PE WSQ GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES

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1 Only 5 modules (4 core + 1 elective modules) required for full qualification PE WSQ GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES Welding plays an important role and has grown substantially in almost all manufacturing sectors. The needs for superior welding technology have increased in keeping with the demands for a wide variety of performances such as high productivity, high quality, as well as labour and cost savings. This course will provide participants with an integrated approach to learn about the various aspects of welding and allied technologies. The course will introduce various welding processes such as arc welding, laser welding, electron beam welding, friction stir welding, diffusion bonding and brazing. It will discuss welding metallurgy along with the weldability of various ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Furthermore, the course is designed to provide participants with a quick and effective guide to execute welding operation, welding procedure development, weld design and simulation, trouble shooting and welding quality control. This course aims to equip participants with skills and knowledge on state-of-the-art welding technologies through classroom lectures, hands-on lab training and practical case studies. Why This Course This course is specially designed to train participants in the various aspects of welding technologies and build up the competencies required to implement the technologies in various industrial applications. These include welding processes, weld design, weldability testing methods, process automation, distortion control, selection of materials and welding processing parameters. This course would also benefit engineers who wish to refresh their fundamentals and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in welding technology. The knowledge gained during this course benefits both the participants who stand to upgrade their individual expertise and their companies with the opportunity to improve their competitiveness. Who Should Attend This course is targeted at operation managers, manufacturing managers/engineers, production planning engineers, materials engineers, mechanical engineers, production engineers, foremen and skilled operators, quality control managers/engineers, materials purchasing engineers, laboratory managers and engineers, as well as all manufacturing industries that use welding as a joining process such as in the precision engineering, aerospace, marine, oil and gas, automotive and electronics sectors. When & Where Please visit our website at KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg for the updated course schedule. Training Venue: 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Level 8, Singapore

2 Course Modules Participants will be awarded the Graduate Diploma after successfully completing five modules (four core units and one elective unit). Alternatively, participants will be awarded a WSQ Statement of Attainment electronic certificate for passing any individual module of their choice. Core Unit 1 Design Arc Welding (42 hours) Arc welding techniques have been widely used in almost all manufacturing industries. This module will provide comprehensive training on different arc welding processes, such as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW). The module will also cover the weldability of various materials such as aluminium, titanium, nickel alloys, low alloy steels, and stainless steels. Case studies will be used to illustrate the applications of arc welding for different materials. Core Unit 2 Implement Laser Beam Welding (42 hours) This module provides participants with fundamental knowledge of laser welding, laser cladding, electron beam welding, as well as process monitoring and control. Material selection, metallurgy, and welding processes linked to industrial applications are included in this module. Participants will acquire knowledge and skills on different welding and cladding technologies that use high-energy beams. This module also provides case studies and lab sessions to enhance the adoption of the technologies in real industrial situations. Core Unit 3 Review Welding Operation and Quality Control (42 hours) This module aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the basics of weld design and simulation, evaluation of mechanical properties, different weldability testing methods, inspection of welded joints, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). The module will also train the participants in the implementation of weld quality control, welding mechanisation, and automation. Overall, participants will learn the essential skills and knowledge of welding procedure development and documentation. Core Unit 4 Adopt Friction Stir Welding and Diffusion Bonding (42 hours) This module will mainly focus on friction stir welding and diffusion bonding processes. Resistance welding and ultrasonic welding will also be covered. The process principle, procedure, equipment, and quality control will be dealt with for the specific techniques. Lab sessions will also be offered to give participants a more in-depth understanding on the techniques. Elective Units Evaluate Advanced Brazing (42 hours) Materials Characterisation (45 hours) For more information about each module, please visit KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg Course Fee and Funding The full course fee for the complete Graduate Diploma Programme is S$15,000 before course fee funding & GST. The full course fee for each individual module is S$3,000 before course fee funding & GST. All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 21 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 70% of the course fee. Singaporean or Permanent Resident employees fully sponsored by SMEs can enjoy course fee funding support of up to 90% of the course fee under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme, subject to eligibility criteria. Singaporeans aged 40 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 90% of the course fee under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES). Singaporeans aged 35 years and above with earnings not more than S$2,000 per month can enjoy course fee funding for 95% of the course fee under the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme. Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees. For more information about the course fee funding, please visit 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-04, Singapore Tel: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg Website: KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg For enquiries, please contact: Dr Sun Zheng zsun@simtech.a-star.edu.sg 01/2017

