Precision Engineering Master Craftsman

(PeMC)

Productivity of Singapore’sPrecision Engineering Industry

PE’s productivity lags Singapore’s overall manufacturing(Value Added /worker in S$, in 2008)

Source: EDB RSU, EU KLEMS Database, November 2009, http://www.euklems.net, MAS, EDB internal calculations

Bubble Size and labels indicate VA for sector ($'000) Source: EDB-RSU Census of Manufacturing Activities

Key Productivity Challenges

3. Lack of skilled precision

engineering manpower

1. PE as supplier role with

corresponding low VA/worker

2. Lag in adopting

automation and productivity

concepts

Key Productivity Initiatives

C. ManpowerDevelopment

A. Industry Transformation

B. Improve Firm-Level

Operational Efficiency

CraftsmenTechnologistsEngineers

↗ Specialist manpower programmes e.g. Master’s programme in Optics

↗ Industry PhD programmes

National PE Scholarship and Specialist Programmes (NPES) - ↗ NPES – Nanyang Polytechnic

↗ NPES-ITE (Technical Engineers Diploma)

Precision Engineering Vocational CET (PEVC)To create a sustainable pool of highly skilled PE master craftsmen with progressive career pathways and higher salaries over next 10 years.

Building new capabilities Attraction & Retention• Skills Upgrading

PeMCConducted by NYP

A Holistic Approach TowardPrecision Engineering Manpower Development

• To create 2800 master craftsmen capable of supporting high-end manufacturing activities in the next 10 years

MAIN OBJECTIVE

• National Precision Engineering Study Award (NPESA)• On the Job Training (OJT) Programme with Training Stipend• Precision Engineering Master Craftsman (PeMC) course

KEY PROGRAMMES

PE Craftsmen Development : An Overview

PeMC Programmes Aims are to …….

Deepen and broaden holistic existing technical skills Enhance knowledge in productivity and quality management,

and adaptive to new technologies & best practices Strengthen shop floor process, quality and productivity

management skills Equip with relevant pedagogy skills &knowledge to drive the

OJT implementation in their respective companies.

PROGRESSION PATHWAY FOR PE CRAFTSMEN

Master Craftsmen Training(2 years part-time ≈ 900 hrs)

Work Experience(at least 4 years of experience including OJT)

Structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) Programme (2 years)

Post-NS refresher course

National Precision Engineering Study Award (NPESA)(2 years)

National Service (2 years)

• Existing craftsmen with ITE Nitec, Higher Nitec, NTC-2, WSQ Adv certificate

• at least 4 years experience in PE industry

• Good calibre students with aptitude for craftsman vocation

OJT

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Elective 1 -Advanced Mould Design & Process

Modules• Apply Advanced Mould Design

• Apply Advanced Mould Flow Simulation

• Apply Plastic Injection Moulding

• Apply Plastics Material Technology

• Manage Engineering Project (Mould Design & Process)

Elective 2 –Advanced CAM & CNC Machining

Modules

• Apply Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Techniques

• Apply Advanced CNC Machining

• Apply Advanced Toolroom Machining

• Apply Process Optimisation & Cutting Technologies

• Manage Engineering Project (CAM & CNC Machining)

Elective 3 –Equipment Building & Automation

Modules

• Apply Solid Modeling & Drafting for Machine Parts

• Apply Mechanical Components & Peripherals in Automated Equipment

• Apply Automatic Control for Machines• Apply Project Management in Equipment

Building• Manage Engineering Project (Equipment

Building & Automation)

Sector Core Modules• Apply Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Techniques• Apply Mechanical Fixture Design

Common Core Modules• Manage Manufacturing Productivity

Improvement

• Manage Productivity Improvement Tools

• Apply Mathematical Concepts in Engineering Solutions

• Apply Mechanics in Design Solutions

Precision Engineering Master Craftsman (PeMC)Course Structure

Specialist Modules Apply Advanced Metrology & QA Apply Advanced Materials Technology

Apply Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Process

Apply Pedagogy Methodology for the Workplace Part 1

Apply Pedagogy Methodology for the Workplace Part 2

Manage Shopfloor Monitoring & Process

PeMC Course Structure

Working Committee

1) Participants from Broad PE Industriesa) Senior Executives from :

i. Oil & Gasii. Aerospace iii. Medical iv. Precision tooling , Die & Mouldv. Industrial Equipment makers

2) Tasks assigneda) Recommend minimum Salary of a PeMC graduate upon

certificationb) Period leading to certificationc) Framework and guidance for certificationd) Certification validity period

Framework for Industry RecognitionMaster Craftsmen at NYP

(2 years part-time ≈ 900 hrs)

Evaluation & recommendation by PeMCCERTIFICATION COMMITTEE comprising

Industry representatives

Minimum fixed monthly salary upon certification : S$3,500

Certification Criteria- Additional roles after

graduation from PeMC- - Written assessment by

applicant & company

Evaluation Guidelines- Value-add to company- Productivity improvement- Ability to impart skills to junior

craftsmen- Recommended by

supervisor(s)

Approval by PeMC CERTIFICATION BOARDComprising:

• SMF (Chair)• WDA (Co-Chair)• EDB (1 representative)• SPRING Singapore (1 representative)• Academia (NYP 1 representative)

Industry Certified“MASTER CRAFTSMAN”

Apply for certification

Certification Process

GraduatedAfter 12 months or

with Exception

Strong cases

Unclear cases

Poor cases

Certification Committee

Chairman: Mr Lam Joon Khoi, Secretary-General SMF

Members: Mr David Wong - Deputy Director, School of Engineering ,NYP

Mr Simon Yim - GM, Makino Asia Pte Ltd

Mr Ron Chua - Director Manufacturing Technology, Cameron Singapore

Mr Soh Chee Siong - CEO, JEP Precision Engineering Pte Ltd

Mr Wu Yong Lin - MD, VDL Enabling Technologies Group

Mr Ng Khoon Lye - VP Manufacturing, ST Aerospace

Mr Michael Leong - Senior Operation Manager, Leica Instruments (S) Pte Ltd

Certification Board

Chairman: Dr Ahmad Magad, Vice President SMF

Co-Chairman: Mr Goh Eng Ghee, Deputy Chief Executive WDA

Members: Representative from SMF

Representative from EDB

Representative from SPRING Singapore

Representative from NYP

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