MTM (Methods-Time-Measurement) systems are Work Study procedures designed to optimise work methods and to assign normal execution times to predominantly manual tasks.

The basic system is MTM-1, which is very precise but also very detailed. This system is particularly suitable for short cycle times and large production runs, as it is very time-consuming.

For small and medium series, the investment would not be worthwhile; for them, other MTM systems have been developed which are faster and less expensive, although they may still provide an adequate level of accuracy. One of these is the MTM-MEK system, which is intended for small series and individual jobs. The characteristics of the MEK system are:

• High analysis speed.
• Sufficient description of the working method.
• Adequate accuracy for the intended field of application.
• General usability.
• Small amount of data.

To be admitted to the MTM-MEK (MTM for One-of-a-Kind and Small Variable Batch Production) training the applicant has to have passed the MTM-1 Base exam.

The objective of the MTM- MEK course is to:

Provide a fundamental understanding about:

• the process building block system MTM-MEK and its development,
• the relevance of the method level in process type 3 and its influencing factors,
• the classification of MTM-MEK in the Framework of the MTM Process Building Block Systems,
• the application requirements for and application areas of MTM-MEK, and
• the principles underlying the development and description of the standard operations for process type 3.

At the end of this MTM-MEK training the participant will be able to:

• structure, plan, and design processes and work systems,
• describe and evaluate work content,
• identify design potential for planning and improve processes and work systems, and
• create and describe company-specific process building blocks.

The mandatory training materials consist of the MTM-MEK manual (including the back-up analyses of the MTM-MEK Standard Operations), the MTM-MEK data cards of both the basic operations and the standard operations, daily repetition exercises, and various forms, all published by MTMA. Further teaching aids are the manual-related presentation, the MTM training box and the software TiCon.

Certification

All MTM courses are taught by Official Instructors and the exams are also official, granting an official title endorsed by the One-MTM, the international MTM organization.

Having passed the MTM-MEK exam the candidate receives a certificate. Should the participant have failed the exam, a digital confirmation of participation will be issued instead of the certificate.

Duration: 40 hours