The Diploma in Mold Design is intended for tool designers, mold makers, engineers, part designers, and anyone involved in the tool procurement process. The course familiarizes students with basics of mold design, different types of injection molds, contemporary machining methods, and many of the available mold components. This rigorous and intensive Diploma course also provides the students with a tool design methodology and a mold specification guide for reference.
Target Audience:
Singapore citizens, permanent residents, valid work pass holders with age 16 and above.
Mode of Delivery:
Instructor-led and classroom-based training
Average Teacher to Student Ratio:
1:10
Duration & Schedule:
| Mode | Part Time | Full Time |
|---|---|---|
| Course Duration | 8 months | 4 months |
| Schedule | 2 sessions per week (3 hours per session) | 5 sessions per week (3 hours per session) |
| Total Course Hours | 180 hours | 180 hours |
Course Structure:
| Module | Title | Contact Hours | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Injection Mold Fundamentals | 12 | Assessment |
| 02 | Mold Machining Methods, Part 1 | 18 | Assessment |
| 03 | Mold Machining Methods, Part 2 | 42 | Assessment |
| 04 | 2-Plate, 3-Plate, and Hot Runner Molds | 10 | Assessment |
| 05 | Mold Bases, Tool Steels And Heat Treating | 38 | Assessment |
| 06 | External And Internal Actions | 15 | Assessment |
| 07 | Part Ejection, Venting And Cooling | 15 | Assessment |
| 08 | Gating Methods | 15 | Assessment |
| 09 | Runners, Filling Software And The Mold Design Process | 15 | Assessment |
Next Intakes
| Intake | Start Date | End Date | Closing Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part time | 02/11/2026 | 02/07/2027 | 02/11/2026 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/08/2027 | 01/12/2026 | |
| Full time | 02/11/2026 | 02/03/2027 | 02/11/2026 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/04/2027 | 01/12/2026 |
Part Time Course Fee:
| Fee | Total Payable (with GST, if any) (S$) |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | 100.00 |
| Course Fee | 4580.00 |
| Material Fee | 0.00 |
| IWC insurance | 0.00 |
| Total Course Fees Payable | 4680.00 |
** Monthly Installment Plan Available **
Full Time Course Fee:
| Fee | Total Payable (with GST, if any) (S$) |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | 100.00 |
| Course Fee | 6500.00 |
| Materials Fee | 0.00 |
| IWC insurance | 0.00 |
| Total Course Fees Payable | 6600.00 |
** Monthly Installment Plan Available **
Course Fee Withdraw/Refund Policy:
| % of Total Course Fee | If Student’s written notice of withdrawal is received: |
|---|---|
| [70%] | more than [21] days before the Course Commencement Date |
| [50%] | before, but not more than [14] days before the Course Commencement Date |
| [20%] | after, but not more than [3] days after the Course Commencement Date |
| [0%] | more than [14] days after the Course Commencement Date |
Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
Academic Requirements:
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GCE 'O' Level | Obtained at least grade C6 in English, Elementary Mathematics, Science (pure or combined), and 1 additional subject |
| ITE Nitec | GPA>=3.0 or equivalent |
| Mature Entry Route | Applicants who do not meet the above requirement but are at least 25 years old with at least 4 years of working experience may be considered. |
Language Proficiency:
- GCE N(A) English Grade 5 and above
- GCE N(T) English Grade D and above
- GCE 'O' Level English Grade D7 and above
- Equivalent English language competency
- Written Examination
- Project Presentation
- Successful completion of the prescribed academic unit requirement as set out by the program curriculum.
- A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required at the end of the final study.
- Attendance of minimum 75% has to met
Award:
Diploma in Mold Design from St.Hua Private School (UEN: 201008052Z)