3 Only 5 modules (4 core + 1 elective modules) required for full qualification PE WSQ GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES Design Arc Welding (42 hours) Arc welding processes have been widely used in various industries for many years and are still dominant among the various welding processes. This module will introduce participants to the fundamentals of the most popular arc welding processes, their advantages and limitations, process variables, operational costs and process applications. Also covered are the basic concepts of the weldability of various engineering materials. Furthermore, the development and trends of advanced arc welding techniques, such as cladding (or overlaying) and hardfacing, will also be introduced. As an important part in this module, case studies will be used to demonstrate the application of process and material knowledge and provide the participants with a thorough understanding of fabrication and repair using arc welding processes. Why This Course This module is especially designed to help participants grasp the fundamentals of the arc welding processes and weldability of different materials, as well as various aspects of fabrication and repairs using arc welding processes. This module will cover the design of products, design of welded structures and joints, selection of base and welding filler materials, selection of arc welding processes and welding fabrication. On successful completion of this module, participants will be equipped to work in the various stages of arc welding fabrication and repair and more importantly, will be able to optimise the existing arc welding processes by developing and implementing new arc welding techniques. Who Should Attend This course is targeted at operation managers, manufacturing managers/engineers, production planning engineers, materials engineers, mechanical engineers, production engineers, foremen and skilled operators, quality control managers/engineers, materials purchasing engineers, laboratory managers and engineers, as well as all manufacturing industries that use welding as a joining process such as in the precision engineering, aerospace, marine, oil and gas, automotive and electronics sectors. When & Where Please visit our website at KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg for the updated course schedule. Training Venue: 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Level 8, Singapore

4 What You Will Learn This module is designed to equip participants with knowledge of arc welding for various metals and alloys. Content covered in this module include: Principles and characteristics of various arc welding processes Process advantages and limitations Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) Submerged arc welding (SAW) Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) Plasma arc welding (PAW) Advanced techniques for various arc welding processes Welding metallurgy principles and their applications for weld quality control Weld defect formation and prevention Weldability of various engineering materials Welding of low alloy and stainless steels Welding of aluminium and magnesium alloys Welding of titanium and Ni-based alloys About the Course Leaders Dr Sun Zheng obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland. He has more than thirty years of experience in the field of materials joining, having worked in the research institute, university, and industrial environments. Dr Sun, who specialises in welding processes and welding metallurgy, has published over a hundred and twenty papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He was the joint recipient of the 1995 National Technology Award for contributions to the marine repair processes using electron beam technology. Mr Pan Dayou is a Senior Research Engineer at SIMTech. He has nearly thirty years of experience in welding fabrication and materials joining. His expertise covers welding fabrication of pressure vessels, piping and other structures; process development & optimisation; productivity improvement; QA & QC and welding qualifications; training for welding personnel. In addition to industrial projects, he also carries out in-house research projects focusing primarily on joining of materials ranging from ferrous to non-ferrous metals, and he has published thirty technical papers. He holds a BEng degree in Welding Technology, an MSc degree in Material Processing, and a diploma of IWE/IIW qualification. Course Fee and Funding The full course fee for this module is S$3,000 before course fee funding & GST. All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 21 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 70% of the course fee. Singaporean or Permanent Resident employees fully sponsored by SMEs can enjoy course fee funding support of up to 90% of the course fee under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme, subject to eligibility criteria. Singaporeans aged 40 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 90% of the course fee under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES). Singaporeans aged 35 years and above with earnings not more than S$2,000 per month can enjoy course fee funding for 95% of the course fee under the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme. Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees. For more information about the course fee funding, please visit 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-04, Singapore Tel: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg Website: KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg For enquiries, please contact: Dr Sun Zheng zsun@simtech.a-star.edu.sg 07/2017

