Foundation Degree in Aircraft Engineering (FdEng)

The Foundation Degree in Aircraft Engineering (FdEng) is a professional degree program offered jointly by the Kingston University of London and Air Transport Training College (ATTC), the professional development centre of the Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers (SIAE).

Kingston University of London has worked with KLM UK Engineering Ltd in the design and delivery of this Foundation Degree in Aircraft Engineering.

For direct link to the Kingston University Website, click here.

If you are interested in a career in aircraft maintenance engineering and would rise to the challenge of maintaining a plane, this is the course for you.

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Foundation Degree

Foundation Degree (FdEng) is an industry-based, vocational qualification designed for people who want to get a practical start to their career.

As well as providing a fast-track entry to industry, the Foundation Degree gives you the option of taking your studies further to BSc (Hons) level.

BSc (Hons) at Kingston University

Successful Graduates from this FdEng will have the option to proceed to a 3rd year at Kingston University towards a BSc (Hons) in Aircraft Engineering.

For Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Resident:

For Foreigners living outside Singapore:

During this top-up year, the modules will continue to specialise in aircraft engineering, but the focus changes to maintenance management, control and quality.

Course Objectives

This is a 2 year full-time degree designed to cover the knowledge requirements for the SAR Part 66 Cat B1.1 license.

With 8 Aerospace WSQ modules embedded within the syllabus, successful graduands will concurrently attain the WSQ Higher Certificate in Aerospace Maintenance (Aircraft Maintenance) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Aerospace Maintenance (Engine/Engine Overhaul and Component Repair)

Entry Requirements

• Prospective candidates should have 2 GCE ‘A’ Levels or equivalent in mathematics and suitable science subject as required OR a Diploma in Engineering
• Prospective applicants should be at least 18 years old on 1st September during the first year of the course.
• Overseas students require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
  

Course Structure

The modules in this 2 year full-time degree program will provide a firm foundation for an Aircraft Engineer. A work-based module covers ‘hand skills’ to aircraft engineering standard. Other modules gives you an understanding of the work environment and legal requirements relating to the operation of commercial aircraft.

Foundation Year 1

• Technology Mathematics 1
  
• Engineering and Aviation Science
  
• Electrical Engineering A
  
• Legislation and Safety Management in Aircraft Engineering
  
• Materials and Hardware
  
• Maintenance Practices A & B
  
• Workshop and Hangar Practice (work-based module)

Foundation Year 2

• Electrical Engineering B
  
• Aerodynamics
  
• Aircraft Electronic Techniques and Digital Systems (double module)
  
• Aeroplane Propulsion Systems (double module)
  
• Aircraft Hangar Training (work-based double module)
• Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics
• Structures and Systems (work-based FdEng module)

WSQ Units (Integrated)

Eight Aerospace WSQ units are integrated into the 2 year curriculum. Successful graduands will concurrently attain the WSQ Higher Certificate in Aerospace Maintenance (Aircraft Maintenance) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Aerospace Maintenance (Engine/Engine Overhaul and Component Repair)

Professional Conversion Program (PCP)

The Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) aims to enhance job opportunities for Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs) by helping them acquire new skills to start new careers in growth sectors.

The Programme adopts either company-sponsored In-employment upgrading / Place-and-Train (PnT) or self-sponsored Train-and-Place (TnP) mode of delivery for new entrants into the aerospace industry in Singapore.

The Programme aims to:

• Place-and-Train / Train-and-Place new workers and
• Upgrade existing workers in aerospace industry

Under the PCP, job seekers who are successful in interviews with the participating companies will be sponsored to undergo the two-year full-time training in the FdEng programme at Air Transport Training College (ATTC). Trainees will be equipped with technical knowledge and relevant skills required in the aviation industry.

Do I qualify?

• Applicants must be Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents of Singapore.
• Applicants seeking admission to the In-employment Upgrading Programme & Professional Conversion Programme should possess: Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) and relevant working experience within the aerospace industry or coming from another industry with technical work experience and seeking entry into the aerospace industry.
• Attainment of at least 85% attendance, and completion of the course requirements.
• Aerospace companies must be registered or incorporated in Singapore.
• Training must be co-sponsored by companies (except for Professional Conversion Programme)
  

Funding

Course fee funding: 90% of course fee under Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience (SPUR). This is for Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident only.

WDA Funding (SPUR)

Singapore residents or PR (Permanent residents) taking the Full-time Foundation Degree in Aircraft Engineering course can apply for up to 90% subsidy on course fees (cap at $35,000.00).

1. Trainee must be Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
2. Generally, trainee should be below the level of Diploma education
3. Trainee must achieve at least 85% attendance and sit for all examinations if the
   course leads to certification

Eventual funding amount can vary according to applicant's age and qualification level. For details on SDF funding, please refer to the WDA web site or SDF web site

Course Fees For Local Students

• A non-refundable application fee of SGD 214.00 is payable upon submission of application.
  
• After Funding from WDA (Under PCP Programme)
  SGD 10,700.00 for 2 years
  WDA funding is only valid for Singapore residents and PR
  (minimum 85% attendance to sit for all exam and satisfy funding requirement)
• CAAS Part 66 Exam is Optional

The course fee is SGD10,700.00 payable in four equal instalments.

Course Fees For International Students

• A non-refundable application fee of SGD 214.00 is payable upon submission of application.
  
• A Processing fee of SGD 321.00 is payable for all international students upon acceptance by ATTC.
  
• Full-time course fee is SGD 48,150.00 for 2 years.
• CAAS Part 66 Exam is Optional

All fees QUOTED ABOVE INCLUDE 7% GST