DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL

AND
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Faculty of
Engineering

SUBJECT GUIDE
ENGINEERING WORKSTUDY 1
COURSE CODES
EWY100S

2015
NQF LEVEL

Revision History
Revision:

02

Approved
03/12/14
Date:
Approved By
Programme Coordinator:
Lecturer: WK Ngetich
Signature

HOD: Bester A.
Signature

SUBJECT GUIDE - PART 2 OF 2.4

SUBJECT NAME:

WORK STUDY 1

SUBJECT CODE:

EWY100S

SAPSE CODE:

081409012

SAPSE CREDITS:

0.083

NQF LEVEL:

IMPLEMENTATION

January 2015

DURATION

SEMESTER
COURSE LINKAGE/S

QUALIFICATION LINKAGE/S:

Articulates with a number of National Higher Diplomas (former Technikons and Universities
of Technology) or Honours degrees (Universities), B Tech: quality or equivalent at exit NQF
level 7. Leads into the M Tech: Quality

PROGRAM-LEVEL LINKAGE/S:
PRE-REQUISITE SUBJECT/S:
C0- REQUISITE SUBJECTS

ND: ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL

none
none

WORD OF WELCOME

ORGANISATIONAL COMPONENT
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the National Diploma in Industrial Engineering

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
SUBJECT

To equip students with knowledge and understanding of Work Study techniques and related
aspects which includes method study, time study, productivity, human factors, working
conditions, environment, ergonomics and jigs & fixtures.
GENERAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

SUBJECT COORDINATOR:
LECTURE(S) - Full-time
EXAMINER:
INTERNAL MODERATOR:
EXTERNAL MODERATOR/S:
DEPARTMENT SECRETARY

Name

Building/Room

Telephone

e-mail address

WK Ngetich
WK Ngetich
WK Ngetich
B. Morar
N/A
Robyn Rossouw

Mech & Ind Buildg

Mech & Ind Buildg
Mech & Ind Buildg
Mech & Ind Buildg
N/A
Mech & Ind Buildg

021 953 8476

021 953 8476
021 953 8476
021 953 8474
N/A
021 959 6600

ngetichw@cput.ac.za
ngetichw@cput.ac.za
ngetichw@cput.ac.za
MorarB@cput.ac.za
N/A
Rossouwro@cput.ac.za

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Consulting
Hours
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
N/A
By appointment

TIMETABLE
FOR OFFICIAL SUBJECT TIMETABLE REFER TO DEPARTMENT NOTICE BOARD & LEARNER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
LENGTH OF COURSE
DURATION IN WEEKS
METHOD
Formal Lecturers

Semester subject = 15 weeks including assessments

CONTACT HOURS

Week
Numbers

Monday

Tuesday

1-15

2.25 hours

Practical / Assignments

3,5,6,9,13

2.25 hours

Tutorials

3,5,6,9,13

Laboratory

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
2.25 hours

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

2.25 hours

Self-Study

1-15

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Industry Visits

TBA

n/a

n/a

n/a

Work Integrated Learning

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Experiential Training

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

By appointment

13:00-16:00

By appointment

By appointment

13:00-16:00

Consultation Times

1-15

TOTAL
NOTE: Also refer to the program level time table

RECOMMENDED BOOK/S:

COURSEWARE
Kanawaty G, Introduction to Work Study, 4th edition revised, International Labor
Office Geneva.
As above

LEARNER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

CPUT Blackboard @ http://myclassroom.cput.ac.za/

WEBSITE/S:

TBA, Various website available using Google

OTHER MATERIALS:

TBA, Additional notes, articles, etc. handed out in class, library.

COURSE TEXTBOOK/S:

1.

STUDY COMPONENT
SUBJECT OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of this subject, the learner will be able to:
Do a method study, using the correct techniques to effect and make improvements in productivity.
Do a time study to determine the standard time for a job.
To be able to convince management on implementing the new techniques.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Primary learning objective:
Bring students to a basic level of knowledge so that industrial engineering issues, tools and theories can be
understood and confidently applied where required.
Assist students with their development as applied scientists.
Prepare students with the various complex issues, which they will have to deal with as future engineers, and
managers.
Provide a sound basis for further studies in engineering work-study.

