Specialist Diploma in Advanced Digital Manufacturing

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Specialist Diploma In Advanced Digital Manufacturing

OVERVIEW

The Technical University of Munich Asia (TUM Asia) commenced operations in Singapore in 2002 as a branch campus subsidiary of the Technische Universität München (TUM) which is ranked as the #1 University in Germany. To foster a closer partnership between education and manufacturing industries, TUM Asia has partnered Festo Didactic who is the world-leading provider of equipment and solutions for technical education to launch Singapore’s 1st Industrie 4.0 Specialist Diploma in Advanced Digital Manufacturing (ADM).

Under the direct guidance of German experts who are key drivers of Industrie 4.0, the Specialist Diploma in ADM equips participants with relevant Industrie 4.0 knowledge and skills as well as hands-on experience with Industrie 4.0 training equipment to prepare them for more complex job roles to meet new technological challenges in the Advanced Manufacturing Industry. Participants will also receive expert mentorship to create and implement a digital transformation blueprint for their business to improve productivity and transform their operations.

This specialist diploma is recommended for individuals who are interested to:

Upgrade your skills & learn from German experts who are the key drivers of Industrie 4.0

Modules are taught by experts from TUM and qualified Festo Didactic trainers

Learn from a Block Teaching system

Quality instructional time emphasized using a Block Teaching system (5 full days per module)

Gain hands-on experience using Industrie 4.0 training equipment

Equips participants with relevant Industrie 4.0 knowledge and skills to make an impact in the industry

Receive Post Training Project mentorships

Application of the knowledge learnt into the participant’s company

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Participants will be awarded the Specialist Diploma in Advanced Digital Manufacturing upon successful completion of both of the following Post-Diploma Certificates. Each Post-Diploma Certificate comprises of three individual modules.

To view the module content for each module, please click on the module title

Essentials of Advanced Manufacturing Systems

Course Objectives

This module provides an overview on the essentials of advanced manufacturing systems which involve more effective use of technology, management systems, production techniques and processes.

Course Content

Understand core elements of Industry 4.0 and their applications
Appreciate the benefits of flexibility, versatility, modularity and decentralization of production control system in manufacturing
Understand underlying concepts in vertical and horizontal integration

Manufacturing Management

Course Objectives

This module aims to equip modern manufacturing professionals with deep insight on effective organization of manufacturing processes within companies.

Course Content

Utilize lean manufacturing system in Industry 4.0
Perform value added analysis in the manufacturing line
Implement production planning and control in Industry 4.0
Monitoring, routing & parameterizing of production orders
Plan material flow and batch size production
Utilize information of product and production processes data to value-add to the process streams and for supply chain management
Implement Energy Monitoring & Smart Maintenance in the manufacturing line
Set up Qualification Matrix
Manpower competencies requirement for the future of manufacturing industry 4.0

Advanced Manufacturing Project

Course Objectives

This will be in partnership with Festo Didactic to provide a project setting for course participants to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the two theoretical modules: Essentials of Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Manufacturing Management.

Course Content

Participants will get to use FESTO Industrie 4.0 training equipment to implement projects.

Cyber Physical Systems

Course Objectives

This module trains participants to understand and apply software development approaches for development of cyber production systems. Model-based approaches will be presented especially in aspects such as modularity, variants and versions.

Course Content

Understand concepts underlying interaction between physical systems and their interactions with software and electronic systems
Manage certification of industrial systems and issues on proactive maintenance
Manage innovation cycles and maintain consistency across design flows
Carry out systems modelling, controller design and analysis
Implement computation and communication platform architectures for automation
Implement control strategies on distributed IT platforms
Quantify the semantic gap between plant and controller models
Automated synthesis of embedded control systems
Design smart, adaptive and flexible manufacturing systems for fault tolerance, innovation management and flexible production

Industrial Internet of Things

Course Objectives

This module covers various aspects of IoT which include sensing, actuation, processing, and communication, that lead to development of skills and experiences employed in designing novel Industrial IoT systems.

Course Content

Understand underlying concepts of Internet of Things and their applications
Design architecture and system of IoT
Apply design principles for connected devices
Ability to build interactive systems, using a combination of hardware and software that can sense and respond intelligently to inputs
Design and develop smart IoT applications to improve productivity

Digital Manufacturing Project

Course Objectives

This will be in partnership with Festo Didactic to provide a project setting for course participants to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the two theoretical modules: Cyber Physical Systems and Industrial Internet of Things.

