At a Glance
Duration: 3 years full-time
Qualification: Diploma in Clean Energy
Application: Apply during the Joint Admissions Exercise following the release of the GCE O Level results. For other categories of applicants, please refer to the section on ‘Admission and Requirements’
The Course
This diploma equips you with the technical knowledge and practical know-how in Renewable Energy Technologies including Photovoltaic or Solar Cell, Fuel Cell and other Renewable Energy Sources, such as Biomass, Hydropower and Wind. Areas that are intricately-connected with the utilization of Clean Energy, such as Electrical Systems and Power Distribution, will also be covered.
In the first year, you will be provided with strong fundamentals in electrical and electronic engineering and mathematics. In the second year, you will specialize in the various Renewable Energy Technologies, covering from materials and components to installation and maintenance, and Electrical Services for facilities, and electrical system and power distribution. In year 3, there will be a Main Project (MP) and the Student Internship Programme (SIP) for you to develop applications of Clean Energy technologies and to gain the necessary exposure to working life as a technologist in the fields of Clean Energy and/or Energy Management. You will also be taught the different design, manufacturing and automation processes.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma in Clean Energy will be able to find employment in the following industries:
- Environmental and Energy Sector
- Power Utility and Electrical Services
- Renewable/Clean Energy Companies
- Renewable/Clean Energy Research Centres
- Manufacturing Companies
- Equipment Supply Companies.
Graduates will be employed as clean energy technologist, energy auditor, assistant engineer, research associate, energy management executive etc.
Minimum Entry Requirements
| 5 GCE ‘O’ Level subjects comprising: | |
| English Language (EL1)* | (Grades 1-7) |
| Mathematics (E or A Maths) | (Grades 1-6) |
| One of the following subjects# | (Grades 1-6) |
| Any two other subjects, (excluding CCA) | - |
# Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry).
* SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the Bahasa Inggeris (English Language) subject.
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
Graduation Requirements
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | :min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | :19 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | :99 credit units |
| Elective Subjects | :min 8 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | :min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | :min 135 credit units |
Cross Disciplinary Subjects
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects
Further Education
For further education opportunities, please refer to http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/courses/advance.htm
Additional Information
Enquiries
For more enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67878000 (Admission Hotline)
Fax: 67898220 (General Enquiry)
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
Sale of Prospectus
The prospectus for full-time diploma is on sale at the following places for the price of S$7.00 per copy.
One Stop Service Centre
Temasek Polytechnic
Administration Block 9
East Wing, Lobby C, Level 2 (Plaza Level)
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Alternatively, you can request the prospectus to be mailed to you. The cost is S$7.00 + S$2.50(local postage cost) for local addresses and S$7.00 + overseas postage cost for overseas addresses. You can send in your requests to corpcomm@tp.edu.sg
Please make your cheques/drafts* payable to "Temasek Polytechnic" and send it together with your request to:
Corporation Communications
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
* Foreign cheques/drafts drawn on overseas banks are not acceptable
