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Objective |
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This course provides students with multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge to install, set up, operate, maintain and service industrial automated production equipment and systems. This course also provides training in one of the three specialisations – Automation Technology, Equipment Assembly and Medical Technology.
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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 Electronics
54 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
MC2005PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to check and test industrial electronic components and simple electronic circuits using common test instruments; and construct prototype electronic project on printed board. |
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Equivalent Codes
MC2024
MC2101P
MC2105P |
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M2 CAD & Mechanical Maintenance
54 hrs (T) 66 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
MC2006PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to read, interpret and produce geometrical, mechanical and electrical drawings using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software; and fabricate metal parts according to specifications in working drawings and work samples and carry out maintenance to service, adjust and align mechanical elements. |
Equivalent Codes
MC2021
MC2102P
MC2106P
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M3 Electrical Installation
54 hrs (T) 66 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
MC2007PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out installation of lighting and power circuits safely and use testing instruments for the maintenance of the installation. |
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Equivalent Codes
MMC2023
MC2103P
MC2107P
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M4 Fluid Power
54 hrs (T) 66hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
MC2008PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to install, maintain, troubleshoot pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems. |
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Equivalent Codes
MC3021
MC3102P
MC3107P
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M5 Motor Principles and Controls
54 hrs (T) 66 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete MC2107P
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MC3007PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to install, maintain, troubleshoot and modify ac and dc motor control circuits. |
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Equivalent Codes
MC3023
MC3101P
MC3106P
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M6 Project
120 hrs (P)
Credits: 10
Prerequisite: Advised to complete MC2005PA, MC2006PA, MC2007PA and MC2008PA |
MC3008PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to work in groups to design, develop, fabricate and commission a suitable mechatronics project. |
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Specialisation Modules (Industrial Automation)
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Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
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M7 Industrial Automation
54 hrs (T) 66 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
MC3101PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out installations, operations and troubleshooting of industrial automation system comprising programmable logic controller, process control instruments and robots. |
Equivalent Codes
MC3024
MC3103P
MC3108P
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M8 Electronics & Microcomputer
54 hrs (T) 66 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Advised to complete MC2105P
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MC3109P |
On completion of the module, students should be able to construct and test a simple prototype industrial electronic circuit on veroboard and repair a microcomputer system at card or module level and install and test control cards and peripheral devices. |
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Equivalent Codes
MC3022
MC3104P |
Specialisation Modules (Equipment Assembly)
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Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
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M7 Assembly and Integration
54 hrs (T) 66 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
MC3201PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform the simple assembly and disassembly industrial automated equipment, integration, testing and commissioning of industrial automated production systems. |
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Equivalent Codes
MC3121P
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M8 Machining Processes
54 hrs (T) 66 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil
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MC3202PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret technical drawings, machine components safely using milling, centre lathe and grinding machines and supporting tools to achieve a specified linear dimensional accuracy; apply the fundamentals of inspection, verify and measure engineering components according to technical drawings; and perform basic material testing on simple engineering components and heat-treatment of ferrous material using the appropriate tools.. |
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Equivalent Codes
MC3122P
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Specialisation Modules (Medical Technology)
Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
M7 System Integration
36 hrs (T) 84 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
MC3310PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to interface input/output devices, integrate peripherals of an automated system/equipment and troubleshoot faults. |
Equivalent Codes
MC3005PA
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M8 GMP (Medtech)
54 hrs (T) 66 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil
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MC3302PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to test production systems and troubleshoot system faults, follow good manufacturing practices and provide support in validations for the medtech industry. |
Equivalent Codes
MC3006PA
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Credits for Certification
| Nitec |
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| Core Modules |
40 |
| Specialisation
Modules |
12 |
| Total |
52 |
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| Entry
Requirements |
- 3 GCE 'N' level passes including
Mathematics or Science; or
- Any 2 GCE 'O' level passes (Grade 1-8);
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- Passed ISC/CoC in Autonomous Maintenance; or
- Passed ISC in Electrical Servicing; or
- Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) Employability Skills System (ESS) level with L5 in Literacy (Reading) and L5 in Literacy (Listening) and L6 in Numeracy.
- Applicant should be free from colour blindness.
Note:
Not all the modules will be offered every term. Modules are offered based on the availability of training facilities and the number of applications.
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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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