At SP Engineering, you will harness your curious mind and translate ideas into creative solutions to improve lives and Join us And play a role in shape the world around you; be it futuristic energy sources, robots with advanced intelligence, cutting-edge healthcare society that has never equipment or even complex aeronautical technology. been more important You will be imbued with a combination of creative, leadership and communication skills through the internationally recognised teaching methods in SP. You can explore and than it is today! develop viable solutions to meet the latest engineering challenges when you go on local or overseas attachments or internships in notable engineering firms and universities.

Belinda Chua Common Engineering Programme When you graduate and join our more than 80,000 strong engineering alumni, you will know that you are at the start of a fulfilling career.

Enhanced educational experience @ NUS and SUTD for Engineering Highlight students Are you interested to develop medical devices and equipment such as artificial SP has partnered the National University of hearts or prosthetics that are used by Singapore (NUS) and Singapore University doctors or medical professionals? of Technology and Design (SUTD) to provide SP students from the School of You might want to consider the Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) Biomedical specialisation offered under with early exposure to university-level the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. engineering modules. My first soldering (Note: The Diploma in Bioengineering Students take these modules as SP electives has been merged into the Diploma in experience and experience university campus life during Mechanical Engineering) their final polytechnic semester. This will To find out more, turn to Pg 30 – 33 The Introduction to Engineering count towards meeting their graduation module was unique as we had our requirements in SP. In addition, credits earned own set of tools in a toolbox. We will be recognised by the relevant university Do you want to be amongst the learnt how to solder various electronic when they choose to pursue a degree with first to pick up 5G-related skills and components onto the printed circuit them. SP students under these programmes can knowledge at our 5G Garage? How boards. I really appreciated the hands- potentially reduce the time taken to complete about receiving training to become the on learning style which allowed us relevant degrees offered by NUS and SUTD, next generation rail engineer with our to better understand the logic and hence giving them a head-start on employment latest Rail System Simulator? concepts of Engineering. The soldering and career opportunities. process also taught me patience - a If your answer is Yes, the Diploma in takeaway I did not expect from an If you see yourself pursuing Electrical & Electronic Engineering engineering course! an enriching engineering will offer these opportunities and more education, scan this QR code through our 6 specialisations. to find out more: Turn to Pg 22 – 25 to find out more.

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ELECTIVES The SP elective framework offers students options to pursue their passion and / or meet different career needs, and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to provide to our students.

The learning experiences of this elective framework help students in their development as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as occupational landscape.

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SP ENGINEERING As an SP Engineering Scholar, you SCHOLARSHIP will be selected for research and development attachments as well as local or overseas engineering conferences, so as to keep abreast of the latest developments in your related field of study.

SP OUTSTANDING TALENT SPOT is a talent development and ENGINEERING ACADEMY Then the Engineering Academy is for you! It is available to You will collaborate with peers from other (SPOT) PROGRAMME enrichment programme designed PROGRAMME a selected group of engineering students from the School engineering diplomas, learn about Design to nurture academically capable SP of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering (MAE) and the and Business, prototype quickly and have students into well-rounded individuals Looking for a challenge? School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE). opportunities to work closely with industry who are humanitarians, communicators Excited about technology? and university partners. and leaders. Like to exercise your At the Engineering Academy, you will be challenged to be persuasive powers and turn engineering innovators where you learn to create workable Check out the Engineering Academy at solutions to solve real world problems. You will learn how to www.sp.edu.sg/ea. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME / A practical-oriented course where dreams into reality? figure out the right questions to ask, take charge of your own INTERNSHIP EQUIVALENT students will spend one semester in learning and work through uncertainty. (IN-CAMPUS INDUSTRY the final year dedicated to an industry PROJECT) project or local / overseas internship. Refer to the respective course modules for more information. All SP Engineering students, except for those from the Diploma in Engineering with Business, may apply for course transfer within your respective school at the end of Year 1, subject to availability of places. Please consult your lecturers for more information.

4 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 5 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA IN Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 4 to 14 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C

SUBJECT GRADE AERONAUTICAL English Language 1 – 7 Mathematics 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional)

