About this Course

The biopharmaceuticals, chemicals and process industries in Singapore are fast growing, fuelled by international investment locally and driven by increased demand internationally.  These industries comprise biologics, petrochemicals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and process instrumentation sectors.  Join us if you aspire to be to gain the skills set that can be applied to these sectors.

The Chemical Process Technology course offers students a broad background in skills and knowledge for the biopharmaceuticals and chemical industries.  The course combines sciences with engineering concepts.

You can choose one of the following four options to further develop your interest:

• Biologics
  
• Petrochemicals
  
• Pharmaceuticals
  
• Process Instrumentation
  

All options can lead you for a full spectrum of varied employment opportunities in the biopharmaceuticals, chemicals and process industries.

Some of the job titles held by graduates include Process Technician, Operation Technician, Plant Maintenance Technician, Process Instrument Technician, Instrumentation Technician and Engineering Assistant. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond.  The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

Course Structure

Module

• Health, Safety, Security and Environment Management
  
• Process Instrumentation and Control I
  
• Process Equipment and Operation
  
• Processes Fundamentals and Quality Assurance
  
• Plant Processes 
  

To choose ONLY one of the following modules:

• GMP and Biologics Processes 
  
• Equipment Maintenance and Utilities
  
• GMP and Pharmaceutical Processes 
  
• Process Instrumentation and Control II 
  

Credit for Certification

Total of 42 credits from successful completion of 6 modules.

Entry Requirements

2 GCE 'O' Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in Mathematics and Science; or

3 GCE 'N' Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in Mathematics, Science and one other subject; or

WDA's Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening and Level 4 in Reading and Numeracy and passed ITE Entrance Test.

Applicant must be free from colour appreciation deficiency.

Note:

1) The training schedule of lessons is subject to change.

2) Depending on demand, not all the modules in the CET Nitec in Technology courses will be offered in each intake. Where the modules are offered and there is insufficient enrolment, the classes will be cancelled and a full refund will be given to the affected students.

Training Schedule

Evening classes – Lessons are held two evenings a week, from 1845 hours to 2145 hours.

Weekend classes – Lessons are held once a week, from 0900 hours to 1600 hours.

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