Diploma in Applied Science Chemical Technology

The SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme for the Energy & Chemicals sector is a 12-month work-study certificate programme leading to the part-time Diploma in Applied Science (Chemical Technology). It covers knowledge and skills in process engineering, occupational safety and health, environmental technology, productivity and quality management, to support the chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Participants complete 2 skills-based Modular Certificates (MCs). Each MC can be completed in 1 semester, and a certificate is issued once the requirements for each MC are met. The programme uses coursework such as laboratory, tutorial and project assignments, class participation, tests, quizzes and examination. Graduates can complete the remaining 3 MCs to obtain the part-time diploma.

Modules

• MODULAR CERTIFICATE IN CHEMICAL PLANT UNIT OPERATIONS
• MODULAR CERTIFICATE IN CHEMICAL PROCESSES
• MODULAR CERTIFICATE IN CHEMICAL PLANT SAFETY AND HEALTH
• MODULAR CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
• MODULAR CERTIFICATE IN CHEMICAL PLANT OPTIMISATION

Eligibility Criteria

• ITE Nitec graduates with GPA ≥2.0, OR
• Higher Nitec graduates from the list of feeder ITE Nitec / Higher Nitec programmes in relevant discipline or equivalent

Work-Study Programme Incentives Eligibility

Work-Study Programmes sign-on incentives are extended to eligible Singaporeans who are:

• within three years of graduation from the Polytechnics/ITE or the Operational Ready Date (ORD) for full-time National Servicemen

This eligibility is subject to prevailing criteria.

• Junior Process Technician (Trainee) (job titles may vary across companies)
• Process Technician