Course Information
Learn technical knowledge and skills in PV technology, electrical power engineering, and monitoring for design, maintenance and troubleshooting of PV systems.
Learning Outcomes
You will gain systematic and in‐depth training in PV technology, electrical power engineering, PV system
monitoring and analytics. This course will prepare graduates to work as technical officers/engineers in PV
industry. For applicants who are already in the solar or power industry, the course will help to deepen their
technical knowledge and skills in PV engineering & monitoring. This course is also aligned with the Skills
Framework of Energy & Power sector, Distributed Generation track.
Course
Schedule
Course Date: 16 Oct 2023 – Oct 2024
Application Period: 17 Jul – 31 Aug 2023
Application Outcome Date: One month after application closes
Class Day(s): Mon and Thu
Time: 6:30pm to 10pm
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face & Home-based Learning (Sync)
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
The program with this certificate provides systematic training in solar system and power engineering. The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for jobs related to solar system design and integration
The program with this certificate provides systematic training in power system maintenance and PV system monitoring. Students will learn in-depth knowledge and skills including distribution/protection of power systems and monitoring/analysis of solar systems. The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for jobs related to solar system maintenance and monitoring.
Certification
Entry Requirements
- At least a recognised local Polytechnic diploma in engineering or a degree in relevant areas.
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 1 Jul 2021 to 30 Jun 2024.
Note:
- The fees below are per semester. For full course fees throughout the semesters, refer here.
- The fees below are inclusive of GST. Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 8% with effect from 1 Jan 2023, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2023. Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
- The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
SkillsFuture Credit
This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit.
All Singaporeans aged 25 years and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of courses. The credits can be used on top of existing course fee subsidies/funding. This is only applicable for self-sponsored applicants and must be applied via the SkillsFuture Portal. More details on the SkillsFuture Credit Claims will be advised upon admission into the course. Find out more about SkillsFuture Credit here.
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.
Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
---|---|
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 | $377.49 |
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above | $259.89 |
Singapore Citizens sponsored by SME | $259.89 |
Singapore PRs | $1031.61 |
Singapore PRs sponsored by SME | $267.45 |
Full course fee for SC (for repeat, deferred modules) | $2516.64 |
Full course fee (for repeat, deferred modules) | $2579.04 |