Skillsfuture for Digital Workplace 2.0 (Manufacturing Sector)

Funding Validity Period

7 September 2023

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31 December 2027

Course Overview

This course is targeted at those in the manufacturing sector. Learners will learn about key technological advances that are impacting or will impact the sector. There will be interactive experiences for learners to engage with technologies, such as Chatbots, 3D printing, Virtual Reality (using goggles), and mobile app usage. Learners will be introduced to security risks associated with using emerging technologies and how to mitigate those risks.
Learners will understand and apply digital tools for the manufacturing sector, such as additive manufacturing and augmented reality. They will also use analytics to understand operational insights and utilize AI, Generative AI and robotic tools in a manufacturing environment.

Skills Acquired

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
  • State the jobs and digital skills required in the current and future digital economy
  • Describe the work requirements in a technology-rich environment and know the associated cybersecurity risks
  • Identify various digital applications and tools in work applications, including widely applicable national and sectoral platforms
  • Suggest how data and information can be used
  • Perform functional outcomes such as the use of digital tools and software to access various learning paths and content
  • Develop a post-course action plan to continue learning (i.e., to identify courses that would allow participants to further deepen their skills in the four key areas).

Learning Modules

Learning Unit 1: Data Analytics
  • Introduction to SFDW
  • Digital Skills and Jobs Awareness for the Manufacturing Sector
  • Importance of Data Analytics in the current and future digital economy for the Manufacturing Sector
  • Use data analytics and visualisation tools such as Excel PivotTable and Power BI to create actionable insights with manufacturing data
Learning Unit 2: Automation
  • Introduction to Automation in The Manufacturing Sector
  • Programmable Automation (3D printing and additive manufacturing tools for fabrication of parts and customised items)
  • Conversational Automation in The Manufacturing Sector such as Google Assistant, chatbots in government and corporate websites (MTI, etc.)
  • Using Power Automate to improve workflow productivity
  • Autonomous Robots Use for Manufacturing Sector
Learning Unit 3: Cybersecurity Risk
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Risk
  • Areas of cybersecurity risk and its implication and effect to the individual and manufacturing sector
  • How to mitigate cybersecurity risks? (physical, software, policy and regulatory)
Learning Unit 4: In-demand Digital Tools
  • Introduction to Digital Tools for The Manufacturing Sector
  • Generative AI such as Gemini and Copilot to generate reports/analysis, customised workflow documentation, etc.
  • Basic concepts of Generative AI and its risks
  • How to design prompt
  • Application of Artificial Intelligence in The Manufacturing Sector
  • Nationally Launched Applications
  • Using VR and AR
  • Enhancing Productivity and Efficiency with Autonomous Visual Recognition Robot
  • Explore Upcoming Digital Technology and Impact on How We Work, Live and Interact
  • Develop a learning plan to take ownership of own skills upgrading

Who is this course for

Academic prerequisites

  • Learners must be able to read, write, speak and understand English at Secondary school level
  • Learners to have minimum GCE ‘O’ level or ITE certificate education
  • Learner should have at least 1 year’s working experience in any industry
  • Learners must be able to operate a personal computer, use keyboard and mouse

Course Fees

Funding Type Non Small Medium Enterprises Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) OR Singaporean Employees aged 40 years and above
Full Fee $530 $530
Funding Amount $371 $371
Fee After Funding $159 $159
GST on Fee After Funding $14.31 $14.31
Additional Funding n.a $106
Nett Fee Payable (incl. GST) $173.31 $67.31
  • SME: Company registered or incorporated in Singapore AND employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Non-SME (MCES): Employee is Singaporean aged 40 years and above
Course Fee Funding: SME: 70% of course fee + Additional 20% of course fee
Non-SME: 70% of course fee
  Capped at $4.50 per hour per trainee and a maximum of $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year
Fees Singapore Citizens (40 years and above) Singapore Citizens (21 to 39 years old) & Permanent Residents (21 years old and above)
Full Fee $530 $530
Funding Amount $371 $371
Fee After Funding $159 $159
GST on Fee After Funding $14.31 $14.31
Additional Funding $106 n.a
Nett Fee Payable (incl. GST) $67.31 $173.31
  • MCES: Singaporean aged 40 years and above
  • Normal: Singaporean / PR aged 21 years and above
Course Fee Funding: MCES: 70% of course fee + additional 20% of course fee
Normal: 70% of course fee
 
Skillsfuture for Digital Workplace 2.0 (Manufacturing Sector)

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