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[NP-SDAA-13] Smart Farming Technologies - Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Production and Technology (SDAA)

Offered by School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology

Specialist Diploma

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Area of interest
Agri-Tech Business, Business

Course Schedule

  1. Registration Period 01 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
  2. Course Date 20 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
  3. Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
  4. Schedule Info Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Class Day(s): Tue, Wed and Thu
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning, Asynchronous eLearning

About Course

Course Objectives

This module aims to equip students with the knowledge of advancements in agricultural technologies and their integration into farming practices to increase production efficiency and quality of produce. Students will explore the use of engineering developments such as mechanization and automation to replace human labour, sensor technology to manage resources better, and other advancements that enable precision farming. Students will also be introduced to Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and the plethora of farming applications made possible, including connectivity of devices to the cloud via Internet-of-Things (IoT) and global positioning systems (GPS). The sheer amount of data collected also allows data-driven precision farming and smart agriculture. Smart farming technologies are driving the 4th agricultural revolution; however, they should not be pursued at the expense of sustainability. Students will develop skills to assess and apply smart farming initiatives to support ecologically and economically sound agricultural management. 

Course Description

Smart Farming Technologies - Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Production and Technology (SDAA) is a 45hrs module.

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2025055685

Smart Farming Technologies - Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Production and Technology (SDAA)
Smart Farming Technologies (NP-013533)
This module aims to equip students with the core principles underlying sustainable plant production, cropping systems, and practices used in modern agriculture, particularly plant factories or vertical farming. An overview of the principles and concepts behind modern technology's role in plant production, plant breeding and selection, crop modeling and soilless technique will enable students to explore issues posed by challenges facing agriculture, such as climate change and food security. Students will be introduced to crop physiology, soil management, crop nutrition, pest and diseases management, growing media, microorganisms, and soil-plant biology to further their understanding and concepts behind plant-based food's effective production. Furthermore, students will develop skills to assess plant production practices, analyze plant production data and architectural designs, and integrate these disciplines into identifying farming systems best suited in the built environment.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Highest qualification

Local polytechnic diploma in science, engineering, information and communications, and business management.
or

Condition 2

Highest qualification

University Degree in science, engineering, information and communications, and business management.

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 five years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness.

Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.

The Polytechnics reserve the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Smart Farming Technologies - Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Production and Technology (SDAA) Total course fee
Full Course fee $1,795.23 $1,795.23
PR Sponsored by SME $209.17 $209.17
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME $209.17 $209.17
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above $209.17 $209.17
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus $538.57 $538.57
Singapore PR $538.57 $538.57
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $538.57 $538.57

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Nett Supplementary Fees Payable

  • GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
  • Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Remarks

Company Sponsorship

If your employer is sponsoring your course fee, please refer to this guide to link your company's Corppass to the STEP Corppass e-Service first. Your company will need to generate sponsorship link for you to register for the course.

For more details, please refer to the step-by-step guide to enrol, track and manage employee's learning activities and other services.

Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.