5 Only 5 modules (4 core + 1 elective modules) required for full qualification PE WSQ GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES Implement Laser Beam Welding (42 hours) This module offers participants an insight to the fundamentals of laser welding, laser cladding, electron beam welding, modeling and simulation, as well as process monitoring and control. Furthermore, materials selection, metallurgy, and welding processes linked to industrial applications are included in this module. Students will learn the different welding and cladding technologies based on high-energy beams. This module also provides case studies and lab sessions that further enhance the adoption of these technologies in real production environments. Why This Course This module will help participants build up competencies required to understand the effects of the high-energy beam welding processes (laser beam welding, hybrid welding, laser cladding and electron beam welding), welding defects, weld design, modeling and simulation, process monitoring and control, as well as the weldability of alloys such as aluminium, nickel-based, titanium, Ni alloys and stainless steels. Learning how to implement state-of-the-art high-energy beam welding technologies will benefit participants who get an opportunity to upgrade their skills as well as companies that stand to improve their competitiveness. Who Should Attend This course is targeted at operation managers, manufacturing managers/engineers, production planning engineers, materials engineers, mechanical engineers, production engineers, foremen and skilled operators, quality control managers/engineers, materials purchasing engineers, laboratory managers and engineers. It is applicable to all manufacturing industries that employ welding as a joining process such as companies in the precision engineering, aerospace, marine, oil and gas, automotive, and electronics sectors. When & Where Please visit our website at KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg for the updated course schedule. Training Venue: 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Level 8, Singapore

6 What You Will Learn This module will focus on laser welding, laser cladding, electron beam welding, modeling and simulation, as well as on process monitoring and control. Detailed contents of this module include: Principles and properties of different type of lasers Interaction between laser radiation and materials Laser welding and its unique characteristics Knowledge and challenge in laser welding of metals Basic understanding of essential principles and physics of hybrid welding processes Principles of laser cladding and advantages Knowledge of laser cladding of different types of materials for different applications Knowledge of numerical modelling and simulation in laser welding Basic knowledge of process monitoring and control for laser welding and cladding Characteristics of electron beam welding process and its applications About the Course Leaders Dr BI Guijun is a senior scientist from Joining Technology Group, SIMTech. He received his PhD in laser material processing from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology and RWTH Aachen University, Germany in Then, he worked as a research fellow at Rolls-Royce Technology Center in School of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK. In 2008, he joined SIMTech. His research concentrates on laser aided additive manufacturing for surface modification, repair and 3D additive manufacturing, process monitoring and control, as well as the applications in marine, aerospace, oil & gas, PE etc. Dr Chen Hui-Chi joined SIMTech as a Research Scientist after receiving her PhD from the Laser Processing Research Centre, The University of Manchester, UK. Her research interests lie in laser welding and numerical analysis of welding process. She currently focuses on increasing laser welding efficiency of highly reflective and conductive metals, developing hermetic laser welding processes and minimising welding distortion by using finite element methods. Dr Sun Zheng obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland. He has more than thirty years of experience in the field of materials joining, having worked in the research institute, university, and industrial environments. Dr Sun, who specialises in welding processes and welding metallurgy, has published over a hundred and twenty papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He was the joint recipient of the 1995 National Technology Award for contributions to the marine repair processes using electron beam technology. Course Fee and Funding The full course fee for this module is S$3,000 before course fee funding & GST. All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 21 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 70% of the course fee. Singaporean or Permanent Resident employees fully sponsored by SMEs can enjoy course fee funding support of up to 90% of the course fee under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme, subject to eligibility criteria. Singaporeans aged 40 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 90% of the course fee under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES). Singaporeans aged 35 years and above with earnings not more than S$2,000 per month can enjoy course fee funding for 95% of the course fee under the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme. Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees. For more information about the course fee funding, please visit 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-04, Singapore Tel: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg Website: KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg For enquiries, please contact: Dr Sun Zheng zsun@simtech.a-star.edu.sg 07/2017

