Diploma in Engineering (Control and Automation)

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Diploma in Engineering (Control and Automation)

Overview

Course Date:
21 Apr 2025 to 30 Sep 2027
Registration Period:
01 Dec 2024 to 02 Mar 2025
Duration/Frequency:
3 evenings per week, 6.30pm-10.30pm
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Course Duration

5 semesters

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

Course Objective

The Diploma in Engineering (Control and Automation) (DECA) focuses on electrical and electronic engineering that is applied in the areas of automation, process control and instrumentation. It equips technicians or participants with equivalent roles with the knowledge and skills required to undertake new roles that include engineer, associate engineer, assistant engineer or technical officer in the manufacturing, process and automation industries.

The course aims to train participants in the areas of instrumentation, automation and control. They will be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge in domains that include electrical and electronic engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Robotics and Digital Manufacturing Technology. This will allow them to work in areas like maintenance, process control, production and development in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, oil and gas, and power.

In response to the evolving needs of the industry, this course has been brought up-to-date with the following modules:

Artificial Intelligence for Automation, which provides the background required to understand the techniques involved in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) and equip students with knowledge of how to implement AI and ML systems and solutions for industrial automation systems.
Smart Sensors & Actuators, which provides students with a broad knowledge of various types of smart sensors and an in-depth understanding of the principle & application of smart sensors & actuators in automation and process industries.
Digital Manufacturing Technology, which covers the various components and technologies in Digital Manufacturing (Industry 4.0).

Course Outline

MC 1 - Certificate in Electrical and Digital Circuit Fundamentals

Module 1 - Electrical Principles

Module 2 - Digital Principles

MC 2 - Certificate in Electronics

Module 1 - Analog Electronics

Module 2 - Digital Electronics

MC 3 - Certificate in PLC and Control System

Module 1 - PLC Applications

Module 2 - Control System

MC 4 - Certificate in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Module 1 - Artificial Intelligence for Automation

Module 2 - Robotics Technology

MC 5 - Certificate in Sensor and Digital Manufacturing Technology

Module 1 - Smart Sensors & Actuators

Module 2 - Digital Manufacturing Technology

Minimum Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply:

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

One of the following subjects

Biology
Chemistry
Combined Science
Design & Technology
Electricity & Electronics
Fundamentals of Electronics
Integrated Science/Additional Combined Science
Physical Science
Physics/Engineering Science
Science (Chemistry, Biology)
Science (Physics, Biology)
Science (Physics, Chemistry)
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

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

Upon successfully acquiring MC1 to MC5 within a five-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Diploma in Engineering (Control and Automation) qualification from Singapore Polytechnic

Suitable for

This course is suitable for individuals looking to establish or advance a career as engineer, associate engineer, assistant engineer or technical officer in a wide range of manufacturing industries that utilise control and automation. This will allow them to work in areas like maintenance, process control, production and development in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, oil and gas, and power.