One of the following ENGINEERING 1 – 6 (DARE – S88) 3rd relevant subjects: • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Computing / Computer Studies COURSE HIGHLIGHTS • Design & Technology • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics This course offers: • Electives in the areas of • Physics • State-of-the-art aircraft training - Advanced Aerospace Design and • Science (Chemistry, Biology) facilities at the Aerohub with four Manufacturing • Science (Physics, Biology) aircraft (Hawker 125-700A, King Air B90, - Advanced Aircraft Maintenance • Science (Physics, Chemistry) A4SU Super Skyhawk and Bell UH- Practices and Aerospace 1H Helicopter) and full motion flight Composite Repair It should be noted that applicants, particularly those who wish simulators to provide authentic aircraft - Fleet Technical Management to pursue a career as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE), who training experience. have severe colour vision deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy - Aviation Management and hearing deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting • A curriculum that is aligned to the the course requirements and expectations. Interested “Singapore Airworthiness Requirements • Mapped to Aerospace Engineering and Air applicants with mild deficiencies in these areas are advised Part 66” (SAR 66) specified by the Transport Skills framework. to contact Singapore Polytechnic for consultation. Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore • An exciting 2-week overseas exchange (CAAS) to prepare you for a career as a programme (Learning Express where Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer you will use your skills and knowledge to CAREER OPTIONS upon graduation. improve lives in the real world. • Opportunity to pursue a Private Pilot • Opportunities to join the premium • Aeronautical Engineering Technologist License (PPL) at the Singapore Youth engineering academy programme and take • Assistant Aeronautical Design and Flying Club (SYFC). part in local and overseas competitions System Engineer • Accredited by skills framework for Air such as the Singapore Amazing Flying • Assistant Aerospace Sales & Transport and Aerospace sector. Machine Competition (SAFMC) and World Marketing Engineer SP is the first to launch the Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (DARE) Skills Competition (WSC). • Assistant Aerospace Systems Quality Assurance Engineer course in Singapore in 2002. Since then, the DARE course has gone on • Assistant Engineering Service Engineer DARE ELECTIVE TRACKS • Assistant Mechanical Engineer to become one of the most sought after Engineering diplomas. • Assistant Simulator Systems Engineer • Assistant Technical Service Engineer Furthering Broadening Deepening The course provides a solid foundation in Mechanical Teaching and Learning is based on the proven CDIO • Assistant Unmanned Vehicle System Aero Design Aviation Aero Engineering for subsequent specialisation in aircraft (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) framework and Design Engineer and Manufacturing Management Engineering related modules. Our premier status in education has Design Thinking methodology. • Flight Operations Officer been forged through sturdy bonds with prestigious • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer • Aircraft Maintenance Planning Executive aerospace organisations. These include, but is not limited As an official ST Engineering Aerospace CAAS Approved to, Singapore Technologies Engineering Aerospace, Maintenance Training Organisation (SAR-147), this FURTHER STUDIES the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Singapore Airlines course will prepare you well to work in the aerospace Engineering Company, Pratt & Whitney and Bombardier industry as well as to further your studies in local You can gain advanced standing of up to two years in mechanical engineering degree Aerospace Services Singapore. and overseas universities. You are also able to gain courses at local and overseas universities, such as the: advanced standing in local or overseas universities. • Nanyang Technological University • Singapore University of Social Sciences You will get to learn in a 4,660 square metres state-of-the- • National University of Singapore • Imperial College London Scan to find out art Aerohub that simulates a real working environment. For those who aspire to be an aircraft pilot or CAAS • Singapore University of Technology • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA more information Training facilities includes four aircraft and two full-motion certified drone pilot, there are opportunities to take & Design • University of New South Wales about the course simulators, one of which is developed and built in-house. electives or extra courses to pursue your passion. • Singapore Institute of Technology • RMIT University (University of Glasgow and Newcastle University)

6 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 7 COURSE MODULES The Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering is a three-year full-time programme. I have a strong interest in aeroplanes and naturally grew an interest in the Sheikh Arfahmi DARE Gold Medallist and Recipient maintenance and engineering work of the Public Service Commission behind it as well. DARE encompasses the (Engineering) Scholarship, Class of 2019 study of both Aeroplanes and Engineering FIRST YEAR so I knew it was the course for me. 1 • Basic Mathematics • Computer-Aided Drafting • Mechanics 1 • Communicating for Personal • Critical and Analytical Thinking • Narrative Thinking The course provided a good balance and Team Effectiveness • Digital Electronics • Principles of Electrical & • Communicating for • Engineering Materials 1 Electronic Engineering of theoretical knowledge and practical Project Effectiveness • Engineering Mathematics 1 • Thermofluids 1 training and further strengthened my • Computer Programming • Introduction to Engineering love for the subject. My internship with the Advanced Remanufacturing and SECOND YEAR Technology Centre also provided me with deep insights into the future of 2 • Air Legislation • Elective 1 • Mechanics 2 • Aircraft Electrical & • Elective 2 • Social Innovation Project manufacturing aerospace components. Instrument Systems • Engineering Materials 2 • Statistics and Analytics • Aircraft Maintenance Practices • Engineering Mathematics 2 for Engineers Now, I am very sure that this is the • Aircraft Structures • Fundamentals of Flight • Thermofluids 2 • Computer-Aided Design industry for me! (Aeronautical)

THIRD YEAR 3 • Aircraft Communication and • Communicating for Professional • Mechanics 3 Navigation Systems Effectiveness • Internship Programme / Internship • Aircraft Power Plants • Elective 3 Equivalent (industry in-campus • Aircraft Systems • Human Factors project)

Electives The SP elective framework offers students options to All full-time diploma students are required to take two pursue their passion and / or meet different career compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in needs, and is an integral part of the holistic education we SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance seek to provide to our students. The learning experiences 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In of this elective framework help students in their their second year, students will take Education and Career development as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). which are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as occupational landscape. All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. For a list of electives offered, please visitwww.sp.edu.sg In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL module as an optional module.

8 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 9 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA IN Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 6 to 15 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C

SUBJECT GRADE AEROSPACE English Language 1 – 7 Mathematics 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional)