7 Only 5 modules (4 core + 1 elective modules) required for full qualification PE WSQ GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES Review Welding Operation and Quality Control (42 hours) This module provides participants with an integrated and practical overview of weld evaluation, welding design, welding operation and welding quality control. It offers a general understanding of weldability analyses, pre- and post-weld heat treatments, non-destructive testing and inspection for welded joints, welding design and simulation, welding process mechanisation and automation, as well as welding quality control. Trainees will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to understand the different techniques for evaluating and controlling welding quality as well as the most efficient welding methods. The module also includes case studies on preparing welding-related documents in real-life scenarios. Why This Course This module is specially designed to effectively guide participants towards quickly adopting the most efficient ways to control/improve weld quality and welding productivity. The module will train participants to build the competencies required to perform weld evaluation, undertake testing and inspection of welded joints, perform design and simulation, understand the welding process mechanisation and automation and control welding distortions. On successful completion of this module, participants will be able to evaluate, control and improve weld quality as well as improve welding productivity. Who Should Attend This course is targeted at operation managers, manufacturing managers/engineers, production planning engineers, materials engineers, mechanical engineers, production engineers, foremen and skilled operators, quality control managers/engineers, materials purchasing engineers, laboratory managers and engineers, as well as personnel from all manufacturing industries that deploy welding as a joining process such as companies in the precision engineering, aerospace, marine, oil and gas, automotive and electronics sectors. When & Where Please visit our website at KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg for the updated course schedule. Training Venue: 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Level 8, Singapore

8 What You Will Learn This module will mainly focus on destructive and non-destructive testing and the inspection for welded joints, welding design, mechanised and automated welding, and welding quality control. The detailed contents include: Methodologies for evaluating weldability Principles for pre/post weld heat treatment Principles of destructive and non-destructive testing and inspection of welds Basics of weld design Fundamentals of modelling and simulation in welding Approaches and specifications for mechanisation and automation of welding processes Correlation among welding process parameters, residual stresses, and weld joint distortion Procedures for performing QA and QC in welding operations About the Course Leaders Dr Sun Zheng obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland. He has more than thirty years of experience in the field of materials joining, having worked in the research institute, university, and industrial environments. Dr Sun, who specialises in welding processes and welding metallurgy, has published over a hundred and twenty papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He was the joint recipient of the 1995 National Technology Award for contributions to the marine repair processes using electron beam technology. Mr Pan Dayou is a Senior Research Engineer at SIMTech. He has nearly thirty years of experience in welding fabrication and materials joining. His expertise covers welding fabrication of pressure vessels, piping and other structures; process development & optimisation; productivity improvement; QA & QC and welding qualifications; training for welding personnel. In addition to industrial projects, he also carries out in-house research projects focusing primarily on joining of materials ranging from ferrous to non-ferrous metals, and he has published thirty technical papers. He holds a BEng degree in Welding Technology, an MSc degree in Material Processing, and a diploma of IWE/IIW qualification. Dr Chen Hui-Chi joined SIMTech as a Research Scientist after receiving her PhD from the Laser Processing Research Centre, The University of Manchester, UK. Her research interests lie in laser welding and numerical analysis of welding process. She currently focuses on increasing laser welding efficiency of highly reflective and conductive metals, developing hermetic laser welding processes and minimising welding distortion by using finite element methods. Course Fee and Funding The full course fee for this module is S$3,000 before course fee funding & GST. All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 21 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 70% of the course fee. Singaporean or Permanent Resident employees fully sponsored by SMEs can enjoy course fee funding support of up to 90% of the course fee under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme, subject to eligibility criteria. Singaporeans aged 40 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 90% of the course fee under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES). Singaporeans aged 35 years and above with earnings not more than S$2,000 per month can enjoy course fee funding for 95% of the course fee under the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme. Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees. For more information about the course fee funding, please visit 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-04, Singapore Tel: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg Website: KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg For enquiries, please contact: Dr Sun Zheng zsun@simtech.a-star.edu.sg 07/2017

