Certificate for Industrial Engineering Officer (Work-Study)
Every garment factory strives to improve its efficiency and productivity in order to facilitate profitability and growth. Work-Study is a critical strategy to achieve these goals. Therefore, knowledge of Work Study is essential for all production and planning staff.
What areas in production management can we make more effective and efficient with the application of Work Study?
- Layout Development
- Setting of Targets
- Line Balancing
- Target Monitoring
- Costing
- Capacity Planning
- Sub Contract Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Bundle Systems
- Manpower Allocation
- Attachment Usage
- Machine Development
The course has been designed to enable participants to gain comprehensive knowledge of Work Study and its applications. The course is ideally suitable for:
- Work Study personnel and those aspiring to be in Work Study
- Production staff interested in advancing their careers
- Planning & Merchandising staff eager to make a greater contribution to the institution.
Course Content
Introduction
- Introduction to Work Study
- Work Study & Productivity
- Working Conditions & Environment
- Ergonomics
- Skill Inventorying & Skill Development Planning
Method Study
- Professional Approach to Method Study
- Detailed & Systematic Process of Method Improvement
- Work Floor Improvements
- Workplace Improvements
- Principles of Motion Economy
- Method Improvement in the Office
- Handling & Transportation
Line Balancing
- Pitch Time & Control Limit Calculation
- Layout Planning
Work Measurement
- Techniques of Work Measurement
- Time Study Procedures
- Calculation of S. M. V.
- Pre-Determined Time Motion Systems
- S. D.
- Sew Easy
- Work Sampling (Activity Sampling)
Work Study Calculations
- SMV & Target Determination
- Efficiency Calculations
- Capacity Determination
- Manpower and Machine Requirements
- Production Planning
Duration: 6 Months
Medium: Mixed (English/Sinhala)
Schedule: Every Sunday from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm
Commencement: Colombo, 8th August 2026 (96 Batch)
Entry Requirements:
GCE (O/L) including Maths & English OR Six months’ work experience in the apparel industry
Easy Payment Plan:
- Registration Fees: Rs. 7,500
- Course Fee: Initial Payment (1st month): Rs. 10,000 + 10,000 x 5 Instalments = Rs. 60,000
Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all the above fees.
Lectures will be supplemented with video films and method improvement simulations.
On successful completion of the course, students are awarded a Certificate, which is highly recognised in the Garment Industry for employment.
Reservations: Please call - (+94) 76 828 7000 / (+94) 76 096 2407 / (+94) 77 447 9026
