Last Updated: 18 October 2021
Robotics & Mechatronics
This diploma provides you with broad-based knowledge and skills in all 3 key areas of engineering - mechanical, electronics and software. You'll build a strong foundation that prepares you for further studies in any engineering areas of your choice. Robotics is also an enabling technology. What this means is that many industry needs this enabling technology in their operations. Hence, you will find jobs in many and various industries out there waiting for you.
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Course details
| Field of study | Engineering |
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered |
Diploma in Robotics & Mechatronics |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This a Group 1 PFP course.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
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Any one of the following subjects
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1-3 |
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Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) | 1-6 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
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1-6 |
Course modules
Core modules
- Circuit Building with Troubleshooting
- Programming
- Statics with Mechanical Analysis
- Interpreting Functions
- Problem Solving with Calculus
- Electronic Circuit Analysis
- Product Modelling & Prototyping
- IoT Prototype Development
- Data Analysis
- Engineering Exploration Project
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Implementing Statistical Process Control
- PLC Programming & Interface
- Operation Management & Optimization
- Implementing Machine Networks & Security
- Designing Sustainable Automation Systems
- Factory Automation System Development
- Modelling Engineering System
- Embedded Controller Programming & Interfacing
- Designing Sustainable Robotics Mechanisms
- Applied Machine Learning
- Autonomous Robotics Integration
- Mechatronics Solution Development
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Data Acquisition & Visualization
- Industrial Robot Programming & Simulation
- Devising Sustainable Quality Assurance
- AI Application & Ethics
- Industrial Robotic System Development
Final-year students will also have the opportunity to undertake a full-time project and participate in a local or overseas internship programme for one full semester.
Prescribed Electives (choose 1)
- Digital Manufacturing Processes
- IC Fabrication Technology
Internship
| Internship duration | 12 or 24 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Application Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Data Engineer
- Equipment Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Planning Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Technical Service Engineer
- Technical Sales Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.