Course Details

Specialist Diploma in Power System Planning, Operation and Protection

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    2 Evenings per week, 6:30-10:30pm

  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom

Course Duration: 
240 hours (1 year)

Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

For course specific details, please contact the course manager: 

  • Name: Mr Tan Bee Teck 
  • Email: TAN_Bee_Teck@sp.edu.sg  
  • Contact No: 68704620
For more information on this course, please check out our course preview session hereFor other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg.

What You Will Learn

Strengthen your specialisation in high-voltage power systems and drive Singapore’s power grid transformation today!

As the nation’s energy landscape evolves, there is growing demand for engineers with specialised expertise in power system planning, operation, and protection. Through this Specialist Diploma in Power System Planning, Operation and Protection, you will gain industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills in high-voltage operations, protection schemes, SCADA technologies, and power grid management.

Key Outcomes
  • Apply power system planning, operation, and protection principles for reliable electrical power supply
  • Understand high-voltage operations, protection schemes, and safety practices in power systems
  • Gain practical knowledge of SCADA-based grid technologies and power system monitoring
  • Develop competencies in the design, management, and maintenance of electrical power systems
  • Analyse and support critical power supply systems within Singapore’s evolving energy infrastructure

Designed For
Practising engineers and technical professionals involved in electrical power systems who want to deepen your expertise in high-voltage operations, grid technologies, and power system management to level-up your career in the power and energy sectors.

More Information

This is a 1-year part-time course consisting of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates conducted over 2 semesters.

Upon completion of this course, you can choose to pursue two additional PDCs to obtain the Advanced Diploma in Power System Engineering. 

Post-Diploma CertificateKey Modules
PDC 1 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Power System Planning, Security, Transmission & Distribution- Power Transmission & Distribution
- Power System Planning & Control with Security
PDC 2 - Post-Diploma Certificate in High Voltage Operation & Protection- Power System Protection
- High Voltage Operation

Please click here for the Module Synopsis. 

Academic Progression and Pathways

Singapore Institute of Technology

Participants who score a minimum grade of "A" in module Power Transmission & Distribution will be eligible for module exemption from Transmission and Distribution in the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical Power Engineering at SIT.

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