THE CERTIFIED SMART INDUSTRY READINESS INDEX (SIRI)

ASSESSOR PROGRAMME FACT SHEET

1. Smart Industry Readiness Index

1.1. Manufacturing has entered the digital age, arising from the convergence of the
physical and digital worlds. This new paradigm, commonly referred to as
Industry 4.0, has the power to transform how products are created, how supply
chains are managed, and how value chains are defined. For companies around
the world, Industry 4.0 presents an opportunity to gain new competitive
advantages through greater productivity, flexibility, and speed.

1.2. Created by the Singapore Economic Development Board (“EDB”), in

partnership with a network of leading technology companies, consultancy
firms, and industry and academic experts, the Smart Industry Readiness Index
(“SIRI”) comprises a suite of frameworks and tools to help manufacturers –
regardless of their size and industry - start, scale, and sustain their
manufacturing transformation journeys. The SIRI covers the three core
elements of Industry 4.0: Process, Technology, and Organisation.

2. The Certified SIRI Assessor Programme

2.1. The Certified SIRI Assessor Programme was established by the Singapore
Government to formally recognize independent and neutral individuals who are
able to professionally assess a manufacturing facility using SIRI and its
accompanying frameworks and tools. The Official SIRI Assessment includes
the evaluation of a manufacturing facility across the 16 dimensions of
assessment, the identification of recommended areas of priority, and the
provision of a report of the findings.

The Certified SIRI Assessor Programme consists of a training course and

certification scheme.

2.1.1. The SIRI Assessor Training Course will equip industry practitioners with
the requisite industry knowledge and skills to become a Certified SIRI
Assessor (“CSA”). The curriculum covers content on manufacturing,
Industry 4.0, SIRI’s frameworks and tools, business consulting, and the
methodology for conducting an Official SIRI Assessment. Over 40 hours
of classroom training is provided.

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 2.1.2. The SIRI Assessor Certification Scheme aims to safeguard the integrity
and consistency of the SIRI Assessment conducted by ensuring the
quality and proficiency of the CSA. In addition to having attended the
SIRI Assessor Training Course, candidates will have to meet pre-
requisites, such as having relevant manufacturing and consulting work
experience, to be eligible to sit for the Certified SIRI Assessor
Examination which includes both theory and practical assessments.

3. Certification Pre-requisites

To register for the Certified SIRI Assessor (CSA) Examination, the applicant must
fulfil at least one of the criteria listed below i.e., the applicant should possess
either academic qualifications or professional qualifications, or both:

Required
Area Criteria
Documentation
Academic Relevant Degree in Science, Technology, The applicant is
Qualifications Engineering and Mathematics (“STEM”) required to
(To enroll into provide evidence
subjects, including but not limited to:
Certified SIRI of their academic
Assessor • Aerospace Engineering qualifications. In
Training) • Biology the event that the
• Chemistry applicant does not
• Chemical Engineering possess the listed
• Civil Engineering academic
• Computer Science qualifications, the
• Electrical Engineering applicant may still
apply and submit
• Information and Communications
their academic
Technology qualifications for
• Mathematics INCIT to review on
• Mechanical Engineering a case by-case
• Physics basis.

Professional Consulting: At least 3 years of job Applicant to

Experience experience relating to advisory work and submit CV/
(To enroll into activities. It is recommended that the resume
Certified SIRI applicant has at least 300 hours of highlighting job
Assessor project advisory/consulting experience. scope and
Training) responsibilities.
OR Please note that
you need to meet
only one of the
criteria stated in

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 Domain Expertise: At least 5 years of job the list.
experience relating to the manufacturing
sector.
OR
IT/OT Convergence Expert: At least 3
years’ experience in bringing Operational
Technology equipment and devices into
the digital (IT) realm.
OR
Technology Consulting: At least 3 years
of experience in an organization relating
to improving manufacturers, applying
technologies, and achieving business
goals. In this position, the applicant
provides advice, solve
technological/process/organizational
problems, and increase
efficiency/productivity.

Coursework Complete at least 40 hours of approved Applicant to

Requirements coursework at any approved training submit
(To enroll into provider. Please refer to Annex A for attendance
Certified SIRI details on the approved coursework. certificate issued
Assessor by the approved
Examination) training provider
after the SIRI
training program.

4. Certified SIRI Assessor Examination

4.1. The CSA Examination is made up of two modes of assessment to qualify as a

CSA.
i. A theory examination consisting of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ).

ii. A practical examination in the form of a case interview. The applicant

will be expected to conduct a mock SIRI Assessment in the presence of
the examiner(s).

