Course Overview
Singapore is one of the world's leading energy and chemical hubs today. With this programme, you can acquire the skills to be a part of this industry's progress and acceleration towards a more sustainable future.
This course provides you with an understanding of the day-to-day operations, safety and commercial awareness required for the industry. You will gain knowledge in chemical engineering principles, water, waste and air pollution treatment methods and how to manage and optimize the productivity of a chemical plant.
Upon graduation, you can look forward to taking on roles such as a process technician, laboratory technologist or even venture into logistics or technical sales for chemical products. For those already working in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, this diploma will also open up new opportunities for you to take on supervisory roles.
All students are required to bring their own notebooks for lessons. You may refer to the required technical specifications for notebooks HERE.
Entry Requirements
‘O’ Levels | At least 3 ‘O’ Level passes in the following subjects: English Language (EL1 or EL2) Grade 1 – 7 Any mathematics subject Grade 1 – 6 Any science subject Grade 1 – 6 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR |
Higher Nitec | GPA ≥ 2.0 OR GPA ≥ 1.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR |
Nitec | GPA ≥ 3.5 OR GPA ≥ 3.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR |
Higher Nitec in Technology/Services | GPA ≥ 2.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR |
Nitec in Technology/Services | GPA ≥ 3.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR |
WSQ Qualification | Relevant WSQ Qualification with 1 year of relevant working experience and WSQ Workplace Literacy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6) AND Workplace Numeracy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6) |
Without relevant academic qualifications | At least 2 years of relevant working experience |
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
Modes of Assessment
- Laboratory Assignments
- Tutorial Assignments
- Project Assignments
- Participation
- Tests
- Quizzes
Career Opportunities
Trained to be versatile, you can work in a broad range of companies in various industries. You can embark on careers in the Chemical or Pharmaceutical Industries, where you can work as process technicians or laboratory technologists. You can also embark on a career in logistics or technical sales for chemical products. For those already working in the Chemical/Pharmaceutical Industries, the diploma will open up new opportunities for your career advancement in the supervisory role.
Course Contact
- Mainline 67881212
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays. - https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
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Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.