Performance Rating and Activity Sampling
This short course is a practical and powerful way to learn about measuring the work content of a job, not simply the time taken.
This is an introduction to the relevance of time standards in the pursuit of improved productivity. It is a particularly useful course for anyone whose role is impacted by the use of time standards.
You will learn the principles of Performance Rating and, through some practical exercises, appreciate the technique so that you understand the relevance of time taken then adjusted to get a measured target. We examine the type and structure of elements, breakpoints and frequencies.
We include some simple approaches to Activity Sampling to help you recognise different activities and categories of work or downtime.
We discuss the use of time data and performance calculations and identify things to watch for when used to plan capacities, staffing levels etc. Also, we discuss the implications of data that may not be sufficiently understood or correctly applied.
You will learn how the process of monitoring and assessing performance should point to causes of low or high performance.
By the end of the course, if successful, you will be awarded a Scott-Grant Performance Rating card, certifying your capability in this technique, which is valid for one year. Renewal of your certification is via successful attendance on a Scott-Grant Rating Clinic.
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Course duration and cost
This is a 2 day course, starting on the dates shown in the schedule of open courses.
This course costs £725 plus VAT. Our fees include the provision of comprehensive notes for each delegate’s future reference.
The dates you can study this course
2024: 10 Dec 2025: 18 Mar, 7 May, 29 Jul, 21 Oct, 19 Nov
See the dates of all our open courses at a glance.
Delegate feedback
We always ask delegates on our training courses for their feedback so that we can monitor our performance and ensure we’re delivering the best possible learning experience. As well as an opportunity for general comments the feedback includes asking them to rate from 1 (poor) to 10 (great) the following questions:
How well did the course and content meet your expectations?
How much have you learnt during the course?
How well did you feel the course was presented?
How interesting was the course for you?
How equipped are you now to apply what you have learnt here in your workplace?
The current average for delivering this course, as assessed by our delegates, is 9.7
“Enjoyed it – would like to do a longer course as there’s so much more to learn”
RH, Retail sector, June 2022
“Excellent trainer, very knowledgeable.”
LL, Aerospace sector, June 2019
“Excellent course & will help support studies and hopefully gain productivity to improve overall efficiency of NDC.”
SB, Manufacturing sector, September 2018
“Everything was very well explained. Very co-operative and helpful lecturer.”
AW, Service sector, May 2018
“Really good course, very knowledgeable trainer, ensured we learned everything. Thank you.”
SA, Distribution sector, May 2018
“Very good course with great relevance to my job.”
JD, Manufacturing sector, May 2018
“I enjoyed the teaching style and thought it very effective. Good course and course content.”
MF, Public sector, Feb 2018
Techniques you’ll be introduced to on this course
Who would benefit from this course?
Our delegates come from a variety of roles in every business sector. Click here for typical people.
Equipment you’ll need on this course
You will need stationery including pens, pencils, a ruler, an eraser and a calculator.
What you’ll have on successfully completing this course
When you are awarded a Scott-Grant Performance Rating card, this is a recognised industry standard and the qualification should be renewed each year. Every professional rating analyst should be able to apply Performance Rating correctly to any activity.
What to do next
If you need to improve capacity or reduce costs, or you need accurate data to determine how best to cope with change, we can provide the right way forward – cost-effectively. Remember that improving productivity is about making the better use of all your resources and vitally, making much better use of the critical ones.
Whichever business sector you operate in, the chances are we’ve helped people to address their productivity issues and improve the way they operate.
Scott-Grant can really help you improve your productivity and become more streamlined.