Academy for Continuing Education (ACE)

Lean Six Sigma Methods introduces the fundamental concepts of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma. It covers the understanding of Lean manufacturing in the area of waste elimination, value stream management, and the tools and methods for improving process flow.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the module, participants will be able to:

• Acquire skills in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to select Lean projects to meet Lean Six Sigma goals

• Evaluate a process using Six Sigma methodologies such as DMAIC to optimize efficiency

• Identify and analyze sources of variation in processes

• Select and use appropriate Lean tools (OEE, TPM, ZDQ and 5S etc.) to evaluate and improve processes

This module is selected from the Diploma in Engineering (Operations and Engineering Management). It enables participants to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills without the need to pursue a full part-time diploma. Further, participants may choose to complete the remaining modules within the validity period, of 5 years, to be awarded the full Part-time Diploma qualification.

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New Intake Commencement	Duration	Mode and Venue	Schedule	Application Start and End Date
Oct 2023	60 Hours	Online Learning & Face-to-face lesson at Republic Polytechnic	Weekday night (6:30pm - 9:30pm)	17 Jul 2023 to 31 Aug 2023 Application outcome will be released at least 3 weeks prior to course commencement

Note: RP reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.

Fees for Jan 2023 intake

Full Course Fees (with GST)	Singapore Citizens aged 39 & below	Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above	Singapore PR	SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens	SME-sponsored Singapore PR
$1,117.08	$166.92	$109.14	$1,117.08	$112.92	$175.08

Fees for Apr to Oct 2023 intakes

Full Course Fees (with GST)	Singapore Citizens aged 39 & below	Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above	Singapore PR	SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens	SME-sponsored Singapore PR
$1,146.96	$166.92	$109.14	$1,146.96	$112.92	$192.96

Notes:
- Payment may be made using SkillsFuture Credit.
- Fees reflected are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). In line with the government fee freeze directive from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023, the fees in 2023 for Singapore Citizen will remain the same as 2022. RP will absorb the additional 1% GST for Singapore Citizen in 2023 only.


Republic Polytechnic reserves the right to make changes to the course fee and application closing dates without prior notice. The commencement of each course is subject to sufficient number of participants. 

All information is accurate at time of publishing.