industrial Automation (IA)

Introduction

The SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) is an initiative by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) aimed at supporting individuals who are undergoing career transitions by equipping them with essential industry-relevant competencies.

As a Train-and-Place programme, SCTP provides trainees with access to structured training courses, immersive learning experiences, career advisory services, and employment facilitation. Participants will also receive recognised certifications upon successful completion of the programme.

Delivered by experienced trainers from SIMTech, the SCTP in Industrial Automation features hands-on training and mentorship using the latest technologies, effectively bridging the gaps in knowledge and skills within the manufacturing sector.

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

• 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

What You will learn

• 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

What You Will Learn

• 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

• 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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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 SIMTech Certificate of Attendance (COA) for passing the individual module listed below:

• Project-based Training for Implementation (80 hours)

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.

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