One of the following ELECTRONICS 1 – 6 (DASE – S90) 3rd relevant subjects: • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Computing / Computer Studies COURSE HIGHLIGHTS • Design & Technology This course offers: • An exciting 2-week overseas exchange • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • 4,660 square metres state-of-the-art programme (Learning Express) where • Physics aircraft training facilities at AEROHUB with you will use your skills and knowledge to • Science (Chemistry, Biology) four aircraft (Hawker 125-700A, King Air improve lives in the real world. • Science (Physics, Biology) B90, A4SU Super Skyhawk and Bell UH-1H • An opportunity to go for overseas • Science (Physics, Chemistry) Helicopter) and two full-size A320 cockpit immersion programme in countries such flight simulators to provide authentic as China and Taiwan. It should be noted that applicants, particularly those who wish aircraft training experience. to pursue a career as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE), who • 22-week overseas or local internship have severe colour vision deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy • An opportunity to join the SP-NUS opportunities at reputable local and hearing deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting the Collaboration or SP-SUTD Pathway aerospace companies such as Airbus, course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants Programme to get a head start in Rolls-Royce, SIAEC, ST Engineering with mild deficiencies in these areas are advised to contact Singapore Polytechnic for consultation. university life. Aerospace, Thales, CAAS and Changi • A curriculum that is aligned to the Airport Group. “Singapore Airworthiness Requirements • An opportunity to join the premier CAREER OPTIONS Part 66” (SAR 66) specified by the Civil Engineering Academy programme and Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) take part in UAV competitions (e.g. Some possible careers include: and Skills Framework in Aerospace. Singapore Amazing Flying Machine • Air Force Engineer (Maintenance) • Common Core modules in critical human Competition). • Air Traffic Controller Are you excited by More Electric This course equips you with the knowledge and and emerging digital skills which provides • A curriculum that follows the CDIO • Assistant Electrical Engineer an integral learning experience with skills in Aerospace Engineering (Avionics) and (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) • Assistant Electronics Engineer domain modules. framework which is adopted in top Aircraft (MEA) and the drone Information & Communications Technology (ICT) • Assistant Engineering Service Engineer • An advantage in your pursuit for a Private universities such as MIT. Emerging Technologies. • Assistant Engineer (Training and technologies powering the future of Pilot License (PPL) at the Singapore Youth • A proven track record of DASE graduates Flying Club (SYFC) or an opportunity to Simulation Systems) the aerospace industry? How about With the training support from our established ST admitted to local and overseas take up an elective on Commercial Pilot universities such as NUS, NTU, SUTD, • Assistant Engineer (Unmanned Vehicle Engineering Aerospace SAR147 training partner, playing a role in building Singapore’s Theory to kick-start your career as a pilot. SIT, SUSS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical System Design) this course will give you an advantage in the • Certificate in Aviation Management or University (USA), Imperial College (UK) • Assistant Aerospace Sales & aviation future through innovation aerospace MRO industry. electives in the areas of: and University of New South Wales Marketing Engineer - Commercial Pilot Theory (Australia). • Assistant Systems Integrator (Avionics) - Unmanned Aircraft Flying and with emerging technologies? If so, This course prepares you well to work in the • Assistant Technical Service Engineer Drone Technologies the Diploma in Aerospace Electronics aerospace industry as well as to further your • Flight Operations Officer studies in local and overseas universities. It also • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer FURTHER STUDIES (DASE) - the first aerospace diploma in provides you an opportunity to join the SP-NUS • Planning Executive Collaboration or SP-SUTD Pathway Programme Singapore - is your choice. You can gain advanced standing of up to two years of exemption in Aerospace Engineering, • Quality Assurance Officer (Aircraft Systems) which shortens your time from diploma to Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering degree courses in local degree to work. and overseas universities such as NUS, NTU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (USA), Imperial College (UK) and University of New South Wales (Australia). For those who aspire to be an aircraft pilot / Scan to find out CAAS certified unmanned aircraft pilot or would Other relevant Aerospace Degree programmes include: more information about the course like to explore a career in Aviation Management, • The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Aircraft Systems Engineering offered by SIT in collaboration with SIAEC this course offers you various electives to pursue your passion. • The Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Systems) offered by The Singapore 10 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic University of Social Sciences (SUSS). 11 COURSE MODULES Charran Senthil Kumar DASE Gold Medallist, Recipient of the Nanyang Scholarship, The Diploma in Aerospace Electronics is a three-year full-time programme. Class of 2020 The broad based curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities in SP’s Diploma in Aerospace Electronics have empowered me with a core foundation in engineering. I am now more confident in tackling challenges and look forward to developing and improving engineering solutions for a better tomorrow.

Electives The SP elective framework offers students options to All full-time diploma students are required to take two pursue their passion and / or meet different career needs, compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance provide to our students. The learning experiences of this 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In elective framework help students in their development their second year, students will take Education and Career as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as occupational landscape. All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. For a list of electives offered, please visitwww.sp.edu.sg In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL module as an optional module.

The Common Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students for a disruptive world that is ever-changing. Comprising critical human and emerging digital skills, the common core modules offer students an integral and inter-disciplinary learning experience to address the wicked problems of the world (framed by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals). Through the Common Core modules, students will think critically about real-world problems, empathise with local and global communities and be challenged to effect change.

12 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 13 COMMON

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENGINEERING Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 4 to 16 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C PROGRAMME SUBJECT GRADE (CEP - S40) English Language 1 – 7 Mathematics 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional)

One of the following 1 – 6 3rd relevant subjects: • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Computing / Computer Studies • Design & Technology • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry)

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS CAREER OPTIONS

This programme: Please refer to the Career Options of • Offers you a wide range of engineering choices, giving you an insight into the respective course you might be what interests you the most. interested in. • Begins with a semester that gives an overview of the skills, competencies and equipment pertinent to various technologies. • Provide you with exposure to various engineering disciplines to ascertain The Common Engineering Programme has a specially crafted your strengths and interests leading to an informed career path. curriculum for those passionate about Engineering but need guidance on the discipline to specialise in. After the first semester,

the student chooses to pursue one of seven established engineering FURTHER STUDIES diplomas offered by the School of MAE and School of EEE: Depending on your specialisation, you can continue to pursue an engineering degree programme at local or foreign universities Scan to find out S88 Aeronautical Engineering S42 Engineering with Business more information about the course S90 Aerospace Electronics S91 Mechanical Engineering S53 Computer Engineering S73 Mechatronics & Robotics S99 Electrical & Electronic Engineering

14 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 15 COURSE MODULES The Common Engineering Programme is a full-time first semester programme and you will progress to one of seven full-time engineering courses.

FIRST YEAR 1 (SEMESTER 1) (SEMESTER 2) • Basic Mathematics For DARE / DME / DMRO Option For DASE / DCPE / DEB* / DEEE Option • Computer-Aided Drafting • Communicating for Personal • Communicating for Personal • Critical and Analytical Thinking and Team Effectiveness and Team Effectiveness • Digital Electronics 1 • Communicating for • Digital Electronics 2 • Introduction to Engineering 1 Project Effectiveness • Engineering Design & Solutions • Mechanics 1 • Computer Programming • Engineering Mathematics 1 • Principles of Electrical & • Engineering Materials 1 • Narrative Thinking Electronic Engineering 1 • Engineering Mathematics 1 • Principles of Electrical & Electronic • Introduction to Engineering Engineering 2 • Narrative Thinking • Structured Programming • Thermofluids 1

* DEB students will undertake remaining Year One modules in fulfilment of the course. Please refer to DEB course details.

