Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics)

Part-time Diploma / 2.5 years

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

Course Information

As one of the more recent branches of engineering, mechatronics engineering has far-reaching applications to every stratum of society. As such, there is a need within the sector for skilled practitioners to fill the talent gap in designing and constructing ground-breaking products and processes.

Learning Outcomes

Gain insights, flexibility, and adaptability to forward your career with skills to design and create smart products and systems. Apply concepts and techniques of automation and control technologies and be equipped for automation and process industries._x000D_
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You will acquire the basic concepts of designing electrical and electronic circuits, and build application projects based on knowledge learnt. You will also gain knowledge in mechanical system design, analysis and production of CAD drawings.

Course 
Schedule

Monday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Course Start Date: 19 Apr 2021_x000D_
Application Period: 15 Dec 2020 to 31 Jan 2021_x000D_
Application Outcome Date: 1 Mar 2021_x000D_
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Fundamentals
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 Circuits
Provides 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 participant with the ability to analyze and calculate the electrical parameters of diode and transistor circuits.
Certificate in Mechanics of Mechatronic Systems
Module
Engineering Mechanics
Equips you with the skills to analyze the two-dimensional forces acting on rigid bodies by drawing free-body diagrams and applying the conditions of equilibrium, as well as analyzing problems of rigid bodies in motion.
Module
Strength of Materials
Introduces foundational knowledge of strength of materials including stress and strain analysis and interpretation of practical design criteria.
Module
Mechanical Aspects of Mechatronic Systems
Builds on the module Engineering Mechanics and provides necessary knowledge and skills to apply mechanics principles to the analysis of mechanical aspects of mechatronic systems.
Certificate in Microcontroller Applications
Module
Computer Programming
This practical-oriented module covers knowledge and skills in computer programming using 'C' language.
Module
Basic Microcontroller Programming
Introduces fundamentals of microcontroller architecture as well as basic programming to interface with various external input and output devices. C programming language is used to illustrate the operation of the microcontroller.
Module
Microcontroller Interfacing & Applications
This module provides general microcontroller interfacing circuits, and example programs for input/output devices used within microcontroller circuits.
Certificate in Automation & Control
Module
Power Hydraulics
Imparts the fundamental concepts of industrial hydraulic applications to be implemented in automation and process industries. Core competencies in the module will include the understanding of the typical component blocks that make up industrial hydraulic systems for various applications.
Module
Industrial Automation
Equips you with the knowledge of automation technologies and their applications in the manufacturing and process industries. With the rise of new digital industrial technology, you will also be introduced to Internet of Things (IoT) and smart sensors which have the ability to collect data that can be used for data analysis. Major topics include electro-pneumatics technology and programmable logic control and IO-Linked technology (for smart sensors). Their applications in sequential control systems and low-cost automation will be covered.
Module
Instrumentation & Control
Provides you with the knowledge on the types of control components, the operation of feedback control systems, effects of controller setting on system performance and stability as well as the impact of Industry 4.0 in Process Industries.
Certificate in Engineering Drafting & Design (Elective)
Module
Computer-Aided 3D Design
Application of the drafting concepts and modeling techniques for development of product models in the design process.
Module
Electrical & Electronic Drawing & CAD
Introduces the techniques of designing printed circuit board (PCB) layout using computer-based package. The focus is on complete hands-on practice starting from schematic capture through to PCB layout post-processing and library parts creation.
Module
Mechanical Design
Aims to provide you with the knowledge on how to design, analyze and select mechanical systems components used in machine and system design.
Certificate in Industrial Systems (Elective)
Module
Communication and Vision Systems
Understand network communication standards and protocols and computer vision technology used in real-world industrial systems.
Module
Industrial Drive Systems
Equips you with knowledge of both electrical and mechanical drive system which are the core manipulating and actuating systems of all machines.
Module
Unmanned Systems
Introduces the system architecture of unmanned systems and practical insight on both the hardware and software aspects of unmanned systems.

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:_x000D_
– English Language (Grade 1-7)_x000D_
– Mathematics (Grade 1-6)_x000D_
– Science (Grade 1-6)_x000D_
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OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5_x000D_
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience_x000D_
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OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0_x000D_
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience_x000D_
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OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience_x000D_
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience_x000D_
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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_x000D_
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OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course_x000D_
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)_x000D_
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or 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

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  • The fees below are per semester.
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  • The fees below are inclusive of GST.
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  • The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
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SkillsFuture Credit_x000D_
This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit._x000D_
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All Singaporeans aged 25 years and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay f​or 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 at www.skillsfuture.sg/credit._x000D_
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Refer here for full table of course fees throughout the semesters._x000D_
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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 (SC) below the age of 40 years$494.01
Singapore Citizens (SC) aged 40 and above$329.34
Singapore Permanent Residents (PR)$1317.39
Enhanced Training Support for SME Scheme (for SC & SPR)$340.11
Others (and Repeat Students)$3293.46