Advanced Diploma in Process Control and Instrumentation

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Advanced Diploma in Process Control and Instrumentation

Overview

Course Date:
21 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
Registration Period:
01 Dec 2024 to 31 Jan 2025
Duration/Frequency:
4 evenings per week, 6.30pm-10.30pm
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:

4 evenings a week

6:30pm - 10:30pm

(to be confirmed closer to the course commencement)

Course Duration:

480 hours (1 year)

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries

For course specific details, please contact the course manager:

Name: Mr Wong Weng Yew

Email: WONG_Weng_Yew@sp.edu.sg

Contact No: 68790689

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

Are you planning to venture into the Process Control and Instrumentation industry? If you are already in this industry, are you getting ready to deepen your skills to meet the demands brought about by the rapidly evolving process control technologies, the increasing use of industrial networks in Distributed Control Systems and the increasing importance of cybersecurity in these systems?

The Advanced Diploma in Process Control & Instrumentation offers post diploma training in the area of Process Control and Instrumentation. The curriculum is flexible, designed for self-paced learning, and has e-learning components.

This course offers relevant modules in response to the evolving needs of the industry. Apart from fundamental technologies like dynamics and control theory, computer control, process control and instrumentation, this course also covers advanced topics in the modules highlighted below:

Advanced Programmable Logic Control, which provides participants with advanced concepts in the areas of control system design, advanced instruction sets, intelligent I/O modules, local area networks, supervisory control and data acquisition in PLC systems
Distributed Control System Applications, which equips participants with the skills needed for the configuration, operation, testing and monitoring of Distributed Control Systems.
Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity, which addresses both the needs of the industry in the use of industrial networks as well as the increasing importance of cybersecurity in networked systems. The use of the popular industrial communication platform, OPC UA, will also be covered in this module.
AI for Automation, which addresses the rapid integration of AI technologies in control systems. This module introduces the basics of AI and machine learning and their application in control systems

Participants in this course will have the opportunity to gain hands-on training in our laboratories, which are equipped with facilities from leading industrial suppliers including Siemens, Yokogawa, Endress+Hauser, Pepperl+Fuchs, Bosch, Festo and National Instruments.

This course has received endorsement from the Instrumentation and Control Society, Singapore (ICS):

“The Instrumentation and Control Society, Singapore (ICS), believes that the Advanced Diploma in Process Control and Instrumentation (NAPCI) offered by Singapore Polytechnic provides an excellent upgrading opportunity for our engineering workforce in the process control and instrumentation industry. The course offers extensive foundational training in control system basics as well as in advanced topics on PLC, Distributed Control System, AI and Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity which makes this course highly relevant to the control industry.

Dr Yang Zhizong
President
Instrumentation and Control Society, Singapore”

Participants are required to bring their personal computer notebook when attending lessons, as they may need it to access the e-learning materials, write reports, etc.

Course Objective

The primary objective of this Advanced Diploma course is to provide working adults with the necessary skills and knowledge relevant to the Process Control and Instrumentation industry. The specialised technical modules will give a deeper understanding of knowledge and skill sets required for a graduate to work in the Process Control industry.

Course Outline

Advanced Programmable Logic Control, which provides participants with advanced concepts in the areas of control system design, advanced instruction sets, intelligent I/O modules, local area networks, supervisory control and data acquisition in PLC systems

Distributed Control System Applications, which equips participants with the skills needed for the configuration, operation, testing and monitoring of Distributed Control Systems.

Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity, which addresses both the needs of the industry in the use of industrial networks as well as the increasing importance of cybersecurity in networked systems. The use of the popular industrial communication platform, OPC UA, will also be covered in this module.

AI for Automation, which addresses the rapid integration of AI technologies in control systems. This module introduces the basics of AI and machine learning and their application in control systems

There are 4 separate modular Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC). Each PDC is designed to be completed in one academic semester and is made up of two 60 hours modules. Upon completion of four PDCs (a total of 480 hours) within a maximum period of 2 years, the participant will be conferred a qualification in the Advanced Diploma in Process Control and Instrumentation.

Participant can decide to complete 1 or 2 PDCs in an academic semester. This is to allow participants the flexibility to complete all the 4 PDCs in a minimum period of 1 year or at the maximum period of 4 years.

The details of the two modules in each PDC are as follows:

Please click here for Module Synopsis

Semester One

PDC 1 Certificate in Control & Advanced PLC

Module 1 – Advanced Programmable Logic Control

Module 2 – Dynamics and Control

PDC 2 Certificate in Instrumentation & AI for Automation

Module 3 – Instrumentation & Measurement System

Module 4 – AI for Automation

Semester Two

PDC 3 Certificate in Distributed Control System & Computer Control

Module 5 – Distributed Control System Applications

Module 6 – Computer Control Systems

PDC 4 Certificate in Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity & Process Control

Module 7 – Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity

Module 8 – Process Control Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess a relevant engineering Polytechnic Diploma in electrical, electronics, mechanical, mechatronics, control, automation, energy systems, infocomm, computer or chemical, from a recognized institution or an equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to those with 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 evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or 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 four Certificates within a four-year validity period, the participant will be conferred an Advanced Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

Graduates seeking employment in manufacturing, petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, oil and gas, petrochemical plants, refineries, power plant, research & development, maintenance and servicing industries.

The qualification equips them for positions such as engineering assistants, plant maintenance engineers and service personnel, instrumentation and process control technologists, supervisors and management executives.