Class description
Tuition: $1,130 | Register by: Feb 12
Participants learn about the diverse systems employers use to establish production targets and incentive pay standards. Instruction covers the theories, assumptions, and applications of these systems, as well as hands-on training in conducting stopwatch time studies. Students perform the steps required to calculate and audit production standards and practice strategies for handling standards grievances and negotiating standards contract language. We will learn about:
- Performance rating and allowance factors
- Production standards and incentive calculations
- Proper use and application of stopwatch for timing
- Standard data and predetermined motion-time systems
- Handling grievances and bargaining contract language
Class location and lodging
Residential institutes are held at the Fluno Center (601 University Ave., Madison, WI). A room block is available. Participants arrange their own lodging and parking. Reserve a room by calling 608-441-7117 (mention parking needs when booking).
Registration and payment
Register by phone: 608-262-2112
Register online: schoolforworkers.wisc.edu/register
Pay by credit card: charge.wisc.edu/schoolforworkers
Or mail a check (payable to UW–Madison):
610 Walnut St., WARF Room 1140
Madison, WI 53726
Cancellation policy
- Full refund for residential institutes if canceled 14+ days prior
- On-demand institutes are non-refundable
- Cancel by phone (608-262-2112) or email: schoolforworkers@dcs.wisc.edu
When enrollment criterion is not met or conditions beyond control intervene, School for Workers reserves the right to cancel the institute. If an institute is canceled, tuition is fully refunded. Participants are responsible for their travel costs.
Accessibility
UW–Madison provides equal access to all programs. For accommodations or interpreter requests, contact the School for Workers office. Requests are confidential.