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SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

CRITICAL
CROSS-FIELD
OUTCOMES

Define, name, list, describe,

explain and discuss work study
techniques and related aspects which
includes method study, time study
(work measurement), productivity,
human factors, working conditions,
environment, ergonomics and jigs and
fixtures.
Do a method study, using the
correct techniques to effect and make
improvements in productivity.

As defined, listed, described, explained and discussed in the

relevant textbook and notes.

1,2,3,4,5,6,7

As per the International Labour Office (ILO) procedures and

standards.

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Do a time study to determine the

standard time for a job.

All lab work to comply with lab work requirements and in

accordance with the relevant techniques and procedures as
described above

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

CRITICAL CROSS-FIELD OUTCOMES (CCFO s)

This qualification is designed, presented and assessed so that the following skills of the research student are promoted and developed:
1.

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

2.

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.

3.

Organising and managing oneself and ones activities responsibly and effectively.

4.

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.

5.

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.

6.

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

7.

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

8.

Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the
underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
a) reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
b) participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
c) being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
d) exploring education and career opportunities; and
e) developing entrepreneurial opportunities

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ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATIONS
ASSESSMENT
NUMBER

ASSESSMENT TYPE

ASSESSMENT 1

TEST 1

ASSESSMENT2

TEST 2: LABORATORIES

ASSESSMENT 3

TEST 3

(See below)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

WEIGHT
25%

3 x Lab Work (each counting 8.3%) EWY100S / 01, 02 & 03

25%
50%

Tests:
a)

Two theoretical tests (each covering all work to date)

contributing proportionally to the final test mark.

b) All tests must be passed 50% Minimum required to pass a

test
c)

Final Mark: Minimum required to pass:

-

50% Final mark plus all lab work assessed.

75% Distinction

NB: All assessments are compulsory.

ASSESSMENT2

TEST 2
Lab Work

Lab Work

Lab Work

Lab Work

Tutorials

Tutorials

Tutorials

Tutorials

LABORATORIES
Lab Work 1: Draw an Outline Chart and Flow Diagram for
any job having at least 2 parts and having more than 20
operations. Refer to EWY100S / 01
Lab Work 2: Draw a Multiple Activity Chart and Flow
Diagram for any job having at least 3 resources and greater
than 5 activities. (Present and Proposed job) Refer to
EWY100S / 02
Lab Work 3: Write up a comprehensive report of the Time
Study Exercise conducted in class. The report layout,
calculations, forms, etc. must comply fully with the ILO
procedure as shown in the text book, i.e. the report
should include the element descriptions and
breakpoints, working conditions and other
specifications, workplace drawings, number of
observations (N) or the accuracy, worksheets, study
summary, allowances sheet, calculations, etc Refer to
EWY100S / 03
Tutorials 1: Draw a Man or Material Process Chart and Flow
Diagram for any job having at least 20 operations. (Present
and Proposed job).
Tutorials 2: Draw a Travel Chart and Flow Diagram for any
job having at least 20 (10 x 10-matrix) workstations. (Present
and Proposed job
Tutorials 3: Draw a Two-handed Chart and Flow Diagram for
any job having at least 10 operations per hand. Clearly show
the details of the jig or fixture used. (Present and Proposed
job)

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Compulsory

Compulsory

Compulsory

Compulsory
Compulsory

Compulsory

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASSIGNMENTS & LAB WORK

Paper size and layout: A4-size (210mm x 297mm), portrait
orientation. As an exception pages containing only an exhibit
9table or figure) may be in landscape orientation, if so required.
Top, bottom, and right margins must be 25mm. The left margin
must be 30mm.
Fonts, Point sizes, spacing, and equipment: text should be in Arial,
Times Roman, font size 12. One and a half spacing should be
used, except where conventional usage calls for single spacing;
e.g. footnotes, indented quotations, tables, etc.
Bold, Italics, Underline, and Justification: Headings should be bold
if possible, otherwise underlined (but not both). Text should be left
and right justified against margins. Text must not be indented
under headings.
Corrections: No corrections with correction fluid or any other
methods are allowed on the manuscript.
Tables and Figures: Tables and figures are exhibits and numbered
sequentially. They should be placed as close after their first
mentioned as possible. The table number or figure number as well
as heading of each exhibit must appear centered directly beneath
the exhibit.
ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION
DESCRIPTION

T1

TERM:
WEIGHT IN %:
MODERATION SELECTION:

1ST

Term

T2

1ST

&

2nd

T3

Term

2ND

Term

25%

25%

50%

NO

NO

YES

100
MIN 50%
BY WEIGHT

ASSESSMENT POLICY
The policy of the Department of Industrial and systems Engineering is one of continues assessment. The final mark for the subject will be
made up of [three] major compulsory assessments. An average mark of 50% is required to pass each assessment. All assessments are
compulsory.