4.2. Please refer to Annex B for more information on the CSA Examination.

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5. Award of Certificate

5.1. Applicants that pass the Certified SIRI Assessor Examination will be awarded
the CSA certificate.

5.2. The CSA designation is valid for 2 years, subject to renewal requirement
Please refer to INCIT’s website for the renewal requirement.

5.3. All Certified SIRI Assessors will have to confirm their acceptance of the award
by formally registering themselves via the SIRI Portal. Upon completing their
registration, they will be issued an account to allow them to commence the
provision of Official SIRI Assessments. A nominal fee is charged each time an
Official SIRI Assessment is generated by the Certified SIRI Assessor. Details
of the charges will be written in the CSA Agreement.

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6. Process to Onboard as a Certified SIRI Assessor

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ANNEX A
THE CERTIFIED SMART INDUSTRY READINESS INDEX (SIRI)
ASSESSOR PROGRAMME SYLLABUS 2023

1. Syllabus Aims

While the Smart Industry Readiness Index (“SIRI”) was designed for ease of use,
a firm foundation in manufacturing, consulting and Industry 4.0 is necessary in
order to discern the nuances within each of the 16 dimensions of assessment.
This understanding is critical for an accurate evaluation of facilities. As a
significant part of the Official SIRI Assessment (“OSA”) involves interviews
between the Certified SIRI Assessor (“CSA”) and various stakeholders within the
company, it is also important for the CSA to display strong client engagement
skills and to be astute in deciphering responses.

Therefore, the Certified SIRI Assessor programme syllabus was developed to

ensure that all CSAs have the requisite knowledge and skills, beyond a simplistic
understanding of the SIRI framework and tools, to credibly conduct an Official
SIRI Assessment.

The syllabus aims to equip individuals with:

• A fundamental knowledge in Industry 4.0;
• A deep understanding of SIRI, its frameworks and tools; and
• Tangible skills in client engagement and assessment facilitation in order to
effectively conduct an Official SIRI Assessment.

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2. Syllabus Content
Coursework Recommended
Topic Learning Outcomes
Hours Study Hours

1. Industry 4.0

Candidates should be able to:

• Evolution of the • Outline the history and 8 hours 15 hours

four Industrial evolution of the four Industrial
Revolutions Revolutions, with an emphasis
on the Fourth Industrial
Revolution.

• Industry 4.0 and • Describe the origins and core

the Reference principles of Industry 4.0, which
Architecture includes, but may not be
Model Industry limited to:
4.0 (RAMI 4.0) ▪ Platform Industry 4.0
▪ Reference Architecture
Model Industry 4.0

• Key terms, • Describe and explain in depth

concepts and the relevant terms, concepts
technologies and technologies relating to
Industry 4.0, which should
include, but not be limited to:
▪ Internet-of-Things
▪ Cyber-Physical System
▪ IT-OT Convergence
▪ Cloud Computing
▪ Big Data Analytics
▪ Digital Twin

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 Coursework Recommended
Topic Learning Outcomes
Hours Study Hours

2. Smart Industry Readiness Index

Candidates should be able to:

• Introduction to • Explain what SIRI is, why it 16 hours 40 hours

SIRI was developed, describe the
development process, and
list the stakeholders
involved.

• LEAD Framework • Explain the use of the LEAD

Framework to understand a
company’s Industry 4.0
transformation journey and
describe the four steps of the
LEAD Framework – Learn,
Evaluate, Architect and Deliver

• SIRI Framework • Describe the 3 layers of the

SIRI Framework
▪ 3 building blocks
▪ 8 pillars
▪ 16 dimensions
• Assessment • Explain in depth the
Matrix Assessment Matrix, which
includes being able to define
the 6 bands under each of
the 16 dimensions.

• TIER Framework • Describe the four key

principles of prioritisation,
collectively known as the
TIER framework – Today’s
state, Impact to bottom line,
Essential business objectives
and References to the broader
community.

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 • Prioritisation • Explain in depth the
Matrix Prioritisation Matrix formula
and its calculation
methodology, which includes
being able to explain the:
▪ Cost Factor
▪ Key Performance
Indicator Factor
▪ Proximity Factor
▪ Industry Best-in-Class
Benchmarks
▪ Planning Horizon
▪ Degree of Relevance
Tables

• List and define each of the 10

Cost Categories and each of
the 14 Key Performance
Indicators categories.

