Work-Study Certificates leading to part-time Diploma in Engineering (Electrical

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Work-Study Certificates leading to part-time Diploma in Engineering (Electrical – Rapid Transit Technology)

Overview

Course Date:
15 Apr 2024 to 30 Sep 2026
Registration Period:
TBA
Time:
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM,
OJT: 360 hours, Facilitated Learning: 180 hours, Total: 540 hours
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic (facilitated classroom training) and Online E-Learning
Funding:
Other funding

Only candidates who are shortlisted by SP and participating companies will be notified to attend interviews. Successful candidates employed by the participating companies will be placed under the programme.

For interested participating companies, please click here to submit your participation form.

For enquiries, please email to pace@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

This Work-Study Programme allows students to work and gain experience as full-time employees in the companies as well as to learn through on-the-job trainings (OJTs) and capstone project by applying skills and knowledge acquired as they pursue the Continuing Education and Training (CET) Diploma course as adult learners on part-time basis.

This Work-Study Programme leading to the Part-time Diploma in Engineering (Electrical-Rapid Transit Technology) aims to prepare next generation of rapid transit technology professionals with the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of our growing rapid transit network. It also aims to provide ITE engineering graduates another career progression pathway to develop necessary competency and fulfil manpower requirement in the industry.

Course Outline

Diploma in Engineering (Electrical - Rapid Transit Technology) 30 months or 2.5 years
Work-Study Programme 18 months	*Two more MCs to complete DEERT 12 months
MC3+OJT(MC1 & MC2)	MC4	MC5

MC 1 & 2 : OJT conducted by SBS Transit or SMRT

MC1: Certificate in Fundamental Technical Training

• Rail Systems Maintenance I
• Workplace Safety and Health I
• Rail Operation
• Maintenance Management

MC2: Certificate in Advanced Technical Training
• Rail Systems Maintenance II
• Workplace Safety and Health II
• Process Improvement & Business Management
• Critical Core Skills (Leadership)

MC3: Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

• Electrical Principles
• Digital Principles

For Participant who wish to continue and obtain the Diploma in Engineering (Electrical -– Rapid Transit Technology)

MC4: Certificate in Technologies for Rail Engineering
• Industrial Internet of Things
• Electrical Power Systems
• Operational Technology
• Engineering Asset Management

MC5: Certificate in Rail Engineering Project
• Engineering Project
• Rapid Transit Technology (Application)

Please click here for module synopsis

Class schedule
MC1 - MC2 (WSP) - conducted by SMRT/SBS
MC3 (WSP) - TBC
MC4 - MC5 (diploma) - 3-4 evenings per week, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Minimum Requirements

1. Applicants must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident or Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+)* Holders,

2. Applicants must also not suffer from serious colour appreciation deficiency,

3. Applicants must be a Full-time ITE NITEC with GPA ≥ 2.0 or Higher NITEC qualification in an engineering or information technology discipline,

4. Applicants must be a graduate with a Full-time ITE NITEC / Higher NITEC Certificate within 36 months of graduation or from his last day of ORD,

5. Applicants must be hired by one of the participating companies for this Work-Study Programme.

Past/Current Participating Companies:

- SMRT Trains Ltd
- SBS Transit

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of 5 (five) Modular Certificates within the candidature period, the participant will be conferred a Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

The Work Study Programme is suitable for Fresh full-time NITEC/ Higher NITEC graduates from the relevant fields who wish to deepen their skills as a rapid transit technology professional via classroom learning and On-Job-Training at the company.

Course Fees

Applicants/Eligibility	Certificate in Fundamental Technical Training	Certificate in Advanced Technical Training	Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering	Certificate in Technologies for Rail Engineering	Certificate in Rail Engineering Project	Total Course Fees
SINGAPORE CITIZENS BELOW THE AGE OF 40	$0	$0	$621.14	$502.69	$502.69	$1,626.51
SINGAPORE PR**	$0	$0	$1,695.17	$1,376.35	$1,376.35	$4,447.87
SME-SPONSORED SINGAPORE CITIZENS	$0	$0	$427.64	$346.09	$346.09	$1,119.81
SME-SPONSORED SINGAPORE PR**	$0	$0	$517.97	$420.55	$420.55	$1,359.07
REPEAT TRAINEES (for SC*)	$0	$0	$4,140.90	$3,351.24	$3,351.24	$10,843.38
REPEAT TRAINEES (for PR**)	$0	$0	$4,237.92	$3,440.88	$3,440.88	$11,119.68

* Singaporean ** Singapore Permanent Resident

* SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Funding and Enhanced Training Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Click here for more details

Other Fees Payable (Incl. GST)	Singapore Citizens	Singapore Permanent Residents and Others
Examination Fees	-	$16.20
Miscellaneous Fee	$7.49	$7.56
Statutory Licence Fee (CLASS)	$1.01	$1.02
Insurance Fee (GPA)	$2.25	$2.27
Union Entrance Fee*	$5.00	$5.00
Union Subscription Fee*	$4.50	$4.50
Total	$20.24	$36.54

*Not subjected to GST

- The fees shown are indicative as they are based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review.

- Fee is payable on a semester basis.

Refund Policy:
A 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date. 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date; No refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted after the course start date.

Please note that other fees paid are non-refundable.