Certificate in Industrial Chemistry

Training Provider: SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
Course Reference: TGS-2022012473
S$5,094

About This Course

This course focuses on chemistry, chemical processes, safety, laboratory management, data analytics, life sciences and industrial chemistry with applications in quality control, quality assurance, testing services, medical diagnostic testing, application and product development. It equips laboratory assistants or students with equivalent roles with the knowledge and skills required to undertake new roles in the following Skills Framework:
• Energy and Chemicals (Laboratory Technician/Technologist)
• Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing (Quality Assurance Assistance/Quality Control Assistant Laboratory Analyst/Quality Control Laboratory Analyst/Chemist/Microbiologist)
• Food Manufacturing (Quality Control Technician/Quality Control Assistant/Laboratory Technician)

It is a broad-based applied science education with emphasis on chemistry, chemical processes, life science modules and laboratory skills. This course provides training to work as a competent laboratory analyst and essential skills to execute tasks related to process technicians.

What You'll Learn

The Certificate in Industrial Chemistry provides students with essential knowledge and skills related to chemical process plant equipment, automation, and petrochemicals. It covers the types, functions, and operation of equipment used in chemical plants, along with concepts in process automation, control, and robotics in industrial settings. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of the petrochemical industry, including the conversion of petrochemicals into useful products and their significance to Singapore’s economy. Practical skills in analysing the properties of petroleum products and petrochemicals are also developed, preparing students for roles in the industrial and petrochemical sectors.

Entry Requirements

GCE ‘O’ Levels:
3 relevant passes and 1-year relevant working experience:
English Language with min. grade: D7
Mathematics with min. grade: C6
Science with min. grade: C6

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:
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness

Course Details

Duration 180 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled 26 students
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