HELPING STUDENTS TO SECURE JOBS
SP is not the only school using such learning aids.
At Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), the institution also offers a wide range of training equipment, including an Airbus A320 flight simulator and a Dassault Falcon 10 business jet for its aerospace engineering course.
Hands-on training complements conventional classroom learning, said Mr Ng Ker Wei, director of NP’s School of Engineering.
“Such training ensures and provides a real-world, authentic learning that really reflects the workplace and essentially hands-on training bridges a gap between theory and practice,” he added.
“This is vital because it helps to develop skills needed to work with complex aircraft systems and engines. It also builds confidence, sharpens problem-solving skills and ensures students are prepared for the demands of this industry.”
The school has also been upgrading its teaching tools.
“Recently, we have also focused on digitalising our training for the growing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry,” said Mr Ng.
“We introduced technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, holograms and the Arduino programming (language) to better prepare students for the evolving and future workplace.”
He added that the institution will work closely with industry partners to ensure students learn relevant practical skills that will help them secure jobs.
