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Compact Modular Part-time Diploma Programmes
4 To cater to the needs of working adults, the polytechnics have revised their part-time Diploma programmes to be more compact and modular. Course durations for the revised part-time Diploma programmes have been halved, from five years (1,800 hours) to approximately two and a half years (900 hours) without compromising rigour or quality. Compacting the course duration is possible by recognising the work experience of adult learners and focusing the curriculum on work-relevant knowledge and skills. Content more relevant to school leavers has been omitted.
5 With the revised framework, most part-time polytechnic Diploma programmes will now be offered as five distinct modular certificates (MCs) of about 180 training hours each. Each MC is aimed at providing learners with skills in core industry domains, which employers would value. The structure will allow an adult learner to customise the pace of his or her own learning. The learner will be awarded a part-time polytechnic Diploma qualification upon accumulation of the relevant five MC s within a five-year validity period.
Recognition of Alternative Qualifications
6 To take into account the more diverse academic and working experiences of adult learners, selected Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) and Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) qualifications can be used for admission into part-time Diploma programmes1. This will facilitate better linkages between part-time polytechnic diploma programmes and WSQ qualifications, and expand upgrading options for PMETs.
Revised Part-time Diploma Programmes
7 Ngee Ann Polytechnic will be re-launching its three part-time Diploma programmes under the new framework, in October 2011: These are:
Diploma in Business Practice (Logistics Management)
Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
8 Other existing part-time polytechnic Diploma programmes will be re-aligned to the revised structure over time.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2...education-and-training-for-adult-learners.php
4 To cater to the needs of working adults, the polytechnics have revised their part-time Diploma programmes to be more compact and modular. Course durations for the revised part-time Diploma programmes have been halved, from five years (1,800 hours) to approximately two and a half years (900 hours) without compromising rigour or quality. Compacting the course duration is possible by recognising the work experience of adult learners and focusing the curriculum on work-relevant knowledge and skills. Content more relevant to school leavers has been omitted.
5 With the revised framework, most part-time polytechnic Diploma programmes will now be offered as five distinct modular certificates (MCs) of about 180 training hours each. Each MC is aimed at providing learners with skills in core industry domains, which employers would value. The structure will allow an adult learner to customise the pace of his or her own learning. The learner will be awarded a part-time polytechnic Diploma qualification upon accumulation of the relevant five MC s within a five-year validity period.
Recognition of Alternative Qualifications
6 To take into account the more diverse academic and working experiences of adult learners, selected Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) and Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) qualifications can be used for admission into part-time Diploma programmes1. This will facilitate better linkages between part-time polytechnic diploma programmes and WSQ qualifications, and expand upgrading options for PMETs.
Revised Part-time Diploma Programmes
7 Ngee Ann Polytechnic will be re-launching its three part-time Diploma programmes under the new framework, in October 2011: These are:
Diploma in Business Practice (Logistics Management)
Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
8 Other existing part-time polytechnic Diploma programmes will be re-aligned to the revised structure over time.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2...education-and-training-for-adult-learners.php
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