Modular Certificate in Additive Manufacturing (part of Diploma in Engineering (Advanced & Digital Manufacturing))
About This Course
This is part of Diploma in Engineering (Advanced & Digital Manufacturing) and consists of 180 hours of training.
This Modular Certificate consists of the following modules:
M1: Additive Manufacturing Application (30 hours)
M2: Design for Additive Manufacturing (30 hours)
M3: Product Topology Optimization (30 hours)
M4: Polymeric-based Additive Manufacturing (30 hours)
M5: Metal-based Additive Manufacturing (30 hours)
M6: Additive Manufacturing Project (30 hours)
What You'll Learn
1) Create 3D Solid Models for additive manufactured components by considering design guidelines and product topology optimisation of the additive manufacturing process.
2) Determine an appropriate additive manufacturing process for a product by applying knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies and process selection guidelines for both polymers and metals.
3) Build prototypes using additive manufacturing machines, adhering to standard machine parameters.
4) Demonstrate teamwork and adaptability by using effective communication and problem-solving techniques to achieve project goal.
Entry Requirements
GCE 'O' level with minimum of 3 relevant passes and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; Nitec GPA ≥ 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; Higher Nitec GPA ≥ 1.5 and at least with 1 year of relevant work experience; Nitec in Technology/Services* with GPA ≥ 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; Higher Nitec in Technology/Services* with GPA ≥ 2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher), and at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Workplace Literary & Numeracy (WPLN) at Level ≥ 6; At least 2 years relevant working experience (subject to interview / assessment).
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(s). The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicant