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SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR PRECISION ENGINEERINGSKILLS STANDARDS FORMASTER CRAFTSMANOccupation: Master CraftsmanOccupation Description:The Master Craftsman possesses advanced knowledge and experience in manufacturingtechniques and leverages on these to resolve complex technical issues, while serving asan expert resource to others. He/She optimises production activities, processes andsystems with a view to increase manufacturing productivity improvements.The Master Craftsman supervises a team to meet production targets and product qualitystandards while ensuring compliance to Workplace Safety and Health and other regulatoryrequirements.As a subject matter expert, the Master Craftsman conducts training needs analysis,develops training programmes, and trains and coaches machinists, senior machinists andprocess specialists.Important Points to Note about this DocumentThis document is intended purely to provide general information to enable individuals, employers and training providers to be informed about theskills for career, training and education purposes. SkillsFuture Singapore Agency provides no warranty whatsoever about the contents of thisdocument, and does not warrant that the courses of action mentioned in this document will secure employment, promotion, or monetary benefits.WDA will not be liable for any loss, damage or expense that individuals may incur as a result of reliance on the contents of this document.Copyright 2016 SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. All rights reserved. Version 1.0.1

SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR PRECISION ENGINEERINGSKILLS STANDARDS FORMASTER CRAFTSMANThe skills expected of the Master Craftsman are summarised as below:Skill CategoryTechnical andEngineeringFundamentalsSkill SubCategoryNumerical andAnalysisMethodsComputerTechnologyMaterials andMetallurgyTechnical andEngineeringDesignSkillsPRE-TEF-5034-1Apply Mathematical Concepts inEngineering SolutionsPRE-TEF-5032-1Manage Computer-aided Design(CAD) TechniquesPRE-TEF-5033-1Manage Computer-aidedManufacturing (CAM) TechniquesPRE-TEF-5035-1Apply Advanced ManufacturingTechnology and ProcessPRE-TEF-5036-1Evaluate Advanced MaterialsTechnologyPRE-TED-5015-1Apply Mechanics in Design SolutionsPRE-PMP-5053-1Apply Automatic Control for MachinesPRE-PMP-5054-1Apply Solid Modelling and Drafting forMachine PartsPRE-PMP-5055-1Develop Mechanical Fixtures DesignPRE-PMP-5056-1Manage Advanced CNC MachiningPRE-PMP-5057-1Manage Advanced Mould DesignPRE-PMP-5058-1Manage Advanced Tool-roomMachiningPRE-PMP-5059-1Manage Process Optimisation andCutting TechnologiesPRE-PMP-5060-1Manage Plastics Injection MouldingPRE-PMP-5061-1Manage Plastics MaterialsTechnologyComponentsand cessesFormingProcessesCopyright 2016 SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. All rights reserved. Version 1.0.2

SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR PRECISION ENGINEERINGSKILLS STANDARDS FORMASTER CRAFTSMANSkill CategorySkill SubCategorySub-assemblyand FinalAssemblyProcessesProductionShop ntSkillsPRE-PMP-5062-1Apply Mechanical Components andPeripherals in Automated EquipmentPRE-PMP-5063-1Apply Pedagogy Methodology for theWorkplacePRE-PMP-5064-1Apply Pedagogy Methodology in Onthe-Job Training and InformationTechnologyPRE-PMP-5065-1Manage Shop Floor Monitoring andProcessesPRE-QUA-5014-1Manage Quality SystemsPRE-QUA-5015-1Manage Advanced Metrology andQuality AssurancePRE-EPM-5001-1Manage Engineering Projects (CAMand CNC Machining)PRE-EPM-5002-1Manage Engineering Projects (MouldDesign and Process)PRE-AMA-5005-1Apply Advanced Design for AdditiveManufacturingPRE-AMA-5006-1Manage Advanced AdditiveManufacturing Technologies andApplicationsPRE-AMA-5007-1Manage Innovative ProductDevelopment Using AdditiveManufacturingPRE-WSH-4005-1Supervise Manufacturing Work forWorkplace Safety and HealthPRE-WSH-4006-1Manage Workplace Safety and HealthSystemsAdditiveManufacturingWorkplaceSafety andHealthCopyright 2016 SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. All rights reserved. Version 1.0.3

SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR PRECISION ENGINEERINGSKILLS STANDARDS FORMASTER CRAFTSMANSkill CategoryManufacturingProductivity onTechnologiesSkill SubCategorySkillsPRE-MPI-4008-1Manage Continuous ImprovementPRE-MPI-5015-1Manage Manufacturing ProductivityImprovementPRE-MPI-5016-1Manage Process ImprovementPRE-MPI-5017-1Manage Productivity ImprovementToolsPRE-BAN-5003-1Operationalise Analytics ModelsBM-BN-501E-1Manage and Direct NegotiationsBM-COM-506E-1Conduct Presentations to SeniorManagementBM-COM-502E-1Establish and Maintain StrategicBusiness Partner RelationshipsPRE-HRM-5003-1Develop On-the-Job TrainingProgrammesPRE-HRM-5004-1Develop Workplace Learning PlansPRE-ICT-5002-1Produce Advanced SpreadsheetOutputs using SpreadsheetApplicationsPRE-IPR-5001-1Apply Basic Knowledge of IntellectualProperty to Support IP-relatedOrganisational ProceduresLPM-RLT-401C-0Cultivate Workplace Relationshipsand DiversityLPM-PER-401C-0Develop Self to Maintain ProfessionalCompetence at Managerial LevelLPM-DEV-401C-0Develop Team Leaders throughIntellectualPropertyLeadership andPeopleManagementCopyright 2016 SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. All rights reserved. Version 1.0.4

SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR PRECISION ENGINEERINGSKILLS STANDARDS FORMASTER CRAFTSMANSkill CategorySkill SubCategorySkillsCapability Development and CoachingProjectManagementSales andMarketingRiskManagementStrategyPlanning nalytical,Conceptual andEvaluativeInterpersonalLPM-CHG-401C-0Facilitate Innovation and Lead TeamLeaders to Implement ChangeLPM-VIS-401C-0Lead Team Leaders to DevelopStrategies and GovernanceManagementLPM-RES-301C-0Monitor and Reward PerformanceAcross Teams to supportAchievement of ResultsBM-PM-502E-1Establish Project FeasibilityBM-PM-503E-1Establish Project ScopePRE-SMA-4001-1Understand Sales and Marketing in aManufacturing OrganisationBM-RM-404E-1Manage Risk in the Business UnitPRE-SPI-4002-1Understand Business ManagementES-PMD-401G-1Develop Personal Effectiveness atManagerial LevelES-PMD-501G-1Develop Professional Image andCompetence to Achieve PersonalCareer GoalsES-ACE-501G-1Apply Systems Thinking in ProblemSolving and Decision MakingES-IP-501G-1Manage Cross Functional andCulturally Diverse TeamsCopyright 2016 SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. All rights reserved. Version 1.0.5

SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR PRECISION ENGINEERINGSKILLS STANDARDS FORMASTER CRAFTSMANSkill CodeSkill CategoryTechnical and EngineeringFundamentalsSkill Sub-Category(where applicable)Numerical and AnalysisMethodsPRE-TEF-5034-1Skill TitleApply Mathematical Concepts in Engineering SolutionsSkill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to analyse and incorporate mathematicalconcepts in engineering. It also includes application of the mathematicaltools and techniques that are essential for solving engineering problemsKnowledge andAnalysisThe ability to understand:It refers to gathering,cognitiveprocessing,integration andinspection of factsand informationrequired to performthe work tasks andactivities.Application andAdaptationIt refers to the abilityto perform the worktasks and activitiesrequired of theoccupation, and theability to react to andmanage thechanges at work.Innovation andValue CreationIt refers to the abilityto generatepurposive ideas toimprove workperformance and/orenhance businessvalues that arealigned toorganisational goals. Engineering e ability to: Sketch graphs of various straight lines, quadratic, trigonometric,logarithmic and exponential functionsAnalyse properties of determinants and matricesUse Cramer’s rule and matrix method to solve simultaneous linearequationUse trigonometric identities to solve trigonometric equationsPerform 2D and 3D vector calculations, including unit vectorsThe ability to: Review the mathematical tools and techniques to improve efficiency insolving engineering problemsCopyright 2016 SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. All rights reserved. Version 1.0.6

SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR PRECISION ENGINEERINGSKILLS STANDARDS FORMASTER CRAFTSMANSocial Intelligenceand EthicsIt refers to the abilityto use affectivefactors in leadership,relationship anddiversitymanagement guidedby professionalcodes of ethics.The ability to: Facilitate team discussions to generate ideas to solve engineeringproblemsLearning to LearnThe ability to:It refers to the abilityto develop andimprove one’s selfwithin and outside ofone’s area of work. Improve and update professional knowledge in the field throughresearch and discussion with colleaguesApply mathematical concepts in engineering solutions must include:Range ofApplication(where applicable)It refers to the criticalcircumstances andcontexts that the skillmay bedemonstrated. Interpretation of machine specifications, graphs etc.Use of mathematical skills to estimate machine/component costsUse of mathematical skills to calculate cutter cutting speed and feedrateUse of scientific calculator to solve general engineering calculationsUse of trigonometry to calculate angles and lengthUse of trigonometry for metrologyCopyright 2016 SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. All rights reserved. Version 1.0.7

SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR PRECISION ENGINEERINGSKILLS STANDARDS FORMASTER CRAFTSMANSkill CodeSkill CategoryTechnical and EngineeringFundamentalsSkill Sub-Category(where applicable)Computer TechnologyPRE-TEF-5032-1SkillManage Computer-aided Design (CAD) TechniquesSkill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to create solid models of engineeringcomponents or parts of a device or equipment. It also includes applying3D CAD solid modelling concepts and design skills.Knowledge andAnalysisThe ability to understand:It refers to gathering,cognitiveprocessing,integration andinspection of factsand informationrequired to performthe work tasks andactivities. Overview of CAD environmentEngineering CAD practicesBasic analytical, modelling and design skills in 3D modellingFundamentals of 3D CAD solid modelling, co-ordinate systems, datumand planes, primitive features, curves, sketches and drafting inengineeringOverview of assembly environmentOverview of drafting environmentThe ability to:Application andAdaptationIt refers to the abilityto perform the worktasks and activitiesrequired of theoccupation, and theability to react to andmanage thechanges at work. Innovation andValue CreationIt refers to the abilityUse features of 3D CAD modelling environment to create solid modelsApply explicit curves to create closed shapesApply sketches and its constraints to create closed shapesApply extrusion, revolve and swept features to the closed shapesformed from explicit curves and sketches to create solidsCreate solid models using primitive featuresCreate and refine complex 3D solid models of components usingdifferent modelling techniques and the union and subtract featuresCreate a draft or drawing, consisting of orthographic views, torepresent a part of an assembly componentCreate a drawing to communicate design requirementsApply the fundamental concept of assembly to design and build a CADmodel of a device or equipmentInterpret a solid model or assembly using orthographic viewsThe ability to: Review design processes to identify good design practicesCopyright 2016 SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. All rights reserved. Version 1.0.8

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Apply Computer-Aided Design (CAD) techniques includes: Engineering CAD Practices Analytical, modelling and design skills in 3D modelling that are essential for components, device or equipment design Fundamentals of 3D CAD solid Modelling, co-ordinate systems, datum and planes, primitives, curves, sketches and drafting in the