BACKGROUNDThe TDM Powered Programme has developed a Masters in Tooling Engineering Programme in conjunction with WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie in Germany designed to equip mechanical or industrial engineers in the tooling sector with the advanced engineering skills required within the manufacturing and tooling industry.

This practical and industry-aligned Masters in Tooling Engineering Programme is based on the German model and has been adopted to meet the needs and requirements of the South African Industry to meet global competitiveness requirements.

The Programme consists of modules divided into: • Personnel and Contract Management • Organisation Development • Technology • Project Thesis • Masters Thesis

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THE TDM POWERED MASTERS IN TOOLING ENGINEERING PROGRAMME

Technology ModulesManufacturing and Tool Technology (Focus Metal Forming) orManufacturing and Tool Technology (Focus Plastics Processing)a) Metal Forming b) Plastics Processing• Basics and state of the art of the metal forming process• Functionality of forming tools• Metal forming tool design• Design of process chains• Process technologies milling, sawing, drilling, spark erosion• Process technologies grinding and polishing

• Basics and state of the art of plastics processing• Functionality of moulds• Mould design• Design of process chains• Process technologies milling, sawing, drilling, spark erosion• Process technologies grinding and polishing

Theory of Design, Materials and Surface Engineering• Design systematics, process of development and design• Application-oriented tool design• Standardisation and modularisation of tools• Material selection• Mechanisms of wear and damage• Wear protection by choice of material and surface technology• Surface functionalisation and structuration

CAD-CAM-NC-Chain, Simulation and Automation• 2D and 3D component simulation• Models and material data for simulation• Tool design by simulation• CAD/CAM/NC chain in tool making• WOP System Programming vs. CAM Programming• Planning of 5-axis processing programmes on milling machines• Automation technology and linking of machine tools

Repair, Maintenance and Services• Welding and joining technology• Deposition and repair welding• Service in tool making• Operative and proactive maintenance management• Service management

WHY THE TDM POWERED PROGRAMME?Manufacturing is one of the cornerstones of the South African economy. In order to produce high quality products at affordable prices, manufacturers rely on highly trained people and advanced technology required for the manufacturing process. Training of sufficiently skilled people for the manufacturing industry is critical to the industry and the South African economy.

PROGRAMME PRESENTATIONThe Programme will be offered part-time over a period of at least two years during block and after hours training sessions. Technical and academic universities, Tooling Centres of Excellence and other service providers in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape participating in the Intsimbi National Tooling Initiative (NTI) Programme will be involved in the presentation of the various modules.

COST OF THE PROGRAMME

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMME

The NTI will sponsor the pilot enrolment of students for 2016. This sponsorship will cover, within limits, the full tuition and transport and accommodation costs of the enrolment for the duration of the Programme.Students are only responsible to avail themselves for the training block periods as required by the various training modules.

Entry requirements are as follows:• BSc or BEng or BTech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; and• At least three years’ experience in the tooling or manufacturing sector.

QUALIFICATIONThe Masters of Science in Tooling will be awarded by WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie in Germany.

Personnel and Contract Management ModulesBusiness Management and Organisation, Knowledge Management, Leadership• Knowledge management• Implicit vs. explicit knowledge• Wiki-systems in the Tool and Die industry• Basics of labour law• Contract law and design• General terms and conditions• Relevant foreign laws

Business and HR management, Employee motivation• Company formation and management• Recruiting of employees/ methods of employee motivation• Staff development methods• Conflict management• Change processes with motivated employees• Payment methods in the Tool and Die industry• Employee types and manners

Organisation Development ModulesStrategic Management, Industrialisation and Lean Management• Strategic management, St. Gallen Management Model and General Management Navigator• Strategy audit, market-based view, resource-based view, strategic options, strategic fit• Paradigm change from artisanal to industrial tool making• Action fields and strategies for an industrial tool maker• Lean principles and production systems in the Tool and Die industry• Globalisation strategies in the tooling industry

Financial Planning, Controlling, Purchase and Distribution• Managerial accounting and costing• Income statement and margin accounting• Profit and loss accounting techniques• Administrative controlling• Analysis of key performance indicators• Investment calculations• Procurement process and supplier management

Quality Management and Measuring• Quality programmes and quality management systems• Quality management methods QFD, FMEA, 5S, Poka-Yoke• Error management and quality costs• Quality protection• Process capability and statistical process control SPC• Measuring concepts for tool monitoring• Verification process management (PPM)

Process and Project Management, Labour Organisation and Logistics• Methods and approaches of process management• Process synchronisation• External and internal project management• Workplace layout, ergonomics and work time models• Configuration of a production control process• Factory layout and logistics