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CONTROL IN AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (42 HOURS)
- This module is offered under the Industrial Automation specialisation.
Introduction
The launch of the Industrial Transformation Maps by the Singapore government is encouraging and supporting the local industry to adopt robotics and automation technologies to advance manufacturing and improve work productivity. However, adoption of the automation technologies to realise effective automation solutions required deep knowledge and relevant skill sets.
This course focus on topics for various components (both hardware and software) required to set-up an automation control system, and perform motion profile design, planning and tuning to achieve specific performance indicators such as throughput or process repeatability or remote control and monitoring. Participants are trained to be equipped in competences of planning, using, designing and selecting components and systems for automation motion control systems.
Why This Course
- Real-world projects implementation mimicking high throughput automation, robotics pick-and-place automation or local-remote control and monitoring are discussed and put into practice during sessions
- Highly practical course content delivered in an intensive and interactive manner
- Gain understanding on the latest automation technology for control, sensors and communications
- Case studies highlighting applications of knowledge in manufacturing automations
Who Should Attend
This course targets at mechatronics/mechanical/electrical/control engineers, precision machines and automation systems designers and researchers, process engineers and plant supervisors related to manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
What our trainees say
This course let me understand in more detail how the PID controllers work. This enables me to understand the important functions of the system, and how to adjust the control to maintain a consistent output of the process. A course that I will strongly recommend others to attend.
Mr Leong Yew Wing Mervin,
Participant from Aug 2024 intake
What You Will Learn
What You Will Learn
The course covers the following performance statements:- Script Programming for Automating Systems
- Configuring for Local-Remote Control and Monitoring
- Motion control for High-throughput Automation
- Smart Sensors: Understanding the Specifications
- Communication Devices Selection
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 Wang Yuzhe,
Dr Zhu Haiyue, Dr Wang Yuzhe
Dr Teo Chek Sing
Dr Zhu Haiyue
Contact Us
- For technical enquiries, please contact:
Dr LIN Wei,
Email: wlin@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Dr WANG Yuzhe,
Email: wang_yuzhe@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 |
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