Course Details

Diploma in Engineering (Power Engineering)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2029

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    3 evenings per week, 6.30pm-10.30pm

  • Mode of Training:

    Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching)

Class Schedule
2-3 evenings a week, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
(to be confirmed closer to the course commencement)

Course Duration
900 hours (2.5yr)

Modular Certificate to start with: MC 1. Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Enquiries

For course specific details, please contact the course manager: 

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

What You Will Learn

Power the systems that keep Singapore’s industries running!

As industries continue to modernise and electrify, the need for qualified power engineering talent is rising across sectors such as building services, transportation, manufacturing, marine, and energy.

Through this Diploma in Engineering (Power Engineering), you will gain the technical expertise to develop practical and industry-relevant competencies in electrical installations, power distribution, system protection, and renewable energy technologies, enabling you to set off on a recognised pathway towards Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) certification in Singapore.

Key Outcomes
  • Design, operate, and troubleshoot electrical installations, power transmission, and distribution systems
  • Apply electrical, analogue, and digital circuit principles in real-world engineering applications
  • Analyse power systems, electrical protection schemes, and power quality issues for safe and reliable operations
  • Work with modern power technologies including photovoltaic (solar) systems, power electronics, and electrical drives
  • Develop practical skills aligned with industry standards and build a pathway towards Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) certification

Designed For
Driven technicians, assistant engineers and technical officers seeking to apply for LEW license and advance your careers in sectors such as power engineering, transportation, marine and offshore, energy, 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 - Electrical and Digital Circuit Fundamentals- Electrical Principles
- Digital Principles
MC 2 - Electronics- Analog Electronics
- Digital Electronics
MC 3 - Electrical Circuits and Systems- Circuit Theory and Analysis
- Photovoltaic System Design
MC 4 - Power Distribution- Electrical Installation Design
- Power Transmission and Distribution
MC 5 - Power Systems- Power System Analysis
- Power Electronics and Drives

Please click here for the Module Synopsis.

Academic Progression and Pathways 

National University of Singapore

After completing this course, you can pursue NUS' BTech Engineering Bridging Units (BEBUs) before qualifying for their part-time BTech Programme.

Singapore Institute of Technology

If you score a minimum grade of A in the following modules, you will be eligible for credit exemptions towards the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical Power Engineering at SIT:

  • Circuit Theory & Analysis - Exemption from Circuit Theory and Analysis
  • Digital Electronics - Exemption from Digital Electronics
  • Power Transmission & Distribution or Power System Analysis - Exemption from Transmission and Distribution
  • Power Electronics & Drives - Exemption from Power Electronics

You can potentially get exemptions that amount to 24 Credit Units (CU) out of 180 CU for degree completion. 

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For more information on the course, click on the “Register” button. 

 

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