Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace)

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Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace)

Overview

Course Date:
15 Apr 2024 to 30 Sep 2026
Registration Period:
21 Dec 2023 to 29 Feb 2024
Time:
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM,
918 hours (2.5 years)
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:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

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

Class schedule:
Every Saturday
8 am – 5 pm
OR
2 weekdays weekly
6pm - 10pm
(to be confirmed closer to the course commencement)

Course Duration:
918 hours (2.5 years)

Modular Certificate to start with:
MC 1

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Mr Sum Kar Woh
Email: Sum_Kar_Woh@sp.edu.sg

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

Course Objective

This course aims to provision the Skills Future initiative by supporting pragmatic education and providing continual academic and career progression pathways for CET participants. It will also provide participants with the knowledge and skills essential to take on the job responsibilities in the Aerospace industry.

Course Outline

MC1 - Certificate in Aeronautics Fundamentals 1
Module 1 – Aircraft Powerplant
Module 2 – Fundamentals of Flight
Module 3 – Human Factors & Air Legislation
Module 4 – Aircraft General Maintenance 1

MC2 - Certificate in Aeronautics Fundamentals 2
Module 1 – Aircraft Systems
Module 2 – Aircraft Structure
Module 3 – Computer Aided Design (Aeronautical) CATIA
Module 4 – Aircraft General Maintenance 2

MC3 - Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals 1

Module 1 – Engineering Materials
Module 2 – Static & Dynamics
Module 3 – Fundamentals of composite Repair

MC4 - Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals 2
Module 1 – Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Module 2 – Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
Module 3 – Quality Engineering and Management

MC5 - Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals 3
(Note: These 3 modules will be conducted by SUSS.)
Module 1 – Digital Electronics Design
Module 2 – Analogue Electronics Design
Module 3 – Thermo-Fluid Mechanics

Please click here for the module synopsis.

Minimum Requirements

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 1 year of relevant working experience:

English Language Grade 1 – 7
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) Grade 1 – 6
Science Grade 1 – 6

OR
b) Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5

OR
c) Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
d) Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
e) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0

OR
f) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=1.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
g) Higher Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
h) Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with at at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA & Workplace Numeracy SOA

OR
i) Applicant with none of the qualifications listed above but at least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Certification / Accreditation

Award / Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of modules in each Modular Certificate in each semester, the participant will be awarded the respective Modular Certificate.

Upon successfully acquiring MC1 to MC5 in DEAS within a five-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace) qualification from Singapore Polytechnic and also granted advance standing to SUSS’s BEng Aerospace Systems (BEHAS) programme.

Upon completing module “Computer-Aided Design (Aeronautical) CATIA” in Modular Certificate 2, participates can choose to take the following examination by Dassault Systemes. For more information, please refer to the website https://www.3ds.com/training/certification-program/professional-certification/

CATIA Part Design,
CATIA Assembly Design
CATIA Surface Design

Certificate in CATIA Mechanical Designer Specialist/ CATIA Mechanical Surface Designer Specialist is/are awarded by Dassault Systemes upon passing the examination.

Suitable for

This course is designed to provide graduates from the Institute of Education (ITE) and ‘O’ Levels, the opportunity to be employed in the aerospace industry and upskill themselves. Graduates will have articulation to the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) with advanced standing.

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility	Certificate in Aeronautics Fundamentals 1	Certificate in Aeronautics Fundamentals 2	Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals 1	Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals 2	Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals 3 ##	Total Course Fees
SINGAPORE CITIZENS BELOW THE AGE OF 40	$750.47	$662.18	$485.60	$485.60	$317.84	$2,701.69^
SINGAPORE CITIZENS AGED 40 AND ABOVE	$500.31	$441.45	$323.73	$323.73	$211.90	$1,801.12^
SINGAPORE PR	$2,140.22	$1,888.43	$1,384.85	$1,384.85	$906.44	$7,704.79^
SME-SPONSORED SINGAPORE CITIZENS	$520.97	$459.68	$337.10	$337.10	$220.64	$1,875.49^
SME-SPONSORED SINGAPORE PR	$635.72	$560.93	$411.35	$411.35	$269.24	$2,288.59^
OTHERS / REPEAT STUDENTS	$5,336.64	$4,708.80	$3,453.12	$3,453.12	$2,260.22	$19,211.90^

*SC - Singapore citizen ** PR - Permanent resident

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Funding and Enhanced Training Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). For details, please refer to here.

Other Fees Payable:

FEE DESCRIPTION	PER SEMESTER (AFTER GST)
	SINGAPORE CITIZENS	SINGAPORE PR AND OTHERS
Statutory Licence Fee (CLASS)	$1.02	$1.02
Examination Fee	-	$16.35
Miscellaneous Fee	$7.63	$7.63
Insurance Fee (GPA)	$2.29	$2.29
Students' Union Entrance Fee (one-time payment upon enrolment)	$5.00*(non-refundable)	$5.00*(non-refundable)
Students' Union Subscription Fee	$4.50* (non-refundable)	$4.50*(non-refundable)

*Not subjected to GST

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

Refund Policy:

i) Withdraw within 2 weeks before semester commencement -50% refund of paid course fee
ii) Withdraw on or after date of semester commencement - no refund of paid course fee

Please note that other fees paid are non-refundable.

Application Procedure

1. For self-sponsored applicants, please click on the “Register” button to apply for the course. You will be directed to Skills Training & Enhancement Portal (STEP), the official portal to manage all your course activities. Please note that you will be prompted to sign in with Singpass/Student ID.

2. For company-sponsored applicants, please approach your company's Human Resource (HR) team to put in the application through the company portal using CorpPass at STEP (polite.edu.sg). You may only apply after receiving the registration link from your company's HR.

3. Your application does not guarantee acceptance into the course. Your acceptance into the course is dependent on meeting the course requirements and course vacancy.

4. Non‐Singaporeans must possess a valid Employment Pass / Work Permit / Dependant Pass throughout the course duration. You would need to bear the full risk of non-completion should your pass expire and subsequently lapse within the duration of the course.

5. You will be notified by email on the application outcome 6 weeks after the application’s closing date.

6. PACE Academy course schedules, including course trainer, course fees and course availability are subject to change.

7. PACE Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course at short notice; & at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason for such cancellation/postponements. In the event that the applicant’s chosen course is cancelled prior to its commencement, PACE Academy will make a full refund of course fees already paid by the applicant.

8. The data provided to Singapore Polytechnic will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for the purpose of course administration. The data may be passed on to the relevant organisations that require the information related to the course.