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GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING (42 HOURS)
- This module is offered under the Mechatronics specialisation.
Introduction
This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills on the subject of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). The course is conducted in an interactive way with case studies and hands-on experiments.
GD&T is a graphic language used by mechanical designers, engineers, and quality inspection operators to effectively and accurately communicate with one another through detailed drawings. It defines the geometry of mechanical parts without any ambiguities through symbols for geometric dimensions, tolerances and relative positions among features and datums. With GD&T defined drawings, desired forms and fits can be realised. This ensures the intended function of the parts and assemblies.
Why This Course
GD&T is a powerful communication tool used in the precision engineering industry. These days, more companies are required to generate drawings that are dimensioned and toleranced with GD&T. This course is conducted by instructors with strong industrial experience in using GD&T. It also includes case studies discussions and intensive hands-on sessions to enhance the participants’ GD&T understanding.
Who Should Attend
This course is recommended for
- Mechanical designers and engineers
- Quality manufacturing inspection operators, engineers and managers
- Those interested in understanding and applying engineering drawings
What our trainees say
This was a great course covering the fundamentals and some intermediate/advanced GD&T content. It was supported by case studies and hands-on lab sessions to further deepen students' understanding.
Mr Jovan Ong,
Participant from Sep 2024 intake
The course has provided me with good fundamental and practical understanding of GD&T. The theory of GD&T was meticulously taught which translated to clear and informative practical sessions.
Mr Lionel Lai,
Participant from Sep 2024 intake
Both instructors are very professional and knowledgeable. The way they explain complex topics is clear and concise.
Mr Shawn Ng,
Participant from Sep 2024 intake
I feel that this course has benefitted me in ways that I didn't think of. The execution of the lessons was done amazingly and I'm able to apply my learnings in my daily job.
Mr Mohamed Affan,
Participant from Nov 2023 intake
Overall, I feel the course has been very useful and helpful in many ways. The course definitely relates to my current job and the field where I am working at.
Mr Jeff Ngo,
Participant from Nov 2023 intake
What You Will Learn
What You will Learn
GD&T fundamental concepts and form control
- GD&T symbols, terms and rules
- Datum and datum system
- Form control
GD&T position tolerance control and graphic analysis
- Position tolerance control
- Graphic analysis (paper gage)
Orientation, run-out and profile control
- Orientation, run-out and profile control
Advanced GD&T and Applications
- GD&T advantages over coordinate dimensioning
- Strategy for tolerancing parts
Upon Completion of This Course
Upon Completion of this Course
Electronic Statement of Attainment (SOA) certificates (in OpenCerts Formats) will be issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to participants who have attended and attained competency in the Singapore Skills Framework training modules.
Participants must also meet the following criteria to receive their SOAs:
- Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
- Take all assessments; and
- Pass the course.
Find out more about the WSQ SOA certificate.
Note: Trainees will have to bear the full course fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.
Pre-Requisites, Full and Nett Course Fees
Pre-Requisites
- Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
- Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Full Course Fee
The full course fee for this course is $3,000 before funding and prevailing GST.Nett Course Fee
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above (MCES) ² | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,270 | $981 | $381 | $381 |
LONG TERM VISIT PASS PLUS (LTVP+) HOLDERS
- The LTVP+ scheme applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens with (i) at least one Singapore Citizen child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the Singapore Citizen sponsor is able to support the family.
- All LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ printed on the back of the card.
ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SMEs) SCHEME (ETSS)
The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS) is for company-sponsored participants who are subject to the eligibility criteria shown below:
SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
SME-sponsored Trainees:
Further Info: This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA e.g. VWOs, societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible. |
SKILLSFUTURE MID-CAREER ENHANCED SUBSIDY (MCES)
- The ²SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) is meant for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.
SkillsFuture Credit
- All Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up) which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).
How course fees are calculated
| TYPE | CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS | |||
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) | |
| FUNDING SOURCE | ||||
| Not applicable for SkillsFuture Funding | SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) | SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ² | SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹ | |
| Full Course Fee | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | Not Applicable | ($2,100) | ($2,700) | ($2,700) |
| Nett Course Fee | $3,000 | $900 | $300 | $300 |
| GST 9% | $270 | $81* | $81* | $81* |
| Total Course Fee Payable to Training Provider | $3,270 | $981 | $381 | $381 |
About the trainers
Dr Lin Wei, 
Dr Lin Wen-Jong, Dr Lin Wei
Dr Lin Wen-jong
Contact Us
- For technical enquiries, please contact:
Dr LIN Wei,
Email: wlin@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
- For general enquiries, please contact:
Knowledge Transfer Office,
Email: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Registration
- Please register for this course through our Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
- For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes (Standalone Modules)".
- Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
- Once the next intake is confirmed to commence, SIMTech will contact the applicants to share the class information.
Schedules
| Modules | Skills Course Code Reference | Next Intake(s)'s Training Period (Click on the dates to view its schedules) | Registration Status |
Mech M1:
| TGS-2018502751 |  19 Aug 2025 - 2 Oct 2025 | |
Mech M2:
| TGS-2019503722 | The next intake's schedule is still in the planning stage. | |
Mech M3:
| TGS-2018502728 | 1 Jul 2025 - 14 Aug 2025 |
Note: SIMTech and ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.
Announcement:
- From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
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