SECOND YEAR 2 Students will take the modules of the engineering course that they have opted in the First Year

THIRD YEAR 3 Students will take the modules of the engineering course that they have opted in the First Year

All full-time diploma students are required to take two compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In their second year, students will take Education and Career Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). Selecting the CEP course allowed me to appreciate modules from both All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year electrical and mechanical engineering. This allowed me to make an in SP. In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL module as an optional module. informed decision on which engineering course to specialise in.

Teo Zhe Kai CEP student, Class of 2019

16 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 17 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA IN Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 4 to 14 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C

SUBJECT GRADE COMPUTER English Language 1 – 7 Mathematics 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional)

One of the following ENGINEERING 1 – 6 (DCPE – S53) 3rd relevant subjects: • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry COURSE HIGHLIGHTS • Computing / Computer Studies This course offers: • Design & Technology • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • 40 SingTel Engineering Cadet • An opportunity of 12-month internship Scholarships for DCPE students, attachment to GovTech for exposure • Physics covering tuition fees, monthly allowance to Smart Nation projects. • Science (Chemistry, Biology) and laptop allowance during Year 2 and • An opportunity to join the premier • Science (Physics, Biology) Year 3 of the course. Engineering Academy programme • Science (Physics, Chemistry) • The most comprehensive curriculum of and take part in local and overseas its kind, covering Embedded Systems, competitions. Software, Networking, Cyber Security, • An opportunity to join the SP-NUS CAREER OPTIONS Cloud Computing and Artificial Collaboration or SP-SUTD Pathway Intelligence of Things (AIoT), which Programme to get a head start in Some possible careers include: combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) and university life. • Assistant Computer Engineer Internet of Things (IoT). • A curriculum that follows the CDIO • Associate Security Engineer • A wide variety of specialisation options (Conceive-Design-Implement- • Cloud Engineer in Computer Applications, Cyber Operate) framework, which is used in Security, Cloud Computing and Smart top universities in the United States, • Embedded System Engineer City Technologies. Europe and Australia. • IT Support Engineer • Alignment with industrial certifications • Generous credit exemptions from local • Network Engineer / Administrator such as CCNA, CompTIA Cloud and overseas universities for Computer • Software / Mobile Applications Developer Essentials, CCNA Security / CompTIA Science / Engineering, Infocomm Security+, CCNA Cyber Ops to enhance Engineering, Information Systems and your career prospects. Electronic Engineering degree courses. FURTHER STUDIES • 22-week internship opportunities at Computer Engineering is a discipline that The Diploma in Computer Engineering reputable companies for exposure There are plenty of degree programmes that (DCPE) course aims to equip you with a solid to various aspects of computing, DCPE graduates may apply for. You can gain combines the hardware and software foundation in computer networking, hardware networking and research. direct entry into the second year of local and software engineering. universities to pursue a degree in Electrical aspects of computer science. Computers Diploma in Computer Engineering & Electronic Engineering and / or advance placements in Computer Science / Engineering. are at the heart of many modern, high- You will be trained in Electronic Engineering, FIRST YEAR (Common) Software Programming, Computer Hardware- Electrical & Electronics Computer Mathematics Engineering Fundamentals Programming & Networking Foundation You will also be eligible for advance placements tech systems or activities: “Smart City”, Software Integration, Cloud Computing, in Computer Science / Engineering, Networking Engineering, Information Systems, Infocomm driverless cars, scientific research, Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence and SECOND YEAR Mathematics. (choose one path: CES or CNS) Engineering and Electrical & Electronic artificial intelligence, space exploration or Computer Engineering & Software (CES) Computer Networking & Security (CNS) Engineering in universities in Australia, New Core Modules: Server Management, Engineering Mathematics, Statistics & Analytics Zealand and United Kingdom. weapon systems. Devices and systems are With skills in these areas, you will be Communication Skills, 2 Free Elective Modules empowered to meet the challenges of the Computer Hardware Design, Interfacing Computer Networking & & Software Programming Network Vunerabilities becoming “smarter” because of computers. digital world, allowing you to develop secured (5 Modules) (5 Modules) smart solutions, intelligent devices and THIRD YEAR Scan to find out (choose one option under the path) innovative info-communication services. more information Core Modules: "22-week internship", Communication Skills, 1 Free Elective Module about the course

Computer Smart City Cloud Cyber Smart City Cloud Applications Technologies Systems Security Technologies Systems

18 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 19 COURSE MODULES The Diploma in Computer Engineering is a three-year full-time programme. At the advent of smart cities across the globe, SP’s DCPE course has rapidly evolved its content and James Lim En Hui extra-curricular opportunities to include highly DCPE Gold Medallist, Lee Kuan Yew Award recipient, FIRST YEAR Smart Nation Scholarship 2020 recipient, Class of 2020 • Basic Mathematics • Digital Electronics 2 • Principles of Electrical & sought-after skills in computing, such as IMABC: 1 • Communicating for Personal and • Engineering Design & Solutions Electronic Engineering 1 IoT, Machine Learning, AI, BlockChain and Cloud Team Effectiveness • Engineering Mathematics 1 • Principles of Electrical & Computing. Armed with these fundamental know- • Computer-Aided Design • Introduction to Engineering Electronic Engineering 2 & Drafting • Narrative Thinking • Structured Programming how, I was able to perform at my engineering • Critical & Analytical Thinking • Network Fundamentals internships at Grab and the Center for Strategic • Digital Electronics 1 Infocomm Technology. With our training, I have great faith that my DCPE cohort will do great things for our SECOND YEAR nation and beyond. (CORE MODULES) YEAR-2 TECHNICAL PATHS COMPUTER NETWORKING & 2 • Communicating for Project (CHOOSE ANY 1 PATH SECURITY (“CNS” PATH) (Report) Effectiveness FROM THE FOLLOWING) • Computer Networking • Elective 1 • LAN Switching & Wireless • Elective 2 COMPUTER ENGINEERING & • Network Vulnerabilities & • Engineering Mathematics 2 SOFTWARE (“CES” PATH) Security Tools • Server Management • Client-Server • TCP / IP • Social Innovation Project Applications Development • Wide Area Networks • Statistics and Analytics • Computer Interfacing for Engineers • Data Structures & Algorithms • Microcontroller Applications • Mobile Apps Development

