Diploma in Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing)

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Diploma in Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing)

Overview

Course Date:
21 Apr 2025 to 30 Sep 2027
Registration Period:
01 Dec 2024 to 02 Mar 2025
Duration/Frequency:
3 - 4 evenings per week, 6.30pm-10.30pm
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
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:
3 evenings a week
6.30pm to 10.30pm

Course Duration:
900 hours (2.5yr)

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Sufyan ZAINALABIDIN
Email: sufyan_zainalabidin@sp.edu.sg

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

Course Objective

As Singapore moves towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (known as Advanced Manufacturing* in Singapore), many new high-valued jobs will be created to support the digital transformation that many companies are undertaking to improve the digitalization of process. Manufacturing has been a key engine for the Singapore’s economy, accounting for about a fifth of its gross domestic product. As this trend is expected to continue, the SP School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering is pleased to introduce our Diploma in Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing). This course will better prepare our working adults with the necessary skills and knowledge for their future career advancement and to meet the future demands for the necessary skillsets targeting advanced manufacturing.

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

*Discover more on Singapore’s Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) and Advanced Manufacturing.

*Discover more on Industry 4.0

This course aims to provide the students with a strong foundation in Manufacturing and Mechanical Technology with an emphasis on emerging skillsets needed for i4.0/Advanced Manufacturing and to enable them to understand, analyse and solve daily problems at work as an Associate Engineer/Assistant Engineer. In addition, it also aims to equip the students with the necessary skillsets to take on the future challenges in Advanced Manufacturing developments. The modules have been carefully selected to address the necessary skills and knowledge required by a person who aspires career advancement in manufacturing.

Course Outline

This course consists of 5 Modular Certificates (MC). Each MC will consist of 3 modules and the details are as follows:

MC 1 Modular Certificate in Engineering Drafting & Design (EDD)
Module 1 – Computer-Aided Drafting
Module 2 – GD&T Applications
Module 3 – Design for Manufacturing and Assembly

MC 2 Modular Certificate in Productivity & Quality Improvement (PQI)
Module 1 – Industrial Engineering
Module 2 – Quality Engineering & Management
Module 3 – Design for Jigs and Fixtures

MC 3 Modular Certificate in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Module 1 – CNC Turning Technology
Module 2 – CNC Milling Technology
Module 3 – Multi-axis Machining Applications (including a 4-hr Advanced Manufacturing i4.0 Learning Journey)

MC 4 Modular Certificate in Manufacturing Technology (MFT)
Module 1 – Manufacturing Processes
Module 2 – IT for Data Analysis
Module 3 – Automation & Robotics in Advanced Manufacturing

MC 5 Modular Certificate in IoT in Manufacturing (IMF)
Module 1 – IoT Systems and Design
Module 2 – PLC for Advanced Manufacturing
Module 3 – Industrial IoT

Click here for Module synopsis.

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

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must ensure they do not suffer from colour appreciation and hearing deficiencies or medical conditions such epilepsy. In the interest of general safety, admission of these applicants is at the discretion of Singapore Polytechnic.

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the 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 discipline with GPA >= 3.5 in an engineering discipline.

OR
c) Nitec with GPA >= 3.0 in an engineering discipline and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
d) Nitec in Technology in an engineering discipline with GPA >= 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
e) Higher Nitec with GPA >=2.0 in an engineering discipline.

OR
f) Higher Nitec with GPA >=1.5 in an engineering discipline and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
g) Higher Nitec with GPA >=2.0 in Technology in an engineering discipline and with 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 all five Modular 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.

Suitable for

This course is specially designed to target at technicians, technical supervisors and other personnel, who are seeking to better prepare themselves with the necessary skills and knowledge, for future career advancement to meet the future demands for the necessary skillsets targeting advanced manufacturing in the Manufacturing sector. This course is also suitable for people who intend to make a conversion to these technical areas in their academic and career pursuits.