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CONTROL IN AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (42 HOURS)

We are revamping the full qualifications for the Graduate Diploma courses. Applicants can still sign up for the individual modules under the specialisations.

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 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

Electronic Statement of Attainment (SOA) certificates 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.

Sample: Statement of Attainment (SOA) Certificate SSG SOA

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 module 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

All fees are inclusive of GST 9%.

Please note that fees and funding amount are subject to change.

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.

¹ Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS), subject to eligibility criteria shown below.

SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

Registered or incorporated in Singapore
Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million

SME-sponsored Trainees:

Must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
Courses have to be fully paid for by the employer.
Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman.

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.

² Under the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.

Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).

For more information on the SkillsFuture funding schemes you are eligible for, please visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg

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

* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

The SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) was first introduced during the Singapore’s Budget 2020 and then recently expanded to a larger group of employers in Budget 2022. It encourages employers to invest in enterprise transformation and capabilities of their employees. Eligible employers will receive a one-off S$10,000 credit to cover up to 90% of out-of-pocket expenses on qualifying costs for supportable initiatives, over and above the support levels of existing schemes.

Submission of SFEC Claim

Employers are required to submit their SFEC claims manually via its microsite if they fulfil any of the following scenarios:

Employers have sent their foreign employees (excluding foreign employees who hold Long-Term Visit Pass Plus) for training on a SFEC eligible course;

Employers have sent their Singapore employees for courses conducted by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)’s appointed CET Centres and they are not eligible for additional enhanced course subsidy, such as Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) and/or Enhanced Training Support for SMEs scheme (ETSS);

Employers have sent their Permanent Resident employees and/or employees who are Long-Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders to attend courses conducted by SSG’s appointed CET Centres and they are not eligible for the Enhanced Training Support for SMEs scheme (ETSS).

Employers can only submit the claims for SFEC after their employees have completed the training course(s). Click here to download the SFEC Claim e-guide.

NOTE: You will require a Corppass account with "EPJS_User" role assigned prior to login to your account to manage your claims.

If you are unsure whether your company is eligible for SFEC, you may submit an enquiry to Enterprise Singapore (ESG) via here for their response.

Contact Us

For technical enquiries, please contact:

Dr LIN Wei,
Email: wlin@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

Dr LI Xiaocong,
Email: li_xiaocong@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

For general enquiries, please contact:

Mr Joshua THONG,
Email: cmthong@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 Qn1: Modular Programmes (Under Specialisations).
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.

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Schedules

WSQ Modules	Skills Course Code Reference	Training Period (Click on dates to view schedules)	Registration Status
IA M1: Apply Robotics for Manufacturing Automation (42 Hours)	TGS-2019503417	27 Sep 2023 - 15 Nov 2023	The Sep 2023 intake is closed for registration.
IA M2: Automation Components and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (42 hours)	TGS-2019503415	7 Aug 2023 - 25 Sep 2023	Registration has closed for the Aug 2023 intake. Next intake is likely to commence in Mar 2024.
IA M3: Control in Automation Systems (42 hours)	TGS-2019504560	27 Nov 2023 - 22 Jan 2024	The Nov 2023 intake is closed for registration.
IA M4: Automation Design and Simulation (42 hours)	TGS-2019504747	29 Jan 2024 - 13 Mar 2024	SIGN UP Now