Work Measurement (Time Study) Training

Quantifying work -
an essential skill for planning and identifying improvement opportunities

Batalas offers a range of work measurement training courses, from performance rating clinics to a 4 day event for those who will be involved in conducting work measurement tasks.

The 2 day work measurement training course is designed for those who are involved in improvement initiatives where the measurement of work tasks and work cycle times are required. The 4 day work measurement training event has a similar content to the 2 day event with more emphasis being placed on the practical skills of time study and performance rating.

Course Content - 2 day course

Why measure?
Types of work measurement
- Time study
- Synthetic data
- Activity sampling
Performance rating
Selecting the technique for each work measurement application
- Data accuracy
- Cost/benefit of measurement technique
Presenting the work measurement data

A description of the 2 day Work Measurement training course in pdf format

Work Measurement (2 day) training course dates

Course Content - 4 day course

Why measure?
Types of work measurement
Time Study
- Elemental breakdown
- Study error calculation
- Basic/standard time
- Relaxation/Contingency allowances
Performance rating
Synthetic Data
Activity Sampling
Selecting the technique for each work measurement application
- Data accuracy
- Cost/benefit of measurement technique
Presenting the work measurement data
Overcoming resistance to the use of work measurement

A description of the 4 day Work Measurement training course in pdf format

Work Measurement (4 day) training course dates

Performance Rating Clinic

Half-day clinics will assist in calibrating performance rating for those actively involved in and/or previously trained work measurement practitioners. See our public course schedule for Performance Rating Clinic dates.

In-company training courses

This course is only available as an in-company event. Work Measurement training courses can be tailored to your own requirements. Our training advisors can provide more details on the options available to your organisation.

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Associated courses

The following training courses are closely associated with these work measurement training courses. If you are unsure which is the best training course for you please contact one of our experienced training advisors on 023 800 9001.

Process Improvement	The Batalas Process Improvement training course features process mapping, identifying process improvements and implementing the changes necessary to realise the benefits.
LEAN	Our LEAN awareness event demonstrates the principles of LEAN and the tools and techniques used to achieve success.
Six Sigma	Our 6 Sigma event provides an insight into the Six Sigma methodology and the type of applications where it is most effective as a performance improvement methodology.
Value Stream Mapping	Value Stream Mapping training is aimed at senior and middle managers who wish to understand the value chain within their organisation and where opportunities for improvements are greatest
5S (+7 Wastes)	The 5S (or CANDO) training course provides the steps necessary to re-organise the workplace to improve efficiencies
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)	Our OEE training course provides an approach to measuring and improving equipment effectiveness
Customer Satisfaction	Our Customer Satisfaction training course enables organisations to build and maintain their own bespoke system for gathering, analysing and utilising customer feedback to improve business processes, and to aid customer retention.