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Diploma in Clean Energy (T52)
Course Overview
Are you passionate about preserving our planet for future generations? Have you ever wanted to play a part in decreasing the use of fossil fuel here in Singapore and in the world around us?
Alternative energy sources, such as renewable energy in the form of solar, wind, hydrogen, geo-thermal and biomass are all considered to be clean energies. Clean energy can be used in the generation of electricity, the heating and cooling of air and water, as well as transportation services.
Globally there are millions of jobs associated with the clean energy industry. With this course, you can be part of this 21st century phenomenon!
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants must obtain 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA Bonus Points) and meet the minimum entry requirements of this course. CCA cannot be used to meet the minimum entry requirements.
Subject
Grade
English Language (EL1)*
1-7
Mathematics (E or A)
1-6
Any one of the listed subjects^
1-6
Any two other subjects, excluding CCA
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Note: Applicants should not be suffering from complete colour vision deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy, profound hearing loss or severe vision impairment.
* SPM / UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the Bahasa Inggeris (English Language) subject.
^ List of acceptable subjects: Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computing/Computer Studies, Design & Technology, Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics, Physics/Engineering Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry)/Physical Science.
Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)
Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Begin your journey by building a solid foundation in the fundamentals of electronics and engineering which will stand you in good stead. This will enable you to get a one-year advance standing for the EEE course in NTU and EE course in NUS.
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECS1005 | Communication & Information Literacy
In this subject, you will learn how to conduct research for relevant information and validate information sources. You will also learn to recognise and avoid plagiarism, and follow standard citation and referencing guidelines when presenting information. In the course of learning, you will be required to plan, prepare and present information appropriately in written and oral form. You will also be taught to consider the Message, Audience, Purpose and Strategy (MAPS) when writing and delivering oral presentations. |
2 | ||
| TGS1002 | Global Studies
This subject provides essential skills and knowledge to prepare students for an overseas experience. They will examine the elements of culture and learn the key principles of cross-cultural communication. In addition, they will gain an appreciation and awareness of the political, economic, technological and social landscape to function effectively in a global environment. The subject prepares students to be responsible global citizens and leaders who can contribute to the global community through effective communication and collaboration. |
3 | ||
| INV1001 | Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The subject is designed for learners from all disciplines to embrace innovation in either their specialised field or beyond. Learners will be taught to apply the Design Thinking framework to develop problem statements, ideate and identify feasible solutions. Learners will be exposed to several tools for prototyping. In addition, commercial awareness will be imbued in learners through various innovation and entrepreneurship concepts or tools. This subject also prepares students to be self-directed lifelong learners who are digital and information literate. It nurtures communicative and collaborative citizens who can use objective analysis in problem-solving. |
2 | ||
| GCC1001 | Current Issues & Critical Thinking
This subject presents you with a panoramic view of current local and global issues, which may have long term implications for Singapore. You will learn to apply critical thinking tools to examine current issues, support your views with relevant research and up-to-date data, articulate an informed opinion and mature as civic-minded individuals. |
2 | ||
| LEA1011 | Leadership: Essential Attributes & Practice 1
LEAP 1, 2 and 3 are three fundamental subjects that seek to cultivate in you, the attitude, skills and knowledge for the development of your leadership competencies. This character-based leadership programme enables you to develop your life skills through establishing personal core values, which will become the foundation for your leadership credibility and influence. |
1 | ||
| LSW1002 | Sports & Wellness
