Wednesday 13 September 2023

Shaping the Future of Engineering with Singapore Polytechnic's Part-Time Diploma and Post Diploma Engineering Courses

 Singapore Polytechnic is pioneering the future of engineering with its part-time diploma and post-diploma courses. Catering to working professionals, these programs blend practical skills with the latest industry trends. SP's commitment ensures that engineers are equipped for tomorrow's challenges.


A) Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Technology) 

The primary aim of this course is to offer a comprehensive education in Mechanical Engineering, empowering technologists to create, construct, manage, and upkeep equipment from basic tools to advanced machinery.

Duration: 2.5 years (Part-time programme)

Modular certificates:

Certificate in Engineering Drafting & Design (EDD)

Certificate in Engineering Mechanics & Materials (EMM)

Certificate in Machining Technology (MCT)

Certificate in Port Equipment Technology (PEQ)

Certificate in Thermofluid Engineering (TFE)

Certificate in Automation Technology (AMT)

Singapore Polytechnic awards a Diploma to participants who complete five Certificates within a five-year validity period. Upon completion of the Computer-Aided Drafting module by the School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering, an authorised Autodesk Training Centre, participants will receive an Autodesk Certificate of Completion (e-certificate).




B) Diploma in Engineering (Power Engineering)

This part-time diploma course trains professionals in the area of electrical installation, power transmission and distribution, power system operation and protection.

Duration: 2.5 years (Part-time programme)

Modular Certificates:

Certificate in Electrical and Digital Circuit Fundamentals

Certificate in Electronics

Certificate in Electrical Circuits and Systems

Certificate in Power Distribution

Certificate in Power Systems


Singapore Polytechnic awards a Diploma to participants who complete five Certificates within a five-year validity period.


C) Advanced Diploma in Process Control & Instrumentation (Revamped Curriculum) 

Focused on Process Control and Instrumentation, this advanced diploma course ideal for graduates looking for opportunities in manufacturing, petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, oil and gas, petrochemical plants, refineries, power plant, research & development, maintenance and servicing industries.


Semester One:

PDC 1 Certificate in Control & Advanced PLC

Module 1 – Advanced Programmable Logic Control 

Module 2 – Dynamics and Control

PDC 2 Certificate in Instrumentation & AI for Automation

Module 3 – Instrumentation & Measurement System

Module 4 – AI for Automation 


Semester Two:

PDC 3 Certificate in Distributed Control System & Computer Control

Module 5 – Distributed Control System Applications 

Module 6 – Computer Control Systems 

PDC 4 Certificate in Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity & Process Control

Module 7 – Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity 

Module 8 – Process Control Engineering


After completing four PDCs, totalling 480 hours, within a 2-year timeframe, participants will be awarded an Advanced Diploma in Process Control and Instrumentation from Singapore Polytechnic.