THIRD YEAR (CHOOSE 1 OPTION FROM THE FOLLOWING, ACCORDING TO YEAR-2 TECHNICAL PATH) 3 (CORE MODULES) • 22-week Internship COMPUTER APPLICATIONS CLOUD SYSTEMS • Communicating for (Available to CES path only) (Available to both CES and Professional Effectiveness • Embedded Computer Systems CNS paths) • Elective 3 • Machine Learning & Artificial • Cloud Computing Services Intelligence • Data Centre Management • Microprocessor Systems • Operating Systems & Programming • System Virtualization • Object Oriented Programming CYBER SECURITY SMART CITY TECHNOLOGIES (Available to CNS path only) (Available to both CES and • Cyber Security Operations CNS paths) • Firewall Technologies • Data Analytics • Internet Security • Internet of Things Security • Network Analysis & Forensics • Smart City Systems Design • Wireless Technology Applications

Electives The SP elective framework offers students options to pursue their All full-time diploma students are required to take two compulsory passion and / or meet different career needs, and is an integral part Education and Career Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take of the holistic education we seek to provide to our students. The Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal Development (30 learning experiences of this elective framework help students in hours) in their first year. In their second year, students will take their development as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which Education and Career Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as occupational landscape. All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their For a list of electives offered, please visitwww.sp.edu.sg second and third year, students may sign up for SFL module as an optional module. 20 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 21 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA IN Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 8 to 19 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C

SUBJECT GRADE ELECTRICAL & English Language 1 – 7 Mathematics 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional)

One of the following ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 1 – 6 (DEEE – S99) 3rd relevant subjects: • Biology • Biotechnology COURSE HIGHLIGHTS • Chemistry • Computing / Computer Studies This course offers: • Design & Technology • A flexible curriculum with a choice • An opportunity to join the premier • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics from the 6 specialisations in the 3rd Engineering Academy programme • Physics year: Biomedical, Communication, and take part in local and overseas • Science (Chemistry, Biology) Microelectronics, Power, Rapid Transit competitions. • Science (Physics, Biology) and Robotics & Control. • A curriculum that follows the CDIO • Science (Physics, Chemistry) • An opportunity to join the SP-NUS (Conceive-Design-Implement- Collaboration or SP-SUTD Pathway Operate) framework, which is used It should be noted that applicants, particularly those who Programme to get a head start in in top universities in the United wish to pursue a career in electrical power engineering or as a Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW), with colour university life. States, Europe and Australia. vision deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting the • An augmented learning environment • Recognition by the Energy Market course requirements and expectations, as normal colour in rail engineering with our latest Authority (EMA) of Singapore for vision is required by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of integrated Rail System Simulator, a first the application of an Electrical Singapore. Those with mild colour deficiency are required to undergo an in-house test. Interested applicants with among the polytechnics. Technician License if you specialise this condition are highly encouraged to contact Singapore • An edge in learning 5G wireless in Power Engineering. Polytechnic for more information. technology, in the first-of-its-kind 5G • Generous credit exemptions from Garage, set up in collaboration with local and overseas universities CAREER OPTIONS Singtel and Ericsson. for Electrical and Electronic • 22-week internship opportunities Engineering degree courses. Some possible careers include: The Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Through the DEEE course, you will be prepared at reputable companies such as SP • Prestigious scholarships including • Assistant Electrical / Electronics Engineer to be a competent and much sought-after Group, SMRT, A*STAR, PSA, Siemens the Energy-Industry Scholarship, and ST Electronics. SGRail Scholarship and Singapore- • Assistant Engineer (Automation) Engineering (DEEE) is an established technologist. You will also have the opportunity Industry Scholarship. • Assistant Facilities Management Engineer to participate in the creation of new and vital • The option to be involved in industry engineering course with a history projects, research, competition or other • Assistant Field Service Engineer technologies which are antidotes to most high profile projects in lieu of an internship. • Assistant Instrumentation Engineer of more than 60 years. More than problems in future. • Assistant Maintenance Engineer 20,000 students have passed through • Assistant Process Engineer Through this broad-based course, you will FURTHER STUDIES this course and many of them have become a solution-minded engineer who • Assistant Project Engineer can work in many industries. The course will You can gain direct entry into the second year of local universities to pursue a degree in • Assistant Quality Engineer successfully emerged as captains in equip you with skills and knowledge such as Electrical & Electronic Engineering. You may be granted advanced standing of up to two • Assistant Test Engineer the development of semiconductor chips for years when applying for related degree programmes at overseas universities in Australia, • Senior Assistant Engineer / Assistant Engineer their respective fields. It is a course well- New Zealand and the United Kingdom. smartphones, 5G wireless technology, Industry - Mechanical and Electrical recognised by industries and universities 4.0 concepts and technologies, the handling - Rolling Stock (local & overseas). of cutting-edge healthcare equipment - Signal and Communications and the design of power transmission and - Power distribution systems. • Biomedical Equipment Service Engineer Scan to find out more information • Material Planner You will also be in high demand with numerous about the course • Technical Officer (Control & Instrumentation) career opportunities across an extensive range • Technical Officer (Power Distribution System) of industries such as: biomedical, automation, telecommunication, power engineering, rapid transit, microelectronics and more. 22 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 23 COURSE MODULES The Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering is a three-year full-time programme.

