Course Details

Diploma in Engineering (Control and Automation)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    TBA

  • Registration Period:

    TBA

  • Duration/Frequency:

    3 evenings per week, 6.30pm-10.30pm

  • Mode of Training:

    Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching)

Enquiries

For course specific details, please contact the course manager:  

For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg 

Course Objective

Drive the future of smart manufacturing by mastering automation, control and digital technologies.

Through this Diploma in Engineering (Control and Automation), you can gain practical skills in robotics, programmable logic controllers, smart sensors and actuators, AI-driven automation and Industry 4.0 technologies — empowering you to take on engineering and technical roles across manufacturing, process, energy and automation industries.

What You Will Learn
  • Learn to implement AI and Machine Learning systems and solutions for industrial automation applications
  • Gain in-depth understanding of smart sensors, actuators and digital manufacturing technology
  • Explore trends and applications in robotics technology and learn to program and control robotic systems
  • Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge industry tools in state-of-the-art labs featuring Siemens PLCs, Beckhoff IPCs, ABB robots and SICK sensors

Designed For
Aspiring and current engineers, technicians, and technical officers looking to advance your career across industries like manufacturing and beyond.

More Information

This is a 2.5-year part-time course consisting of 5 Modular Certificates conducted over 5 semesters.

Modular CertificateKey Modules
MC 1 - Certificate in Electrical and Digital Circuit Fundamentals - Electrical Principles
- Digital Principles
MC 2 - Certificate in Electronics- Analog Electronics
- Digital Electronics
MC 3 - Certificate in PLC and Control System- PLC Applications
- Control Systems
MC 4 - Certificate in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence- AI for Automation
- Robotics Technology
MC 5 - Certificate in Sensor and Digital Manufacturing Technology- Smart Sensors & Actuators
- Digital Manufacturing Technology

Academic Progression and Pathways

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Score a minimum grade of A in the following modules and be eligible for credit exemptions towards the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical Power Engineering at SIT: 

  • Digital Principles or Digital Electronics - Exemption from Digital Electronics
  • Control System - Exemption from Control Engineering

You can potentially get exemptions that amount to 12 Credit Units (CU) out of 180 CU for degree completion. 

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Upon completing this course, you may also enrol in NUS' BTech Engineering Bridging Units (BEBUs) before qualifying for their part-time BTech Programme, opening doors to an advanced engineering education and career. 

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