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Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace)

Topic:Engineering, Others

Course Type:Part-Time Diploma and Post-Diploma Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    21 Apr 2025 to 30 Sep 2027
  • Registration Period:

    01 Dec 2024 to 31 Jan 2025
  • Duration/Frequency:

    918 hours (2.5 years)
  • Mode of Training:

    Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic (facilitated classroom training) and Online E-Learning
  • Funding:

    Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified when there is a new run.

Class schedule:
2 weekdays weekly
6:30pm - 10:30pm
(to be confirmed closer to the course commencement)

Course Duration:
918 hours (2.5 years)

Modular Certificate to start with:
MC 1 

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Mr Sum Kar Woh
Email: Sum_Kar_Woh@sp.edu.sg

For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

This course provides continual academic and career progression pathways for CET participants. It will also provide participants with the knowledge and skills essential to take on the job responsibilities in the Aerospace industry.

Course Outline

MC1 - Certificate in Aeronautics Fundamentals 1
Module 1 – Aircraft Powerplant
Module 2 – Fundamentals of Flight
Module 3 – Human Factors & Air Legislation
Module 4 – Aircraft General Maintenance 1

MC2 - Certificate in Aeronautics Fundamentals 2
Module 1 – Aircraft Systems 
Module 2 – Aircraft Structure 
Module 3 – Computer Aided Design (Aeronautical) CATIA 
Module 4 – Aircraft General Maintenance 2

MC3 - Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals 1 

Module 1 – Engineering Materials 
Module 2 – Static & Dynamics 
Module 3 – Fundamentals of composite Repair

MC4 - Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals 2
Module 1 – Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Module 2 – Introduction to Additive Manufacturing  
Module 3 – Quality Engineering and Management

MC5 - Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals 3
(Note: These 3 modules will be conducted by SUSS.)
Module 1 – Digital Electronics Design
Module 2 – Analogue Electronics Design   
Module 3 – Thermo-Fluid Mechanics

Please click here for the module synopsis.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the Part-Time diploma:

a) The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:
  • English Language Grade 1 – 7
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) Grade 1 – 6
  • Science Grade 1 – 6

OR
b) Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5

OR
c) Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
d) Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
e) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0

OR
f) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=1.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
g) Higher Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
h) Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with at at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA & Workplace Numeracy SOA

OR
i) Applicant with none of the qualifications listed above but at least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Certification / Accreditation

Award / Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of modules in each Modular Certificate in each semester, the participant will be awarded the respective Modular Certificate.

Upon successfully acquiring MC1 to MC5 in DEAS within a five-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace) qualification from Singapore Polytechnic and also granted advance standing to SUSS’s BEng Aerospace Systems (BEHAS) programme.

Upon completing module “Computer-Aided Design (Aeronautical) CATIA” in Modular Certificate 2, participates can choose to take the following examination by Dassault Systemes. For more information, please refer to the website https://www.3ds.com/training/certification-program/professional-certification/
  • CATIA Part Design,
  • CATIA Assembly Design
  • CATIA Surface Design

Certificate in CATIA Mechanical Designer Specialist/ CATIA Mechanical Surface Designer Specialist is/are awarded by Dassault Systemes upon passing the examination.

Suitable for

This course is designed to provide graduates from the Institute of Education (ITE) and ‘O’ Levels, the opportunity to be employed in the aerospace industry and upskill themselves. Graduates will have articulation to the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) with advanced standing.

Course Fees

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For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.


Application Procedure

1. For self-sponsored applicant, please click on the “Register” button to apply for the course. You will be directed to STEP portal to manage all your course activities. Please note that you will be prompted to sign in with Singpass/Student ID.
 
2. For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company's Human Resource (HR) team to put in the application through the company portal using CorpPass.  You may only apply after receiving the registration link from your company's HR.
 
3. Your application does not guarantee acceptance into the course. Your acceptance into the course is dependent on meeting the course requirements and course vacancy.
 
4. Non‐Singaporeans must possess a valid Employment Pass / Work Permit / Dependant Pass throughout the course duration. You would need to bear the full risk of non-completion should your pass expire and subsequently lapse within the duration of the course.
 
5. You will be notified by email on the application outcome 6 weeks after the application’s closing date. 
 
6. PACE Academy course schedules, including course trainer, course fees and course availability are subject to change.

7. PACE Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course at short notice; & at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason for such cancellation/postponements. In the event that the applicant’s chosen course is cancelled prior to its commencement, PACE Academy will make a full refund of course fees already paid by the applicant.

8. The data provided to Singapore Polytechnic will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for the purpose of course administration. The data may be passed on to the relevant organisations that require the information related to the course. 

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