Work-Study Post-Diploma (Advanced Diploma in Applied Science and Engineering (Microelectronics and Materials))

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Work-Study Post-Diploma (Advanced Diploma in Applied Science and Engineering (Microelectronics and Materials))

Overview

Course Date:
21 Apr 2025 to 30 Sep 2026
Registration Period:
01 Dec 2024 to 31 Jan 2025
Duration/Frequency:
660 hours (1.5 years)
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous/ Asynchronous) conducted by SP and 180 hours of structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) with participating company.
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic (facilitated classroom training) and participating company (on-the-job training).
Funding:
Other funding

Work-Study Post-Diploma (Advanced Diploma in Applied Science and Engineering (Microelectronics and Materials))(WSP-NAASE) is a new proposed SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme with a focus in three (3) domains of specialisation in;

(a) advanced materials for performance,
(b) technology and product development, as well as
(c) microelectronics applications.

The programme consists of 18-month On-the-Job training (OJT) that provides diploma graduates a head start in their career supported by the company with workplace learning and development.

Only applicants who are shortlisted by SP and participating companies will be notified to attend interviews. Successful applicants employed by the participating companies will be placed under the programme.

For interested participating companies, please click here to submit your participation form.

For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Ng Su Xiu
Email: ng_suxiu@sp.edu.sg

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

Course Objective

The course objectives of WSP-NAASE are as follows:

(a) Provide participants with broad-based science and engineering training emphasising on concepts and applications of advanced materials within the pillar of specialty chemicals and microelectronics industry. This will include concepts and principles of encapsulation, environmental sustainability, formulation design, materials’ performance evaluation, 3D printing technology, product development, microelectronics process and nanofabrication, IC (Integrated circuit) reliability methodologies and failure analysis tools.

(b) Equip participants with essential laboratory skills in formulations as well as performance evaluation of advanced materials.

Course Outline

Semester 1
PDC in Advanced Materials for Performance

Functional Materials
Environmental Sustainability and Materials
Materials Characterisation
Practicum I

Semester 2
PDC in Advanced Materials for Technology and Product Development

3D Printing Technology
Product Formulation
Product Innovation
Practicum II

Semester 3
PDC in Advanced Materials for Microelectronics Applications

Semiconductor Essentials
Microelectronics Process and Nanofabrication
IC Reliability and Failure Analysis
Practicum III

Please click here for the module synopsis.

If your company is interested in hiring, we invite you to join us as a participating company. Please register with us here.

Past/ Current Participating Companies
- STMICROELECTRONICS PTE LTD
- APPLIED ANGSTROM TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD
- NANOLUMI PTE LTD

Minimum Requirements

The participant shall be Singapore Citizens (“SC”) or Singapore Permanent Residents (“PR”).

The participant shall be a fresh graduate from one of the following diploma courses offered by local polytechnics:

Singapore Polytechnic

Diploma in Aerospace Electronics
Diploma in Applied Chemistry
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
Diploma in Perfumery & Cosmetic Science
Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Diploma in Biomedical Science
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Diploma in Engineering with Business
Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics
Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Infocomm and Digital Media (Cyber Security) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Control & Automation) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Computer Network & Systems) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Applied Science (Industrial Chemistry and Life Sciences) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical - Rapid Transit Technology) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Electrical- Rapid Transit Technology) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Rapid Transit Technology) (part-time diploma)
Diploma In Software Engineering (part-time diploma)

Nanyang Polytechnic

Diploma in Advanced & Digital Manufacturing
Diploma in Applied Chemistry
Diploma in Nanotechnology & Materials Science
Diploma in Robotics & Mechatronics
Diploma in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology
Diploma in AI & Data Engineering
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering
Diploma in Engineering with Business
Diploma in Infocomm & Media Engineering
Diploma in Engineering (Electronic & Digital Engineering) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics
Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
Diploma in Infocomm & Security
Diploma in Information Technology

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Diploma in Automation & Mechatronic Systems
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Engineering Science
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering
Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics
Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
Diploma in Data Science
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Biomedical Science
Diploma in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Diploma in Full Stack Development (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics) (part-time diploma)

Temasek Polytechnic

Diploma in Aerospace Electronics
Diploma in Electronics
Diploma in Mechatronics
Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
Diploma in Big Data & Analytics
Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Diploma in Engineering (Computer Engineering) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing & Automation) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Applied Science (Chemical Technology) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Operations & Systems Management) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Infocomm and Digital Media (ICT Systems, Services & Support) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Infocomm and Digital Media (Applied Artificial Intelligence) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) (part-time diploma)

Republic Polytechnic

Diploma in Applied Chemistry
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Diploma in Biomedical Science
Diploma in Biotechnology
Diploma in Engineering Design with Business
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Infocomm Security Management
Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Software Engineering (part-time diploma)
Diploma in Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) (part-time diploma)

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Work-Study Diploma in Automation Engineering
Work-Study Diploma in Chemical Process Technology
Work-Study Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Work-Study Diploma in Microelectronics (Equipment)
Work-Study Diploma in Microelectronics (Process)
Work-Study Diploma in Electronics & Computer Engineering (Applied Electronics & AI)

The participant shall be within 36 months after their graduation from the PSEI (graduation date as stated on the Diploma). For male participants who need to serve National Service, the 36-month period will start from the Operationally Ready Date (“ORD”).

SP will evaluate the following applications on a case-by-case basis:

Polytechnic graduates from other Diploma courses
Polytechnic/ITE graduations from other Diploma courses
Individuals who have graduated more than 36 months but within 5 years from the PSEI (graduation date stated on the Diploma) or ORD

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Participating Companies:

Advanced Micro Foundry Pte Ltd
Ikeda Group Pte Ltd
STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd
Nanolumi Pte Ltd

Certification / Accreditation

Work-Study Post-Diploma (Advanced Diploma in Applied Science and Engineering (Microelectronics and Materials) awarded by Singapore Polytechnic (SP)

Suitable for

Fresh graduates with a full-time Polytechnic Diploma from the relevant fields who wish to deepen their technical skills in the specialty chemicals or microelectronics industry via on-the-job training (OJT) at participating companies as full time employees in parallel with classroom learning and facilitation at Singapore Polytechnic.

Course Fees

For more information on the course fees, please click here.

Application Procedure

1. Apply here.

2. Eligible applicants will be notified by SP.

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. PACE Academy course schedules, including course trainer, course fees and course availability are subject to change.

5. 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.

6. 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.