• SIRI Manufacturing • Describe and explain the key

Transformation terms and concepts featured
Insights in the SIRI Insights Report,
which should include, but not
be limited to:
▪ SIRI Maturity and SIRI
Variance
▪ Archetypes of
Transformation
▪ 3B Benchmark
▪ Industry Performance
Cards

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Topic Learning Outcomes
Hours Study Hours

3. Business Consulting

Candidates should be able to:

• Consulting • Outline and describe the key Self-study 5 hours

process steps in the consulting
process:
▪ Diagnosing the
problem
▪ Formulating the
contract
▪ Analysing the
problem
▪ Developing solutions
▪ Proposing
recommendations
▪ Assisting with
implementation
▪ Review and Follow-up

• Business • Demonstrate an
Etiquettes understanding of the basic
business etiquettes for client
engagement and workshop
delivery.

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Topic Learning Outcomes
Hours Study Hours

4. Professionalism and ethics

Candidates should be able to:

• Demonstrate an 4 hours 10 hours

understanding of the need to
• Professionalism
maintain independence and
objectivity in their
professional activities, not
knowingly make any
misrepresentations and not
engage in any improper
conduct.

• Duties to Clients • Demonstrate an

understanding of the
importance of maintaining
loyalty, prudence and care to
their clients, and preserving
confidentiality.

• Duties to • Demonstrate an
Employers understanding of the
importance of maintaining
loyalty to their employers and
the disclosure of additional
compensation arrangements
to their employers.

• Assessment, • Demonstrate an
Recommendations understanding of the
and Actions importance of exercising
diligence and thoroughness
in their evaluation, disclosing
all relevant information to
their clients, and maintaining
proper records of their work.

• Conflicts of • Demonstrate an
Interest understanding of the
importance of disclosure of
conflicts and referral fees.

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Topic Learning Outcomes
Hours Study Hours

5. SIRI Assessment Facilitation

Candidates should be able to:

• SIRI Assessment • Provide an overview of the 12 hours 30 hours

Official SIRI Assessment,
which should include, but not
be limited to:
▪ Objectives of an
Official SIRI
Assessment
▪ Stakeholders
▪ Assessment Scope
▪ Assessment
Principles
▪ Timeline and key
phases
▪ Deliverables

• Planning and • Understand and carry out the

Preparation key components of the
“Planning and Preparation”
phase of an Official SIRI
Assessment, which should
include, but not be limited to:
▪ Scheduling the
briefing call
▪ Conducting the
briefing call
▪ Sending of relevant
materials to the
clients
▪ Scheduling the
Evaluation and
Review sessions

• Evaluation • Understand and carry out the

key components of the
“Evaluation” phase of an
Official SIRI Assessment,
which should include, but not
be limited to:
▪ Initial discussion on
the Assessment
Matrix bandings
▪ Factory tour

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 ▪ Refinement and
validation of the
Assessment Matrix
bandings
▪ Discussion on the
Prioritisation Matrix
inputs

• Analysis and • Understand and carry out the

Review key components of the
“Analysis and Review” phase
of an Official SIRI
Assessment, which should
include, but not be limited to:
▪ Review of the
information obtained
during the
“Evaluation” phase
▪ Analysis of the
Assessment Matrix
and Prioritisation
Matrix results
▪ Generation of report
▪ Provision of insights
▪ Debriefing of client

Total 40 hours 100 hours

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ANNEX B
THE CERTIFIED SMART INDUSTRY READINESS INDEX (SIRI)
ASSESSOR EXAMINATION

1. CERTIFIED SIRI ASSESSOR EXAMINATION (THEORY)

1.1 Competency Areas
The CSA Examination (Theory) seeks to assess a candidate’s level of proficiency in the
following competency area(s):
S/N Competency Area(s) Description

1 Possessing knowledge and understanding • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and

of: understanding of all the modules and
topics outlined in the Certified SIRI
• Key terms, concepts and frameworks Assessor Programme Syllabus (please
relating to the Smart Industry refer to Annex A).
Readiness Index (SIRI);
• Roles and responsibilities of a Certified
SIRI Assessor.

1.2 Theory Examination Format

The CSA Examination (Theory) adheres to the following format:
The Theory Examination may be conducted:

• In-person with a group of candidates under invigilation; or

• Remotely via an online platform with online proctoring.
Mode of
Examination
This is a closed-book examination. Candidates are not allowed to refer to any
supplementary materials beyond what is provided in the Theory Examination
Paper.

Assessment
50 Multiple-Choice Question (MCQs). All questions will have 4 options.
Format

Total Duration 1 hour 30 mins

Each question is worth 1 point. 1 point will be awarded per correct answer,
Grading
while 0 point will be awarded for an incorrect answer. The total is 50 points.

