Global warming and rising energy prices are serious challenges today and the pursuit of renewable energy sources has become extremely important for governments all over the world. Over the past few years, global investment in clean energy has grown to $243bn in 2010. The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) has secured pioneering clean energy investments in some of these areas over the last few years and the clean energy industry is expected to be valued at S$3.4billion and will generate up to 7,000 jobs by 2015. Government Investment in clean energy and green research and development has also increased to $500m in mid-2011. On the other hand, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has also announced in their second Green Building Masterplan to have at least 80% of the buildings in Singapore Green Mark certified by 2030. All these initiatives will provide a boost to the 'green collar' job market, and some 18,000 green specialists will be needed over the next 10 years in the development, design, construction, operation and maintenance of green buildings.
The Diploma in Renewable Energy Engineering (DREE) was designed to cater to the increasing demand of graduates in the renewable energy industry. All aspects of renewable energy will be extensively covered to align with the Singapore energy roadmap.
This Diploma aims to nurture young professionals who can apply their knowledge and skills to the demand of the renewable energy industry. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in problem solving and become effective professionals in this industry. The curriculum prepares students by offering them both management and technical subjects in renewable energy systems, green building design, energy audit and management.
The focus areas of the diploma in green building design and technologies are relevant to meet the needs of the renewable energy industry. A large proportion of the jobs in this industry in Singapore would be in the professional and skilled categories. Graduates of this diploma are prepared for jobs such as energy specialist and consultant or work as associate engineers dealing with manufacturing, system integration, design and development, operation and maintenance of green buildings.
Graduates can also choose to pursue further education in local or overseas universities. All our diploma programmes are designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in local and overseas Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs).
For more information about university pathways, visit RP's Further Studies.
This BCA-Industry Built Environment Diploma Scholarship/ Sponsorship which covers the entire 3 years of study will be given to the top students, based on their O-level results, who have chosen Diploma in Renewable Energy Engineering (DREE) as their first choice during the Joint Admission Exercise (JAE).
The BCA-Industry Built Environment Diploma Scholarship / Sponsorship is a partnership between BCA and industry players to offer young people of high calibre an opportunity to take up full-time built environment courses at local Polytechnics and the BCA Academy.
The Diploma Scholarship / Sponsorship are structured in two stages. Stage 1 provides financial incentives to students during their diploma study. Stage 2 provides a clear progression path and attractive salary for the student to join the building and construction sector upon his/her graduation. Existing diploma graduates (with less than 3 years of experience in building & construction sector) may also apply to join Stage 2.
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To find out more about how you can apply for this diploma, visit Republic Poly's Admissions page.
Want to find out more about the school that offers this diploma? Then drop by the School of Engineering's homepage now!
Table 1: Minimum Entry Requirements
One of the following subjects:
Table 2: Aggregate Type
Addn Combined ScienceAdditional ScienceBiologyChemistryCombined ScienceComputer StudiesCreative 3D AnimationDesign & TechnologyEngineering ScienceFood & NutritionFundamentals of ElectronicsGeneral ScienceHuman & Social BiologyIntegrated SciencePhysicsPhysical ScienceScience (Chem, Bio)Science (Phy, Bio)Science (Phy, Chem)Science (Phy, Chem, Bio)
NT26 Electrical Installation & Servicing/Electrical Fitting & Installation/Electrical Technology (Installation & Servicing)
NT28 Air–Conditioning & Refrigeration/Air–Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology/ Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics
The course consists of general modules, discipline modules, and specialisation modules. Year 1 covers general modules such as Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving, and Mathematics. Year 2 focuses on discipline modules such as Analogue Electronics and Circuit Analysis. In year 3, you will go on to take specialisation modules and undergo the industry orientation programme.
Each module is equivalent to 4 modular credits (MC).
7 compulsory modules: A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
A207 Physics
B102 Organisational Behaviour
E114 Mathematics for Engineering
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
9 compulsory modules: C105 Introduction to Programming
E112 Engineering Design
E105 Digital Electronics I
E201 Digital Electronics II
E203 Circuit Analysis
E204 Linear Circuits and Control
E219 Analogue Electronics
E241 Electrical Power Systems
E242 Clean Energy Technologies
6 compulsory modules: A335 Energy Utilisation and Management
E381 Energy Systems Instrumentation
E382 Building Mechanical and Electrical Systems
E383 Sustainable Energy Systems
E384 Green Building Technology and Design
E385 Photovoltaic System Design
3 compulsory modules: G901 Creative Engagement
G301 Project
E921 Industry Immersion Programme (4 modules)
Select 1 module from the following list: E330 Global Logistics Management
E341 Electronic and Semiconductor Materials
E212 Facilities Planning and Design
A211 Advanced Mathematics I – Differential Equations
A212 Advanced Mathematics II – Linear Algebra
Select 1 module from the entire range of modules offered by the Schools and Centres in RP.
To graduate with a Diploma in Renewable Energy Engineering, you must complete a total of 120 modular credits. You should be able to do this within three years of enrolment if you successfully complete on average five modules, or its equivalent, per semester.