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Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (DEE1)

Offered by School of Engineering

Part-time Diploma / 2.5 years / TGS-2023020969

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Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
Lesson Plan
Certification
Entry Requirements
Course Fees
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Course Information

Electrical engineering is the foundation of new technologies that assist the lives of millions of people on a day-to-day basis in all manner of industries. With advances in technology, the role of the electrical engineer in the innovation of game-changing ideas has become increasingly significant.

Learning Outcomes

Empower your future with foundational skills in electrical & electronic engineering. Broaden your career options in the fourth industrial revolution by acquiring practical knowledge in programmable logic controllers, electrical machines & drives, and electrical distribution and protection.

Course 
Schedule

Course Date: 24 Jun 2024
Application Period: 15 Apr 2024 – 13 May 2024
Class Day(s): Tues, Wed, Fri
Time: 6.30pm to 10pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning, Asynchronous eLearning
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic/Online

 

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

Certificate in Digitalisation & Project Management (TGS-2023035615)
Module
Internet of Things
It provides knowledge to the basics architecture and building block of an Internet of Thing (IoT) system. It helps to gain insight into IoT concepts, including Industrial IoT and its role in Industrial 4.0.
Module
Quality Systems & Data Analytics
It provides the necessary knowledge and skills to apply quality system management principles, statistical data analysis techniques, quality improvement tools, manufacturing management concepts in their workplace.
Module
Project Management in Digitalization
It provides an understanding of the various aspects of project management procedures, equips various project management tools and techniques.
Certificate in Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronic Applications(TGS-2023035616)
Module
DC Technology & Applications
Provides knowledge and skills in solving DC network by using Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Law and Thevenin Theorem.
Module
AC Technology & Applications
Provides the fundamental knowledge and skills to understand the principles and operations of AC systems and devices in the industry.
Module
Basic Electronics & Applications
Covers the basics of electronic devices and some common applications. Equips participants with the ability to analyze and calculate the electrical parameters of diode and transistor circuits.
Certificate in Power Electronics for Embedded Systems (TGS-2023035617)
Module
Digital Electronics & Applications
This hands-on intensive module enables the participants to design and build application projects based on digital electronics. It covers the fundamentals of digital electronics, and the basic principles and techniques of digital system design.
Module
Analog Electronics & Applications
Provides knowledge of the operating principles, the design characteristics and applications of commonly used analogue devices and circuits.
Module
Power Electronics & Applications
Provides broad-based understanding and hands-on practical experience on power electronics converters and their applications
Certificate in Instrumentation & Control for Electrical Systems (TGS-2023035618)
Module
Industrial Control & Automation
Provides training in the design and wiring of electrical control systems, using programmable logic controllers, control devices and relevant Windows-based programming control software.
Module
Electrical Machinery
Provides basic concepts and working principles of the common type of electrical machines and drives used in the industry.
Module
Sensors & Instrumentation System
Imparts the fundamental concepts of measurements, sensors and transducers, signal conditioning and data acquisition. Includes hands-on practice on sensors characterisation, build and test sensor circuits, and data acquisition using LabVIEW, a virtual instrumentation software.
Certificate in Electrical System Design & Protection (Elective) (TGS-2023035619)
Module
Electrical Circuit Analysis*
Provides the concepts for analysing three-phase electrical circuits, applying the relevant theories and techniques to solve and troubleshoot three-phase electrical circuit problems and system designs. * Common module for the Certificate in Power Electronics & Drives and the Certificate in Electrical System Design & Protection.
Module
Distribution System Design
Focuses on electrical installation design for residential, commercial and industrial premises to understand the electrical distribution in Singapore and the techniques used in the design.
Module
Distribution System & Protection
Provides practical knowledge on high voltage (HV) distribution system (up to 22 kV), the electrical equipment used, the protection and safety schemes/devices implemented for the protection of both the equipment and working personnel.
Certificate in PV System Technology (Elective) (TGS-2023035620)
Module
Electrical Circuit Analysis
Provides the concepts for analysing three-phase electrical circuits, applying the relevant theories and techniques to solve and troubleshoot three-phase electrical circuit problems and system designs. * Common module for the Certificate in Power Electronics & Drives and the Certificate in Electrical System Design & Protection.
Module
PV Cell and Module
It provides the knowledge from light to semiconductor, photovoltaic (PV) cell/module design, its characterization, IEC standards, PV module specifications and performance
Module
PV System Design & Integration
It provides the knowledge to the various components and functionalities of a PV system formation. It also provides the guidelines for the selection and sizing of these constituents to allow their proper compatibility to operate as an integrated system.
Certificate in Machine Learning and Data Visualization (Elective)(TGS-2023035621)
Module
AI for Manufacturing Engineer
It provides the knowledge to supervised and unsupervised machine learning models in advanced manufacturing applications. Practical Artificial Intelligence (Al) models with machine learning algorithms are used for industrial anomaly detection and predictive maintenance.
Module
Data Handling and Information Visualization
It provides insight into data importing, cleaning, interpreting and visualizing. By means of Tableau software, it equips learners with technical skills to manage and analyse real world large datasets and present the results in visually understandable way.
Module
Machine Learning Systems for Engineers
It provides knowledge to learners in applying AI techniques to the field datasets for accurate solutions. It provides insight into basics of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and deep learning.

Certification

1 Diploma
5 Certificates
15 Modules

Certification

You are required to complete 5 modular certificates within 5-year validity period to be awarded the Diploma qualification.


Entry Requirements

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

The following GCE ‘O’ Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:
– English Language (Grade 1-7)
– Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
– Science (Grade 1-6)

OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience

OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience

OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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.

Course Fees

Funding period for this course is from 16 Oct 2017 to 30 Sep 2024.

SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.

Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMCs) are bite-sized part-time courses for individuals to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills, without the need to pursue a full diploma. Refer here for course fees for SBMCs.

GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024. Please refer to our STEP portal for the updated fees. (Click on STEP)

Note:

  • The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Full Course fee$26369.28
PR Sponsored by SME$2745.82
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME$2745.82
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above$2745.82
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40$3955.42
Singapore PR$10547.74
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus$26369.28