Students Organizer AY 2013/2014

Name: __________________________________________________ Matriculation No: ________________________________________ Course / Class: __________________________________________ Care Person & Extn: ______________________________________ Course Manager & Extn: __________________________________ Year Leader & Extn: ______________________________________

This Student Organizer is specially prepared for students of the School of Engineering.

It details the academic system, facilities and student activities.

Information in the handbook is accurate at the time of print.

School of Engineering reserves the right to amend information without notice.

Website: www-eng.tp.edu.sg FB: facebook.com/TP.Eng.Sch

Enquiries:

Email: enghotline@tp.edu.sg Tel: 6780 5144

mailto:enghotline@tp.edu.sg

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Our Vision

To be the renowned provider of Engineering education that meets the ever-changing needs of the industry.

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Message from Director, School of Engineering

Welcome to the new academic semester. First of all, may I congratulate all new students for choosing to study in the School. You have made your vital first step towards achieving a fulfilling and successful career in the near future. To help ensure that you have a bright future, we will equip you with the right skills and knowledge, and help realise your fullest potential. With well-equipped laboratories and facilities, an up-to-date and highly curriculum relevant to the industry, as well as our dedicated and professional lecturers you can be confident of success. Your next 3 years in the School will be enriching, enjoyable, and at times also challenging. Do make the best of it. Besides studying, do take an active part in CCAs, make new friends, and join the many exciting activities and enrichment programmes that we have lined up just for you. All of these will help to make you a better person, ready to make an impact in the world of work, and in your community. To all Year 2 & 3 students, may I congratulate you on progressing to the next semester. You are now one step closer to obtaining your diploma. Do continue to study hard, so as to achieve good results. In fact, hard work is the single most vital ingredient in the recipe for success. We have seen many uncertainties in the global economy over the4 years which would inevitably affect Singapores economy and our job market. In addition, with competition heating up for limited places at local universities, as well as higher expectations of employers today, it pays to be well prepared. In that respect, you can rest assured that the rigorous and industry-relevant training which you are now receiving will give you a head-start in your career or further studies. Besides technical competency, you are also groomed with life skills that will enable you to communicate effectively, to exercise your leadership ability, and to interact with people confidently. With this well-rounded education, you will be well prepared to face the future. Should you need help in your work or personal matters at any time, do feel free to contact your lecturers or Care Persons. Our qualified and approachable staff are always ready to assist you. Finally, may I wish all students a fruitful, enriching and enjoyable academic year ahead.

Lay-Tan Siok Lie (Mrs) Tel: 6780 5141 Email: sioklie@tp.edu.sg

mailto:sioklie@tp.edu.sg

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

Message from Director of Engineering 2

Milestones in School of Engineering 4

ENG Students Development Road Map 6

Student Activities at a Glance... 8

Academic Calendar 9

My Organizer 11

1. Academic Matters 69

2. Examinations & Term Tests, Directors List Criteria 73

3. Withdrawal, Deferment, Course Transfer, Subject Exemption

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4. Scholarships, Bursaries, Financial Schemes, CCN Funds

79

5. Universities Offering Advanced Standing 82

6. Student Disciplinary Policy 83

7. Student Dress Code 86

8. Copyright 86

9. Student Accident Insurance Scheme 87

10. Communication With External Parties 87

11. Medical Leave (MC) & Leave of Absence (LOA) 87

12. Student Services 88

13. Engineering Student Clubs / Interest Groups 90

14. Free Access Labs for Engineering students 91

15. Accident Reporting Procedure 96

16. Course Managers, Course Coordinators and Year Leaders

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17. Some Useful Contact Numbers and Web Addresses 99

18. Contacting Staff of Engineering School 100

19. Fire Emergency Procedure 113

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MILESTONES IN THE HISTORY OF SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

1990 The School of Engineering was established under the wing of the School

of Science & Technology at the Stirling Road Campus with a staff strength of 7. (Director: Mr Geoffrey Ng)

Jan 1991 School moved to Grange Road Campus.

Jul 1991 1st batch of Engineering students started their diploma courses in Electronics and Mechatronics. Enrolment for AY91/92: 80 students per course.

Oct 1992 The School of Engineering assumed autonomous status. (Director: Mr Ang Keng Loo)

May 1993 School shifted to the Kim Seng Campus. Enrolment for AY 93/94: 240 (Diploma in Electronics) and 160 (Diploma in Mechatronics)

Jul 1994 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Quality Engineering & Management.

Jul 1995 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Intelligent Building Technology.

Sep 1995 Temasek Polytechnic moved to its permanent campus in Tampines. AY 95/96 enrolment: 2,240

Jul 1996 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Telecommunications and Diploma in Computer Engineering

Jan 1997 Official opening of Temasek Polytechnics new campus at Tampines by Prime Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong.

Mar 1997 Mrs Lay-Tan Siok Lie was appointed Acting Director of the School. AY 97/98 enrolment: 4,700.

Apr 1998 Mrs Lay-Tan Siok Lie was appointed Director of the School.

Jul 1998 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Microelectronics and Diploma in Product Engineering.

Jul 2000 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Info-Communications.

Jul 2001 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Biomedical Informatics & Engineering.

Jul 2001 School of Engineerings tagline Where the Future Happens was officially launched by Mrs Lay.

Jul 2002 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Business Process & Systems Engineering.

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Jul 2003 Diploma options (e.g. Aerospace Engineering, e-Business, Facility

Management, Robotics) were offered to students from the Diplomas in Electronics, Mechatronics, Info-Communications and Intelligent Building Technology.

Apr 2006 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Integrated Facility Design & Management.

Apr 2007 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Aviation Management & Services.

Apr 2008 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Media & Communication Technology and Diploma in Interactive Media Technology.

Apr 2009 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Aerospace Electronics, Diploma in Aerospace Engineering, and Diploma in Clean Energy.

Apr 2010 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Green Building & Sustainability and Diploma in Integrated Facility Management.

Apr 2011 1st batch of students in the Diploma in 3D Interactive Media Technology and Diploma in Infocomm & Network Engineering, as well as Common Engineering Programme, Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme and Mechatronics & Aerospace Programme.

Jan 2012 Launch of new TP logo and TP-Engineering School logo.

Sep 2012 1st batch of students in the University Preparatory Programme (UPP) for Maths & Foundation Maths modules.

Apr 2013 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Biomedical Engineering

Apr 2013 1st batch of students for Poly Foundation Programme for top N(A) level school leavers

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ENG STUDENTS DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP

As an Engineering student, you will have ample opportunities to achieve success in your academic, personal and professional development in the school. To realize your full potential, you are encouraged to participate actively in the wide variety of programs designed for you. This student development roadmap shows you the developmental paths as you journey through your six semesters in ENG School.

A Care Person (CP) will be assigned to help you through your journey in this school. He or she will provide care and guidance in matters pertaining to your academic, personal and professional development in school. Your CP will meet you in the Applied Principles for Effective Living (APEL) and Care Group interaction classes from Level 1 to Level 3. Level 1 Theme: Discovering Identity

At this level, you will discover more about yourself, your personality and how it impacts your learning. Programs and activities are focused on building a sense of identity in class, within a diploma, in school and in TP.

Examples of such activities are: a. Orientation Programs b. Campus Care Network c. Open House d. Sports, etc

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Level 2 Theme: Expanding Horizons At this level, you will be given opportunities to serve as leaders in student clubs, interest groups, community service and sports. There are also opportunities for involvement in overseas community projects and exchange programs to enrich your learning experiences. There are competitions in school, within the polytechnic and in other institutions where you can pit your knowledge and skills against your peers.

Some competitions include the: a. Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award b. Singapore Robotics Games c. World Skills Competitions and d. Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan

Level 3 Theme: Post Diploma Options At this level, you will explore opportunities for career and higher education. You will experience industrial attachments and projects in real work settings. Career guidance skills like job interviews, resume writing and grooming will also be incorporated into the curriculum. Higher education talks and job fairs will be organized too. What must students do? In order to maximize your potential in ENG School, you are encouraged to:

a. take charge of your own development as you participate in various programs/ activities.

b. set personal goals at each level of your study. Review them with your Care Person regularly.

c. reflect on your learning and development. d. compile evidences of your achievements and the skills you

have developed in your portfolio. Remember: Dont just focus on your academic achievements; it is also important that you pick up and showcase skills that will enable you to succeed in todays workforce.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE.

