Course Information
As technology advances, so do expectations in terms of comfort and safety. Cars, as a necessity in modern daily life, are no exception. The goal of automotive technology is to provide the driver with greater control, mobility and above all, protection.
Learning Outcomes
Accelerate your career in automotive technology with the knowledge and skills needed to diagnose and solve problems in automotive transmission, brake and traction control, suspension and steering systems. You’ll also get insights into safe work practices in vehicle service and repair.
Course
Schedule
Course Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Duration: 1 day – Sundays
Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: TBC
This course may be conducted online subject to Covid-19 guidelines.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
- Automotive powertrain arrangements
- Clutch system
- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission
- CVT and dual clutches transmission
- Steering system
- Brake system and ABS, ESP
- Suspension system
Trainer's Profile
Steven Xu is a Senior Lecturer of School of Engineering at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the module leader of Automotive Technology and Motorsports (ATMS), a specialization offered under the Polytechnic's Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. He teaches both full time and part time in the following areas: Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, System Design, Mechanical Design and Product Design and Manufacturing Process. He has a Masters Degree from NTU and 20 years working experience in automotive after-sales service industries. He is also in the Technical Expert Panel for Certification for Technical Specialist (Bus) organized by LTA and IES, working with ten over members from different industries and organizations on certifying the bus technicians. He has conducted workshops for SMWA members, ComfortDelGro, SMRT, SBS, ST Land, DSTA, MINDEF, Indeco, Cycle & Carriage, Republic Auto, NEA, EuroAutomobile, LTA, Vicom, ExxonMobil and more.
Certification
Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance.
Entry Requirements
Course Fees
SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.
Enhanced training support for SMEs
For enhanced training support for SMEs, enter SME in the promo code during course application.
Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders, please furnish the following documents to the course administrator to qualify for SSG funding:
Self-sponsored learner (**LTVP+): Copy of your green visit pass card, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.
Co-sponsored learner (##LTVP+): Copy of valid and current Letter of Consent (LOC) from MOM
GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024.
Note:
- The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
- Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Full course fees | $1035.50 |
| Singaporeans aged below 40 qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $310.65 |
| Singaporeans aged 40 & above qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | $120.65 |
| Singaporeans qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $120.65 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & **LTVP+ qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $310.65 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & ##LTVP+ qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $120.65 |
| Others (and Repeat Students) | $1035.50 |