Advanced Diploma in Specialty Chemicals

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Advanced Diploma in Specialty Chemicals

Overview

Course Date:
15 Oct 2018 to 31 Mar 2019
Registration Period:
TBA
Duration/Frequency:
TBA
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
-
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 with there is a new run.

Class schedule:
2 - 3 evenings (face to face/e-learning) weekly from week 1 to 18 of academic calendar (PDC1: 6.30 - 9.30 pm, PDC2: 6.30 - 9.30 pm, PDC3: 6.30 - 9.30 pm)

(Up to 3 weeknights on certain weeks due to makeup classes for holidays/vacation or curriculum requirements)

Duration:
480 hours (1.5 year)

PDC to start with:
PDC3

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Dr Ng Suxiu
Email: NG_Suxiu@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

The courses are designed to upskill the technical competencies required for product formulation and application of specialty materials.

Course Outline

The Specialist Diploma in Formulation Science & Technology course consists of 2 post diploma certificates (PDC 1 & PDC2) and builds on towards the Advanced Diploma course with a third post diploma certificate (PDC3). Each PDC comprises three modules and the details are as follows.

Please click here for Module Synopsis.

PDC 1 Certificate in Functional Materials for Performance*
CP1301 – Specialty Chemicals
CP1302 – Specialty Polymers
CP1303 – Performance Evaluation Techniques

PDC 2 Certificate in Product Design and Formulation*
CP1304 – Formulation Science and Technology I
CP1305 – Formulation Science and Technology II
CP1306 – Product Design and Development

PDC 3 Certificate in Advanced Materials Technology
CP1307 – Specialised Materials
CP1308 – Automation and Robotics in Advanced Manufacturing
CP1308 – Additive Manufacturing

* This PDC is from Specialist Diploma in Formulation Science & Technology

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must complete PDC1 and PDC2 of the Specialist Diploma in Formulation Science & Technology. before taking Advanced Diploma in Specialty Chemicals (NASC).

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of the three Post Diploma Certificates within a three-year validity period, the participant will be conferred an Specialist Diploma in Formulation Science & Technology and Advanced Diploma in Specialty Chemicals from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

This course is suitable for working adults and graduates from Science/Engineering discipline who wish to seek gainful employment/career advancement in the burgeoning Specialty Chemicals sector by equipping themselves with specific occupational competencies that are highly sought after by the industry.

Course Fees

For more information on the 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.