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ENHANCE CONTROL PERFORMANCE OF PRECISION MACHINES (42 HOURS)

Enhance Control Performance of Precision Machines
  • We are revamping the full qualifications for the Graduate Diploma courses. Applicants can still sign up for the individual modules under the specialisations.

Introduction

This course equips participants with the fundamental tools needed to analyse, design and tune controllers with in-depth analysis of key considerations for precision control, such as uncertainty analysis, noise sources and filtering, and metrology and error sources, to name a few. The knowledge gained will enhance the participant’s ability to increase machines’ performance in terms of precision, accuracy, speed and reliability. The participants will also gain awareness of the capabilities of various high-tech equipment and, latest concepts at the forefront of precision engineering for actuation and sensing. Various case studies on error compensation, self-calibration, as well as practical implementation for control in some technology areas such as voice coil motors and permanent magnet linear motors will be used to impart the techniques which can be applied immediately to engineering issues in the day-to-day operation.

Why This Course

  • Designed specifically based on local industry demand
  • Highly practical and intensive
  • Latest knowledge and up-to-date technologies
  • Case studies highlighting industrial applications
  • Expert trainers in the field with industrial experience

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. The course is also relevant for participants from industries, such as precision engineering, electronics, machine tools, automotive, aerospace, optics, semiconductor and etc, where accuracy capability and performance is critical to the production.


What You Will Learn

What you will learn

The course covers the following performance statements:

  • Understand the purpose of control systems and basic knowledge of PID (Proportional, Integral, Derivative) control
  • Understand the purpose of system modeling
  • Understand Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) principle
  • Understand PMSM speed and current control system
  • Understand the design of PID control using model based approach
  • Distinguish between repeatability, resolution, and accuracy
  • Perform steps to calibrate and improve machine performance
  • Building mathematical model of a thermal system using thermal equations and perform analysis to determine & select suitable heater
  • Understand a servo control system
  • Appreciate and evaluate a precision close-loop positioning system
  • Construct a servo motor drive system with digital signal controller
  • Gain the knowledge on industrial communication interfaces, protocols their limitations and applications

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.


Sample: Statement of Attainment (SOA) CertificateSSG SOA

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) ²SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹
$3,270$981$381$381
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.

ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SMEs) SCHEME (ETSS)

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.

SKILLSFUTURE MID-CAREER ENHANCED SUBSIDY (MCES)

SkillsFuture Credit

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

How course fees are calculated

TYPECATEGORY 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 aboveSME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) 
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable for SkillsFuture FundingSkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ²SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
 Full Course Fee $3,000$3,000$3,000  $3,000
SkillsFuture FundingNot 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
* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

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:

Ms Charlotte LIM,
Email: charlotte-lim@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 ReferenceNext Intake(s)'s Training Period
(Click on the dates to view its schedules)

Registration Status 

Mech M1:

  • Design Precision Machines (42 hours)
TGS-2018502751

EVE7 Jan 2025 - 27 Feb 2025

Mech M2:

  • Enhance Control Performance of Precision Machines (42 hours)
TGS-2018502752
EVE4 Mar 2025 - 17 Apr 2025

Mech M3:

  • Develop Machine Health Monitoring Techniques (42 hours)
TGS-2019503722The next intake is still in the planning stage. 

Mech M4:

  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (42 hours)
TGS-2018502728EVE22 Apr 2025 - 10 Jun 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.
Sessions
FD: Full day
AM: Morning
PM: Afternoon
EVE: Evening