Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Reliable time standards are needed for capacity planning, costing, scheduling, staffing and productivity improvement. Work measurement provides objective methods to establish them.
This Aractech course explains method study and work measurement techniques: time study, rating, allowances, predetermined motion time systems, work sampling, standard data, and the use of standards in planning and improvement. Participants conduct time studies and calculate standard times.
The course balances technical accuracy with fair and transparent application.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain the purpose of method study and work measurement
- Conduct time studies and apply rating
- Apply allowances to calculate standard times
- Use work sampling and predetermined time systems
- Develop standard data
- Apply standards to planning and improvement
Who should attend
Target audience
- Industrial engineers
- Production planners
- Operations managers
- Continuous improvement professionals
- Supervisors
- Cost analysts
Methodology
Learning approach
- Practical exercises
- Video-based time studies
- Calculation workshops
- Case studies
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Work Study Foundations
- Productivity and work study
- Method study
- Work measurement
- Ethics and transparency
- Coffee break
- Ethics and transparency (continued)
- Uses of standards
- Exercise: Method study
Day 2
Time Study
- Equipment
- Breaking work into elements
- Timing techniques
- Performance rating
- Coffee break
- Performance rating (continued)
- Number of cycles
- Lab: Time study
Day 3
Standard Times
- Allowances
- Calculating standard time
- Validating standards
- Documentation
- Coffee break
- Documentation (continued)
- Updating standards
- Exercise: Standard time calculation
Day 4
Other Techniques
- Work sampling
- Predetermined motion time systems
- Standard data
- Estimating
- Coffee break
- Estimating (continued)
- Technology tools
- Lab: Work sampling
Day 5
Applying Standards
- Capacity planning
- Staffing
- Costing
- Coffee break
- Costing (continued)
- Performance measurement
- Improvement
- Capstone: Work measurement study
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Work Measurement and Time Study (QP-027) cover?
This course covers Quality and Productivity through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Industrial engineers, Production planners, Operations managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Frankfurt, Dubai, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris, Geneva, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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