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Last Updated: 18 October 2021

Aerospace Electronics

Focuses on avionics. TP is the only local Poly certified by CAAS as a SAR-147 Approved Maintenance Training Organisation, so your diploma is more widely recognised by employers.

Course code : T50
Temasek Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP , DAE
2024 JAE ELR2B2-C aggregate: 9-16
Course duration : 3 years

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Course details

Field of study Engineering
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • CAAS approved SAR-147 Licensed Aircraft Engineer Training
  • Flight Training
  • Avionics Systems
Certification offered

Diploma in Aerospace Electronics

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This a Group 1 PFP course.

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

One of the following relevant subjects:

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics/Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the following subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

Year 1

Diploma-related modules

  • Circuit Analysis
  • Digital Fundamentals 1
  • Engineering Mathematics 1
  • Computer Programming for Problem Solving
  • Avionic Systems
  • Electronic Devices and Circuits
  • Digital Fundamentals 2
  • Engineering Mathematics 2
  • Engineering Physics

General modules

  • Current Issues and Critical Thinking
  • Leadership Fundamentals
  • Sports and Wellness
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Career Readiness
Year 2

Diploma-related modules

  • Aircraft Electrical Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of Aeronautical Science
  • Aircraft Electronics and Servomechanisms
  • Data Visualisation and Analytics
  • Engineering Mathematics 3
  • Aerospace Maintenance Practices

General modules

  • Effective Communication
  • Global Studies
  • Leadership in Action
Year 3

Diploma-related modules

  • Aviation Legislation and Human Factors
  • Basic Aerodynamics
  • Aircraft Digital Systems

Electives

  • Internet of Things Project*
  • Intelligent Automation*
  • Unmanned Aircraft Operations*
  • Lean Process*
  • Special Project 1
  • Special Project 2
  • Higher Engineering Skills 1
  • Higher Engineering Skills 2
  • Higher Engineering Mathematics

*Students must take two elective subjects

General modules

  • Student Internship Programme
  • Leadership: Essential Attributes and Practice 3
  • Career Management
  • Sustainability&Climate Action (SCA)#
  • Guided Learning (GL)#

#Students must choose to take either one of these three subjects or Guided Learning.

Internship

Internship duration 20 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
  • Aircraft Electrical System Specialist
  • Avionics Design and Development Engineer
  • Avionics System Specialist
  • Avionics Test Engineer

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.