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[NP-UAPL01-FAS] Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License (UAPL) Course for Industry Applications of Class A Rotorcraft (Multi-Rotor) up to 25kg (Classroom & Async e-learning)

Offered by School of Engineering

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Area of interest
Regulatory Compliance, Engineering

About Course

Course Objectives

The candidate learns how to fly an radio-controlled multi-rotor according to Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) standards. The candidate learns the 6 areas of aviation prescribed by CAAS for flight planning , risk assessment and safe flight controls with a focus on lighter than 7kg unmanned aircraft (multi-rotor) for basic commercial applications such as videography, surveillance and inspection.

Course Description

  • Trainees will attend online lectures on aviation laws, safe drone operations, meteorology and principles of flight.
  • Trainees will role play and work in teams to complete several real-world assignments.
  • They will learn how to apply for activity permits and prepare flight plans for submission to Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).
  • Trainees will learn to conduct site survey to plan risk management.
  • Trainees will practise manoeuvres according to CAAS assessment criteria using simulators and field practice.
  • Trainees will undergo field training using the same manoeuvres that will be completed during the simulator training.
  • Trainees will practise flight patterns using three different drones with different weights and complexities –   MIRS-F450 (light weight and easy to fly), Phantom 4 V2.0 (medium weight, more control required) and MIRS-S1200 (heavy and technically hardest to fly and control).
  • Trainees will also sit for mock tests and complete an online assessment. 

Course 
Schedule

Duration: 45 hours
Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm (4 days Face-to-Face learning)
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Simulation / Field training / Asynchronous online learning
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic / Self-paced learning

Schedule may subject to changes. Detailed timetable will only be release upon enrolment and nearer to course commencement date.

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2023020096

Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License (UAPL) Course for Industry Applications of Class A Rotorcraft (Multi-Rotor) up to 25kg (Classroom & Async e-learning)
Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License (UAPL) Course for Industry Applications of Class A Rotorcraft (Multi-Rotor) up to 25kg (Classroom & Async e-learning) (NP-UAPL01-FAS)
The 4 day course will help trainees operate a variety of light to heavy UA as part of their job or business. The focus will be on UA lighter than 7kg.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License (UAPL) Course for Industry Applications of Class A Rotorcraft (Multi-Rotor) up to 25kg (Classroom & Async e-learning) Total course fee
Full Course fee $2,943.00 $2,943.00
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen $342.90 $342.90
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ $342.90 $342.90
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above $342.90 $342.90
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $882.90 $882.90
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ $882.90 $882.90

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The payment needs to be made upon the application is submitted.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.