FIRST YEAR 1 • Basic Mathematics • Digital Electronics 2 • Principles of Electrical & • Communicating for Personal • Engineering Design & Solutions Electronic Engineering 1 and Team Effectiveness • Engineering Mathematics 1 • Principles of Electrical & • Computer-Aided Design • Introduction to Engineering Electronic Engineering 2 & Drafting • Narrative Thinking • Structured Programming • Critical & Analytical Thinking • Network Fundamentals • Digital Electronics 1

SECOND YEAR 2 • Circuit Theory & Analysis • Elective 2 • PLC Applications • Communicating for Project • Electrical Installation Design • Social Innovation Project (Report) Effectiveness • Engineering Mathematics 2 • Statistics and Analytics • Digital System Design • Microcontroller Applications for Engineers • Elective 1 • Physics for Engineers • Wafer Fabrication Fundamentals Since young, I have always been THIRD YEAR fascinated by electronic devices around Tang Hao Liang me. Since SP’s DEEE is a broad-based DEEE Gold Medallist, 3 • 22-week internship TECHNICAL MODULES (Choose any 1 of the following specialisations) Class of 2020 • Communicating for Biomedical Communication engineering course, it offered me the Professional Effectiveness • Anatomy & Physiology • Digital Signal Processing freedom to explore many different • Elective 3 • Biomedical Equipment • Principles of Communication aspects of electrical and electronic & Practices • Satellite & Optical Communication • Biomedical Instrumentation • Wireless Technology Applications engineering. The multiple inter-school Design & Applications and industry projects allowed me to gain Power • Robotics Technology • Power Electronics & Drives more practical skills and dive deeper into Microelectronics • Power System Analysis areas of engineering that I am passionate • Advanced Wafer • Power Transmission & Distribution about. Other than practical skills, the Fabrication Technology • Smart Grid & Energy Storage course also trained us in the concepts of • IC Design Robotics & Control • IC Testing • Digital Manufacturing Technology critical thinking and design thinking. With • Quality & Reliability • Robotics Technology all the opportunities and help from my Rapid Transit Technology • Smart Sensors & Actuators academic mentors, I was able to better • Principles of Communication • Systems & Control • Rapid Transit Signalling System plan my future endeavors. • Rapid Transit System • Smart Sensors & Actuators

Electives The SP elective framework offers students options to pursue their All full-time diploma students are required to take two compulsory passion and / or meet different career needs, and is an integral part Education and Career Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take of the holistic education we seek to provide to our students. The Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) learning experiences of this elective framework help students in in their first year. In their second year, students will take Education their development as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which and Career Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as occupational landscape. All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their For a list of electives offered, please visitwww.sp.edu.sg second and third year, students may sign up for SFL module as an optional module.

24 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 25 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA IN Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 4 to 13 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C

SUBJECT GRADE ENGINEERING English Language 1 – 7 Mathematics 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional)

One of the following WITH BUSINESS 1 – 6 (DEB – S42) 3rd relevant subjects: • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Computing / Computer Studies • Design & Technology • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) COURSE HIGHLIGHTS • Science (Physics, Chemistry)

This course offers: • A curriculum with modules from three • Electives in the areas of SP schools — School of Electrical - Python Coding for the Internet of Things & Electronic Engineering, School CAREER OPTIONS - AWS Cloud Foundations of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering and School of Business. - Robotics Technologies Some possible careers include: • Integration of engineering and • 22-week overseas and local internship • Assistant Engineer business knowledge with a strong opportunities at reputable companies (Product Design / Development) focus on technopreneurship. such as OCBC, Mapletree, ST Electronics, Panasonic, SSMC and A*STAR. • Assistant Engineer (Project) • An opportunity to join the SP-NUS • Business Development Executive Collaboration or SP-SUTD Pathway • An opportunity to join the premier Programme to get a head start in Engineering Academy programme and take • Customer Relationship Management University life. part in local and overseas competitions. Executive • A curriculum that follows the CDIO • A space in the EEE Technology to Business • Entrepreneur (T2B) Hub for students to learn from, and (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) network with like-minded entrepreneurs framework which is adopted in top • Procurement Executive Are you stuck between choosing an In this course, you will acquire the knowledge and venture into start-ups. universities such as MIT. • Sales and Marketing Executive and skills in electrical and mechanical • An enriching and exciting overseas • A proven track record of DEB graduates engineering or business course? Do engineering, and spend up to a third of your technopreneurship immersion programme admitted to local and overseas universities such as NUS, NTU, SUTD, SMU, SIT and time learning and applying business concepts in Japan or China. University College London (UCL) with up you want to transform Singapore’s • An exciting 2-week overseas exchange to engineering products and services. to 2 years of advanced standing. technopreneurship landscape by programme (Learning Express) where you will use your skills and knowledge to This course provides you the flexibility to improve lives in the real world. turning technology into business? further your studies in engineering, business Then, the Diploma in Engineering with or inter-disciplinary degree programmes. It also offers you an opportunity to join the FURTHER STUDIES Business is the right choice for you. SP-NUS Collaboration or SP-SUTD Pathway This course gives you the best of both Programme which shortens your time from You have the flexibility to further your studies in engineering, business or similar diploma to degree to work. inter-disciplinary programmes in both local and overseas universities. You can get Scan to find out worlds and trains you to be a versatile advanced standing of up to 2 years when you take up engineering or business more information business-minded engineer with an With a network of industry partners and degree programmes. about the course mentors, you will get a head start to become entrepreneurial mindset. a Technopreneur. At NTU, you may get up to one year of exemption for engineering related courses. At NUS, you may get advanced placement credits (APCs) in relevant modules for up to a maximum of 40 modular credits (equivalent to a year’s worth of study).