9 Only 5 modules (4 core + 1 elective modules) required for full qualification PE WSQ GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES Adopt Friction Stir Welding and Diffusion Bonding (42 hours) Welding and joining are critical steps in the assembly and integration of industrial components and systems. However, joints produced by conventional fusion welding processes may contain defects such as gas porosity, hot cracking and non-metallic inclusions. This is particularly true in the welding of light metals, metal matrix composites and various dissimilar materials joining. Compared to conventional fusion welding techniques, various solid-state welding processes like friction stir welding (FSW), diffusion bonding (DB), resistance spot welding and ultrasonic welding allow materials to be welded at the molecular level while avoiding the limitations of fusion welding. This module will mainly focus on the FSW and DB processes. Other solid-state welding processes, including resistance and ultrasonic welding, will also be covered. The module covers the specific process principles, procedures, equipment, quality control issues and lab sessions to give participants an in-depth understanding of the techniques. Why This Course The module aims to provide participants with an overview of various solid-state welding techniques including FSW, DB, resistance spot welding as well as ultrasonic welding. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of various processes, joint design, defects control, weldability of various materials, and their applications. On successful completion of this module, participants will be able to upgrade their individual expertise in welding, helping their company seize new business opportunities and increase competitiveness. Who Should Attend The module will benefit operations managers, manufacturing managers/engineers, production planning/materials/ mechanical/production engineers, foremen and skilled operators, quality control managers/engineers, materials purchasing engineers, laboratory managers and engineers, university students specialising in materials science and mechanical engineering, as well as personnel from any manufacturing company that uses welding as a joining process, including the precision engineering, aerospace, automotive, and electronics sectors. When & Where Please visit our website at KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg for the updated course schedule. Training Venue: 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Level 8, Singapore

10 What You Will Learn FSW of Al alloys and issues in post-weld heat treatment FSW tools and joint designs Defects and quality control in FSW Modelisation and simulations in FSW FSW of other materials and its variant processes Introduction to solid state bonding technology Fundamental concepts of diffusion Diffusion bonding process and conditions Bonding mechanisms and inspection of joints Bonding between dissimilar and non-metals Applications of diffusion bonding Resistance spot welding Ultrasonic welding About the Course Leaders Dr BI Guijun is a senior scientist from Joining Technology Group, SIMTech. He received his PhD in laser material processing from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology and RWTH Aachen University, Germany in Then, he worked as a research fellow at Rolls-Royce Technology Center in School of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK. In 2008, he joined SIMTech. His research concentrates on laser aided additive manufacturing for surface modification, repair and 3D additive manufacturing, process monitoring and control, as well as the applications in marine, aerospace, oil & gas, PE etc. Mr Pan Dayou is a Senior Research Engineer at SIMTech. He has nearly thirty years of experience in welding fabrication and materials joining. His expertise covers welding fabrication of pressure vessels, piping and other structures; process development & optimisation; productivity improvement; QA & QC and welding qualifications; training for welding personnel. In addition to industrial projects, he also carries out in-house research projects focusing primarily on joining of materials ranging from ferrous to non-ferrous metals, and he has published thirty technical papers. He holds a BEng degree in Welding Technology, a MSc degree in Material Processing, and a diploma of IWE/IIW qualification. Dr Sharon Nai received her PhD degree from the National University of Singapore. Her research fields include solid-state joining technologies, the development of interconnect materials and their joining technologies and the development of thermal management materials. Dr Nai has also worked closely with industry partners in the related fields and is actively involved in industrial training in the areas of diffusion bonding, micro/nano joining technologies and sustainable metal-based materials and their manufacturing processes. Course Fee and Funding The full course fee for this module is S$3,000 before course fee funding & GST. All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 21 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 70% of the course fee. Singaporean or Permanent Resident employees fully sponsored by SMEs can enjoy course fee funding support of up to 90% of the course fee under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme, subject to eligibility criteria. Singaporeans aged 40 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 90% of the course fee under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES). Singaporeans aged 35 years and above with earnings not more than S$2,000 per month can enjoy course fee funding for 95% of the course fee under the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme. Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees. For more information about the course fee funding, please visit 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-04, Singapore Tel: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg Website: KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg For enquiries, please contact: Dr Sun Zheng zsun@simtech.a-star.edu.sg 07/2017