MONTH EVENT

APRIL 2013 Freshmen Orientation (April Intake for AY2013/14)

MAY 2013 Graduation Ceremony

Campus Care Network (CCN) Day

JUNE 2013 Term Tests

JULY 2013 Awards for Excellence Presentation Ceremony 2013

AUGUST 2013 Main Examinations

SEPTEMBER 2013

Main Examinations

OCTOBER 2013

Freshmen Orientation (Oct Intake for AY2013/14)

NOVEMBER 2013

Campus Care Network (CCN) Day

DECEMBER 2013

Term Tests

JANUARY 2014 TP Open House

Engineering Project Show (EPS) Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

FEBRUARY 2014

Main Examinations

MARCH 2014 Main Examinations

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2013/2014

Semester 1

Term 1 22 Apr 07 Jun 2013

Break 08 Jun 23 Jun 2013

Term 2 24 Jun 16 Aug 2013

Study Week 17 Aug 25 Aug 2013

Semestral Exams 26 Aug 06 Sep 2013

Vacation 07 Sep 20 Oct 2013

Semester 2

Term 3 21 Oct 13 Dec 2013

Break 14 Dec 01 Jan 2014

Term 4 02 Jan 14 Feb 2014

Study Week 15 Feb 23 Feb 2014

Semestral Exams 24 Feb 07 Mar 2014

Vacation 08 Mar 20 Apr 2014

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OVERVIEW OF SEMESTER 1

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

22 Apr- 26 Apr

(Week 1)

School Starts

29 Apr- 3 May

(Week 2)

Labour Day

6 May- 10 May

(Week 3)

13 May- 17 May

(Week 4)

20 May- 24 May

(Week 5)

Vesak Day

27 May- 31 May

(Week 6)

3 Jun- 7 Jun

(Week 7)

Term Test Term Test Term Test Term Test Term Test

10 Jun- 14 Jun

(Week 8)

Term Break

Term Break

Term Break

Term Break

Term Break

17 Jun- 21 Jun

(Week 9)

Term Break

Term Break

Term Break

Term Break

Term Break

24 Jun- 28 Jun

(Week 10)

School Starts

1 Jul- 5 Jul

(Week 11)

8 Jul- 12 Jul

(Week 12)

15 Jul- 19 Jul

(Week 13)

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

22 Jul- 26 Jul

(Week 14)

29 Jul- 2 Aug

(Week 15)

5 Aug- 9 Aug

(Week 16)

Hari Raya Puasa

National Day

12 Aug- 16 Aug

(Week 17)

19 Aug- 23 Aug

(Week 18)

Study Week

Study Week

Study Week

Study Week

Study Week

26 Aug- 30 Aug

(Week 19)

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

2 Sep- 6 Sep

(Week 20)

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

9 Sep- 13 Sep

(Week 21)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

16 Sep- 20 Sep

(Week 22)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

23 Sep- 27 Sep

(Week 23)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

30 Sep- 4 Oct

(Week 24)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

7 Oct- 11 Oct

(Week 25)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

14 Oct- 18 Oct

(Week 26)

Semester Break

Semester Break/ Hari Raya Haji

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

13

22 Apr

Mon

School Starts

23 Apr

Tue

24 Apr

Wed

25 Apr

Thu

26 Apr

Fri

27 Apr

Sat

28 Apr

Sun

14

29 Apr

Mon

30 Apr

Tue

1 May

Wed

Labour Day

2 May

Thu

3 May

Fri

4 May

Sat

5 May

Sun

15

6

May

Mon

7 May

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8 May

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19 May

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21 May

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22 May

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23 May

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24 May

Fri

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25 May

Sat

26 May

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27

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Mon

28 May

Tue

29 May

Wed

30 May

Thu

31 May

Fri

1 Jun

Sat

2 Jun

Sun

19

3

Jun

Mon

Term Test

4 Jun

Tue

Term Test

5 Jun

Wed

Term Test

6 Jun

Thu

Term Test

7 Jun

Fri

Term Test

8 Jun

Sat

Term Break

9 Jun

Sun

Term Break

20

10 Jun

Mon

Term Break

11 Jun

Tue

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12 Jun

Wed

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13 Jun

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14 Jun

Fri

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15 Jun

Sat

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16 Jun

Sun

Term Break

21

17 Jun

Mon

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18 Jun

Tue

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19 Jun

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20 Jun

Thu

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21 Jun

Fri

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22 Jun

Sat

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23 Jun

Sun

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22

24 Jun

Mon

School Starts

25 Jun

Tue

26 Jun

Wed

27 Jun

Thu

28 Jun

Fri

29 Jun

Sat

30 Jun

Sun

23

1

Jul

Mon

2 Jul

Tue

3 Jul

Wed

4 Jul

Thu

5 Jul

Fri

6 Jul

Sat

7 Jul

Sun

24

8

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Mon

9 Jul

Tue

10 Jul

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11 Jul

Thu

12 Jul

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13 Jul

Sat

14 Jul

Sun

25

15 Jul

Mon

16 Jul

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17 Jul

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19 Jul

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20 Jul

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21 Jul

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26

22 Jul

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23 Jul

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24 Jul

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26 Jul

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27 Jul

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28 Jul

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27

29 Jul

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30 Jul

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31 Jul

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1 Aug

Thu

2 Aug

Fri

3 Aug

Sat

4 Aug

Sun

28

5

Aug

Mon

6 Aug

Tue

7 Aug

Wed

8 Aug

Thu

Hari Raya Puasa

9 Aug

Fri

National Day

10 Aug

Sat

11 Aug

Sun

29

12

Aug

Mon

13 Aug

Tue

14 Aug

Wed

15 Aug

Thu

16 Aug

Fri

17 Aug

Sat

Study Week

18 Aug

Sun

Study Week

30

19

Aug

Mon

Study Week

20 Aug

Tue

Study Week

21 Aug

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Study Week

22 Aug

Thu

Study Week

23 Aug

Fri

Study Week

24 Aug

Sat

Study Week

25 Aug

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Study Week

31

26

Aug

Mon

Main Exams

27 Aug

Tue

Main Exams

28 Aug

Wed

Main Exams

29 Aug

Thu

Main Exams

30 Aug

Fri

Main Exams

31 Aug

Sat

Main Exams

1 Sep

Sun

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2

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Mon

Main Exams

3 Sep

Tue

Main Exams

4 Sep

Wed

Main Exams

5 Sep

Thu

Main Exams

6 Sep

Fri

Main Exams

7 Sep

Sat

Semester Break

8 Sep

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Semester Break

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10 Sep

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11 Sep

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12 Sep

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13 Sep

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15 Sep

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14 Oct

Mon

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15 Oct

Tue

Semester Break / Hari Raya Haji

16 Oct

Wed

Semester Break

17 Oct

Thu

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18 Oct

Fri

Semester Break

19 Oct

Sat

Semester Break

20 Oct

Sun

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OVERVIEW OF SEMESTER 2

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

21 Oct- 25 Oct

(Week 1)

School Starts

28 Oct- 01 Nov

(Week 2)

04 Nov- 08 Nov

(Week 3)

11 Nov- 15 Nov

(Week 4)

18 Nov- 22 Nov

(Week 5)

25 Nov- 29 Nov

(Week 6)

02 Dec- 06 Dec

(Week 7)

09 Dec- 13 Dec

(Week 8)

Term Test Term Test Term Test Term Test Term Test

16 Dec- 20 Dec

(Week 9)

Term Break

Term Break

Term Break

Term Break

Term Break

23 Dec- 27 Dec

(Week 10)

Term Break

Term Break

Christmas Day

Term Break

Term Break

30 Dec- 03 Jan

(Week 11)

Term Break

Term Break

New Year's Day

School Starts

06 Jan- 10 Jan

(Week 12)

13 Jan- 17 Jan

(Week 13)

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

20 Jan- 24 Jan

(Week 14)

27 Jan- 31 Jan

(Week 15)

