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AUTOMATION DESIGN AND SIMULATION (42 HOURS)
- This module is offered under the Industrial Automation specialisation.
Introduction
This highly practical module provides participants with the methods for assessing the manufacturing processes so that automation meeting the requirements can be selected for productivity improvements. Techniques of design and simulation will be introduced for a robotics system set-up and programming. Methods of sensing and locating workpieces for part handing will be taught. The participants will be guided through the process of developing and executing practical projects for acquiring the competencies in automation process studies and automation system simulation.
Why This Course
- Designed specifically based on local industry demand
- Highly practical and intensive
- Latest knowledge and up-to-date automation technology
- Case studies highlighting industrial automation applications Expert trainers in the field with industrial experience
Who Should Attend
This module is designed for production supervisors, industrial engineering engineers, production engineers, planners, production managers, production control managers, and other professionals involved in production and process management, shop-floor operations management, procurement and materials management from the precision engineering, electronics, aerospace and automotive sectors.
What our trainees say
Good industrial knowledge (from the instructors) with the training sessions well-prepared from the logistics arrangements to the lectures.
Mr Jagan,
Participant from Mar 2024 intake
What You Will Learn
What you will learn
Overview of Automation Design and Simulation
- State-of-the-art tools for automation design and simulation
- Manufacturing automation assessment method
- Quantitative automation assessment by multi-criteria decision making
Automation Design and Robotic Application
- Product and part modelling and inspection
- Robotic manipulation and simulation
- Introduction of robot operation system (ROS)
- Robot operation system for industrial application
Automation and Process Simulation
- Material transfer process simulation for industry
- Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) for industrial process simulation
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 $4,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4,360 | $1,308 | $508 | $508 |
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).
- This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) only if you sign up and enrolled under the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP).
- If you are applying only for this module, you can still use your Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-Off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up to offset the course fee as a self-sponsored participant.
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 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | Not Applicable | ($2,800) | ($3,600) | ($3,600) |
| Nett Course Fee | $4,000 | $1,200 | $400 | $400 |
| GST 9% | $360 | $108* | $108* | $108* |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider | $4,360 | $1,308 | $508 | $508 |
About the trainers
Dr Lin Wen-jong, 
Dr Luo Hong, 
Dr Sun Yeow Cheng, Dr Lin Wen-jong
Dr Luo Hong
Dr Sun Yeow Cheng
Contact Us
- For technical enquiries, please contact:
Dr LIN Wei,
Email: wlin@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Dr LIN Wen-jong,
Email: wjlin@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".
- 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 |
IA M1:
| TGS-2019503417 |  30 Jun 2025 – 18 Aug 2025 | |
IA M2:
| TGS-2019503415 | 5 Jan 2026 – 25 Feb 2026 | |
IA M3:
| TGS-2019504560 | 27 Oct 2025 – 10 Dec 2025 | |
IA M4:
| TGS-2019504747 | 25 Aug 2025 – 15 Oct 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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