11 Only 5 modules (4 core + 1 elective modules) required for full qualification PE WSQ GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES Evaluate Advanced Brazing (42 hours) This module offers participants an overview of the fundamentals of brazing, brazing process parameters, brazing fillers, soldering processes, and filler materials. The course provides a general understanding of the equipment used, joint designs, surface preparation, advantages and limitations of the processes, process applications, process variables, and operational costs of brazing. This course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required for the selection of materials and brazing processing parameters in order to obtain improved mechanical properties for a given design and apply them in order to save costs, increase profitability, and enhance customer satisfaction. Why This Course This module will train participants and build up competencies required to understand the brazing and soldering processes and materials involved. On successful completion of this module, participants will be able to evaluate and control the quality of brazed and soldered joints in terms of optimised design, suitable selection of filler materials, and processing parameters. The acquired knowledge of advanced brazing and soldering techniques will be beneficial to both participants and their companies by upgrading individual expertise and corporate competitiveness. Who Should Attend This course is targeted at operations managers, manufacturing managers/engineers, production planning engineers, materials engineers, mechanical engineers, production engineers, foremen and skilled operators, quality control managers/engineers, materials purchasing engineers, laboratory managers and engineers, as well as personnel from all manufacturing industries that use welding as a joining process - such as the precision engineering, aerospace, marine, oil and gas, automotive, and electronics sectors. When & Where Please visit our website at KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg for the updated course schedule. Training Venue: 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Level 8, Singapore

12 What You Will Learn Principles of brazing and their processing parameters Principles of brazement design and filler materials Brazing fluxes and atmospheres Furnace-based brazing processes and materials Principles of dip, resistance, infrared brazing and their processing parameters Principles of MIG, plasma brazing and their processing parameters Laser brazing process and materials Brazing of ferrous-based materials. Brazing of non-ferrous-based materials, ceramics, and carbides Testing methods for brazed joints Principles of soldering and their processing parameters Characteristics of lead-free and lead-bearing solder materials About the Course Leaders Dr Sun Zheng obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland. He has more than thirty years of experience in the field of materials joining, having worked in the research institute, university, and industrial environments. Dr Sun, who specialises in welding processes and welding metallurgy, has published over a hundred and twenty papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He was the joint recipient of the 1995 National Technology Award for contributions to the marine repair processes using electron beam technology. Mr Pan Dayou is a Senior Research Engineer at SIMTech. He has nearly thirty years of experience in welding fabrication and materials joining. His expertise covers welding fabrication of pressure vessels, piping and other structures; process development & optimisation; productivity improvement; QA & QC and welding qualifications; training for welding personnel. In addition to industrial projects, he also carries out in-house research projects focusing primarily on joining of materials ranging from ferrous to non-ferrous metals, and he has published thirty technical papers. He holds a BEng degree in Welding Technology, an MSc degree in Material Processing, and a diploma of IWE/IIW qualification. Dr Bi Guijun is a senior scientist from Joining Technology Group, SIMTech. He received his PhD in laser material processing from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology and RWTH Aachen University, Germany in Then, he worked as a research fellow at Rolls-Royce Technology Center in School of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK. In 2008, he joined SIMTech. His research concentrates on laser aided additive manufacturing for surface modification, repair and 3D additive manufacturing, process monitoring and control, as well as the applications in marine, aerospace, oil & gas, PE etc. Course Fee and Funding The full course fee for this module is S$3,000 before course fee funding & GST. All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 21 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 70% of the course fee. Singaporean or Permanent Resident employees fully sponsored by SMEs can enjoy course fee funding support of up to 90% of the course fee under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme, subject to eligibility criteria. Singaporeans aged 40 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 90% of the course fee under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES). Singaporeans aged 35 years and above with earnings not more than S$2,000 per month can enjoy course fee funding for 95% of the course fee under the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme. Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees. For more information about the course fee funding, please visit 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-04, Singapore Tel: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg Website: KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg For enquiries, please contact: Dr Sun Zheng zsun@simtech.a-star.edu.sg 07/2017