This subject reinforces the fundamental knowledge learnt on health, fitness, exercise and sports. Hands-on time will be allocated for a greater variety of fitness exercises and sports skills in a recreational setting. In addition, theoretical knowledge such as sports safety and risk management when participating in physical activities will be introduced. Guidance will be provided for improvement of physical fitness, acquiring of sports skills and relating theoretical knowledge to the physical activities. |
2 | ||
| MCR1001 | Career Readiness 1
This Career Readiness programme comprises three core subjects - Personal Management, Career Preparation and Career Management. It seeks to help you understand your career interests, values, personality and skills for career success. It also equips you with the necessary skills for seeking and securing jobs, and to develop professional work ethics. |
1 |
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EED1001 | Electronic Prototyping
This subject introduces you to the use of hand tools and standard laboratory equipment for the construction and testing of electronic prototypes. You will also learn to identify basic electronic components for project work and how to use them to build electronic devices. |
3 | ||
| EEE1001 | Circuit Analysis
This subject provides a good foundation in DC and AC network analysis. You will learn the basic principles of electric circuitry and how to apply circuit theorems to analyse DC and AC networks. |
5 | ||
| EEE1002 | Electronic Devices & Circuits
This subject covers the theory and practical knowledge of electronic devices such as diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors and their applications. It also focuses on the fundamentals of operational amplifiers and their applications, and the rudiments of circuit troubleshooting and testing. |
5 | ||
| EEE1003 | Digital Fundamentals 1
This subject provides basic knowledge of digital electronics and circuits. Topics include number systems, operations and codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra and logic simplification, combinational logic, functional blocks, latches and flip-flops. |
5 | ||
| EEE1004 | Digital Fundamentals 2
This subject builds upon the fundamentals of digital electronics acquired in Digital Fundamentals 1. It introduces the digital concepts of the various building blocks in a computer’s digital system. You will acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge of registers, counters, memory devices, and conversions between digital and analogue signals and integrated circuit technologies. Digital troubleshooting techniques are also explored in the laboratory work. |
5 | ||
| EER1001 | Electrical Services for Facilities
This subject provides the basic theoretical and practical knowledge for the design of electrical distribution and installation in facilities. It also introduces the safety requirements and regulations governing electrical distribution and installation. |
4 | ||
| EMA1002 | Engineering Mathematics 2
This subject introduces the basic concepts of calculus and statistical method to test a hypothesis. Basic concepts in calculus include limits, derivatives and integrals. Applications of the derivative and integrals in engineering will be discussed. Basic statistical method in hypothesis testing includes normal distribution, confidence interval of population mean and procedure to test hypothesis for a claim made about a population mean. |
4 | ||
| EMA1003 | Engineering Mathematics 1
This subject teaches pre-calculus techniques required for an engineering course. It trains you in engineering problem-solving approaches using the appropriate mathematical tools. Topics such as simultaneous equations, matrices, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers and vectors will be covered. |
4 | ||
| ESC1004 | Engineering Physics
This subject covers a spectrum of fundamental physics laws and concepts applicable to the scope of engineering physics. It covers a few core areas including Mechanics, Energy, Thermal Physics, Electromagnetism, Waves & Optics and Materials. This subject provides a foundation for a further in depth study of the various engineering disciplines. |
3 | ||
| ESE1006 | Computer Programming for Problem Solving
This subject covers the process of decomposing a problem into a sequence of smaller abstractions. The abstractions are implemented in software in a structured top-down approach. Software implementation includes the process of designing, writing, testing, and debugging program code. |
4 | ||
| ESE1008 | Data Visualisation & Analytics
This subject covers the data analytics lifecycle, including gathering, cleaning, processing and visualising of data. Exploratory data analysis methods, descriptive and predictive analytics, and the presentation of insights, will also be covered. |
3 |
You will deepen your knowledge in areas such as solar energy technologies, engineering design with computer aided design (CAD) software, motor control and automation with programmable controllers, power measurement and protection, as well as energy regulation and management.