Chinese New Year

03 Feb- 07 Feb

(Week 16)

10 Feb- 14 Feb

(Week 17)

17 Feb- 21 Feb

(Week 18)

Study Week

Study Week

Study Week

Study Week

Study Week

24 Feb- 28 Feb

(Week 19)

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

03 Mar- 07 Mar

(Week 20)

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

Main Exams

10 Mar- 14 Mar

(Week 21)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

17 Mar- 21 Mar

(Week 22)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

24 Mar- 28 Mar

(Week 23)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

31 Mar- 04 Apr

(Week 24)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

07 Apr- 11 Apr

(Week 25)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

14 Apr- 18 Apr

(Week 26)

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

Semester Break

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21Oct

Mon

School starts

22Oct

Tue

23Oct

Wed

24Oct

Thu

25Oct

Fri

26Oct

Sat

27Oct

Sun

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28Oct

Mon

29Oct

Tue

30Oct

Wed

31Oct

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1Nov

Fri

2Nov

Sat

Deepavali*

3Nov

Sun

44

4Nov

Mon

5Nov

Tue

6Nov

Wed

7Nov

Thu

8Nov

Fri

9Nov

Sat

10Nov

Sun

45

11Nov

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12Nov

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13Nov

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18Nov

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19Nov

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20Nov

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21Nov

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22Nov

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24Nov

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25Nov

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26Nov

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27Nov

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28Nov

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29Nov

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30Nov

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1Dec

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2Dec

Mon

3Dec

Tue

4Dec

Wed

5Dec

Thu

6Dec

Fri

7Dec

Sat

8Dec

Sun

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9Dec

Mon

Term Test

10Dec

Tue

Term Test

11Dec

Wed

Term Test

12Dec

Thu

Term Test

13Dec

Fri

Term Test

14Dec

Sat

Term Break

15Dec

Sun

Term Break

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16Dec

Mon

Term Break

17Dec

Tue

Term Break

18Dec

Wed

Term Break

19Dec

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Term Break

20Dec

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Term Break

21Dec

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Term Break

22Dec

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Term Break

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23Dec

Mon

Term Break

24Dec

Tue

Term Break

25Dec

Wed

Christmas Day

26Dec

Thu

Term Break

27Dec

Fri

Term Break

28Dec

Sat

Term Break

29Dec

Sun

Term Break

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30Dec

Mon

Term Break

31Dec

Tue

Term Break

1Jan

Wed

New Year's Day

2Jan

Thu

School Starts

3Jan

Fri

4Jan

Sat

5Jan

Sun

53

6Jan

Mon

7Jan

Tue

8Jan

Wed

9Jan

Thu

10Jan

Fri

11Jan

Sat

12Jan

Sun

54

13Jan

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14Jan

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15Jan

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16Jan

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17Jan

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20Jan

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21Jan

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22Jan

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24Jan

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27Jan

Mon

28Jan

Tue

29Jan

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30Jan

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31Jan

Fri

Chinese New Year

1Feb

Sat

Chinese New Year

2Feb

Sun

57

3Feb

Mon

4Feb

Tue

5Feb

Wed

6Feb

Thu

7Feb

Fri

8Feb

Sat

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Sun

58

10Feb

Mon

11Feb

Tue

12Feb

Wed

13Feb

Thu

14Feb

Fri

15Feb

Sat

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16Feb

Sun

Study Week

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17Feb

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Study Week

18Feb

Tue

Study Week

19Feb

Wed

Study Week

20Feb

Thu

Study Week

21Feb

Fri

Study Week

22Feb

Sat

Study Week

23Feb

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Study Week

60

24Feb

Mon

Main Exams

25Feb

Tue

Main Exams

26Feb

Wed

Main Exams

27Feb

Thu

Main Exams

28Feb

Fri

Main Exams

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Main Exams

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3Mar

Mon

Main Exams

4Mar

Tue

Main Exams

5Mar

Wed

Main Exams

6Mar

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Main Exams

7Mar

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Main Exams

8Mar

Sat

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09Mar

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11Mar

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Semester Break

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1.1 FAST (Flexible Academic System for Temasek) 1.1.1 What is FAST

FAST is the acronym for Flexible Academic System for Temasek. This is the TP academic system which offers students greater flexibility and choice.

1.1.2 Subject Categories in FAST

The FAST academic framework has THREE main categories of subjects:

TP CORE SUBJECTS - to develop desired qualities as envisioned in the TP graduate profile;

DIPLOMA SUBJECTS - to provide students with the necessary technical training;

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY SUBJECTS - to provide students with the flexibility of studying other areas of interest, outside their own areas of specialization, for personal and professional development.

1.1.3 Subjects in the TP CORE category

The subjects are:

Applied Principles for Effective Living (APEL)

Language and Communication Skills

Student Internship Programme (SIP)

1.1.4 How the credit units are computed

For all taught subjects involving lectures, tutorials and/or practicals, ONE credit unit is awarded for 15 hours of work. Hence a subject is accorded 3 credit units if it is taught over a total of 45 hours, as prescribed in the subject syllabus. A 19-week Major Project (MP)-Student Internship Programme (SIP) consists of 12 weeks of MP and 7 weeks of SIP. 12 credit units are awarded for MPs, while 8 credit units are awarded for SIPs.

1.1.5 How Grade Credit Point (GPA) is computed

1.1.5.1 Grade Point Average (GPA)

A students progress within a programme will be evaluated on the basis of the Grade Point Average (GPA). The GPA is a numerical value that indicates the students academic achievement in the course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 1.0 is required for graduation.

The formula for calculating the GPA is given below:

GPA= Sum (credit units assigned to subject X subject grade point) Sum (credit units assigned to subject)

Both Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA will be calculated.

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Subjects without grade point (e.g. APEL, SIP) will not be included in the calculation of GPA.

The calculation of cumulative GPA (cGPA) will include all subjects with grade points (i.e. core, electives, CDS). [Any failed elective subject or CDS which were not replaced will be included in the computation of cGPA. Exceptions are given to Certificate Program and Direct Polytechnic Admission students whose three best CDS will only be taken into computation.]

1.1.5.2 Grading System

Letter Grades

Descriptors Grade Points

Conversion (Percentage Range)

Z Distinction 4.0 = or > 80

A Excellent 4.0 = or > 80

B+ Very Good 3.5 75 to< 80

B Very Good 3.0 70 to

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List of Academic Advisors School Academic Advising Coordinator/Chair: Siti Rohana Kasbol (6780 6620) School Academic Advising Co-Coordinator:

Diploma / CM Advisor Telephone

AEL

Ng-Tia Too Lam Patricia

5935

1. Ting Lai Horng Jacklyn

2. Ho Jiun Sien

3. Low Chor Tong, Philip

4. Lim Jyh Duen Andrew

5. Tam Yee Keong

6780 5408

6780 5591

6780 6610

6780 5320

6780 6713

AEG

Yue Keng Mun

5239

6. Sue Siew Chai

7. Landert Martin

8. Phang Yeh Fenn Dexter

9. Khoo Shi Ping, Jacelyn

10. Tiow Chee Weng

6780 5478

6780 5502

6780 6652

6780 6650

6780 5461

AMS

Yap, Paul

5634

11. Sumarni B Sarmin

12. Abbas Ismail

13. Lee Wee Li

14. Cyrena Cheong Yoke May

15. Gary Ho

6780 6687

6780 5611

6780 5192

6780 5629

6780 5632

BIE

Soh Lay Kuan

5410

16. Danker Adrian Noel

17. Chung Kwong Yuew

18. H S Sathish

19. Kwok Siew Loong

20. Dr S. Ravichandran

6780 5421

6780 5422

6780 6667

6780 5404

6780 6528

BZE/E1E

Chia Sie Yong

5641

21. Kok Chee Kong

22. Lek Yong Huat

23. Loh Yue Thong

24. Yeo Teck Chye

25. Tony Halim

6780 6680

6780 5538

6780 5188

6780 5542

6780 6464

CEN

Calaiselvy

6614

26. Hee-Peh Bee Choo

27. Boey Chee Kin

28. Kerk Chong Jin

29. Teo Kok Keong

30. Yong Fook Seng

67805443

6780 5457

6780 6626

6780 6701

6780 6602

CER

Phang Piao Chun

6704

31. Koo Siang Chuei

32. Chong Beng Leng

33. Ng Kee Wee

34. Toh Lee Nah

35. Yeo Soo Pin

6780 5461

6780 5447

6780 6657

6780 5470

6780 5442

ELN

Lim Chuck Mang

36. Chen Yoke Yeng

37. Efren Lansangan Balajadia

38. Lee Yew Fai

6780 5460

6780 5633

6780 5463

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5597 39. Tony Khaw Boon Hai

40. Maya Ramachandran

6780 5439

6780 5401

ETCM

Chang Hark Loong

5642

41. Low Kian Mong

42. Abelanes, Maria Teresa Robles

43. Kang Liat Chuan

44. Tay Sioh Hoong

45. Venkata Ramanan

6780 5505

6780 6444

6780 5589

6780 5411

6780 5427

IFM/FDM

Teo Sze Cheng

5531

46. Papineni Satya Praveena

47. Au Kian Seng

48. Ong Thiam Huat

49. Wei-Wu Wen Ju, Judy

50. Wiliana Sulistio

6780 5625

6780 5615

6780 5631

6780 5624

6780 5612

IBT/GBS

Tang Weng Cheong, Roy

6686

51. Papineni Satya Praveena

52. Cheng Ming Chin

53. Thong Yu Kiat, Augustine

54. Lim Kok Hee

55. Chan Hin Kong

6780 5625

6780 5615

6780 5618

6780 5619

6780 5627

IFC/INE

Yin Choon Meng

6494

56. Lee Tong Chay, Lawrence

57. Ngai-Yak Lay Hoon

58. Ng Wan Hwa, Jane

59. Tan Geok Ling

60. Tan Leng San

6780 5603

6780 6623

6780 5409

6780 5472

6780 5431

MET/IMT

Yan Seow Chiang

5988

61. Ang Seng Loo, Eric

62. Ng Sing Hock, Victor

63. Kwong-Teng Noi Choo, Jacqueline

64. Sing Kar Lui

65. Nah Cherng Kai

6780 5583

6780 5050

6780 5609

6780 6647

6780 5584

MIE

Lim Chuck Mang

5597

66. Siti Rohana Kasbol

67. Tham Chin Kim

68. Chee Swee Ann

69. Lee Sin Guan

70. Lum Moon Kiong

6780 6620

6780 5440

6780 5449

6780 6622

6780 5492

MTN

Yue Keng Mun

5239

71. Chan Choy Peng

72. Foo Ming Fenn

73. Kwek Soo Keng, Andy

74. Lum Sin Ho

75. Derrick Boey Shee Mun

6780 5489

6780 6679

6780 5504

6780 5475

6780 6700

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1.2.2 Contacting Your Academic Advisor

You can make an appointment directly with your Academic Advisor, or through the Schools General Office.

1.3 ASSESSMENT SCHEME 1.3.1 Examination Subjects

For all examination subjects, the passing criteria is based on both the continuous assessment and the examination marks. A student is deemed to have passed a subject if he/she obtains a minimum of 50% for that subject.

1.3.2 Non-Examination Subjects

For non-examination subjects, the assessment is based on class participation, assignments, quizzes, tests and mini-projects.

1.3.3 ATTENDANCE

There is an 85% attendance requirement. If you arrive any time beyond 15 minutes after the commencement of a lesson, your attendance will be computed as ABSENT even though it will be reflected as LATE in the attendance system. A student who attains below 85% attendance in a subject will be graded as P (if he/she passes the subject) and F (if he/she fails the subject). The P grade has a Grade point average of 1. A student who obtains a P will not be awarded a Diploma with Merit.

2.1 RULES & REGULATIONS

You are to comply strictly with the following rules and regulations, if not, you will be dealt by the Disciplinary Board, and you may be suspended / expelled from the Polytechnic.

2.1.1 Dress Code

You are to observe all prevailing rules governing students' dress code in the Polytechnic at the test venue. If you are inappropriately dressed, you may be barred from entering the venue. Caps or hats must also be removed during the test. Details can be found at Online Student Services (OSS). (Sign in on TP webpage, select Full-time Student. Then choose Useful Information from the menu. Look under Student Disciplinary Policy.)

2.1.2 Reporting Time

You are allowed to enter the venue 20 minutes before the time scheduled for the commencement of the exam/term test.

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If you fail to report to the test venue within 30 minutes after the commencement of the exam/test, you will be considered as being absent for the paper. You are not allowed to leave the test venue until 30 minutes have elapsed from the commencement of the exam / test. You are not allowed to leave the test venue in the last 10 minutes of the exam / test.

2.1.3 Conduct in the Exam / Term Test Venue

You must:

Observe absolute silence in the venue.

Raise your hand if you wish to communicate with an invigilator.

Check your set of question papers to ensure that you have the complete set of papers.

Remain seated at the end of the exam/test and while the completed answer booklets are being collected. You must not communicate with other candidates while the invigilators are collecting the completed answer booklets.

You must not:

Leave your seat without the permission of the invigilator.

Communicate in any way with other candidates in the venue.

Talk outside the venue after a paper, as this may disturb other candidates who are still completing the paper.

2.1.4 Stationery

You must:

Use only clear, transparent plastic bags to contain your stationery items.

Use only black or dark blue ball-point pens for writing answers.

Delete all mistakes in the answer booklets neatly and write the correct word(s) legibly.

Leave all bags at the front of the venue. Any unauthorised materials inadvertently taken into the room must be promptly surrendered to the invigilators before the commencement of the exam/test.

You must not:

Borrow any instrument, stationery, etc. from another candidate while the test is in progress.

Remove any unused answer booklets, stationery items and equipment belonging to the Polytechnic from the exam/test venue, except your own question paper.

Bring the covers for calculators into the test venue.

2.1.5 Student Identification

Your identity will be checked during the exam/test. You are required to bring your Matriculation Card, or IC/passport or EZ-Link card, and place it at the top right-hand corner of your desk at the commencement of each exam/test. You will be issued a Warning Letter if you fail to do so, and your exam/test papers will be considered null and void if you receive more than one Warning Letter.

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If you have lost your Matriculation Card, you must go to the One-Stop Service Centre for a replacement of the card before the start of the next exam/test. Do not write your name on the answer booklet. You must write your matriculation number clearly on the front cover of the answer booklet and other supplementary sheets of paper.

2.1.6 Unauthorised Items in the Exam / Term Test Venue

The following items are banned from the exam/test venue and will be confiscated:

pagers and mobile phones

walkmans, discman, or MP3 players

non-transparent pencil boxes/cases/pouches

calculator covers

unauthorised books/papers/documents

electronic dictionaries Any breach of this rule will be subject to disciplinary action, and you may be expelled from the Polytechnic.

2.1.7 Personal Belongings If you bring your mobile phone into the examination room, you must switch it off and leave it in your bag. Your bag must be placed at the front of the examination room before you proceed to your seat. Should you have your mobile phone with you when you are seated, you must switch it off and place it under your seat. All other electronic devices (e.g. media players, tablets and mini-laptops, electronic translators) are also banned from the examination room. If you bring these items into the examination room, they will be confiscated and submitted to Registrars Office. You are advised not to bring any valuable items to the examination room. The Polytechnic will not be responsible for any loss of bags and personal belongings.

2.1.8 Absence from Exams / Term Tests

A student who is absent from an examination paper with valid reason may submit an appeal, together with the documentation evidence (e.g. medical certificate), to the Registrar for special consideration for the absence. The valid reasons include medical leave; hospitalisation; bereavement of immediately family member (i.e. parent, spouse, grandparent or sibling); and participation in approved national events. If you are sick and are not fit to take an examination, you must report the illness to the Registrar and submit a medical certificate (MC) by a medical practitioner registered with Singapore Medical Council and who ought not to be a family member, to the One-Stop- Service Centre within 48 hours of the last day stated on the MC, or within 48 hours of the last day of the exams period for the course, whichever is earlier. If it is for a term test, the MC should be submitted to the Schools General Office instead.

