge and abilities.

    Certification:

    An individual who successfully complete the course and obtain competency in the assessments will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore and a Certificate of Participation from ELITC.
    SCs and PRs
    SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)
    MemberNon-Member
    Full Course Fee$280.00$300.00
    Amount of Funding$140.00$150.00
    Net Course Fee Payable (Inclusive of 9% GST)$165.20
    $177.00
    Employer-sponsored / Self-sponsored SCs aged 40 and above
    SkillsFuture Midcareer Enhanced Subsidy
    MemberNon-Member
    Full Course Fee$280.00$300.00
    Amount of Funding$196.00$210.00
    Net Course Fee Payable (Inclusive of 9% GST)$109.20$117.00
    SME-sponsored local employees (SCs and PRs)
    SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
    MemberNon-Member
    Full Course Fee$280.00$300.00
    Amount of Funding$196.00$210.00
    Net Course Fee Payable (Inclusive of 9% GST)$109.20$117.00
    Foreigners and others
    (not eligible for funding)
    MemberNon-Member
    Full Course Fee$280.00$300.00
    Net Course Fee Payable (Inclusive of 9% GST)$305.20$327.00
    • Course Reference No. TGS-2020503729.
    • NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).
    • A non-refundable registration fee of $20.00 is payable upon registration.
    • ELITC reserves the right to cancel any classes due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund of fees will be made.
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