Perform Basic Productivity Practices (Blended)
- Course Overview
- Entry Requirements
- Training and Assessment
- Funding Available and Course Fees Payable
Course Objective:
On completion of this module, learners will be able to perform basic productivity practices at the workplace.
Course Outline:
The knowledge and skills covered in this module include:
Skills:
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Use appropriate methods to improve productivity
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Prevent poor productivity practices
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Apply productivity techniques and link it to the big financial picture
Knowledge:
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Productivity purpose, goals, objectives
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Productivity measurement
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Appropriate methods to increase productivity and workplace performance
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Factors that improve productivity in the workplace
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Productivity improvements beyond cheaper, better and faster
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Human factors that can improve productivity
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Differences in performance mindsets that can impact the outcome of productivity
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Appropriate treatments to prevent poor productivity practices at the workplace
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Eliminate bottlenecks that limit productivity growth
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Having a conducive environment for staff to contribute more to productivity
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Constructive feedback and engagement with staff to maintain high productivity
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Areas that create internal wastage
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Prepare a list of activities that contribute to internal wastage
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Categorise the various forms of waste in accordance with the 8 kinds of waste framework
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Apply appropriate productivity techniques and take measurements on the kind of improvement (cheaper, better, faster) made
For Whom:
Suitable for operational level.
Entry Requirements:
Participants are assumed to:- Have a basic knowledge of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health requirements;
- Be able to follow written and oral work instructions;
- 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).
Training Medium:
This module can be conducted in English.
Training Methodology:
This module is delivered through e-learning, lectures, group activities and demonstration.
Assessment Methodology:
Practical and oral/written assessments are conducted at the end of the training module.
Certification:
An individual who completes a module will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SOA).
| SCs and PRs SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) | Member | Non-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 | Member | Non-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 | Member | Non-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) | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| Full Course Fee | $280.00 | $300.00 |
| Net Course Fee Payable (Inclusive of 9% GST) | $305.20 | $327.00 |
- Course Reference No. TGS-2014500141.
- 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.