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For both examinations and term tests, you are to ensure that the medical practitioner indicates the date/period which you are unfit to sit for the examination MC, before submitting it for approval: The MC will not be considered valid if the information is not stated clearly on the MC, and you will be deemed to have failed the subject for which you are absent. Medical certificates from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners or foreign medical practitioners are not acceptable.

2.1.9 Falling Sick During the Exam / Term Test

If you fall ill during an examination or term test, the invigilator must be informed. You may then be permitted to seek medical attention from a registered medical practitioner and must submit the MC to the Registrar's Office (for exams) or the School General Office (for term tests) within 48 hours from the start of the examination paper (excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) for special consideration. The medical report should state the diagnosis and the date and time of visit to the medical practitioner. In the event that you fall ill during an examination and nevertheless complete the paper, this fact may be taken into account by the Board of Examiners or School Examiner, provided you are examined by a registered medical practitioner and submit the MC according to the stipulated guidelines. If you are afflicted by a contagious disease without complications, e.g. Chickenpox, you will be quarantined and you will still need to sit for the examination/term test in a separate venue.

2.2 EXAMINATION / TERM TEST TIME-TABLE

Examination and term test time-tables are released about three weeks before the exam/test starts. You are strongly advised to print out a copy of your personalised time-table, which also lists the venues and assigned seat numbers for your convenience.

2.3 EXAMINATION RESULTS

To get your examination results for each semester, simply go to the TP homepage Sign in at Full-time Student and click on the Exam Results Tab. You are advised to print out a copy for your own reference. Any request for an official copy has to be made at the One-Stop Service Centre. Each copy costs $3. Alternatively, you can register to receive your detailed examination results through your mobile phone via Short Message Service (SMS). This service will be open for registration about a month before the examination. You will receive an official statement of all your examination results at the end of your last semester with the polytechnic. You are therefore advised to update the Registrar's Office of any change in residential and/or mailing address.

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2.4 REVIEW OF EXAMINATION RESULTS

Should you fail any subject in the examinations, you may, within 5 working days from the day the results are released, and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of S$15 per subject plus prevailing GST, apply for a review of your examination script for that subject. Forms for updating changes in address, and requesting official examination results and review of examination scripts are available at the One-Stop Service Centre.

2.5 CRITERIA FOR FRESHMEN AND JUNIOR DIRECTORS LIST 2.5.1 Freshmen Director's List

Students will be considered for the Freshmen Directors List if they fulfill all the following criteria listed:

Top 10% of the diploma cohort based on GPA.

GPA will be based on a list of subjects (of both semesters) for each diploma (as stipulated in the course document).

The list of subjects will exclude APEL, CDS and non-graded subjects.

Student did not fail any subject in the main examination/assessment while studying at TP.

2.5.2 Junior Director's List

Students will be considered for the Juniors Directors List if they fulfill all the following criteria listed:

Top 10% of the diploma cohort based on GPA.

GPA will be based on a list of subjects of both semesters 2.1 & 2.2 (core and electives) for each diploma, according to its course structure.

List of subjects will exclude APEL, CDS and non-graded subjects.

Student did not fail any subject in the main examination/assessment while studying at TP. (Note that this is the same criterion for DWM).

For electives: Example: If the recommended path has 1 elective, the student must have taken at least 1 elective. If he did not, he will not be eligible for DL, since he had a lighter workload compared to his peers. If he has taken more than 1 elective, all the electives will be considered.

3.1 WITHDRAWAL 3.1.1 How To Withdraw From A Course

Students are strongly advised to consult their Care Person / Course Manager before exploring the option to withdraw from the course.

Obtain a Notification of Withdrawal from Course form from the Student Services & Admissions - One-Stop Service Centre (OSC).

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Complete the form, settle all outstanding bills and return all property belonging to Temasek Polytechnic.

Submit the completed form together with your Student Matriculation card to OSC.

The effective date of withdrawal will be determined by the Registrar after all requirements stated on the withdrawal form have been complied with.

Withdrawal requests received on/after the start of study week (refer to the Academic Calendar for dates) will not be processed until the release of the exam results. Furthermore, the withdrawal option is only available to students whose status remains active i.e. who have not been removed from the course.

3.1.2 Withdrawal Fees Payable

No. Effective Date of Withdrawal Fees Payable

1 Before the start and up to first day of the semester

$50.00 for Administration Fee (for new students only)

2 Within the 1st week of the semester 25% of Tuition Fee + Other Fees (excluding 100% of Sports & wellness fee, Exam fee and Miscellaneous fees)

3 After the 1st

week of the semester 100% of Tuition Fee + Other Fees

Note: Students are liable to pay fees upon the start of the semester regardless of their attendance.

3.2 DEFERMENT OF STUDIES

Students are strongly advised to consult their care person/ course manager before exploring the option to defer their course of study.

Obtain the Application for Transfer/Deferment of Course form from the Student Services & Admissions - One-Stop Service Centre (OSC)

Complete the form, settle all outstanding bills and return all property belonging to Temasek Polytechnic

Submit the completed form together with one of the following documents:

Deferment due to Singapore National Service (NS) obligation - NS enlistment letter or rejection letter from the Central Manpower Base

regarding their appeal for NS deferment or a letter from their unit stating their ORD date

Deferment due to medical reasons - Medical certification letter from Singapore-registered doctor specializing in

the field, stating the medical conditions and the period of rest required

Deferment due to other reasons - Supporting documents, if any Students are advised to attend classes while waiting for the outcome of their deferment request.

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3.3 TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER COURSE

Only applicable for students whose status is active i.e. who have not been removed from a course and who have met the Minimum Entry Requirements of the new course. Furthermore, course transfer is subject to individual merit and vacancies. Requests for course transfer will be accepted after the release of the Semestral or Supplementary examinations results.

Obtain the Application for Transfer/Deferment of Course form from the Student Services & Admissions - One-Stop Service Centre (OSC)

Submit the completed form to OSC by the first week of the start of the semester

3.4 APPLICATION FOR SUBJECT EXEMPTION

Only applicable to enrolled students at the start of their course of study. They are advised to check the website of their respective School for eligibility.

Obtain the application form from the Student Services & Admissions - One-Stop Service Centre (OSC)

Submit the completed form to OSC by the first week of the start of the semester or within the application period

Exemption is not automatic and only one application per student is allowed.

4.1 SCHOLARSHIPS

There are 3 categories of scholarships available.

4.1.1 Temasek Polytechnic Scholarship is awarded to GCE O Level students who have outstanding academic results and good Co-Curricular Activities records. Exceptional leadership qualities may be considered for the scholarship. The value of the scholarship is $2,500 per academic year, tenable for up to 3 years of study in TP.

4.1.2 TP-External Scholarships are awarded to existing students with outstanding

academic records and have a track record of involvement in co-curricular activities. These scholarships are donated by external organisations and administered by Temasek Polytechnic. The value of the scholarship covers the tuition fee plus an optional book allowance of $200 to $300.

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4.1.3 Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Scholarships are awarded to students who have contributed significantly to the Polytechnic. Outstanding leadership qualities and academic performance are taken into consideration in the selection process.

For more information, go to: http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions/scholarship.htm

4.2 BURSARIES

Bursaries are awarded to students who require financial assistance to continue their course of study at the Polytechnic. Although financial need is a criterion, a satisfactory academic performance is also a prerequisite for selection.

No Scheme Amount per

Year Eligibility

1 Community Development Council/Citizens Consultative Committee (CDC/CCC) Polytechnic Bursary Scheme

$1,800 - All Singapore Citizens

- Monthly Per Capita Income

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4.4 HELP FROM TP CAMPUS CARE NETWORK FUND (CCN)

Students can receive short to medium-term financial help from CCN from the following schemes.

4.4.1 Crisis Assistance Scheme (short-term)

The death of a bread-winner or a loved one in the immediate family, retrenchment, serious illness or accident etc. will qualify a student to receive immediate help of up to $200 per crisis. This scheme is not to be used for payment of school fees or for fees-related matters. The CP will make the recommendation and the CCN representative in the School will approve it. The request is then passed to SWCC and, after processing, payment will be made. Forms are available from your Care Person or the schools General Office.

