Code: AIW

Duration: 12 Hours

Synopsis:

This course is developed to enable learners to acquire knowledge and skills to generate and contribute innovative ideas at work.

 

Course Objective:

On completion of this course, learners will be able to apply innovation in the workplace.

 

Course Outline:

The knowledge and abilities covered in this course include:

Knowledge:

  • Interpret Innovation in the context of work
  • Apply techniques to generate ideas and harness their value
  • Initiate a roadmap for developing personal innovativeness

Abilities:

  • Perform idea-generating activities
  • Apply divergent techniques to spur new ideas
  • Apply convergent techniques to focus
  • Develop and evaluate ideas in the workplace

 

For Whom:

Suitable for machine operators, production floor operators, machine specialists, planners, craftsman, technicians, engineering assistants, section leaders and supervisors.

Entry Requirements:

Participants are assumed to:

  • Have a basic knowledge of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health requirements;
  • Have received safety training related to a manufacturing or process plant;
  • Have basic competencies in handling common hand tools;
  • Have basic understanding of personal hygiene;
  • Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System (ESS) level 4 and above;
  • Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ESS level 4 and above;
  • Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ESS level 4 and above.
Training Medium:

This course can be conducted in English.

 

Training Methodology:

This course is delivered through lectures, group activities, discussions and self-reflections.

 

Assessment Methodology:

Written assessment is conducted at the end of the course.

 

Certification:

A Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded to trainees upon completing and passing the assessment. Otherwise, a Certificate of Participation will be issued to those who attained a minimum attendance of 75%.