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECS1006 | Workplace Communication
In this subject, you will be taught how to conduct effective meetings while applying team communication strategies and the skills for documenting meeting notes. You will be required to write clear emails, using the appropriate format, language, tone and style for an audience. You will also be taught to communicate appropriately in and for an organisation when using various platforms. In all aspects, the principles of applying Message, Audience, Purpose and Strategy (MAPS) will be covered. |
2 | ||
| ECS1007 | Persuasive Communication
In this subject, you will be taught how to use persuasive language in written documents. You will be required to use information to your advantage to verbally communicate and convince an audience about your idea, product or service. Skills such as persuasive vocabulary, language features, graphical illustrations, tone and style would also be covered. The Message, Audience, Purpose and Strategy (MAPS) will also be applied when engaging in verbal and written communication. |
2 | ||
| EGS1003 | Managing Diversity at Work*
This subject explores the concepts of identity, diversity and inclusion at the workplace. It examines the relationship between identity and diversity, the benefits and challenges of diversity and the strategies that promote inclusion and inspire collaboration in a diverse workplace. Examples of the elements of diversity covered in this subject include nationality, generation, ethnicity and gender. The subject prepares students to be responsible citizens and leaders who can contribute to the global community through effective communication and collaboration. |
3 | ||
| EGS1004 | Global Citizenship & Community Development*
Students will examine the meaning and responsibilities of being a Global Citizen, in order to contribute towards a more equitable and sustainable world. In addition, students will learn how sustainable solutions can support community development, and, execute and critique a community action plan that addresses the needs of a specific community/cause. The subject prepares students to be responsible citizens and leaders who can contribute to the global community through effective communication and collaboration. |
3 | ||
| EGS1005 | Expressions of Culture*
This subject provides a platform for an understanding of culture and heritage through modes of expression. Students will be introduced to global and local cultures via everyday objects, places and human behaviour seen through time and space. Students will explore issues and challenges in culture and heritage sustainability in community, national and global contexts. The subject prepares students to be responsible citizens and leaders who can contribute to the global community through effective communication and collaboration. |
3 | ||
| LEA1012 | Leadership: Essential Attributes & Practice 2
LEAP 1, 2 and 3 are three fundamental subjects that seek to cultivate in you, the attitude, skills and knowledge for the development of your leadership competencies. This character-based leadership programme enables you to develop your life-skills through establishing personal core values, which will become the foundation for your leadership credibility and influence. |
1 | ||
| MCR1002 | Career Readiness 2
This Career Readiness programme comprises three core subjects – Personal Management, Career Preparation and Career Management. It seeks to help you understand your career interests, values, personality and skills for career success. It also equips you with the necessary skills for seeking and securing jobs, and to develop professional work ethics. |
1 | ||
| GTP1302 | Guided Learning
The subject introduces students to the concepts and process of self-directed learning in a chosen area of inquiry. The process focuses on four stages: planning, performing, monitoring and reflecting. Students get to plan their individual learning project, refine and execute the learning plan, as well as monitor and reflect on their learning progress and project. The learning will be captured and showcased through a curated portfolio. The self-directed learning project will broaden and/or deepen a student’s knowledge and skills. Students will enhance their problem-solving and digital literacy skills through this subject. |
3 |
* Students must choose to take either one of these three subjects or TGL1001 Guided Learning.
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECE2007 | Fuel Cell & Energy Storage Systems
This subject covers the fuel cell technology and the control systems associated with their balance of plant (BOP). The integration and functions of an energy storage system with the fuel cell system will also be discussed. |
4 | ||
| ECE2008 | Solar Cell & System
This subject introduces the operating principles, design, fabrication and application of solar cells. The topics include semiconductor properties, p-n junction diodes, solar cell design and characterization, solar cell fabrication process technologies and power systems based on solar cells. The emphasis will be on silicon-based solar cells. The application of solar cells in a standalone and grid-connected power system will also be covered. |
4 | ||
| EER2001 | Electrical Systems & Power Distribution
This subject covers the operation of a power distribution network system in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The topics include system earthing, circuit breakers, fuses, cables, transformers etc. The different types of network protection scheme and calculations of fault will also be taught in this subject. |
4 | ||
| EGB2002 | Air Conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation
The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) system is one of the most important systems of a building and represents a significant portion of its total energy consumption. Hence, an understanding of the operating principles of a typical ACMV system is critical to maximizing the overall energy efficiency of a building. |
4 | ||
| EMA2003 | Engineering Mathematics 3
This subject introduces Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE). In particular, it focuses on the formulation of engineering problems into first and second order differential equations. Some techniques in solving ODE and the applications of ODE will be discussed, including the use of Laplace Transforms and the calculation of Fourier series. |
4 | ||
| EMC3006 | Microcontroller Applications
This subject provides you with working knowledge on microcontroller architecture, the features and characteristics of the internal peripherals in the microcontroller, such as interrupts, Timer and PWM, in order to design and implement an embedded system that involves hardware and software interfacing. The subject also covers the features of evolving microcontrollers that support Internet of Things (IoT) applications. |
5 |
You are now ready to apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt to develop industry-relevant solutions in your Major Project. It is also time to gain practical industry experience through a local or overseas work attachment.