4.4.2 CCN Emergency Scheme

This is medium-term assistance given to students in great financial difficulties. The evaluation process is much more rigorous. Students can see the counselors on their own, or be referred to by their CP, and will be evaluated after receiving help from the Crisis Assistance or Education Help Fund. The Counselors at SWCC will not only evaluate each case for financial assistance, but also help students cope with the problems or issues confronting them. The financial help is for daily expenses of up to $200 per month for up to 4 months. Further help will also be considered, if necessary. Any request for help for other situations, e.g. hospital bills for emergencies etc. will also be considered by the Counselors. Please note that the CCN financial help schemes are subject to change. For updated schemes, please refer to TPs website on Financial Assistance Schemes. (http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions/schemes/other-fas.htm)

4.4.3 NEU PC PROGRAMME NEU PC Programme offers our students with disabilities or low income households the opportunity to own a brand new computer at an affordable price. The following schemes offer different alternatives for students of different needs.

Please refer to TPs website for more information: http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions/schemes/neupcplus.htm

http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions/schemes/other-fas.htm

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5.1 The following Universities offer advanced standing to our Temasek

Engineering School graduates. (This list is not exhaustive.) SINGAPORE

National University of Singapore

Nanyang Technological University

Singapore Management University

Singapore University of Technology & Design

AUSTRALIA

University of Adelaide

Australian National University

Charles Darwin University

Curtin University of Technology

Deakin University

James Cook University

La Trobe University

University of Melbourne

Monash University

Murdoch University

University of Newcastle

University of New South Wales

University of Queensland

Queensland University of Technology

RMIT University

University of South Australia

Swinburne University of Technology

University of Sydney

University of Tasmania

University of Technology, Sydney

Victoria University

University of Western Australia

University of Wollongong

EUROPE Technische Universitt Mnchen (Technical University of Munich) Germany Institute of Technology, Carlow - Ireland

UK

University of Aberdeen

University of Abertay Dundee

University of Birmingham

University of Dundee

University of Edinburgh

University of Glasgow

Heriot-Watt University

University of Hull

University of Kent

Lancaster University

University of Leeds

University of Leicester

University of Liverpool

University of London, Kings College

Loughborough University

University of Luton

University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST)

University of Newcastle Upon-Tyne

University of Nottingham

University of Paisley

University of Reading

University of Salford

University of Sheffield

University of Southampton

University of Surrey

University of Sussex

University of Warwick

University of York

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5.2 Career & Course Advising Office (CCAO)

CCAO provides post-diploma career and course advising services and seeks to enhance TP graduates employability.

The services include:

Guidance on career and further education at local and overseas universities;

A resource centre providing prospectuses, guidebooks, job listings, online materials and career profiling tool;

Events related to career and further education;

Local and overseas student internship opportunities with the industry;

Notice of part-time/full-time career opportunities.

Walk-ins The Resource Centre is open to all students during office hours and CCAO staff will be available for quick questions. For in-person advising, please email ccaohotline@tp.edu.sg for assistance. Location Career & Course Advising Office Student Development Centre Block 30, Level 1, next to TP bookshop Contacts Tel: 6780-5199 Fax: 6789-4409 Hotline: ccaohotline@tp.edu.sg Operating hours Mon to Fri: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Closed on Sat, Sun & Public Holidays

Student offences are categorised into 3 as detailed below.

1. Category 1A (CAT 1A)

Sexual assault and outrage of modesty

Drug-related offences on campus

Assault and Rioting

Religious / Racist attacks against staff / students

Category 1B (CAT 1B)

Forgery / Tampering of documents

Theft

Creating nuisance / bringing TP into disrepute

Pornography

Vandalism and mischief

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Insubordination and non-compliance with regulations

Fighting

Defamation against staff / students

Unauthorized solicitation of funds and sale of products

Possession of weapons

Consumption of alcohol

CAT 1 offences are serious offences that require investigation by the School Disciplinary Committee. The Committee shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Principal. 2. Category 2 (CAT 2)

Dress code violation

Littering

Smoking on campus*

Gambling on campus

Playing poker cards on campus

Computer-related offences

Trespassing into unauthorised areas

Offences in CAT 2 carry a warning letter for the first offence, and a $50 fine for subsequent offences of the same nature.

* The No Smoking boundary extends to the following areas:

All bus stops along Tampines Avenue 1

All overhead bridges along Tampines Avenue 1

Residential area (including HDB blocks) between Tampines Ave 1 & Tampines

St 81

Bedok Reservoir Park close to TP boundary

3. ACADEMIC-RELATED OFFENCES

Offences under this category include a. Cheating in Main / Supplementary Examination b. Cheating in coursework and c. Plagiarism

a. Cheating in Semestral Examination

Students in possession of unauthorized materials verified by the Examiner as relevant to the examination will be debarred from the current and remaining papers of the Semestral Examination in that semester. All subjects taken in that semester will be marked as Fail. However, students who cheat in the examination (other than possession of unauthorized materials) will be allowed to continue with the current and remaining examination papers, if any, pending investigation by the School Disciplinary Committee.

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Where the School Disciplinary Committee establishes that the student has cheated, all subjects taken by the student in that semester will be marked as Fail. Students will be removed if they meet any of the course removal criteria due to the failing of these subjects.

b. Cheating in Coursework

Coursework refers to projects, term tests, assignments and other non-examination related assessments including supplementary assessments. Students who are caught cheating on coursework will be given zero for the affected component of the subject.

c. Plagiarism

If the intention to plagiarise is established, the student(s) will be given a F grade for the subject, subject to the Principals approval. Temasek Polytechnic's Policy on Plagiarism Academic integrity is expected of all students at Temasek Polytechnic. The Polytechnic requires all students to be assessed for their own work only. All students are required to give proper acknowledgement of all original sources of work used in their assignments, projects or other assessed work. Definition of Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of taking and using the whole or any part of another person's work and presenting it as your own without proper acknowledgement. Examples of 'work' include text, writings, computer programs, web pages, on-line discussions, video, music, sound recordings, images, photographs, technical drawings, inventions, research findings, diagrams, charts, artwork or designs. If you knowingly allow another student to use the whole or part of your work and to present it as his or her own work, you could be liable for abetting plagiarism. The penalty for abetting plagiarism includes failing the subject, suspension and removal from the course. How to Avoid Plagiarism To avoid plagiarism in your assignments, projects and other assessed work, you should:

Submit work for assessment comprising your original ideas, experience, observations and comments.

Acknowledge the original source of work(s) that you use, with the appropriate referencing format.

Not use any part or the whole work of another student or graduate who has taken the subject previously.

Not ask someone else to do your assignments, projects or other assessed work.

Check with your lecturers, when in doubt, and seek advice on the appropriate referencing format for the acknowledgement of all original sources of work used in your assignments, projects or other work.

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7.1 The Attire Guidelines for TP Students are as follows:

General Occasions

Students must be dressed in a manner appropriate of a tertiary student. This includes a neat and tidy hairdo, and appropriate clothes and footwear.

Laboratories / Workshops

Students must comply with the stipulated dress code of the respective laboratories and workshops, for safety reasons.

Headgear

Students must be readily identifiable at all times. Therefore, any forms of headgear that prevents this is not permitted.

8.1 COPYRIGHT ISSUES

Copyright is a form of protection that the law provides to the authors of original creations (writing, drawing, music or art forms or even sound recordings and film) against unlawful copying. It is ILLEGAL to violate any of the rights provided by the law to the owner of a copyright. Temasek Polytechnic respects the ownership of intellectual material governed by copyright laws. All TP students are expected to know and comply with the copyright laws that affect them. Here is a list of Dos & Donts: What you CAN do:

Make reasonable copies of a work/s, i.e. 10% of the total number of pages in a physical edition of the work;

Copy not more than 10% of the total number of bytes in an electronic edition of the work; or

Make copies of not more than 1 chapter of the work What you must NEVER do:

Photocopy an entire book/piece of work;

Copy more than 10% of the total number of pages or more than one chapter

Copy more than one article from a given periodical, unless they relate to the same subject matter.

If you are in doubt, please feel free to consult your lecturers for clarification. Please do NOT assume what you are copying is okay.

