Diploma in Engineering (Electronic & Digital Engineering)
About This Course
The proposed course’s focus is aligned to the three pillars of Technology focus, namely Automation, Connectivity and Intelligence under the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) which provides the framework and tools to manufacturers to start, scale and sustain their digital transformation journeys.
The competencies to be acquired by the graduates of the course are also aligned to the emerging skills identified by the SkillsFuture Framework for Electronics Sector: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Data Analytics and Robotics and Automation. These skillsets are also backed by the ITMs for electronics sector and adjacent sectors namely aerospace and precision engineering
What You'll Learn
The total training duration for part-time diplomas will be 900 hours.
The adult learners earn the diploma when one accumulates 5 modular certificates (as listed below). This can be achieved in 2.5 years.
Modular Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Fundamentals
Modular Certificate in Computing Technology
Modular Certificate in IoT Technologies & Applications
Modular Certificate in Data & AI Applications
Modular Certificate in Intelligent Automation Systems
Entry Requirements
The admission requirements are:
• GCE 'O' level with minimum of 3 relevant passes and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; or
• Nitec with GPA ≥ 3.5; or
• Nitec GPA ≥ 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; or
• Higher Nitec with GPA ≥ 2.0, or
• Higher Nitec GPA ≥ 1.5 and at least with 1 year of relevant work experience; or
• Nitec in Technology with GPA ≥ 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; or
• Higher Nitec in Technology with GPA ≥ 2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; or
• Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher), and at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Workplace Literary & Numeracy (WPLN) at Level ≥ 6; or
• At least 2 years relevant working experience (subject to interview/assessment).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable ap