Modular Certificate in Automation & Control - Part of Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics) (DEMH)
About This Course
Upon completion of this certificate, the participants will be able to:
• Understand the working principles of power hydraulics.
• Design hydraulic circuits using hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic motors and various types of hydraulic valves.
• Connect and troubleshoot basic electro-pneumatiic circuits.
• Set up and test simple pneumatic systems.
• Assemble and evaluate basic automation systems.
• Understand Internet of Things (IoT) and its applications.
• Understand how smart sensors are used to collect data for data analysis
• Install and run mechanical engineering instruments.
• Analyze and set up simple control systems.
• Understand the impact of Industry 4.0 in the Process Industries.
What You'll Learn
1. Power Hydraulics (60hrs)
2. Industrial Automation (60hrs)
3. Instrumentation & Control (60hrs)
Entry Requirements
The following GCE ‘O’ Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:
– English Language (Grade 1-7)
– Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
– Science (Grade 1-6)
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course