Course Details

Diploma in Engineering (Electrical – Rapid Transit Technology)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    TBA

    20 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2028

  • Registration Period:

    TBA

    16 Dec 2025 to 1 Mar 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    900 hours (2.5 years)

  • Mode of Training:

    Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching), E-Learning (Synchronous and Asynchronous)

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified when there is a new run.

Class schedule:
3 evenings during weekdays between 6.30pm and 10.30pm

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

For SBS Transit and SMRT Corporation staff, please click here to register.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:

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

Course Objective

The course aims to train participants in the areas of railway engineering related to train operation, control and signalling. There will be specialised modules like Rapid Transit System and Rapid Transit Signalling System that cover Automatic Train Operation (ATO), Automatic Train Protection (ATP) and Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) systems. There will also be general engineering foundation modules in the areas of electrical and electronics engineering.

The training will allow participants to acquire basic knowledge and practical skills to work more effectively in the rapid transit industry. For those working in relevant companies, the course offers an accelerated pathway by recognising related training at workplace. This provides workers a career progression pathway to become technician or senior technician in mechanical and electrical as well as signal and communications by acquiring a diploma qualification while continuing to be in the workforce. The course is developed referencing the SkillFuture framework requirements on the job roles.

More Information

DEER 20 Jan 2026 1.0

Please click here for the module synopsis.

For more information on minimum entry requirements and other course details, click on the “Register” button.

Course Fee

Course fees are reviewed periodically and adjusted as necessary to cover the cost of education and to enable the polytechnic to continue investing in delivering high-quality education.

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