Mechatronics Apprentice Scheme

Course Duration : 6 Month Off Job Training, 6 Month On Job Training

The mechatronics Apprenticeship Scheme for the Electronics Industry has been developed with the purpose of increasing the supply of skilled workers in the electronics industry. This scheme will enable employers registered with the HRDC to participate in the training of skilled workers under the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) without disrupting their workforce. The scheme, though initially developed for the Electronics Industry has also attracted interests from other industries as trainees will be equipped with multi-skill such as electrical, electronics, mechanical, computing and soft skills. Apart from these, preparatory skills such as basic English, English for technicians and basic mathematics will also be taught.

This scheme is a combination of theoretical training at the premise of training providers with the emphasis on practical training and structured on-the-job training at employers' premises. Under the scheme, employers and apprentices are bonded through apprenticeship contracts which require apprentices to serve sponsoring employers for a period of three years after completion of training, if offered employment by employers. In return, employers are liable to pay apprentices monthly allowances at the rate of not more than 75% of the apprentices' basic pay when offered employment. Employers are also liable to pay apprentices' insurance premium for the duration of training and costs of consumable materials, if any, during on-the-job-training.

After completion of training, employers can offer apprentices job positions between production operators and technicians such as junior technicians, manufacturing assistants or in any other job titles at the shop-floor.

Briefly, the contents of the curriculum are as follows :-

1. Mathematics
2. English
3. Workplace Safety and Health
4. 5'S & Basic Mechanical Skills
5. Technical Drawing (CAD)
6. Electrical System
7. Industrial Fluid Power
8. Metrology (Measurement)
9. Computer Skills
10. Industrial Electronics
11. Electrical Sensors
12. Wiring and Soldering Techniques
13. Introduction to TPM
14. Programmable Logic Control
15. Quality Control (SPC)
16. Electronics Assembly Technique
17. Industrial Automation Project

1. Anti Virus
2. Data Storage Management
3. Programming Preparation
4. Creating User Interface
5. User Interface Acceptance
6. Test Procedure
7. Program Coding
8. Program Testing
9. Program Documentation
10. Module Documentation
11. Programming Constraint

1. Comply with company rules and regulations.
2. Install and upgrade computer hardware; software and peripherals.
3. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of computer hardware and peripherals
4. Diagnose, replace and / or repair computer hardware and peripherals.
5. Perform work related administrative tasks.

1. Computer System Maintenance
2. Preventive Maintenance
3. Computer System Installation
4. Documentation and Security
5. Professional Development

1. Comply with company security rules and regulations.
2. Assist in planning of computer system and not work connectivity.
3. Install and configure computer system hardware, software and peripherals.
4. Diagnose and repairs hardware, software and peripherals.
5. Test and monitor hardware, software and peripherals functionality.
6. Provide customer support.
7. Prepare and maintain computer system documentation.
8. Provide user training.
9. Perform work related administrative task and work scheduling.
10. Provide supervision and guidance to team member
11. Pursue personal and technical development to maintain occupational compatibility.

1. Hardware and Software Maintenance
2. Configuration and Upgrading
3. Network System
4. Customer Service

1. Keeps records of organisational information using information systems applications.
2. Performs typing and prepares account statements, schedules, forms, documents using word processing and spreadsheet applications.
3. Performs sending and retrieval of mails and facsimile using electronic equipment.
4. Assists in recording of accounting transactions
5. Ensures all recorded information are maintained. updated and backed-up regularly.
6. Handles and maintains basic equipment such as computer hardware and software, facsimile machines, printers and telecommunications devices.
7. Coordinates maintenance of premises, in-house fixtures and equipment.
8. Handles scheduling and appointment activities.
9. Arranges lodging and traveling reservations.
10. Receives customer's inquiries and complaints accordingly and courteously (e.g. through telephone, facsimile and face to face communications)
11. Recommends the operational changes to management for improvement.

1. Office Management
2. Business communication
3. Office Administration
4. Electronic Office
5. Handling Job with PC

1. Supervises personnel welfare, career development and discipline
2. Coordinates daily administrative functions
3. Organises usage of information systems and ensures basic maintenance activities.
4. Liaises with clients, suppliers and contractors.
5. Coordinates with other internal departments.
6. Handles information dissemination.
7. Ensures basic maintenance of office equipment such as computer hardware and software, facsimile machines, printers and communication devices.
8. Prepares business documents such as business letters, office memos and minutes of meetings.
9. Assist in preparation of departmental budgets.
10. Coordinates the office filing system.

1. Monitoring Office Environment and Equipment
2. Working with Electronic Office
3. Dealing with Client Complaints
4. Internal/External Department Communication
5. The Duties of A Supervisor