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Professional training course · QP-027
Work Measurement and Time Study
Reliable time standards are needed for capacity planning, costing, scheduling, staffing and productivity improvement. Work measurement provides objective methods to…
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Course overview
Why Attend
Reliable time standards are needed for capacity planning, costing, scheduling, staffing and productivity improvement. Work measurement provides objective methods to establish them.
This LLMI 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.
Course 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
Target Audience
Industrial engineers
Production planners
Operations managers
Continuous improvement professionals
Supervisors
Cost analysts
Course Methodology
Practical exercises
Video-based time studies
Calculation workshops
Case studies
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Work Study Foundations
- Productivity and work study
- Method study
- Work measurement
- Ethics and transparency
- Uses of standards
- Exercise: Method study
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2Day 2: Time Study
- Equipment
- Breaking work into elements
- Timing techniques
- Performance rating
- Number of cycles
- Lab: Time study
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3Day 3: Standard Times
- Allowances
- Calculating standard time
- Validating standards
- Documentation
- Updating standards
- Exercise: Standard time calculation
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4Day 4: Other Techniques
- Work sampling
- Predetermined motion time systems
- Standard data
- Estimating
- Technology tools
- Lab: Work sampling
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5Day 5: Applying Standards
- Capacity planning
- Staffing
- Costing
- Performance measurement
- Improvement
- Capstone: Work measurement study
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Work Measurement and Time Study course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Work Measurement and Time Study course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, Dubai, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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