Higher Diploma in Engineering Technology (Auston Institute of Management)

Minimum Age

18 years of age in the year of application

Minimum Academic Qualifications

– An Any Auston Specialist Diploma ; or

– GCE ‘A’ Level with 3 passes; or

– A polytechnic of Private College Diploma from non-relevant major; or

– 12 years of formal education (including standardized tests)

Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants with other equivalent qualifications based on Singapore criterion may be given exemptions on academic qualifications

Mature Candidates

At least 30 years of age and 8 years of working experience may be admitted on a case by case basis with a minimum of 10 years of formal education and certificates that is deemed equivalent by the Academic Board.

English Proficiency

– C6 or better for O Levels

– IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

– CEFR B2 or higher

Electronics Technician

• Perform electronics system and component diagnostic, trouble shooting and repair work
• Able to read and understand schematic wiring diagrams
• Perform field service work
• Able to understand electronics failure

Engineering Assistant

• Devise preventive maintenance procedures and plan for all equipment, in accordance to equipment requirements as recommended by vendors / suppliers.
• Procurement of parts and/or securing of services for preventive or breakdown maintenance works where applicable.
• Implement preventive maintenance work independently and/or with a team.
• Assist in process pre and post operations e.g. chemical mixing, equipment and lab upkeep.
• Assist in operation of processes, e.g. membrane and module fabrication.

This course is the equivalent of the second half of a UK, three-year honours degree and includes 180 credits.

Module Titles:

• Electrical Technology
• Analogue Electronics
• Digital Circuits
• Introduction to Programming
• Project Management
• Microcontrollers, Sensors, Actuators
• Engineering Mathematics
• Electronics Group Project
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Internship