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Last verified: 2026-08-03
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The course aims to train participants in the areas of instrumentation, automation and control. They will be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge in domains that include electrical and electronic engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Robotics and Digital Manufacturing Technology. This will allow them to work in areas like maintenance, process control, production and development in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, oil and gas, and power.
What You'll Learn
The Diploma in Engineering (Control and Automation) (DECA) focuses on electrical and electronic engineering that is applied in the areas of automation, process control and instrumentation. It equips technicians or participants with equivalent roles with the knowledge and skills required to undertake new roles that include engineer, associate engineer, assistant engineer or technical officer in the manufacturing, process and automation industries.
Minimum Entry Requirement
GCE 'O' Levels
The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:
- English Language: Grade 1 "“ 7
- Mathematics (Elementary or Additional): Grade 1 "“ 6
- Science: Grade 1 "“ 6
Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline
GPA > 3.5
OR
GPA > 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience
Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline
GPA > 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience
Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline
GPA > 2.0
OR
GPA > 1.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience
Higher Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline GPA > 2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience
WSQ
Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA & Workplace Numeracy SOA