1. Precision Engineering Master Craftsman
(PeMC)

2. Productivity of Singapore’s Precision Engineering Industry
 PE’s productivity lags Singapore’s overall manufacturing
(Value Added /worker in S$, in 2008)
Bubble Size and labels indicate VA for sector ($'000) Source: EDB-RSU Census of Manufacturing Activities
Source: EDB RSU, EU KLEMS Database, November 2009, MAS, EDB internal calculations

3. Key Productivity Challenges
1. PE as supplier role with corresponding low VA/worker
2. Lag in adopting automation and productivity concepts
3. Lack of skilled precision engineering manpower

4. Key Productivity Initiatives
A. Industry Transformation
B. Improve
Firm-Level Operational Efficiency
C. Manpower
Development

5. A Holistic Approach Toward Precision Engineering Manpower Development
Craftsmen
Technologists
Engineers
↗ 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
PeMC
Conducted by NYP

6. PE Craftsmen Development : An Overview
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

7. 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.

8. Progression pathway for pe craftsmen
Existing craftsmen with ITE Nitec, Higher Nitec, NTC-2, WSQ Adv certificate
at least 4 years experience in PE industry
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
OJT
National Service (2 years)
Good calibre students with aptitude for craftsman vocation
National Precision Engineering Study Award (NPESA)
(2 years)

9. Precision Engineering Master Craftsman (PeMC)
Course Structure
Common Core Modules
Manage Manufacturing Productivity Improvement
Manage Productivity Improvement Tools
Apply Mathematical Concepts in Engineering Solutions
Apply Mechanics in Design Solutions
Sector Core Modules
Apply Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Techniques
Apply Mechanical Fixture Design
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)

10. 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

11. Working Committee Participants from Broad PE Industries Tasks assigned
Senior Executives from :
Oil & Gas
Aerospace
Medical
Precision tooling , Die & Mould
Industrial Equipment makers
Tasks assigned
Recommend minimum Salary of a PeMC graduate upon certification
Period leading to certification
Framework and guidance for certification
Certification validity period

12. Framework for Industry Recognition
Certification Criteria
Additional roles after graduation from PeMC
- Written assessment by applicant & company
Master Craftsmen at NYP
(2 years part-time ≈ 900 hrs)
Apply for certification
Evaluation & recommendation by PeMC
CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE comprising
Industry representatives
Evaluation Guidelines
Value-add to company
Productivity improvement
Ability to impart skills to junior craftsmen
Recommended by supervisor(s)
Approval by PeMC CERTIFICATION BOARD
Comprising:
SMF (Chair)
WDA (Co-Chair)
EDB (1 representative)
SPRING Singapore (1 representative)
Academia (NYP 1 representative)
Minimum fixed monthly salary upon certification : S$3,500
Industry Certified
“MASTER CRAFTSMAN”

13. Certification Process
Graduated
After 12 months or with Exception
Poor cases
Strong cases
Unclear cases

14. 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

15. 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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23. Thank You