26 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 27 COURSE MODULES The Diploma in Engineering with Business is a three-year full-time programme. Elyn See Kailin The DEB curriculum enabled me to DEB Gold Medallist, broaden my horizon by studying two Lee Kuan Yew Award Recipient, Changi Airport Group Overseas useful and complementing disciplines Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2020 - engineering and business. The diversity of our modules greatly helped in enhancing my engineering skills and developed my thinking into one that was both practical and innovative. There was also a plethora of opportunities to apply our learning outside of the classroom. My lecturers, seniors and friends greatly supported and guided me throughout my three years in SP and it moulded me into the person I am today!

Electives The SP elective framework offers students options to All full-time diploma students are required to take two pursue their passion and / or meet different career needs, compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance provide to our students. The learning experiences of this 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In elective framework help students in their development their second year, students will take Education and Career as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as occupational landscape. All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. For a list of electives offered, please visitwww.sp.edu.sg In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL module as an optional module.

28 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 29 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA IN Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 7 to 16 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C

SUBJECT GRADE MECHANICAL English Language 1 – 7 Mathematics 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional)

One of the following ENGINEERING 1 – 6 (DME – S91) 3rd relevant subjects: • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Computing / Computer Studies • Design & Technology • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry)

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS CAREER OPTIONS

This course offers: • Assistant Aircraft Engineer • Assistant Mechanical Engineer • CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement- • Assistant Automation Engineer • Assistant Project Engineer Operate) framework and Design Thinking • Assistant Engineering • Assistant Quality Control / methodology. Services Engineer Assurance Engineer • Streaming into one of the following • Assistant Facility Engineer • Assistant Quality Engineer specialisations: • Assistant HVAC (Heating, Ventilation • Assistant R&D (Research & - Automation & Robotics & Air-Conditioning) Engineer Development) Engineer - Biomedical • Assistant Machine & Product • Assistant Tooling Engineer - Energy & Facilities Management Design Engineer • Bioengineering Technologist - Engineering Design & Simulation • Assistant Manufacturing Engineer • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance - Precision Engineering • Assistant Medical Device / Engineer - Rapid Transit Technology Equipment Application Engineer • Medical Equipment Technologist • Internships with reputable organisations This is Singapore’s first Engineering Regardless of your specialisation, we • Assistant Medical Device • Regulatory Affairs Specialist are constantly reinventing to align with and exposure to real-world projects. Design Engineer course, offered since 1958, and it international trends and accreditations. You • Be exposed to the latest advanced has remained the island’s de facto will not only develop a firm foundation in a manufacturing technologies at our high- wide range of engineering disciplines but also tech learning space. first-choice Mechanical Engineering acquire basic skills in business and humanities. In your final year, you will be streamed in one of diploma course. six specialisations. Many graduates have built FURTHER STUDIES successful careers in Engineering. Some are You can gain advanced standing of up to two years in mechanical engineering leading large corporations or have started their Scan to find out degree courses at local and overseas universities, such as: own business. more information • Nanyang Technological University • Imperial College about the course The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering offers • National University of Singapore • University of Manchester Biomedical as one of the six specialisations. • Singapore University of Technology & Design • University of Birmingham Consider this specialisation if you are • Singapore Institute of Technology • University of New South Wales interested to collaborate with engineers, (University of Glasgow and Newcastle doctors and scientists in the rapidly advancing • RMIT University University) biomedical sciences industry to churn out innovative equipment and procedures! • Singapore University of Social Sciences

30 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 31 COURSE MODULES Chiew Kang Lin The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a three-year full-time course with common first-year modules. Tay Eng Soon Gold Medal winner, DME Silver My time in the DME course has Medallist, Class of 2018 FIRST YEAR equipped me with the skills and • Basic Mathematics • Critical and Analytical Thinking • Narrative Thinking 1 • Communicating for Personal • Digital Electronics • Principles of Electrical & knowledge to venture into other and Team Effectiveness • Engineering Materials 1 Electronic Engineering engineering fields if I choose to. I can • Communicating for • Engineering Mathematics 1 • Thermofluids 1 Project Effectiveness • Introduction to Engineering now pursue my dreams of becoming • Computer Programming • Mechanics 1 an engineer who can impact the • Computer-Aided Drafting community positively. SECOND YEAR SPECIALISATION MODULE (CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATIONS) • Computer-Aided Machining AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS ENGINEERING DESIGN & SIMULATION 2 • Design and Build • Smart Solution Development • Manufacturing Processes with • Engineering Materials 2 Design for Manufacturing • Engineering Mathematics 2 BIOMEDICAL • Elective 1 • Laboratory Skills & Techniques PRECISION ENGINEERING • Elective 2 • Digital Fabrication Technology • Industrial Automation ENERGY & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT • Mechanics 2 • Building Information Modelling for RAPID TRANSIT TECHNOLOGY • Social Innovation Project MEP Services • Railway Systems • Statistics and Analytics for Engineers • Thermofluids 2

THIRD YEAR • Communicating for SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 Professional Effectiveness (CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATIONS) • Elective 3 • Engineering Thermodynamics AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS ENGINEERING DESIGN & SIMULATION • Internship Programme / • Robotics for Advanced Manufacturing • Mechanical Assembly Design in CAD Internship Equivalent (industry • Programmable Logic Controllers • Engineering Simulations in-campus project) BIOMEDICAL PRECISION ENGINEERING Common to all specialisations • Assistive Technology & Rehabilitation • Advanced Machining & Metrology except Biomedical Engineering • Tooling Engineering Specialisation • Biofluids • Fluid Mechanics • Biomechanics RAPID TRANSIT TECHNOLOGY • Mechanics 3 • cGMP & Medical Device Validation • Rolling Stock Design & Maintenance • Workplace Safety & • Contamination Controls & • Railway Infrastructures Health Management Clean Room Design & Maintenance

ENERGY & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT • Refrigeration & Air-conditioning • Renewable Energy & Applications

