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Objective |
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This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to install, test and service electronic circuits and equipment and construction of electronic projects. This course also provides training in one of the four specialisations - Computer & Networking, Instrumentation, Wafer Fabrication and Wireless LAN.
- Computer & Networking
This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge to install, test and service and commission computer, network and other electronics equipment which include microcomputer system, network system, PC-related and microcomputer-based equipment and computer peripherals.
- Instrumentation
This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge to install, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment and systems that measure and control electronic signals and other process variables such as level, temperature, pressure, flow and position.
- Wafer Fabrication
This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge to operate and maintain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and perform inspection and test in one or more wafer fabrication processes involving cleaning, diffusion, ion-implantation, photolithography, thin filming, plasma/wet etching and functional and reliability test.
- Wireless LAN
This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge to install, test, service and commission the hardware and infrastructure for a Wireless LAN.
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| Course
Structure |
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Abbreviation
T - Theory, P - Practical
Core Modules
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Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
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M1 Electrical &
Electronics Principles
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC2105PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain basic principles of electricity, connect simple electrical circuits, check and test industrial and simple electronic circuits. They will be able to construct prototype electronic project on printed board. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC2011
EC2101P
EC2106P
EC2101PA
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M2 Digital Electronics
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC2106PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to design and demonstrate the operation of basic digital circuits. They will be able to construct prototype digital electronic projects. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC3011
EC3101P
EC3104P
EC2102PA
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M3 Analogue Electronics
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC2107PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret, construct, test and troubleshoot analogue electronic circuits. They will be able to construct prototype analogue electronic projects. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC2014
EC2104P
EC2109P
EC2103PA |
M4 Electronic CAD & Practice
120 hrs (P)
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: Nil
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EC2108PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to convert electronic schematic circuit into PCB layout and vice versa using CAD software. They will be able to design, fabricate, test and commission the completed electronic project according to given specifications. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC2012
EC2102P
EC2107P
EC2104PA |
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M5 Communication & Industrial
Electronics
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC3104PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret and test various functional blocks of a communication receiver system as well as to check, test and use industrial power and sensing devices for constructing simple projects.
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Equivalent Codes
EC2013
EC2103P
EC2108P
EC3101PA |
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M6 Microcontroller Technology
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC3105PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to interface and program a micro-controller to operate different types of input and output devices. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC3012
EC3102P
EC3105P
EC3102PA
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Specialisation Modules (Computer & Networking)
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Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
| M7
Computer & Industrial Control 60
hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC3205PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to install, test, troubleshoot as well as maintain a microcomputer system and also to write a simple program on a PLC. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC3211
EC3301P
EC3305P
EC3201PA
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| M8
Networking & Communications 60
hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC3206PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to interface and carry out tests between microcomputer and peripheral, as well as set up and test wired and wireless Local Area Network. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC3212
EC3302P
EC3306P
EC3202PA
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Specialisation Modules (Instrumentation)
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Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
| M7
Test Instruments 60 hrs (T) 60 hrs
(P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC3305PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to test and calibrate electronics test instruments and measure signals using electronics test instruments and PC based instruments. They are also trained to test transducers using electronics test instruments and interface programmable instruments to microcomputer. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC3231
EC3331P
EC3335P
EC3301PA |
| M8
Computer Control & Process Measurements
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC3306PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to calibrate, configure, maintain and troubleshoot process measurements and control systems such as field devices, transducers, sensors, controllers, recorders and control valves. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC3232
EC3332P
EC3336P
EC3302PA |
Specialisation Modules (Wafer Fabrication)
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Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
| M7
Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC3405PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform cleanroom operating procedure, operate semiconductor manufacturing equipment and perform inspection in wafer fabrication processes. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC3321P
EC3325P
EC3401PA |
| M8
Metrology & Vacuum System 60
hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC3406PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to operate metrology equipment and perform leak test on vacuum system. |
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Equivalent Codes
EC3322P
EC3326P
EC3402PA
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Specialisation Modules (Wireless LAN)
Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
| M7 LAN Fundamentals
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC3505PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to set up and test Wired & Wireless Local Area Network. They will also learn the various network topologies, networking protocols and troubleshooting of networking components. |
Equivalent Codes
EC3501PA
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| M8 WLAN Maintenance & Security
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
EC3506PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain, test and troubleshoot Wireless LAN and to set up a secured Wireless LAN. They will also learn to use the various network management and diagnostic tools to monitor the performance of the Wireless LAN. |
Equivalent Codes
EC3502PA
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Credits for Certification
| Nitec |
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| From Core Modules |
40 |
| From Specialisation
Modules |
14 |
| Total |
54 |
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| Entry
Requirements |
- 3 GCE 'N' level passes including
Mathematics or Science; or
- Any 2 GCE 'O' level subjects (Grade 1-8);
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- Passed ISC/CoC in Electronics Manufacturing;
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- Passed ISC/CoC in Wafer Fabrication; or
- WDA Employability Skills System level with L5 in Literacy (Reading) and L5 in Literacy (Listening) and L6 in Numeracy.
- Applicant should be free from colour blindness.
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| Training
Schedule |
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Evening classes – Lessons are held two
evenings a week, from 1845 hours to 2145
hours.
Weekend classes – Lessons are held once
a week, from 0900 hours to 1600 hours.
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