Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Technology)

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Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Technology)

Overview

Course Date:
21 Apr 2025 to 30 Sep 2027
Registration Period:
01 Dec 2024 to 31 Jan 2025
Duration/Frequency:
3 evenings per week, 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
-

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:
3 evenings a week
6.30pm to 10.30pm

Course Duration:
900 hours (2.5yr)

MC to start with:
MC1

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries

For specific course details, please contact the Course Manager:

Name: Mr Raymond Ong

Email: Raymond_ONG@sp.edu.sg

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

Course Objective

The Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Technology) aims to better prepare students with necessary skills and knowledge for career advancement to meet the demands for the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities for all key industry sectors such as Precision Engineering (PE).

Graduates of the course will be better equipped with knowledge and skills required of a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to enable him/her to:

Support Mechanical Engineers in the performance of their technical duties, such as design, operation, fabrication, commissioning, and maintenance work.
Operate and maintain a wide range of mechanical and manufacturing equipment.
Carry out design, fabrication, modification and commissioning of mechanical components and systems.

Course Outline

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The course is a 2.5 years part-time programme. It consists of 5 Modular Certificates (MC) conducted over 5 semesters, 1 MC per semester. The first MC to start with is MC1. The classes are conducted in the evening. Each MC comprises two modules and the details are as follows:

MC 1 - Certificate in Basic Engineering Technology

Module 1 - Statics and Dynamics

Module 2 - Thermofluid Systems

Module 3 - Computer-Aided Drafting

MC 2 - Certificate in Intermediate Engineering Technology

Module 1 - Mechanics of Materials and Machines

Module 2 - Thermofluid Power

Module 3 - Engineering Materials

MC3: Certificate in Advanced Engineering Technology

Module 1 - Mechanics of Machines Element

Module 2 - Engineering Thermodynamics

Module 3 - Robotics & Mechanical Design

MC 4 - Certificate in Automation Technology

Module 1 - Industrial Automation

Module 2 - Machine Elements & Mechanisms Design

Module 3 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

MC 5A Certificate in Machining Technology

Module 1 - CNC Turning Technology

Module 2 - CNC Milling Technology

Module 3 -Advanced Machining Processes (including 4-hr Advanced Manufacturing (i4.0) Learning Journey)

The synopsis of the modules can be found here.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must not suffer from serious colour appreciation deficiency.

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

Upon completion of five Certificates within a five-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Upon the completion of the Computer-Aided Drafting module by School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering (authorized Autodesk Training Centre), students will receive:

Autodesk Certificate of Completion (e-certificate), for those who meet the course requirements

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which universities can I apply to after I complete my CET Diploma?

You can apply to part-time undergraduate programmes which are relevant to your diploma course at National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Institute of technology (SIT) and Sim University (UniSIM).

Please click here for more information on NUS, Bachelor of Technology (Btech).

2. Will I need to take any bridging programme?

The revised part-time diploma is intended to be more accessible to the workforce, and is made shorter in duration compared to the full-time diploma because broad-based interdisciplinary modules, final year projects and internships, as well as academic modules such as Mathematics and Sciences, are omitted. As such, most part-time undergraduate programmes would require you to go through a bridging programme to prepare you adequately before admission.

3. If I need to take the bridging programme, how much will it cost and how long will it take?

While the bridging programmes are currently being worked out by the polytechnics and universities, the duration will depend on the type and nature of the part-time degree course that you apply for, and are expected to be between six months to a year. The fees will not be more expensive than undergraduate modules of comparable duration.

Suitable for

The course is targeted at engineers, assistant engineers, technicians, technical supervisors and other personnel who are seeking broad-based Mechanical Engineering knowledge or a career in the mechanical, manufacturing and production sectors. The course is also suitable for people who intend to make a conversion to these technical areas in their career pursuit.

For more video testimonials, refer below

Course Fees

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.