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9.1 Full-time and part-time subsidised students are covered by the Group

Personal Accident Policy. This scheme provides 24 hour worldwide insurance coverage up to 180 days overseas for accidents sustained by students. The benefits include compensation of up to $30,000 per student upon death, or a proportion thereof for permanent injuries and up to $2,000 per student per accident for medical expenses incurred from an accident. (The amount of coverage is subject to change every academic year.) The insurance premium per year is part of the fees payable at the start of each academic year. For more details, please refer to ENG General Office.

10.1 Students are to seek written (letter or email) approval from their supervisor or lecturer if, in the course of their project work, they need to act as a representative of TP to communicate with any external party.

11.1 APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL LEAVE (MC) 11.1.1 During Term Time

Please collect the application form outside the ENG General Office (ENG/GO). Complete the form, attach the original copy of your MC and drop them into the submission box located outside ENG/GO within 2 working days from the last day of your medical leave.

11.1.2 During Examinations or Term Test (Special requirements - Please refer to item 2.1.7)

11.2 APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA)

Please collect the leave application form outside the ENG/GO. Complete the form, attach your supporting document(s) and drop them into the submission box located outside ENG/GO at least one week before the date of your required LOA. The outcome of your medical leave or LOA application will be sent to you through your TP student account email.

10 COMMUNICATION WITH EXTERNAL PARTIES

9 STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE SCHEME

11 MEDICAL LEAVE (MC) & LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA)

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12.1 STUDENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS (SAA) DEPARTMENT

SAA is committed to:

Providing students a well-rounded educational experience that contributes to personal enrichment and institutional pride;

Maintaining ties with the institutions alumni to foster TP spirit; and

Establishing excellence in student and alumni administrative support services.

SAA offers many programmes and services which include the management of:

Student Clubs and Interest Groups

TP Students Union

Sports, Adventure and Community Service Clubs

Arts, Sports and Special Interest Groups SAA offers other student development programmes which include the:

Sports Programme (e.g. Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Games, NAPFA)

Arts Programme (e.g. Arts Festival, performances and workshops)

Leadership Training Programme (e.g. Student Leadership Profile)

Experiential Learning Experiences (e.g. Adventure Learning Course)

Enrichment Courses (e.g. Sign Language Courses, Guitar Courses) 12.2 SEAL GRADING ADMINISTRATION

Your participation in Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) enables you to gain CCA points in the Service, Enrichment, Achievement, Leadership (SEAL) grading system. The SEAL grading system systematically records your participation in Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs). You can look out for more details on CCAs and SEAL at (https://tp-eservices.tp.edu.sg/tpappl/eservices/cca/index.jsp)

12.3 STUDENT WELLNESS & COUNSELLING CENTRE (SWCC)

The services provided include:

Individual, group and family counselling

Counselling on financial, personal and studies-related matters

TP Administered Bursary applications

Endorsement for all external bursary applications

Self-help materials

Workshops on Personal Wellness

Workshops for groups For enquiries, call the SWCC hotline: 6780 5959

12 STUDENT SERVICES

https://tp-eservices.tp.edu.sg/tpappl/eservices/cca/index.jsp

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12.4 ONE-STOP SERVICE CENTRE (OSC)

The One-Stop Service Centre (OSC) provides a convenient ONE-STOP for students to make payment for the following services:

Application for Alumni & TP Graduates Association (TPGA)

Booking of sports facilities (for TP Graduates)

Events Ticket Sales

Fee Collection for Part-time & short courses

Fines

Personal Development Programme

Rental of Entrepreneurship Carts

Replacement of Matriculation Card

Resetting of Email Password

Result Slips / Transcript/ Diploma Certificate

Review of Exam Script

Sale of Prospectus

OSC also serves as a first point of contact for students as well as members of the public (walk-ins) to enquire the following:

Application, Admissions Exercises, Enrolment, & other student-related matters

Application for course withdrawal, deferment, transfer and subject exemption

Application procedure for Scholarship & Bursary

Certification of Application & Enrolment documents

Collection of Student Matriculation Cards (replacement cases)

Location, operating hours & others

Request for Student Status Confirmation Letter

Request for Update of student information and particulars

Self-service PC Terminals to access TPs website, to seek information and make online submissions of applications and requests, are available.

12.5 THE BEFRIENDERS

Troubled by relationship issues? Burdened with financial difficulties? Difficulties with school work? Think you got into the wrong course? Want a listening ear? If you answered yes to any of the above, do contact the Befrienders. They are a group of lecturers with a special passion in students welfare. They want to be your friend, your listening ear, or your coach. All meetings with them are treated with the strictest confidentiality. Our goal? That you have a happy and fruitful stay in TP! Please contact Ms Neo Jie Xin at 6780 5537 who will put you in touch with a Befriender.

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ENG / DIPLOMA CLUBS ADVISOR(S) Facebook

Engineering Studies Club Tharm Kok Meng, Ken (6780 5047)

Esc Tp

Air-Borne (AEG) Darence Lam (6780 5677)

AIR-BORNE (Temasek Polytechnic Aerospace

Engineering)

ASHRAE Student Branch (GBS) Chan Hin Kong (6780 5627)

IBT-GBS alumni fan club!

ATOMIC (MIE) Chee Swee Ann (6780 5449)

MIE ATOMIC club

Beyond Boundaries (MET) Hu Fang (6780 5606)

Beyond Boundaries

Bio-ENGenes (BIE) Rangaswamy Raja (Dr) (6780 6677)

TP - BMIE

BiZen (BZE) Tony Halim (6780 6464)

TP BZE

Blackbox (AMS) Irene Wong (6780 4097)

AMS Aviators

Computer Engineering Network (CEN) Teo Kok Keong (6780 6701)

Cent Temasek Poly

Double B (IMT) Hu Fang (6780 5606)

Doubleb Love

E2 Matrix (EEEP / CEP / ELN) Liew Wen Fei (6780 5594)

E2 Matrix

Energy Oasis (CER) Yeo Soo Pin (6780 5442)

TP Energy Oasis (EO)

Integrated Facility Management (FDM) Joanne Koh Phuay Theng (6780 6568)

G-Force (AEL) Tam Yee Keong (6780 6713)

AEL G-Force @ TP

i.HUB (IFC/INE) Kumbar, Shankarappa (6780 5464)

i.HUB

SME Student Chapter S228 (MTN) Andy Kwek Soo Keng (6780 5504)

Tp Smefamily

INTEREST GROUPS ADVISOR(S) Facebook

Aero-Modelling Interest Group (AMIG) Goh Beng Hu (6780 6659)

ENGINEERRUS Newsletter Group Edwin Loo (6780 5528)

Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) Student Chapter / Student Ambassadors

Andrew Kor (6780 5510)

Ies TP

ENG L.I.F.E. (Community Service) Tharm Kok Meng, Ken (6780 5047)

L.I.F.E

Microsoft Student Community Aung San Win (6780 5143)

Robo Interest Group Yong Fook Seng (6780 5407)

Rubics Cube (Maths) Fu Ling Chen (6780 6663)

TP Rubics

Remote Control Sports Club (RCSC) Lee Khim Yong (6780 6712)

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The following laboratories are open to allow Engineering students to work on their assignments outside normal lab sessions.

For information regarding rules and booking systems for each lab, please visit: http://www-eng.tp.edu.sg/eng_home/eng_student/eng_labinfo/eng_freeaccess.htm

Laboratory Location

Basic Electronics EN13-7-37, EN13-7-38 & EN13-7-39

MCT EN15-7-46, EN15-7-47,EN15-7-50, EN15-7-52 & EN15-7-53

Embedded Controls & Application

EN15-7-48

Pneumatic / Automation EN19-6-103

PC (General) EN12-3-16 ( i@Zone ) EN23-5-120 to EN23-5-127 (Except EN23-5-123 and EN23-5-125)

EDRAW EN19-5-78

ECAD EN16-2-57

Mechanical Workshop EN16-1-68

Students can request, through their Subject Leaders, for labs to be opened to allow

them to work on their assignments outside of their normal lab sessions.

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http://www-eng.tp.edu.sg/eng_home/eng_student/eng_labinfo/eng_freeaccess.htm

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14.1 SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS As a large part of learning takes place in the laboratories and workshops, it is vital to follow the safety rules and regulations

DOs

Sign in & out where applicable.

