FUNDAMENTALS OF STANDARD WORK

TRAINING COURSE

COURSE SUMMARY:

This five-day course provides a solid foundation for developing Engineered Standards in your organization and effectively training your workforce to meet or exceed expectations in performing standard work.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: (by the end of this course you will be able to)

• Recognize the value that Engineered Standards can bring to an organization.
• Identify the keys to a successful standards development effort.
• Focus your development effort to achieve the outcomes you desire from your standards.
• Select a practical and cost-effective development approach.
• Develop Engineered Standards using that approach.
• Apply the Workforce Training discipline which involves the development of visual method sheets and training tools to train and equip the workforce to perform effectively and consistently.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Anyone who wants to develop an understanding of Engineered Standards and their role in enhancing productivity. This course is especially recommended to those who will participate on a standards development or implementation team.

KEY COURSE CONTENT:

• Introduction to Engineered Standards
  • Essential concepts for understanding Engineered Standards
  • How Engineered Standards can be used to improve planning, costing and performance management

• Keys to a Successful Standards Development Effort

• Three Basic Development Approaches
  • Direct Measurement
  • Top-Down Standard Data
  • Benchmark Standards

• Methodology for Developing Effective Engineered Standards
  • Define the scope to achieve desired outcomes
  • Select a development approach
  • Design best methods
  • Measure work
  • Validate the standards
  • Maintain the standards

• Workforce Training
  • Design and develop performance support tools and lessons that enable workers to quickly learn and perform standard methods.

BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION WHEN YOU TAKE THIS COURSE:

• Supplies you with a working knowledge of Engineered Standards and associated concepts.
• Provides a proven methodology for developing Engineered Standards in a timely, cost-effective way.
• Lets you organize your standards development effort to address the unique needs of your business.
• Furnishes a solid understanding of development approaches and the features and benefits of each.
• Provides the skills you need to train your workforce to effectively perform standard methods.
• Enhances your effectiveness as a member of a standards development or implementation team.
• Increases your ability to communicate knowledgeably and confidently about Engineered Standards.

COURSE DETAILS:

Length: Format: Location: Registration Fee:

Five days Lecture/Interactive Pittsburgh Training Center or On-Site $2,500

REGISTRATION:

To register or learn more about this course:

1.800.629.6273 Ext. 120

Pittsburgh.PWC.Online.Training@accenture.com

Call 1.800.629.6273 Ext. 120 for On-Site Training Costs.

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