Engineering Materials

Training Provider: SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
Course Reference: TGS-2025060278
S$1,866

About This Course

This is a module under the Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical – Rapid Transit Technology).

What You'll Learn

This module provides students with an introduction to the basic properties and applications of general engineering materials such as steel, cast iron, aluminium, copper, thermo-setting and thermo-plastics. Students will also be taught the practical skills in mechanical testing, common Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and metallographic techniques, as well as the knowledge in heat treatment of metallic materials and casting processes.

Entry Requirements

GCE ‘O’ Levels
3 relevant passes and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:
Subjects/ Min. Grade:
1. English Language: 1-7
2. Mathematics (Elementary or Additional): 1-6
3. Science: 1-6

FT Nitec:
GPA > 3.5 OR
GPA > 3.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience

PT Nitec in Technology/Services:
GPA > 3.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience

FT Higher Nitec:
GPA > 2.0 OR
GPA > 1.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience

PT Higher Nitec in Technology/Services:
GPA > 2.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience

WSQ Diploma:
Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA & Workplace Numeracy SOA.

Without any of the relevant academic qualifications:
At least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course

Course Details

Duration 60 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled New course
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