Course Content

Participants will get to use FESTO Industrie 4.0 training equipment for project implementation.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Professionals in the following or related fields:
● Automation
● Electrical/Electronics
● Mechatronics
● Information Technology
● Infocomm
● Science & Technology

Individuals interested in:
● Advanced Digital Manufacturing

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree (or higher), OR a relevant polytechnic diploma with at least 2 years of related working experience

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered based on:

(i) Evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience; OR

(ii) Supporting evidence of competency readiness

CERTIFICATION

Participants will be awarded the Specialist Diploma in Advanced Digital Manufacturing upon successful completion of both of the following Post-Diploma Certificates:

Post Diploma Certificate 1: Advanced Manufacturing

Essentials of Advanced Manufacturing Systems (Theoretical Module)
Manufacturing Management (Theoretical Module)
Advanced Manufacturing Project (Project Module)

Post Diploma Certificate 2: Digital Manufacturing

Cyber Physical Systems (Theoretical Module)
Industrial Internet of Things (Theoretical Module)
Digital Manufacturing Project (Project Module)

SCHEDULE

Module Title	Date(s)
ADM101: Essentials of Advanced Manufacturing Systems (40 hours)	13 – 17 JAN 2020
ADM102: Manufacturing Management (40 hours)	17 – 21 FEB 2020
ADM103: Advanced Manufacturing Project (60 hours)	9 – 17 MAR 2020
ADM201: Cyber Physical Systems (40 hours)	13 – 17 JUL 2020
ADM202: Industrial Internet of Things (40 hours)	24 – 28 AUG 2020
ADM203: Digital Manufacturing Project (60 hours)	14 – 23 SEP 2020

FEES AND FUNDING

All Theoretical and Project Modules (Before course fee funding and 7% GST): SGD 18,000
Per Theoretical Module (Before course fee funding and 7% GST): SGD 3,000

Course Name	Course Fees (SGD) Before 7% GST
	Duration (Hrs)	Singapore Citizens aged below 40 and Singapore PRs		Singapore Citizens		Others*
	Duration (Hrs)	Sponsored by SME	MNC-sponsored / Self-sponsored	Aged 40 and above	Aged 35 and above and earn ≤$2,000 per month	Others*
Specialist Diploma in Advanced Digital Manufacturing
Essentials of Advanced Manufacturing Systems	40	$300	$900	$300	$150	$3,000
Manufacturing Management	40	$300	$900	$300	$150	$3,000
Advanced Manufacturing Project	60	$300	$900	$300	$150	$3,000
Cyber Physical Systems	40	$300	$900	$300	$150	$3,000
Industrial Internet of Things	40	$300	$900	$300	$150	$3,000
Digital Manufacturing Project	60	$300	$900	$300	$150	$3,000

*Others: Non-Singapore Citizens/ Singapore PRs/ Those who do not qualify for Skillsfuture funding

POST DIPLOMA MENTORSHIP

Following the completion of the Specialist Diploma in Advanced Digital Manufacturing, course participants are encouraged to embark on an optional 12-month Post Specialist Diploma Project at their respective companies under the mentorship of our pool of experts.

The following conditions apply:

The projects’ outcomes should contribute towards productivity improvement at the companies;
Up to 90% of fees (excluding GST) per Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) subject to a cap of SGD 20,700 per company;
Up to 70% of fees (excluding GST) per non-SME subject to a cap of SGD 16,100 per company;
Each company is eligible to the mentorship support grant of one project per company.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

The third run of our Specialist Diploma commences from January 2020 onwards. Register now!

To apply for the Specialist Diploma in Advanced Digital Manufacturing, please login to our application portal via the link below (or click www.tum-asia.edu.sg/adm).

CLICK TO START YOUR APPLICATION ON THE PORTAL

Before proceeding with the application, please ensure you have prepared a softcopy of the following documents/information:

a) A scanned copy of your highest academic qualifications

b) A scanned copy of the front and back of your NRIC / Passport

c) Your Resume / CV

d) A profile photo in .jpg format

e) A scanned copy of your WTS letter *only applicable to students applying for the Workfare Training Support Scheme

Download the “Application to Executive Education Programmes” User Manual for a more detailed guide on the application process.

Note: The application period will close 14 calendar days before the course commencement date, or when the course is full, whichever is earlier.

For admissions-related questions, please email the Office of Admissions (admission@tum-asia.edu.sg)

For course-related questions, please email the Office of Executive Development (exd@tum-asia.edu.sg).

Or give us a call at +(65) 6777 7407 during office hours.