Introduction
This Diploma course in Engineering (Mechanical Technology) will comply with the revised CET Diploma Framework. The revised CET Diploma Framework specifies that each CET diploma course consists of five 180-hour modular certificates (MC). Each MC is designed to be completed in one academic semester and is made up of 180 contact hours.
Participants are required to bring computer notebook when attending lessons, as you may need it to access the e-learning materials, writing reports, etc.
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide a broad-based Mechanical Engineering education to enable technologists to design, build, operate and maintain equipment ranging from simple devices to sophisticated machinery. The modules have been carefully selected to address the necessary skills and knowledge required by a person who aspires career advancement.
This Diploma does not lead to any professional accreditation/licensing for the vocations in the industries outlined.
Suitable for
The course is targeted at engineers, assistant engineers, technicians, technical supervisors and other personnel who are seeking broad-based Mechanical Engineering knowledge or a career in the mechanical, manufacturing and production sectors. The course is also suitable for people who intend to make a conversion to these technical areas in their career pursuit.
SkillsFuture Study Awards
The following SkillsFuture Study Award is available for Singaporean who have enrolled into the course to apply. Please refer to the respective SkillsFuture Study Award website for the award details and eligible criteria.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants must not suffer from serious colour appreciation deficiency.
Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the Part-Time diploma:
a) The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 3 years of relevant working experience:
English Language Grade 1 – 7
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) Grade 1 – 6
Science Grade 1 – 6
OR
b) Nitec or Nitec in Technology with GPA >= 3.5 in an engineering or information technology discipline and with at least 2 years of relevant working experience.
OR
c) Higher Nitec or Higher Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
OR
d) Relevant WSQ Diploma qualification or equivalent, with at least 3 years of relevant working experience and WPLN at Level >= 6 for English and Mathematics.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
Course Outline
The course is a 2.5 years part-time programme. It consists of 5 Modular Certificates (MC) conducted over 5 semesters, 1 MC per semester. The first MC to start with is MC2. The classes are conducted in the evening. Each MC comprises two modules and the details are as follows:
MC 1 - Certificate in Engineering Drafting & Design (EDD)
Module 1 - Computer-Aided Drafting
Module 2 - Computer-Aided Drafting & Design
Module 3 - Machine Elements & Mechanisms Design
MC 2 - Certificate in Engineering Mechanics & Materials (EMM)
Module 1 - Statics & Dynamics
Module 2 - Mechanics of Materials & Machines
Module 3 - Engineering Materials
MC 3 - Certificate in Machining Technology (MCT)**
Module 1 - CNC Turning Technology
Module 2 - CNC Milling Technology
Module 3 - Advanced Machining Processes
MC 3A - Certificate in Port Equipment Technology (PEQ)**
Module 1 - Engine Technology
Module 2 - Hydraulic System
Module 3 - Electrical & Control System
MC 4 - Certificate in Thermofluid Engineering (TFE)
Module 1 - Thermofluid Systems
Module 2 - Thermofluid Power
Module 3 - Engineering Thermodynamics
MC 5 Certificate in Automation Technology (AMT)
Module 1 - Industrial Automation
Module 2 - Mechanical Assembly Process
Module 3 - Mechanics of Machine Elements
** Students are automatically opt into MC 3 – Certificate in Machining Technology (MCT). If you would like to opt into MC 3A (Certificate in Port Equipment Technology (PEQ)), you are required to indicate your interest to Mr Raymond Ong (Raymond_Ong@sp.edu.sg) or any of your lecturers during your 2nd MC (MC1 Certificate in Engineering Drafting & Design (EDD)), latest before the 7th week of your 15 weeks semester. Subjected to the minimum class size requirement of at least 20, either MC 3 or MC 3A will be offered.
The synopsis of the modules can be found here .
Award / Certification / Accreditation
Upon completion of five Certificates within a five-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which universities can I apply to after I complete my CET Diploma? You can apply to part-time undergraduate programmes which are relevant to your diploma course at NUS and UniSIM.
Please click here for more information on NUS, Bachelor of Technology (Btech)
2. Will I need to take any bridging programme?
The revised part-time diploma is intended to be more accessible to the workforce, and is made shorter in duration compared to the full-time diploma because broad-based interdisciplinary modules, final year projects and internships, as well as academic modules such as Mathematics and Sciences, are omitted. As such, most part-time undergraduate programmes would require you to go through a bridging programme to prepare you adequately before admission.
3. If I need to take the bridging programme, how much will it cost and how long will it take?
While the bridging programmes are currently being worked out by the polytechnics and universities, the duration will depend on the type and nature of the part-time degree course that you apply for, and are expected to be between six months to a year. The fees will not be more expensive than undergraduate modules of comparable duration.