Wear proper footwear.

Book equipment in advance before use.

Inform duty staff of any missing or faulty items.

Sign out any equipment/manual which you need to borrow.

Return all tools and equipment to their original location after use.

Switch-off all mobile phones/pagers.

Clean up your workplace & clear all waste before leaving.

DONTs

Enter the lab without permission from the staff.

Touch any equipment or machines if you are unsure of its operating procedure.

Change the setting of computer or install any unauthorized software.

Violate any copyright laws.

Pass computer password to others or play computer games.

Dismantle or relocate equipment without prior permission from the staff.

Visit porno sites/bring porno materials into a lab.

Play, sleep, eat, drink, listen to music, read newspaper & litter in the lab.

Note: Students will not be allowed to use any of the facilities in the lab if he/she has been found to have infringed any of the stipulated lab rules and regulations or behaved in a manner that is deemed inappropriate. 14.2 SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR COMPUTER AND ELECTRONICS LABORATORIES ALWAYS REMEMBER: SAFETY FIRST These guidelines are important. It is possible to do serious damage in the computer and electronics laboratories both to personnel and expensive equipment.

Be alert and responsible at all times.

Read carefully and follow safety rules, labels, notices, instructions and manuals.

Set-up and use the computer, equipment and devices as directed by the lecturers and duty on staff.

Periodically glance away from the computer screen. Staring into the monitor too long will strain the eyes.

Adjust the colour scheme, font size or any other factor causing eye strain.

Place the monitor at a safe working height at the eye level.

Report any flickering on the screen or any unsafe conditions and accidents immediately.

Keep soldering iron safely on proper stand and handle with care when it is hot.

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Use soldering iron away from combustible materials and unplug after use.

Ensure that the protective cable insulation for the soldering iron is not open and shorted.

Prevent inhalation of smoke while soldering and use mask if necessary.

Use lead free soldering medium where possible.

Use the correct tools for the right job.

Handle sharp objects without causing injury and dispose of blades, razors etc. in the appropriate container.

Keep the floor clear of hazards like loose cables and wires.

Avoid using extension cords and multiple plugs that may overload the power.

Keep the laboratory clean and tidy at all times.

Attend to all injuries, however minor and report to the duty staff immediately.

Avoid running and playing inside the laboratory.

Engage two people to shift computers and heavy equipment.

Wear suitable PPE such as gloves, safety shoes etc.

Keep bags, jackets and other belongings safely without endangering others.

14.3 SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ELECTRONIC PROTOTYPING LABORATORY (EPT)

Remove all rings, watches & bracelets when using the machines.

Wear proper shoes.

Long hair should be neatly tied up.

Skirts, bermudas, three-quarter pants, scarf & sleeveless tops are not allowed.

Wear safety goggles/safety glasses at all times while working on the machines.

Listen and carry out instructions properly & report any unsafe working conditions.

Use the correct tools and equipment.

Keep workplace clean & tidy at all times.

Have all injuries, however minor, properly attended to.

Do not try to operate a machine unless its operation is fully understood.

Stop machine completely, before making any measurement or adjustment.

Never attempt to stop the rotating spindle of any machine with your hands.

Do not allow any machine to run unattended.

Only one student is allowed to operate a machine at any one time.

Do not distract others.

Use only those tools you are authorised to use.

Keep the working area free from oil, tools or any hazardous parts.

Obey all safety rules & signs.

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14.4 SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR MECHANICAL WORKSHOPS

Remove all rings, watches & bracelets.

Wear proper shoes.

Long hair should be neatly tied up.

Skirts, bermudas, three-quarter pants, scarf & sleeveless tops are not allowed.

Loose clothing is to be neatly tucked-in.

Wear safety goggles/safety glasses at all times while working on the machines.

Listen and carry out instructions properly & report any unsafe working conditions.

Use the correct tools and equipment.

Keep workplace clean & tidy at all times.

Have all injuries, however minor, properly attended to.

Do not try to operate a machine unless its operation is fully understood.

Stop machine completely, before making any measurement or adjustment.

Never attempt to stop the rotating spindle of any machine with your hands.

Do not allow any machine to run unattended.

Only one student is allowed to operate a machine at any one time.

Do not distract others.

Use only those tools you are authorized to use.

Keep the working area free from oil, tools or any hazardous parts.

Approach duty staff when handling hazardous chemical substances.

Always ensure that hazardous substances are handled using proper equipment.

Do not use mobile phones in the workshop.

Obey all safety rules & signs.

IF IN DOUBT, SEEK HELP FROM THE LECTURER OR THE DUTY STAFF.

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14.5 SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR CHEMICAL LABORATORIES

Do not enter the lab unless you are authorized to do so.

Wear covered shoes, lab coat, goggles and gloves.

Tie up long hair neatly.

Keep workplace clean & tidy at all times.

Listen and carry out instructions properly & report any unsafe working conditions.

Do not eat or drink.

Use only those items you are authorized to use.

Do not dispose of waste chemical into the sink. Pour it into an appropriate waste container.

Always ensure that hazardous substances are handled using proper equipment.

Report any breakage, damage or spillage to the lecturer or duty staff.

Dispose of used glass slides, plastic pasteur pipettes and pipette tips into the appropriate waste container.

Dispose of contaminated broken glassware or sharp objects into the appropriate waste container.

Attend to all injuries and report to the lecturer or duty staff.

Clean up your workplace, clear all waste and wash your hands thoroughly with soap or disinfectant before leaving the lab.

Obey all safety rules and signs.

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1. Please contact duty officer at Fire Command Centre, Tel: 6780 5955 or 6780 5999 to request for an ambulance, providing exact location & contact number.

2. Inform General Office hotline at 6780 5144 and General Office staff will contact a safety committee member to assist in the situation.

3. Stay with the injured person until help arrives.

4. If necessary, accompany the injured person to the hospital or arrange for someone to accompany him/her.

For minor injuries, the injured can be sent to the Sick Bay at EN17-7-80 Useful Contacts Nearest Hospital : Changi General Hospital Telephone : 6788 8833 (24 Hotline), 6850 1770 Nearest Clinic : Green Cross Medical Centre Telephone : 6781 3022, 6781 3011 Address : Blk. 824 Tampines St. 81 #01-30 Insurance Claim Please contact the General Office for procedures on claims for medical expenses.

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Diploma Course

Manager

Course

Coordinator

Year 1

Leader

Year 2

Leader

Year 3

Leader

Aerospace

Electronics

Ng-Tia Too

Lam, Patricia

Ext: 5935

Teo-Ting Lai

Horng, Jacklyn

Ext: 5408

Philip Low

Ext: 6610

Aerospace

Engineering

Yue Keng

Mun

Ext: 5239

Sue Siew Chai

Ext: 5478

Aviation

Management

& Services

Yap Paul

Ext: 5634

Sumarni Bin

Sarmin

Ext: 5627

Cyrena Cheong Yoke May

Ext: 5629

Biomedical

Informatics &

Engineering

Soh Lay

Kuan

Ext: 5410

Danker, Adrian Noel

Ext: 5421

Biomedical

Engineering

Soh Lay

Kuan

Ext: 5410

Danker, Adrian Noel

Ext: 5421

Business

Process &

Systems

Engineering

Chia Sie

Yong

Ext: 5641

Kok Chee

Kong

Ext: 5473

Tay Yang

How

Ext: 5543

Chan Eng

Suan

Ext: 5532

Tng Lay

Yan, Angela

Ext: 5539

Electronics

(Business

Option)

Chia Sie

Yong

Ext: 5641

Yeo Teck

Chye

Ext: 5542

Computer

Engineering

Calaiselvy

Ext: 6614

Hee-Peh Bee

Choo

Ext: 5443

Kerk Chong Jin

Ext: 6626

Clean Energy

Phang Piao

Chun

Ext: 6704

Koo Siang

Chuei

Ext: 5461

Koo Siang Chuei

Ext: 5461

Electronics

Ng-Tia Too

Lam, Patricia

Ext: 5935

Chen Yoke

Yeng

Ext: 5460

Tony Khaw

Ext: 5439

Electr