Diploma in Engineering (Operations and Engineering Management)
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The Diploma in Engineering (Operations and Engineering Management) equips participants with relevant knowledge and skills in logistics and operations management.
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About course
Course overview
The Diploma in Engineering (Operations and Engineering Management) equips participants with relevant knowledge and skills in logistics and operations management. Participants will also learn how to apply the principles of quality management and productivity improvement in an organization setting.
Course objectives
Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
Help companies improve their productivity and business efficiency
Carry out projects in a cost-effective and structured manner
Implement quality control and management in product/service delivery in the company
Advance their career to a junior management role
Target audiences
ITE graduates who are keen to upgrade themselves through seeking knowledge and skills to help their company embark on quality and operational excellence.
Diploma or degree-level graduates and professionals who are keen to enter the field of operations and engineering management or are seeking to improve their knowledge in quality and productivity-related domains, to upgrade to mid-level management roles.
Course structure
Diploma in Engineering (Operations and Engineering Management)
Modular Certificate in Engineering Systems Management
Modular Certificate in Engineering Systems Management
Module name | Module synopsis |
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Decision and Cost Analysis | This module introduces the basics of decision and cost analysis. Topics on decision making under risk and uncertainty, and tools like decision trees, trade-off analysis and utility functions will be taught. It introduces various approaches towards the selection of equipment and materials for cost-effective operations, as well as performing analyses of system costs over the life cycles of products and services. |
Project Management | This module covers basic concepts in project management. Topics include project planning, project scheduling, cost estimation and budgeting, resource allocation, monitoring and control, and risk measurement and management. |
Life Cycle Management | This module introduces the process of managing the system life cycle from acquisition/development to operations and support. Methodologies and decision processes for arriving at cost-effective system solutions will be covered. It covers needs analysis, quality function deployment, reliability engineering, maintainability engineering, logistics, and supportability engineering. |
Modular Certificate in Logistics Management
Modular Certificate in Logistics Management
Module name | Module synopsis |
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Warehousing and Distribution | This module imparts a fundamental understanding of warehousing and distribution management in industry today. It covers storage and retrieval systems, labour and equipment requirements, planning of distribution centres, security and safety in distribution, vehicle selection, as well as import and export procedures. |
Inventory Management | This module covers principles and practical knowledge required to plan and control inventories of goods and materials. Topics include the role and importance of carrying inventories, inventory classifications, planning and control, and a study of the costs of inventory. |
Global Logistics Management | This module covers the principles of efficient and effective management of logistics in international business. It examines different aspects of logistics, including purchasing and reverse logistics, as well as global logistics trends and security challenges. Optimisation models for logistics decision-making and supply chain design will also be introduced. |
Modular Certificate in Manufacturing Planning & Optimisation
Modular Certificate in Manufacturing Planning & Optimisation
Module name | Module synopsis |
|---|---|
Operations Research and Simulation | This module introduces fundamental concepts of operations research, such as linear programming, network analysis, queuing theory, forecasting and time series analysis, inventory control, and maintenance and replacement to solve production planning and engineering management problems. The use of simulation will be taught to solve complex problems. |
Green Manufacturing and Planning | This module provides an understanding of the concepts of capacity planning and production planning. Topics include master production scheduling, materials requirement planning, capacity planning and production activity control. Calculation of carbon footprint, as well as sustainable practices in manufacturing, will be introduced. |
Facilities Planning and Design | This module introduces the key concepts of facility planning and design, which facilitate synchronous material flow, reduce material handling and movement, and maximise the use of floor space. It covers the requirements of plant site location selection, plant and office layouts, basic facility services, as well as the selection of machines and labour. |
Modular Certificate in Productivity Improvement
Modular Certificate in Productivity Improvement
Module name | Module synopsis |
|---|---|
Productivity and Work Study | This module covers methods to measure and analyse the work content of a job to improve productivity. Work measurement methods such as time study, activity sampling methods, and methods analysis will be introduced. It also covers measurements of productivity and methods to improve productivity. |
Lean Six Sigma Methods | This module introduces the fundamental concepts of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma. It covers the understanding of lean manufacturing in the area of waste elimination, value stream management, and the tools and methods for improving process flow. |
Human Factors Engineering | This module introduces concepts in human factors engineering and ergonomics that support human activity in the workplace. It covers human factors and systems, visual and auditory displays, human output and control, anthropometry, workplace design and the effect of environmental conditions - noise, climate and illumination in a workforce. |
Modular Certificate in Quality Management
Modular Certificate in Quality Management
Module name | Module synopsis |
|---|---|
Statistical Methods in Quality | This module focuses on the analysis of data, as well as the applications of statistics in quality studies. It covers estimates of mean and variance, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, variance tests and factorial experiments. |
Quality Control | This module focuses on the use of statistical methods for quality control and improvement. It covers basic quality control tools and techniques, including Statistical Process Control, Process Capability Analysis, Measurement System Analysis, Design of Experiments and Acceptance Sampling. |
Quality Management | This module covers productivity and quality management-related issues such as the development of Quality Systems, TQM, PDCA, Quality Circles, Singapore Quality Awards, 5S Housekeeping and the ISO9000 Quality Management System. |
Entry requirements
Applicants should possess one of the following combinations of qualifications and work experience:
Qualification | Requirement(s) |
|---|---|
'O' Levels |
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Higher NITEC |
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NITEC |
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Higher NITEC in Technology/Services |
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NITEC in Technology/Services |
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WSQ |
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Does not possess any of the above qualifications | Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience. |
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least five years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or an entrance test. The polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
Course schedule
Course schedule information
Commencement Date | Duration | Mode and Venue | Schedule | Application Start and End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April and October | 2.5 years | Face-to-face at Republic Polytechnic / Online learning | 3 weekdays (evening) | April Intake: Mid-November to Mid-March October Intake: Mid-May to Mid-September |
Note: RP reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.
Refer to the Academic Calendar on the Republic Polytechnic website or key dates and important information to help you plan your learning journey.
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