REFER TO PROGRAM GUIDE

RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Students must familiarise themselves with all rules, policies, and responsibilities as outlined in the Program Guide.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Students who cancel their studies/subjects may be allowed credit according to the following table
SEMESTER :COURSES and MODULARIZED SUBJECTS
REDUCTION IN FEES

DATES

100%

TBA. Also refer to CPUT rule book

50%

TBA. Also refer to CPUT rule book

0%

TBA. Also refer to CPUT rule book

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SUBJECT STRUCTURE
SEMESTER
Monday, 05 JANUARY Friday 19 JUNE 2015
SYLLABUS AND SCHEDULE
TERM 1: 05 JANUARY 27 MARCH 2015
WEEKS

TOPIC

1&2

Productivity: Defined as output/input and used to assess or measure the extent to which a
certain output can be extracted from a given input. Generally used as a comparative
indicator for the performance improvement of an individual, organization, a particular
industry or a nations economy. Considering all inputs and outputs of an individual
enterprise which can be examined to yield a greater productivity.
Introduction to Work Study, techniques and the human factor: The systematic examination
of the methods of carrying out activities so as to improve the effective use of resources and
to set up standards of performance for the activities being carried out. Steps to work study.
Tutorial 1
Working conditions and the working environment, overview of specifications, best practices
and the impact of working environment on performance of work.
Lab Work 1: Draw an Outline Chart and Flow Diagram for any job having at least 2 parts
and having more than 20 operations. Refer to EWY100S / 01
Project Submission - Tuesday, 7 April 2015, by 12H00. (Provisional)

Textbook / Handouts

Test Period. TEST 16 - 20 March 2015. (Provisional)

NO LECTURES

2, 3 & 4

REFERENCE

Textbook / Handouts

Textbook / Handouts
Handouts

UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY 27 March to 6 APRIL (provisional)

TERM 2: 6 APRIL 19 JUNE 2015
6

7&8
9
10
11,12,13,14 &15

16

Choice of Method Study Techniques: Exploring the various new techniques that are now at
the disposal of work study specialists to assist them with their analysis and development of
improved methods of work. Tutorial 2 and 3
Lab Work 2: Draw a Multiple Activity Chart and Flow Diagram for any job having at least
3 resources and greater than 5 activities. (Present and Proposed job) Refer to EWY100S /
02 Project Submission - Tuesday, 28 April 2015, by 12H00. (Provisional)
Method Study: The systematic recording and critical examination of ways of doing things in
order to make improvements.
Layout handling & process planning& general remarks on work measurement

Textbook / Handouts

Work measurement: The application of techniques designed to establish the times for a
qualified worker to carry out a task at a defined rate of working.
Time study: Selecting and timing the job and Rating the job; from study to standard time;
setting time standards for work with machines. Practical.
Lab Work 3: Write up a comprehensive report of the Time Study Exercise conducted
in class. The report layout, calculations, forms, etc. must comply fully with the ILO
procedure as shown in the text book, i.e. the report should include the element descriptions
and breakpoints, working conditions and other specifications, workplace drawings, number
of observations (N) or the accuracy, worksheets, study summary, allowances sheet,
calculations, etc Refer to EWY100S / 03
Project Submission - Tuesday, 12 May 2015, by 12H00. (Provisional)

Textbook / Handouts

Handouts

Textbook / Handouts
Textbook / Handouts

Textbook / Handouts
Handouts

STUDY WEEK.
Test Period. FINAL TEST - 25 May to 5 June 2015.(Provisional)

NO LECTURES

20

Marks Review / Form Cs / Final Marks Submitted

NO LECTURES

21

Semester Ends 26 June 2015.

NO LECTURES

17,18 & 19

ADDITIONAL NOTES
1.

The above schedule serves as a guide.

2.

Test dates may change; - refer to the final test dates displayed on the relevant department notice boards.

3.

The sequence of the above topics may be changed as required.

4.

The Learner Guide and Subject Guides are electronically available on Blackboard / Web CT.

5.

This document is subject to revision.

6.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the latest version of this document is used.
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