Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)

Part-time Diploma / 2.5 years / TGS-2023020971

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Course Information

New technologies are constantly developing, and mechanical engineering, at the forefront of innovations, touches virtually every aspect of modern life.

A highly versatile course, mechanical enigneering provides you a head-start to diverse career choices. The versatility of a mechanical engineer means adaptability to a world that is constantly changing – an advantage in staying relevant.

Learning Outcomes

Define and direct change in an ever-evolving world with skills relevant to the industry. Learn how to develop product models using CAD, analyze problem of rigid bodies in motion, piping systems and hands-on practice while gaining critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Course
Schedule

Course Date: 15 Apr 2024
Application Period: 2 Jan – 29 Feb 2024
Class Day(s): Mon, Wed and 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-2023035635)

Module

Internet of Things

Provides knowledge to the basics architecture and building blocks of an Internet of Things (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

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.

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Project Management in Digitalization

Provides an understanding of the various aspects of project management procedures, equips various project management tools and techniques.

Certificate in Mechanics for Design (TGS-2023035629)

Module

Mechanical Design

Provides knowledge on how to design, analyse, and select mechanical systems components used in machine and system design.

Module

Structural Strength Design

Provides the students with a foundational knowledge of strength of materials at a tertiary technologist level. Major topics include stress and strain and engineering problem required stress analysis and interpretational of practical design criteria.

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Machine Element Design

Provides you a good understanding of the practical aspects of stress analysis and machine systems.

Certificate in Engineering Design & Manufacturing Technologies (TGS-2023035630)

Module

Computer Aided Engineering Drafting

Provides fundamental training in the principles and practices of the international graphic language for engineering that is based on the International Standard Organization (ISO) and the Singapore Standards (SS) guidelines.

Module

Computer Aided 3D Design

Trains you in applying the drafting concepts and modeling techniques to develop product models in the design process. Covers the principles and capabilities of CAD through 3D solid modeling of engineering components and assembly.

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Manufacturing Technologies

Provides basic knowledge on conventional and unconventional processes used to support manufacturing industries. Covers principles and application on conventional machining process and fundamental concepts of manufacturing systems and automation strategies to achieve high-value products and services.

Certificate in Automation & Control (TGS-2023035631)

Module

Power Hydraulics

Imparts the fundamental concepts of industrial hydraulic applications to be implemented in automation and process industries.

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Industrial Automation

Introduces hard-wired and programmable types of automation solutions, their applications in sequential control systems and low-cost automation.

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Instrumentation & Control

Provides the essential knowledge on the various types of control components, the operation of feedback control systems, effects of controller setting on system performance and stability.

Certificate in Thermofluid & HVAC (Elective) (TGS-2023035632)

Module

Fluid Mechanics

Introduces the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics, with laboratory practicals using visualisation and experimentation

Module

Thermodynamics

Introduces the different forms of energy and processes, with a focus on applications of basic thermodynamic principles to solve engineering problems.

Module

HVAC Design

Provide students the understand the basic principles of mechanical refrigeration and basic refrigeration equipment for commercial air-conditioning system.

Certificate in PV System Technology (Elective) (TGS-2023035633)

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

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

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-2023035634)

Module

AI for Manufacturing Engineer

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 Visualisation

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

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 Below 40	$2745.82
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40	$3955.42
Singapore PR	$10547.74
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus	$26369.28