13 Only 5 modules (4 core + 1 elective modules) required for full qualification PE WSQ GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PRECISION MEASUREMENTS AND CHARACTERISATION Materials Characterisation (45 hours) Manufacturing industry faces a wide range of challenges if they are to maintain a competitive edge in today s dynamic marketplace. The ability to accurately characterise materials, test components and appropriately analyse the test results for problem-solving can help companies to reduce design cycles and R&D time, solve process problems, as well as improve product quality. This course is designed to provide project managers, engineers and specialists with the core knowledge and skills needed to effectively apply advanced analytical tools and techniques in material characterisations and testing for materials formulation, process development, failure analysis, and production quality control applications. Why This Course Designed specifically based on local industry demand Highly practical and intensive Latest knowledge and up-to-date technology Case studies highlighting industrial application Expert trainers in the field with industrial experience Who Should Attend This module is designed for industry professionals, engineers, technologists, lab managers, failure analysis professionals, those involved in materials and materials characterisation, process development, quality control and assurance, procurement engineers and project managers, and makers/sellers of analytical equipment from precision engineering, semiconductor, electronics, materials and testing industries. When & Where Please visit our website at KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg for the updated course schedule. Training Venue: 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Level 8, Singapore

14 What You Will Learn Metallography and Failure Analysis Metallographic sample preparation and optical microscopy Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) X-ray microanalysis Plastics and Composite Material Characterisation Thermal analysis and rheological testing Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and raman spectroscopy Mechanical testing Thin-film Coating Characterisation Microhardness, nano-indentation and adhesion strength test Optical properties and thin film thickness measurement X-ray analysis for thin film structure and residual stress Material characterisation techniques and applications in precision engineering industry About the Course Leaders Ms Xie Hong is a Principle Research Engineer from SIMTech. She has more than 20 years experience in material characterisations, testing and failure analysis and thin film coating deposition, specialized in spectroscopic analysis for thin films and surface analysis with FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, spectroscopic ellipsometer and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). She has been actively involved in R&D and industry projects to support material and process development for the manufacturing industry. Ms Liu Yuchan is a Principal Research Engineer from SIMTech. She has more than 20 years of experience in precision measurements of dimensions and tolerances, surface profile and texture, as well as material mechanical properties from macro to nanometer scale. Her R&D interests focus on the development of both contact and non-contact methods for precision measurements and material characterisation for product design and fabrication, quality control, failure analysis and repair or re-manufacturing to support R&D and industry in the areas of precision engineering, optics, medical devices, semiconductors, aerospace, automotive and more. She has published more than 80 research papers in international journals and conferences as the first author or co-author. Ms Ng Fern Lan is a Senior Research Engineer from SIMTech. She has been working on electron microscopy and X-ray microanalysis and specialized in SEM/EDS/WDS/EBSD and advanced sample preparations for material characterisations and failure analysis. Her recent R&D activities focus on electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and focus ion beam (FIB) to support R&D and industry in the material development, process optimisation and failure analysis for microelectronics, precision engineering, aerospace and automotive, and other sectors. Ms Ma Cho Cho Khin is a Senior Research Engineer with the Measurement and Characterisation Unit from SIMTech since She is specialized in thermal analysis and X-ray characterisations for polymers, composites and alloys. She has been actively working with the manufacturing industry through projects and consultations for material evaluation, process optimisation, quality control and failure analysis. Course Fee and Funding The course fee for this module is S$3,000 before course fee funding & GST. All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 21 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 70% of the course fee. Singaporean or Permanent Resident employees fully sponsored by SMEs can enjoy course fee funding support of up to 90% of the course fee under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme, subject to eligibility criteria. Singaporeans aged 40 years and above can enjoy course fee funding of up to 90% of the course fee under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES). Singaporeans aged 35 years and above with earnings not more than S$2,000 per month can enjoy course fee funding for 95% of the course fee under the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme. Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees. For more information about the course fee funding, please visit 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-04, Singapore Tel: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg Website: KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg For enquiries, please contact: Dr Ng Boon Ping bpng@simtech.a-star.edu.sg 07/2017