Academy for Continuing Education (ACE)

Keen to learn about three-dimensional (3D) printing, but do not know where to start? Or are you feeling overwhelmed deciding whether or not to buy a 3D printer? Sign up for this course and be certified to use 3D printers at makerspaces by the National Library Board (NLB).

This course provides you with the necessary guides and resources to help you familiarise with 3D printing, even if you have yet to own a 3D printer. Participants will be introduced to the basic concepts of 3D printing, and be better positioned to tackle the topic at a deeper level, upon completion of this course.

The ABC’s of 3D Printing (Get Started Even Without a 3D printer) course is divided into three segments. 

In Segment 1, participants will learn about 3D printing at their own pace through an online learning package. You will be exposed to various online tools and software to set up 3D models, and uncover simple ways to proceed with 3D print jobs using resources that are readily available online or in the community.  

In Segment 2, participants get to interact with the course instructor and facilitators at MakeIT @ NLB, a library makerspace. You will explore 3D design and 3D printing in greater depth.

Finally, in Segment 3, participants will attempt a simple quiz. You will receive a certificate upon completing and passing all three segments. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and explain different types of 3D printers
• Apply the use of 3D printing to different areas of work
• Create customised 3D designs using a design software
• Prepare and create 3D prints through the use of readily available resources

Who Should Attend?

Project Managers, Managers, Executives, Engineers, Technicians, Designers and individuals who are looking to explore the use of 3D printing technology before deciding to invest in a 3D printer.  

Entry Requirement

Participants are expected to be familiar with the general operation of a personal computer (PC) or Macintosh (MAC), such as browsing the internet, opening and saving files, and have basic internet search knowledge. In addition, participants should be comfortable with using an online meeting software to meet with the instructors and other participants for the second segment of the course. 

Certification

Participants will be awarded a certificate of completion jointly issued by RP and NLB upon meeting the 75% course attendance requirement.

For courses with formal assessment component, participants will be awarded the certification of completion upon passing the assessment. Otherwise, a certification of attendance will be issued instead upon meeting the 75% course attendance requirement.

Trainer's Profile

Mr. Keegan Teo joined Republic Polytechnic in 2019. He graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. Keegan started his professional career as an aerospace engineer, specialising in aircraft materials. He then established a three-dimensional (3D) printing business which offered design, prototyping, and consultancy services in 2015. As a trainer, Keegan is experienced in conducting 3D design and printing workshops for primary, as well as secondary schools in Singapore.

Ms. Angela Chng graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a degree in Mechanical and Production Engineering. She has more than a decade of experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software in the industry. Prior to joining Republic Polytechnic (RP) as a lecturer in 2015, she was a Product Designer involved in creating machines for assembly and testing. She also worked on areas such as design, prototyping, assembly, testing, and marketing.

Mr. Edmund Tan is the Programme Chair and lecturer at Republic Polytechnic. He started his career as an engineer and has worked in various fields including Information Technology and Networking, at the Bioinformatics Institute under A*STAR. Edmund also holds a certification in Autodesk Fusion 360 and is a certified adult trainer. He graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and a master’s degree in Communication Software & Networks. He also holds a Master of Applied Finance from Singapore Management University.

Ms. Wendy Ang obtained her Masters of Science (Mechanical Engineering) and Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) degrees from Nanyang Technological University. She is a lecturer under the Diploma in Engineering Design with Business at Republic Polytechnic’s School of Engineering. She also manages and conducts classes for part-time diploma programmes related to Operations and Production Planning. In addition, Wendy teaches Continuing Education and Training courses on Design Thinking and Computer Aided Design. Her prior work experience as an Instrument Design Engineer at Emerson Process Management (Oil and Gas Applications) and Product Engineer at Cal-Comp Electronics (Printer Design) enables her to relate well to various applications of design in the industrial and consumer industry.

Course Duration

The course is delivered in 3 segments:

Segment 1
Mode: Self-paced eLearning
Duration: 4 hours, to be completed within the designated e-learning period
Remarks: Online learning via web browser (Google Chrome is recommended)

Segment 2
Mode: Face-to-face (F2F) meeting with instructors at MakeIT @ NLB (or online if F2F is not permitted)
Duration: 3 hours
Remarks: Instructions on F2F meeting time and venue will be sent to your email upon successful registration. In the event a F2F meeting is not permissible, the session will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

Segment 3
Mode: Quiz
Duration: 1 hour
Remarks: Online learning via web browser (Google Chrome is recommended)