Friday, March 23, 2012

Life after secondary School (O Level)- Nanyang Polytechnic

#1 Diploma in Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology

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
    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
    EGF101  Engineering Mathematics 1A/1B
    EGF102  Engineering Mechanics 1
    EGF103  Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
    EGF104  Engineering Drawing/CADD
    EGF105  Materials Technology
    EGF106  Semestral Project 1
    EGF107  Engineering Mathematics 1A/C
    EGF108  Electrical Principles & Circuits
    EGF109  Analogue & Digital Electronics
    EGF110  Communication Skills
    EGF111  Computer Programming
    EGF112  Semestral Project 2

    General Studies
    To complete 60 hours of life skills related modules from clusters that will include; communication & interpersonal skills, leadership & teamwork, innovation & enterprise, values & society, general knowledge & interests, healthy & active lifestyle and many more.


    Year 2 - Semester 1 & 2


    Core Modules
    EGF201  Engineering Mathematics 2A
    EGF202  Aeronautical Science
    EGF203  Engineering Mechanics 2
    EGF204  Aero-Structures & Systems
    EGF205  Computer Aided Manufacturing/ Engineering
    EGF206  Quality Process Management
    EGF207  Engineering Mathematics 2C
    EGF208  Mechanical Design
    EGF209  Thermofluids
    EGF210  Metrology & Quality Control
    EGF211  Aircraft Propulsion System
    EGF212  Aviation Practices & Legislation
    EGF213  Engineering Technology Project

    General Studies
    To complete 60 hours of life skills related modules from clusters that will include; communication & interpersonal skills, leadership & teamwork, innovation & enterprise, values & society, general knowledge & interests, healthy & active lifestyle and many more.


    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
    EGF301Aerospace Material & NDT technology
    EGF302  Aircraft Component & Fixture Design
    EGF303  Aerospace Project
    EGF304  Professional & Interpersonal Communication Skills
    EGF323  Industrial Attachment Programme
    EGF324  Full-Time Semestral Project

    Electives
    EGF305  Reliability & Failure Analysis
    EGF306  Simulation & Analysis
    EGF307  Aircraft Mechanisms

    Aerospace Manufacturing Elective

    Core Modules
    EGF301  Aerospace Material & NDT technology
    EGF303  Aerospace Project
    EGF304  Professional & Interpersonal Communication Skills
    EGF308  Advanced Metrology & TQM
    EGF324  Full-Time Semestral Project
    EGF323  Industrial Attachment Programme

    Electives
    EGF309  Shop Floor Monitoring & Control
    EGF310  Advanced Machining Technology
    EGF311  Aerospace Manufacturing System

    General Studies
    To complete 30 hours of life skills related modules from clusters that will include; communication & interpersonal skills, leadership & teamwork, innovation & enterprise, values & society, general knowledge & interests, healthy & active lifestyle and many more.

    #2 Diploma in Aerospace Systems and Management

    The Diploma in Aerospace Systems & Management develops you to become aerospace professionals with highly valued expertise in aerospace avionics systems along with critical aviation management and services knowledge.

    You are well-positioned to take on management roles in a spectrum of aviation activities, become a Licensed Aircraft Engineer or tap into research and development opportunities in the aerospace industry. In addition, further studies leading to an undergraduate degree in local and overseas universities may also be on your radar.

    You will develop the expertise needed by today’s aerospace industry with our modern state-of-the-art training facilities. You will also learn about the management and operation of world class aviation services, airports and facilities.



    Course Aims

    This course will: 
    • develop graduates with the expertise in system development, integration and maintenance of aerospace systems
    • groom graduates for management careers in the aerospace and aviation industries
    • equip graduates with the skills and expertise to support the aerospace-related electronics industry
    Duration : 3 academic years on a full-time basis.



    Career Prospects


    The Diploma in Aerospace Systems and Management is your passport to a high-flying and rewarding professional career in the booming aerospace industry.

    You can look forward to exciting and rewarding careers as technologists, engineers, LAEs (Licensed Aircraft Engineers) and managers in the many aerospace industry sectors such as:
    • Aviation Services & Management
    • Avionics Systems Development
    • Aerospace MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)
    • Avionics Manufacturing
    • Fleet Management
    • Logistics Management and many more!

      In the first two years, the broad-based curriculum focuses on the development of strong avionics fundamentals and knowledge of aerospace systems. You will undertake avionics and aerospace systems projects to develop your system integration and testing skills. Operations and project management will be emphasized through case studies and projects.   In the final year, you will focus on developing your knowledge in aerospace system design, integration, testing and deployment, safety and quality management. Aviation management skills will be developed through modules covering aviation operations and management, and aerospace supply chain management. You will also undertake a full-time project and be placed in the Local or Overseas Industrial Attachment Programme for a whole semester.  

      Year 1


      Modules
      EG1901Aerospace Physics
      EG1911Fundamentals of Flight
      EG1903Electrical Fundamentals
      EG1904Analog Circuits
      EG1907Engineering Mathematics 1A
      EG1910Thinking & Problem Solving Skills
      EG1908Communication Skills 1
      EG1909Introduction to Management
      EG1920Aircraft Materials & Structures
      EG1912Circuit Analysis
      EG1913Digital Circuits
      EG1921Computer Programming
      EG1922Aerospace Systems Project
      EG1917Engineering Mathematics 1B
      EG1919Introduction to Marketing

      General Studies
      You can choose four modules from clusters that will include communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and teamwork, innovation and enterprise, values and society, general knowledge and interests, healthy and active lifestyle, languages and many more.



      Year 2


      Modules
      EG2901Aircraft Electrical Systems
      EG2903Aerospace Operation and Practices
      EG2904Microprocessor Systems
      EG2910Network Communications
      EG2907Engineering Mathematics 2A
      EG2920Innovation & Entrepreneurship
      EG2908Communication Skills 2
      EG2909Introduction to Operations Management
      EG2911Aircraft Electronic Systems
      EG2912Radio Communications
      EG2913Electronic Circuits & Systems
      EG2914Electronic Test & Measurement
      EG2921Aerospace System Integration Project
      EG2916Engineering Mathematics 2B
      EG2919Cost Accounting

      General Studies
      You can choose four modules from clusters that will include communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and teamwork, innovation and enterprise, values and society, general knowledge and interests, healthy and active lifestyle, languages and many more.



      Year 3

      Students must complete all core modules and choose 1 module from the following prescribed elective modules :  

      Core Modules
      EG3901Aircraft Communication and Navigation Systems
      EG3902Aircraft Instrument Systems
      EG3904Aviation Operation and Management
      EG3905Quality Management System
      EG3908Human Factors & Safety Management
      EG3909Professional & Interpersonal Communication
      EG3932Project Development
      EG3933 Industrial Attachment Programme

      Prescribed Electives (Choose 1)
      EG3921Aerospace Supply Chain Management
      EG3903In-Flight Entertainment Systems
      EG3922Embedded System Design
      EG3923Electronic Product Design

      General Studies
      You can choose two modules from clusters that will include communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and teamwork, innovation and enterprise, values and society, general knowledge and interests, healthy and active lifestyle, languages and many more.
         
      Taken From: http://www.nyp.edu.sg/seg/school-of-engineering

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