The IMS Certificate is a professional qualification for people who are serious about improving productivity.
This course can only be taken after you have attended Module 1 Productivity Foundation . It completes the IMS Time Study Practical (TSP) certificate – an industry standard qualification.
Time Study is the original technique of work measurement, simple in concept though it does require a high degree of concentration and expertise on the part of the observer. Direct Time Study is the technique principally used for the measurement of repetitive work, ie it follows a defined pattern and method.
Module 2a consists of 5 days of practical Time Study involving arithmetical calculations and requiring numeracy and logic, followed by an exam from the IMS. Successful delegates, in addition to the TSP certificate, will receive a Scott-Grant Performance Rating card, valid for one year; it can be re-certified through a Scott-Grant Performance Rating Clinic.
In-depth Learning
Course duration and cost
This is a 5 day course, Monday to Friday, starting on the dates shown in the schedule of open courses. Remember you need to have taken Module 1 Productivity Foundation before Module 2a, preferably on consecutive weeks.
This module costs £1,020. All our prices include examination, registration and TSP certification fees. Only VAT and IMS membership are extra. Our fees also include refreshments and the provision of comprehensive notes for each delegate’s future reference.
The dates you can study this course
2019: 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec
2020: 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 16 Mar, 27 Apr, 8 Jun, 6 Jul, 14 Sep
See all the dates of our open courses at a glance along with other modules in the IMS Certificate course.
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 9.54
“Been a great week. Will take a lot from this to apply to my workplace.”
AM, Distribution sector, November 2019
“The instructor was willing to take time and advise. I learnt a lot.”
RC, Manufacturing sector, October 2019
“Brilliant, hard but very enjoyable. Great course leadership from Steve.”
CB, Manufacturing sector, July 2019
“Brilliant course and very well delivered. Would definitely recommend to other businesses.”
MS, Online Retail sector, May 2019
“Steve’s way of teaching is great, fully explained step by step, one of the best trainers I have seen.”
JJ, Retail sector, February 2019
“Course lecturer spot on, increases confidence as week goes on.”
PT, Public sector, November 2018
“It was great to be able to discuss how to deploy and use these skills in the workplace. Ian has been very supportive of the different learning styles of the group.”
PG, Distribution sector, September 2018
“Course was well presented with detailed knowledge on the body of work.”
SD, Engineering sector, August 2018
“Steve was a brilliant lecturer and guided us through the processes involved with work study and time measurement. He was incredibly helpful and was attentive to the needs of all students.”
SM, Retail sector, July 2018
“I feel I have gained a very useful insight into analysing productivity and can see the opportunities to apply this knowledge in my work place. Thank you.”
NW, Distribution sector, June 2018
“Course was well presented and facilitator was very helpful and patient.”
BO, Distribution sector, April 2018
“This was a challenging and stressful course. Ian did well to equip me and support during the entire course. I will be advising my colleagues to come on this course!”
RP, Maufacturing sector, Feb 2018
“The course was delivered at a good pace and standard. Plenty of discussion and exercises to hold the attention.”
PB, Maufacturing sector, Feb 2018
Techniques you’ll be introduced to on this course
We concentrate in this module on getting you to a qualified analyst standard in
You will also cover the following techniques
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. You will also need a Study Board and a stopwatch, which you can purchase from us. Click here for more details. Please be aware that your stopwatch should be decimal minutes (1/1000 min) not seconds.
As Modules 1 and 2a combine to form the Time Study Practical qualification, IMS membership is required at the outset. It doesn’t necessarily require commitment to the full four week Certificate course.
What you’ll have on successfully completing this course
We help you achieve a professional qualification in the measurement technique of Time Study that will stand you in good stead throughout your working life.
Successful delegates on these two modules, 1 and 2a, are awarded the industry standard IMS Time Study Practical (TSP) certificate. They also receive a Scott-Grant Performance Rating card, which is valid for one year; it can be re-certified via successful attendance on a Scott-Grant Performance Rating Clinic.
Productivity Pointer
Time standards allow you to assess work content to compare the viability
of different mixes of work and their impact on performance, capacity and profitability.
Open courses
Held at our training centre in Manchester. Click here for the full course schedule. Open courses provide opportunities for debates among people from a variety of business sectors, which widen and develop delegates’ practical knowledge.
In-company courses
Held at a suitable venue of your choice. This is a cost-effective option if you have probably four or more delegates. Contact us to discuss this in more detail.
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.
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