• Historical development of MTM
• The importance of the Framework of MTM Process Building Block Systems
• MTM Basic Motions (limitation as to content and influencing factors), their practical application, and their importance for higher aggregated MTM process building block systems
• Rules for the consistent and correct use of the process building block system MTM-1
• Initial practical exercises to reduce the number of application errors or to consolidate the correct application of the process building block system MTM-1
• MTM degrees (“Blue Card” and “Green Card”) and their national and international significance

There are no admission requirements.

The participant knows

• the development and the structure of MTM-1,
• the areas of application of MTM-1 and the prerequisites for its use.
• the classification of MTM-1 in the Framework of the MTM Process Building Block Systems (general manufacturing environment), in which areas it is applied, in which respect it is similar to and in which it differs from other MTM process building block systems.
• the MTM Basic Motions and their fundamental significance for the higher aggregated MTM process building block systems.
• the essential degrees in MTM training (“Blue Card” and “Green Card”) and their national and international significance, and
• other MTM methods, such as ProKon and EAWS, as well as, MTM tools, for example TiCon, and their importance and application in PEP.

The participant is able to

• read MTM-1 analyses and has gained initial experience in writing MTM-1 analyses, as well as, in the application of the MTM-1 rules.
• use MTM-1 and gains initial experience in
  • planning and designing work methods, work processes, and workplaces,
  • shaping work contents (i.e. describe and assess them), and
  • improving existing work systems.
• explain the MTM Basic Motions and their fundamental significance for the higher aggregated MTM process building block systems,
• select the MTM process building block system most appropriate in his professional environment, and
• assess from which further training measures he will benefit most in his profession.

On-site attendance and e-learning trainings in MTM-1 Base end with an examination composed by MTMA. Trainings that required personal presence may be taught in accordance with the currently valid Qualification Procedures of MTMA by a licensed MTM-Instructor only.

When you book a training (or someone else books for you) you will always receive a participant code. Please redeem this code as soon as possible. 7 days before the start of the training, you will receive an email with all the concrete data about the training date - e.g. date and time of the test session, session times, link to the training documents and the course, ... You will only receive this email if you have redeemed your participant code beforehand.

The course will also be activated for you 7 days before the start of the training. You will then have access to the training material.

The webinar will be conducted via MS Teams. Please install the app on your computer, using the web version is less convenient.

Please ensure that your PC meets the following system requirements:

• Windows: Microsoft Edge Chromium (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version); Internet Explorer is NOT recommended!
• Mac: Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
• Mobile: Safari in Apple iOS 10 and higher, Google Chrome in Apple iOS 10 and higher, Google Chrome in Android OS 4.4 or higher.

We recommend using a headset to participate in each session.

Note on mobile devices:

Participation in this course is generally also possible with a tablet. Make sure you have a good Wi-Fi connection to prevent possible problems.