Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Steam Engineers

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Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Steam Engineers

Overview

Course Date:
17 Apr 2023 to 01 Sep 2023
Registration Period:
01 Feb 2023 to 12 Mar 2023
Time:
06:30 PM to 10:30 PM,
Refer to module table below
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

S/N	Module	Registration Link
1	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Engineering Materials I	Register
2	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Engineering Knowledge II	Register
3	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Mechanics II	Register
4	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Computer Aided Drafting	Register
5	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Thermo Fluids II	Register

Your application will be reviewed before we offer you a placement in the course.

Terms and Conditions

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

S/N	Module	Course Date	Registration Period	Duration	Frequency
1	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Engineering Materials I	16 Oct 2023 to 01 Mar 2024	28 Aug to 16 Sep 2023	45 hours	Once a week
2	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Engineering Knowledge II	17 Apr 2023 to 01 Sep 2023 OR 16 Oct 2023 to 01 Mar 2023	01 Feb to 13 Mar 2023 OR 28 Aug to 16 Sep 2023	45 hours	Once a week
3	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Mechanics II	17 Apr to 01 Sep 2023	01 Feb to 12 Mar 2023	45 hours	Once a week
4	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Computer Aided Drafting	17 Apr to 01 Sep 2023	01 Feb to 12 Mar 2023	60 hours	Once a week
5	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Thermo Fluids II	19 Jun to 01 Sep 2023	01 Feb to 12 Mar 2023	60 hours	Twice a week

Time:
6:30pm to 10:30pm

Below a tentative schedule for your reference:

Day	Semester 1	Semester 2
Monday	2nd Grade Thermo Fluids II	2nd Grade Engineering Knowledge II
Tuesday	2nd Grade Computer Aided Drafting	-
Wednesday	2nd Grade Thermo Fluids II	-
Thursday	2nd Grade Mechanics II	2nd Grade Engineering Materials I

Please refer to Academic Calendar for Mid-Semester Test and Exam week

Course Objective

Regulation 28(8) of the WSH (General Provisions) Regulations requires the owner of a Steam Boiler (SB) used in a workplace to ensure that only a competent person who has attended a training course acceptable to the Commissioner is allowed to operate the SB.
The 2nd Grade Steam Boiler Engineer Courses where each consist of 5 modules conducted by Singapore Polytechnic School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering, are the Training Course Acceptable to the Commissioner for Operation of SB.

Course Outline

The course consists of 5 modules:
Please click here for Module outline.
1. Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Computer Aided Drafting
2. Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Engineering Knowledge II
3. Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Engineering Materials I
4. Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Thermo Fluids II
5. Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Mechanics II

Minimum Requirements

Applicant must fulfil either of the following Tracks:

Track 1
A local Polytechnic Engineering Diploma or a recognised Engineering Degree by the Singapore Professional Engineers Board at https://www.peb.gov.sg/Html/pe_approved.html

If yes, please send your transcripts to pace@sp.edu.sg to check for module exemption(s).

If no, please refer to Track 2 below.

Track 2
Applicant must have Class 1 Boiler Attendant's Certificate of Competency

Important Notes:

The maximum period of time that a candidate may take to achieve a pass in all prescribed 2nd Grade Steam Engineer modules/examinations is 5 years.. Candidates will have to retake all modules/examinations if this time limit is breached.
Upon successful completion of all prescribed 2nd Grade Steam Engineer modules/examinations, you may apply for the Certificate of Competency 2nd Grade Steam Engineer.
Applicants who registered for 2nd Grade Steam Engineer modules are not allowed to register for 1st Grade Steam Engineer modules, and vice versa.
Candidates are advised that passing all the relevant SP modules does not automatically entitle them to the award of the Certificate of Competency. The Board (of MOM) may impose additional requirements and conditions, where applicable, for the award of the Certificate of Competency.
There were preceding instances where company representatives sent in emails to replace an applicant. Please note that we will no longer accede to requests for ‘swapping’ or ‘replacement’ among colleagues.

Mode of Assessment

Scheduled date written examination at the end of each module.

Certification / Accreditation

Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the examination and meet at least 75% attendance rate
Examination results and issuance of the certificate will be notified via email at the end of each semester (Oct / Apr).

Suitable for

Participants working in a plant with boilers and other pressure equipment and who wish to obtain the Certificate of Competency in 2nd Grade Steam Engineer from Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Course Fees

Course Fee

S/N	Module	Course Fee (with 8% GST)
1	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Engineering Materials I	$793.80
2	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Engineering Knowledge II	$1,188.00
3	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Mechanics II	$1,056.24
4	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Computer Aided Drafting	$1,056.24
5	Certificate Course in 2nd Grade Thermo Fluids II	$1,056.24