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
9
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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