With Singapore being one of the most diverse semiconductor industries in the Asia Pacific, many of the world’s semiconductor MNCs such as Micron, SSMC and Global Foundries have set up their operations here. Career prospects are bright as the demand for integrated circuits grows exponentially due to today’s widespread adoption of smart electronic devices, 5G mobile networks, artificial intelligence and the Internet-of-Things. It is projected that about 8000 new jobs will be created in the next 3 to 5 years!
In this course, Polytechnic and University graduates will be equipped with specialised skills in the following core areas of semiconductor technology.
You will undergo rigorous skills-based and hands-on training at our clean room and laboratories that are well-equipped with key wafer fabrication, IC manufacturing and metrology machines. Equipped with these specialised skills, you can look forward to rewarding careers such as Equipment Engineers, Process Engineers, Facility Engineers and IC Test & Failure Analysis Engineers at advanced IC manufacturing plants.
ACQUIRE PRACTICAL AND INDUSTRY-RELEVANT SKILL SETS
Acquire specialised skills operating wafer processing equipment namely photolithography system, plasma etcher and diffusion furnace in Class 100 clean room supported with deionised water plant, specialty gas storage and distribution facilities.
SPECIALISED TRAINING IN INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Develop and debug integrated circuit testing algorithms to verify the functionality of digital and analogue integrated circuits with highly sophisticated IC probers.
EXPOSURE TO ADVANCED AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT
Perform material characterisation and IC failure analysis with state-of-the-art metrology equipment such as Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Atomic Force Microscope(AFM) and Residue Gas Analyser(RGA).
Minimum Entry Requirements
A Polytechnic Diploma or ITE Technical Diploma / Technical Engineer Diploma / Work-Learn Technical Diploma in Science, Technical, Engineering, Math (STEM) or equivalent
OR A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
OR A Post-Secondary Certificate with at least 5 Years of relevant working experience
Graduates or individuals who want to upgrade their knowledge in semiconductor technology or specialize in any particular branch of semiconductor industry.
The certificate provides students with the knowledge of physics of semiconductors, the theory and the operations of some important semiconductor devices, IC packaging processes and testing techniques. Students will be given opportunities to work on various IC assembly equipment and failure analysis tools to enhance their understanding of the subject knowledge.
| Subject Code | Subject | ||
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| EPEC001 | IC Packaging and Electrical Testing (ICPET)
Gives an overall view of the complete IC manufacturing process, the related equipment and facility systems for crystal growth, wafer fabrication, IC assembly and electrical testing. Students will also discuss various manufacturing issues such as quality, safety, in-line process monitors, contamination, manufacturing errors and some aspects of IC failure analysis and reliability. Students will be taught test specifications, test generation and fault simulation, characterisation tests, tester interfaces and the modules of a typical test system. Students will also discuss the failure analysis of assembly defects and test fall-outs. |
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| EPEC002 | Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits (SDIC)
Provides the basic concepts of semiconductor material, p-n junctions and electrical contacts. Covers structures and operational features such as logic and memory devices. Students will also learn the fundamental aspects of IC design layout and be familiar with the topographic view of an IC chip. |
The certificate provides students with the knowledge of various wafer fabrication processes and basic concepts of high vacuum technology. Students will be given opportunities to work on various clean room and vacuum equipment to enhance their understanding of the subject knowledge and acquire some equipment handling skill.
| Subject Code | Subject | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EPEC003 | Wafer Fabrication Technology (WFT)
Covers plasma techniques and fundamentals of CMOS process. Students will be taught the fundamental principles of various wafer fabrication processes, the fabrication-related causes of IC defects and the working principles of fabrication equipment. They will also use software tools for simulating the different wafer fabrication processes and work on the various wafer fabrication equipment in the cleanroom environment. |
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| EPEC004 | Cleanroom and Vacuum Technology (CVT)
This subject introduces the students to a broad knowledge of contamination control in a cleanroom environment. Wafer plant facilities and process equipment are discussed. Students will be given the opportunity to experience the environment in the cleanroom. The subject also introduces vacuum technology which is vastly applied in the semiconductor wafer processing industry today. Students will be trained to operate vacuum pumps and systems through laboratory sessions. |
Modes of Assessment
For graduates of this course who are already working in the semiconductor related field, they can expand their job scope or venture into other technology area according to their company needs. For new entrants, they can take up some entry point job roles as: Associate Engineer, Associate Process Engineer, Associate Quality Engineer, and Associate Equipment Engineer in the areas of design and development, technical support, manufacturing, service and maintenance in the semiconductor field.
| Intake Info | Application Period | Course Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
April 2024 |
To be announced |
1 year |
APPLY / REGISTER INTEREST |
Online application may close earlier for courses with overwhelming response.
For details on Application and Admission Process, please click here.
| Fees Type | Course Fees per PDC (w GST) |
|---|---|
Singapore Citizens |
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| Aged 40 and above (Individual or SME-sponsored) | S$256.80 |
| Aged below 40 | S$372.36 |
| SME-sponsored aged below 40 | S$264.36 |
| Others & Repeat Students | S$2,516.64 |
| Non-Singapore Citizens | |
| Singapore Permanent Residents | S$1,036.80 |
| SME-sponsored (Singapore Permanent Residents) | S$268.80 |
| Others & Repeat Students | S$2,579.04 |
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Course fees payable is based on per Post-Diploma Certificate.
Course fees will be reviewed by MOE on an annual basis and adjusted accordingly.
MOE subsidy will not be applicable for students who repeat a module or semester.
With effect from 1 Jul 2020, the Workforce Training Scheme (WTS) will be replaced by the Work Support Scheme (WSS); for more information, please visit:
https://www.wsg.gov.sg/programmes-and-initiatives/workfare-skills-support-scheme-individuals.html
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RPL is for working adults who have significant work experience and prior learning to apply for admission to any participating RPL courses when they do not meet the minimum entry requirement and/or for purpose of subject exemption where applicable.
You can submit the RPL application at the same time when you apply to enroll into your preferred course provided it is a participating RPL course. Please refer to this flowchart.
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In some cases, you may be required to attend an interview or take an assessment test.
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Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 4
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.