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESI3001 | Student Internship Programme
This structured programme is designed to link your learning with the real work environment. You will be placed in organisation(s) with opportunities to apply the concepts and skills acquired in the course of your study. Besides reinforcing technical concepts and mastering of skills in areas that you have been trained, the practical training will enable you to build important skills such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and to cultivate good attitude and a strong work ethic. |
12 | ||
| LEA1013 | Leadership: Essential Attributes & Practice 3
LEAP 1, 2 and 3 are three fundamental subjects that seek to cultivate in you, the attitude, skills and knowledge for the development of your leadership competencies. This character-based leadership programme enables you to develop your life-skills through establishing personal core values, which will become the foundation for your leadership credibility and influence. |
1 | ||
| MCR1003 | Career Readiness 3
This Career Readiness programme comprises three core subjects – Personal Management, Career Preparation and Career Management. It seeks to help you understand your career interests, values, personality and skills for career success. It also equips you with the necessary skills for seeking and securing jobs, and to develop professional work ethics. |
1 |
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBM3005 | Energy Management & Audit
This subject covers two main areas: energy management and energy audit. For the former, the subject illustrates the intrinsic value and concept of energy management and the implementation consideration and steps involved. On Energy Audit, the emphasis is on energy audit methodology and procedures; and methods used to evaluate energy performance of buildings and its sub-systems. These will include use of energy performance benchmarks and comparison with acceptable practices and prevailing codes and regulations. Finally, the subject discusses the application of life cycle cost concept to evaluate the economic viability of proposals on improving energy performance. |
4 | ||
| ECE3005 | Industrial Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
This subject covers the techniques used in process control and optimisation of energy efficiency in industrial processes. Enforcement of new requirements such as the Energy Conservation Act and implementation of relevant standards such as ISO50001 will also be discussed. |
3 | ||
| ECT3004 | Efficient Drive & Control Systems
This subject covers the optimisation of motor drive systems with effective integration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for efficient performance and energy saving. |
3 | ||
| EER3002 | Electrical Diagnostics & System Integration
This subject covers the technical requirements and design considerations that are critical for system integration of modern electrical systems with renewable energy sources as well as energy storage systems. Advanced metering infrastructure and major control principles in smart grid and advanced diagnostics techniques for evaluating failure modes in electrical systems will also be covered. |
3 | ||
| EMP3002 | Major Project
In this subject, you will work in teams to integrate and apply your skills and knowledge to implement your projects in a practical work-and-learn environment. Besides research, design, analytics, project management, communication and problem solving skills, the emphasis will also be on innovation, teamwork and self-learning. |
8 |
Special Electives
Students can opt to take Special Electives when offered. These optional subjects aim to stretch the students' potential to enable them to meet their aspirations.
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EED3009 | Special Project 1
The focus of this subject is on the application of students’ existing domain knowledge to develop a deliverable. The subject will introduce new skills and knowledge specific to the project, as and when required. |
2 | ||
| EED3010 | Special Project 2
This subject provides opportunities for students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills, along with their fundamental and in-depth knowledge from different subjects to designing, developing, and implementing a well-engineered project solution. |
2 | ||
| EED3011 | Higher Engineering Skills 1
Higher Engineering Skills 1 and 2 aim to impart some special design and hands-on skills that allow you to acquire knowledge and skills that are not normally incorporated into a diploma programme. These Special Elective subjects will equip you with the skills and knowledge to participate in competitions and enable you to tackle real challenges. |
2 | ||
| EED3012 | Higher Engineering Skills 2
Higher Engineering Skills 1 and 2 aim to impart some special design and hands-on skills that allow you to acquire knowledge and skills that are not normally incorporated into a diploma programme. These Special Elective subjects will equip you with the skills and knowledge to participate in competitions and enable you to tackle real challenges. |
2 | ||
| EMA3001 | Higher Engineering Mathematics
The subject introduces mathematical concepts and techniques used in advanced engineering courses. You will learn topics in calculus such as limits and continuity, infinite series, improper integrals, multiple integrals, higher order differential equations, 2D and 3D analytic geometry, and partial differentiation. |
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School of Engineering
Temasek Polytechnic
West Wing Block 10-25A, 32-33
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