The Theory Examination grade contributes to 50% of the overall grade for the
Weightage
CSA Examination.

The 3 passing grade criteria:

Passing Grade 1. Minimum 25 Questions correctly answered for theory examination

2. Minimum 25 marks obtained from the practical examination

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 3. Combining theory and practical examination, the total marks should be
equal or more than 70 to pass the CSA examination.

*For example, if you score 35 marks for the theory examination, you will need
minimum 35 marks from the practical examination (35 + 35 = 70 marks) to
pass the CSA examination.

2. CERTIFIED SIRI ASSESSOR EXAMINATION (PRACTICAL)

2.1 Competency Areas
The CSA Examination (Practical) seeks to assess a candidate’s level of proficiency in the
following competency areas:
S/N Competency Area Description

1 Conducting a SIRI • Ability to identify the correct bands for all 16 SIRI Dimensions
Assessment Workshop within the Assessment Matrix when evaluating a client’s
with a client manufacturing facility

• Ability to explain the rationale behind the selection of the

bands, referencing key terms, concepts and frameworks
relating to SIRI where necessary

• Ability to guide the client in providing the necessary inputs for

the Prioritisation Matrix

2 Debriefing a client on • Ability to provide a clear interpretation of the SIRI

the SIRI Assessment Assessment Results, which includes the Assessment Matrix
Results Scores and the prioritized SIRI Dimensions

• Ability to provide a clear interpretation of the insights from

the SIRI Assessment, which includes but is not limited to the
comparison of the results against the 3B Maturity Benchmark
and the Industry Performance Cards, and provide guidance
on the next steps

3 Displaying a good • Ability to conduct oneself professionally in front of client

business etiquette and
strong communication • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently when
skills engaging a client

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2.2 Practical Examination Format
The CSA Examination (Practical) adheres to the following format:
The Practical Examination may be conducted:

• In-person; or
Mode of Examination • Remotely via video conferencing.

This is an open-book examination.

The Practical Examination is in the form of a case interview, comprising

two stages:
Assessment Format
Stage 1: Mock SIRI Assessment Workshop

Stage 2: Mock SIRI Debrief Session

Total Duration 1 hour 30 mins (90 mins)

Candidates will be graded against an evaluation framework. The total is 50

Grading
points.

The Practical Examination grade contributes to 50% of the overall grade for
Weightage
the CSA Examination.

The 3 passing grade criteria:

1. Minimum 25 Questions correctly answered for theory examination

2. Minimum 25 marks obtained from the practical examination

3. Combining theory and practical examination, the total marks should be

Passing Grade equal or more than 70 to pass the CSA examination.

*For example, if you score 35 marks for the theory examination, you will
need minimum 35 marks from the practical examination (35 + 35 = 70
marks) to pass the CSA examination.

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2.3 Structure of Case Interview

Segment Description Duration

Overview of The examiner will provide an overview of the case interview format 3 mins
Case Interview to the candidate.

Instructions on The examiner will state the expectations for Stage 1 and provide 2 mins
Stage 1 the candidate with the following materials:

a. Written Instructions for Stage 1

b. A document containing information relating to a company

Stage 1 Commences

Review of Case The candidate will have 25 mins to review the materials and 25 mins
prepare his/her walk-through of the SIRI Assessment Workshop.
The candidate is free to ask the examiner any clarifying questions
during this period.

Mock SIRI The examiner will advise the candidate to commence a walk- 20 mins
Assessment through of the SIRI Assessment Workshop as per the case
Workshop instructions. The candidate is expected to provide explanations to
substantiate his/her claims whenever relevant. The candidate is
expected to complete the sharing within 20 minutes.

Stage 1 Ends

Instructions on The examiner will state the expectations for Stage 2 and provide 5 mins
Stage 2 the candidate with the following materials:

a. Written Instructions for Stage 2

b. A document containing relevant sections of the company’s
Official SIRI Assessment Report

Stage 2 Commences

Review of Case The candidate will have 20 mins to review the materials and 20 mins
prepare his/her presentation required for the Debrief Session. The
candidate is free to ask the examiner any clarifying questions
during this period.

Mock Debrief The examiner will advise the candidate to commence a mock SIRI 15 mins
Session Debrief Session as per the case instructions. The candidate is
expected to provide explanations to substantiate his/her claims
whenever relevant. The candidate is expected to complete the
sharing within 15 minutes.

Stage 2 Ends

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