Course Details
Topic 1: Introduction to Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- What is Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)?
- Why and when to use FMEA?
- The history of FMEA
- What are the types of FMEA?
- What is Process FMEA?
- What is Design FMEA?
- Benefits of FMEA
- Shortcomings of FMEA
- What are the six stages of FMEA?
Topic 2: Perform FMEA
- Identify failure modes and specifying their severity
- Specify the occurrence of failures
- What are the potential causes
- What are the occurrence rating
- Specify the detectability of failures
- What are current process controls
- What is detectablity rating
Topic 3: Interpret FMEA and Recomennd Follow Up Actions
- Quantifying risk and correcting high risk situation
- What is RPN?
- What are the actions recommended?
- What is Responsibility, Target Completion Dates and Actions taken?
- Reevaluating the risk and visualising Your FMEA ranking
- Calculating the resulting RPN
- Creating a spider chart
Final Assessment
- Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
- Case Study (CS)
Course Info
Promotion Code
Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses
Minimum Entry Requirement
Knowledge and Skills
- Able to operate using computer functions
- Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
- Positive Learning Attitude
- Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Target Age Group: 18-65 years old
Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement
Software: NIL
Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops
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Funding Eligility Criteria
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Steps to Apply UTAP
- Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.
Note
- SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
- All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
- An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
- UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
- UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.
Appeal Process
- The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
- When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
- If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
- If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
- If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
- If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
- The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
- The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal
- The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
- he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
- A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
- An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
- The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
- The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
- Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.
Job Roles
- Process Engineer
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Operations Manager
- Continuous Improvement Specialist
- Reliability Engineer
- Production Supervisor
- Risk Management Specialist
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Quality Control Specialist
- Product Development Engineer
- Maintenance Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Industrial Engineer
- Process Optimization Consultant
Trainers
Ho Kum Chuen – Ho Kum Chuen is an ACTA-certified trainer, Chartered Engineer (UK), and Certified Master Black Belt from Sigmapro Academy, USA. With more than 30 years of experience in engineering, product development, and quality management, he has held senior roles including Master Black Belt and Senior Quality Expert in multinational corporations. His expertise spans process improvements, DMAIC methodology, statistical quality tools, and core requirements for IATF 16949 certification.
In his FMEA training, Ho Kum Chuen emphasizes practical problem-solving and risk management. He guides learners through the principles of Process and Design FMEA, teaching how to identify potential failure modes, evaluate risks, and implement preventive actions. Drawing on his extensive industry experience, he ensures participants develop both technical rigor and the confidence to apply FMEA effectively in manufacturing and product design contexts.
Mark Tan Kee Tchuan – Mark Tan is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CLSSMBB) with TÜV SÜD South Asia. His certification encompasses advanced modules such as data management and analytics, design thinking, emotional intelligence, and advanced lean tools. With a strong background in process excellence and business transformation, he has trained and coached professionals across industries in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
In his FMEA training, Mark focuses on integrating FMEA into organizational quality frameworks. He teaches learners how to apply FMEA systematically to prevent failures, improve processes, and optimize design. His approach blends technical knowledge with facilitation and coaching skills, ensuring participants can translate FMEA outputs into actionable strategies that enhance both quality and business performance.
Customer Reviews (16)
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Suggest to provide more examples especially for the control plan. (Posted on 11/11/2023)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - might recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Might need to refresh the slide content - trainer did spot some mistakes and there were some examples that were not very clear or illustrative in helping to understand the concepts (Posted on 11/11/2023)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - nil thank you! Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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more real life examples related to various industries (Posted on 11/11/2023)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment








