Developments in the aerospace industry sector have always been in the forefront of high technology. Vocations in the aerospace industry are thus highly specialised. They may be divided into three broad categories, employing personnel with backgrounds in electrical, electronics and mechanical engineering disciplines. The high degree of specialisation tends to encourage such personnel make aerospace engineering their life-long career.
The 1-year advanced diploma in Aerospace Engineering & Management course is designed to provide aerospace engineering technologists and specialist with further knowledge in aerospace and aviation principles, concepts and practices and to provide skills in management of people, processes, operations and technology. This course also aims to meet the needs of the aerospace engineering technologists and enhance their opportunities for advancement in their career.
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the roles of the different specialist branches of aircraft engineering
- Understand the ISO Quality Standard procedures
- Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
- Communicate effectively on technical and management matters
- Initiate & implement safe operating procedures
- Initiate & implement investigative procedures for failure analysis
- Initiate & implement project implementation
The Advanced Diploma in Aerospace Engineering & Management is a specialized course specifically designed to meet the specific needs of the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Working professionals from the aerospace industries in Singapore may also enrol into this course.