Electives The SP elective framework offers students options to pursue their passion All full-time diploma students are required to take two compulsory and / or meet different career needs, and is an integral part of the holistic Education and Career Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take education we seek to provide to our students. The learning experiences Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) of this elective framework help students in their development as self- in their first year. In their second year, students will take Education and directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile Career Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). and changing societal as well as occupational landscape. All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) For a list of electives offered, please visitwww.sp.edu.sg module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL module as an optional module. 32 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 33 DIPLOMA IN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 5 to 11 MECHATRONICS Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C SUBJECT GRADE

English Language 1 – 7

Mathematics & ROBOTICS 1 – 6 (DMRO – S73) (Elementary / Additional) One of the following 1 – 6 3rd relevant subjects: • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Computing / Computer Studies • Design & Technology • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics SP launched Singapore’s first • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) mechatronics diploma course in • Science (Physics, Biology) 1991 to meet the niche demand • Science (Physics, Chemistry) for cross disciplinary engineers

in precision engineering. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS CAREER OPTIONS

With the emergence of Industry 4.0 and in • The DMRO Pedagogy: iNSPIRE minds • iGNITE passion • iNNOVATE solutions • Assistant Automation Engineer support of our nation’s drive towards Advanced • Be Future Ready: Interdisciplinary Skillsets + Multidisciplinary Mindset • Assistant Design Engineer Manufacturing, the course has since diversified • Real-World Industry Projects & Internships: Be exposed to real and relevant • Assistant Electromechanical Engineer into the fields of collaborative robotics (CoBots), work experience and engaging projects with our industry partners, • Assistant Mechanical Engineer autonomous mobile platforms (AMRs) and flexible organizations and institutes. automation (FA), equipping our graduates with • Assistant Mechatronics Engineer • Dedicated Learning Space: A place DMRO cohort calls home! the relevant skillsets and competencies to meet • Assistant Robotics Engineer • Diversity in Further Studies & Career Options: Multiple pathways to local the needs of the evolving manufacturing sector. • Assistant System Development Engineer Training has also gone beyond the core areas of and overseas universities leading to exciting career opportunities in various mechatronics engineering to include a plethora industries and sectors. of essential knowledge in IoT, programming, analytics and design.

Come journey with us and be inspired by the world FURTHER STUDIES of mechatronics! You will have the opportunity to work with renowned industry partners during the Internship Programme / Project and be equipped You can gain advanced standing in Mechanical, Robotics Systems, Electrical & Scan to find out with future ready interdisciplinary skillsets and Electronics or Computer Engineering degree courses in both local (NUS, NTU, more information about the course multidisciplinary mindset! SUTD, SIT) and overseas universities. Selective module exemptions or direct entry to second year are based on merit and subjected to faculty / university approval. In DMRO, we turn your dreams and aspirations into reality!

34 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 35 COURSE MODULES I was always interested in robots, and my The Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics is a three-year full-time programme. interest deepened in secondary school as I had hands-on experience building and programming Glenn Tan Choon Kai them. DMRO Gold Medallist, Class of 2019 When it was time to choose a course after my ‘O’ levels, I knew that Singapore Polytechnic’s FIRST YEAR DMRO course was my first choice. 1 • Basic Mathematics • Critical and Analytical Thinking • Narrative Thinking • Communicating for Personal • Digital Electronics • Principles of Electrical & and Team Effectiveness • Engineering Materials 1 Electronic Engineering Over the years, the practical and relevant • Communicating for • Engineering Mathematics 1 • Thermofluids 1 Project Effectiveness • Introduction to Engineering modules of the DMRO course equipped me • Computer Programming • Mechanics 1 with engineering fundamentals and hands- • Computer-Aided Drafting on capabilities. DMRO is a unique course that bridges Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics SECOND YEAR Engineering with Programming to design and 2 • Computer-Aided Machining • Elective 1 • Microcontroller Applications build intelligent systems. • Design & Fabrication Project • Elective 2 • Social Innovation Project • Electronic Devices • Industrial Automation • Statistics and Analytics for Engineers • Engineering Mathematics 2 • Mechanics 2 • Thermofluids 2 My most memorable experience was my six month internship at SIMTech’s robotics branch THIRD YEAR where I developed an app to control a cleaning 3 • Circuit Theory • Internship Programme / • Systems & Control robot. Even though I had no prior knowledge in • Communicating for Internship Equivalent (Industry • Workplace Safety & developing an app, I was able to build upon the Professional Effectiveness in-campus Project) Health Management • Elective 3 • Programmable Logic Controllers programming skills I picked up in the course. It • Mechanics 3 • Robotic Integration & was a great sense of achievement to develop a Programming working prototype and the experience helped to develop my technical abilities and soft skills such as communication and teamwork. I know that I am now ready to take on further studies or a career as a robotics researcher.

Electives The SP elective framework offers students options to All full-time diploma students are required to take two pursue their passion and / or meet different career needs, compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance provide to our students. The learning experiences of this 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In elective framework help students in their development their second year, students will take Education and Career as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as occupational landscape. All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. For a list of electives offered, please visitwww.sp.edu.sg In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL module as an optional module.

36 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 37 MEMORABLE At SP Engineering, our students gain exposure through industrial attachments, EXPERIENCES learning journeys, competitions and community service trips.

38 SP Engineering • Singapore Polytechnic 39 Maeko Loo Shannon Chua My first time Diploma in Aerospace Diploma in Mechatronics Electronics My first time & Robotics building and programming programming a robot was during my second year. We a drone had to program such that the was amazing. I learnt how the robot moves in a particular line latest 5G technologies can and catches a ball accurately. be integrated into a drone to We had to go through a lot of carry out tasks such as building designing and construction facade inspection. There is so work, and this definitely much potential for emerging developed our critical thinking technologies like drones and and troubleshooting skills. with my diploma, I am excited to explore the creative inventions I can possibly develop!

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