Industrial Automation (IA)

What is SCTP?

The SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) is an initiative of the SkillsFuture Movement to help individuals in career transition by acquiring industry-relevant core competencies.

This Train-and-Place initiative allows the trainees to attend training courses and other immersive learning activities, in addition to access to career advisory services and employment facilitation, while earning recognised certificates.

The SCTP trainees will attend classes, hands-on labs and other immersive learning activities to earn Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Statement of Attainments (SOAs) or other certificates.

Introduction

This module covers the fundamental knowledge of industrial robotics for implementation. It provides practical industrial training such as robotic system set-up and programming, robot safety and standards, as well as localisation and navigation technologies of mobile robots. The participants will be guided through the process of developing and executing real-world projects for acquiring the competencies of planning for robotics systems.

What You Will Learn

The course covers the following performance statements:

• Fundamental knowledge of robotics
• Selection of sensors and process tools for automation
• Practical robotic programming and advanced robotic teaching methods
• Understand the application of robotics standards
• Mobile robots localisation and navigation methods

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Introduction

This module introduces participants to the state-of-the-art technologies for part handling applications within equipment as well as among the equipment and storage systems on the factory floors. Participants will be instructed on methods for evaluating machinery and automation systems to implement effective process automation. They will also be guided throughout on the process of developing and executing practical projects for acquiring the competencies of planning for part handling systems.

What You Will Learn

The course covers the following performance statements:

• Understand principles of manufacturing automation
• Gain awareness of the basic part transfer methods within equipment
• Select and apply material transfer methods on factory floors
• Review automated material transfer method for logistic industry
• Understand the enabling technologies for robotic pick-and-place
• Learn the latest development of robotic gripping technologies
• Understand the sensor and sensing methods for parts identifications and localisation
• Develop skills in planning automation projects

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Introduction

This module focuses 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.

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

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Introduction

This highly practical module provides participants with the techniques for designing and simulating mechatronics, automation, and robotic systems for shop floor production. It introduces the Robot Operating System (ROS) for robotic system set-up and simulation. The participants will be guided throughout on the process of developing and executing practical projects for acquiring the competencies in automation process studies and automation system simulation.

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

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Introduction

This module covers the methods for planning, executing and managing projects for developing technology, products and processes. Participants will also be taught on applications of project planning tools and skills for managing uncertainties and disruptions in project activities. Human, financial and business factors that influence the conduct of projects will be considered and explored.

What You Will Learn

This module is designed to equip participants with fundamental understanding of project management.

Content covered in this module include:

• Concept of project management
• Stakeholder management
• Schedule management
• Resource management
• Risk management
• Change management
• Decision making

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Introduction

This project-based module provides opportunities for the participants to embark on an industry project either in-house at SIMTech or a project defined by a participating company to practice the skills and knowledge acquired from the technical modules.

Certifications

There are 6 modules for completion under the SCTP In Industrial Automation course.
 
Participants will be awarded a WSQ Statement of Attainment certificate (SOA) for passing each individual module listed below:

• Apply Robotics for Manufacturing Automation (40 hours)
• Automation Components and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (40 hours)
• Control in Automation Systems (40 hours)
• Automation Design and Simulation (40 hours)
• Plan and Manage Project for Implementation (30 hours)

Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance (COA) for passing the individual module listed below:

• Project-based Training for Implementation (80 hours)

Note:

Participants will be awarded with a certificate for each individual module, if they meet the following criteria:

• Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
• Take all assessments; and
• Pass the course.

Pre-Requisites

• Only Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus Holder (LTVP+) aged at least 21 years old (based on the year of course commencement) who can commit to the SCTP in Industrial Automation training courses on a full-time basis are eligible to apply.
  
  
• 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.

Programme Fees

• ¹ Eligible Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, SPRs and LTVP+ holders aged 21 years and above can enjoy a baseline subsidy of up to 70% funding of the course fee.
• ² Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above are eligible for up to 90% course funding under the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES).
• ³ Singapore Citizens who meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria can enjoy up to 95% funding under the Additional Funding Support (AFS):
  a. Long-term unemployed individuals (at least 6 months or more); or
  b. Persons with disabilities; or
  c. Individuals in need of financial assistance - ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients

Additional Information:

• The GST payable is calculated based on prevailing rates of 9% after the baseline funding subsidy of 70%.
• SCTP trainees must also fulfil at least 75% course attendance for each module and take/pass all assessments to be eligible for funding.
• Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit and Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-career Support) to offset the course fee payable after funding.
• Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funds to offset the course fee payable after funding.

Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

How Programme Fees are Calculated

Training Allowance

The SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance is a scheme under the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme that supports mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 and above in upskilling and reskilling to stay competitive and relevant in a rapidly changing economy. Please visit the funding agency's website for more information.

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