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Aerospace Technology
Are you ready to soar above the clouds, come face to face with some of the very best aircrafts in the world, indulge in your fascination for airplanes & spacecrafts, and take your skills to a new level? If yes, we have the right course for you - Diploma in Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology.
The course gets you ready for the Aerospace Industry by training you to be a practical technologist conversant in all aspects of aerospace technology. The course also exposes you to cutting edge design, research, technology and processes.
With large multinational aerospace companies setting up their companies here, and with the government's push to make Singapore an aviation hub, Now is the time to be in the Aerospace industry.
The Sky is no more your limit!
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Course Aims
The course provides:
- a strong foundation in aerospace engineering, fundamentals, materials, quality systems and design;
- the knowledge and skills in aerospace & aeronautical principles, composite materials technology, aerospace manufacturing, design, analysis and testing;
- excellent practical hands-on training coupled with exposure to emerging trends in aerospace engineering and the industry with industrial attachment to leading local & overseas aerospace companies;
Duration: 3 academic years on a full-time basis.
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Career Prospects
Graduates of Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology are highly sought after in the Aerospace industry. The graduates can enter into jobs that involve design and development of aircraft components, aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, quality control, testing, advanced materials and planning.
They can expect lucrative career prospects in the following areas:
- Design & Analysis of Aircraft systems
- Design of aircraft components
- Advanced Aerospace materials
- Advanced Composite Material design & processes
- Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
- Support Aeronautical studies
- Engine manufacturing & assembly
- Airframe design
- Aircraft Navigation/Communication instrumentation design & manufacturing
- Galley design & manufacturing
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Entry Requirements
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Course Structure
The three-year course emphasizes hands-on training, with one whole semester set aside specially for the final-year project module in the third year. Moreover, to prepare you for the real world, the industrial attachment programme and an Overseas Industrial attachment programme will give you a chance to work with companies on real-life projects.
The following are the subjects students have to take before being awarded the Diploma in Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology:
Year 1 - Semester 1 & 2
| Core Modules |
EG1001
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Engineering Mathematics 1A/1B |
EG1024 |
Materials Technology |
EG1201 |
Engineering Drawing/CADD |
EG1211 |
Engineering Mechanics 1
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EG1801 |
Aerospace Manufacturing Technology |
EG1213 |
Semestral Project 1 |
EG1008 |
Engineering Mathematics 1A/C |
EG1074 |
Electrical Principles & Circuits |
EG1215 |
Analogue & Digital Electronics |
EG1088 |
Computer Programming |
EG1216 |
Communication Skills |
EG1217 |
Semestral Project 2 |
| Complementary Studies |
To complete 2 modules in language and/or other related subjects. |
Year 2 - Semester 1 & 2
| Core Modules |
EG2001 |
Engineering Mathematics 2A
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EG2801 |
Engineering Mechanics 2 |
EG2134 |
Computer Aided Manufacturing/ Engineering |
EG2803 |
Aeronautical Science |
EG2804 |
Aero-Structures & Systems |
EG2802 |
Quality Process Control & Management |
EG2089 |
Engineering Mathematics 2C
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EG2127 |
Thermofluids |
EG2131 |
Metrology & Quality Control |
EG2805 |
Aviation Practices & Legislation |
EG2806 |
Mechanical Design |
EG2807 |
Aircraft Propulsion System |
| Complementary Studies |
To complete 2 modules in foreign languages and/or business-related subjects |
Year 3 - Semester 1 & 2
Students are asked to select a specialisation elective, under which they have to complete all core modules as well as study a minimum of 2 prescribed electives. Students are also required to undertake a 12 week Industrial Attachment programme and also a Full-Time Semestral Project which may also be replaced by a Company-based project or Overseas Industrial Placement Programme
Aerospace Systems & Testing Elective
| Core Modules |
EG3299 |
Aerospace Material & NDT technology |
EG3296 |
Aircraft Component & Fixture Design |
EG3286 |
Professional & Interpersonal Communication Skills |
EG3801 |
Aerospace Project |
EG3877 |
Full-Time Semestral Project |
EG3880 |
Industrial Attachment Programme |
| Electives |
EG3802 |
Reliability & Failure Analysis |
EG3803 |
Simulation & Analysis |
EG3804 |
Aircraft Mechanisms |
Aerospace Manufacturing Elective
| Core Modules |
EG3299 |
Aerospace Material & NDT technology |
EG3805 |
Advanced Metrology & TQM |
EG3286 |
Professional & Interpersonal Communication Skills |
EG3801 |
Aerospace Project |
EG3877 |
Full-Time Semestral Project |
EG3880 |
Industrial Attachment Programme |
| Electives |
EG3287 |
Shop Floor Monitoring & Control |
EG3298 |
Advanced Machining Technology |
EG3806 |
Aerospace Manufacturing System |
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Last updated on 14 May 2009 by Lawrence Durai
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