NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012 SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has suspended all field training from Friday till 15 May, following the death of a full-time national serviceman who was involved in an accident. 3rd Sergeant (3SG) Tan Mou Sheng was travelling in a scout jeep as part of an exercise at Marsiling training area at 6.50am on Friday when the driver lost control of the vehicle and the jeep overturned. The 20-year-old instructor was found pinned under the vehicle. The driver, 3SG Tan Cavin, and the front seat passenger, 3SG Hong Dickson, were wearing their seat belts and remained within the vehicle at the time of the incident. The left rear passenger, 3SG Ow Yong Wei Long, was found away from the vehicle unharmed. Despite the best efforts by the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital surgical team, 3SG Tan Mou Sheng succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 1.56pm. Following the incident, the Army has declared a safety time-out from Friday till 15. During this period, all Army field training will be suspended. The objective of the safety time-out is to remind commanders, trainers and instructors on the safety system to ensure safety measures are in place and reiterate to commanders and servicemen that safety is also an individual responsibility. The commanders overseeing the exercise have been suspended. The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the SAF extend their deepest condolences to the family of the late 3SG Tan Mou Sheng. MINDEF and the SAF are assisting the family in their time of <b>…</b>	From: 154thmedia2012 Views: 0 0 ratings
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NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012

NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012

NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012

NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012

NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012
NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012
NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012
NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012
NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012
NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012
NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012
NSF dies after jeep incident; army field training suspended – 11May2012

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Question by Somu: How is microelectronics course in Temasek Polytechnic school in Singapore?
Are you from Singapore? How is the “Diploma in Microelectronics” course in Temasek Polytechnic school in Singapore?
Please describe the plus and the minus points of joining this course in as much detail as you can as compared to other options that a student has after completing secondary school in Singapore. Between “diploma in microelectronics” and “diploma in electronics” which would you prefer?

Best answer:

Answer by Lori
No I am not from Singapore.
How is the “Diploma in Microelectronics” course in Temasek Polytechnic school in Singapore?
diploma in microelectronics
This course trains and prepares you in the Microelectronics field for the place of work in the semiconductor industries. The curriculum is specially designed to include Integrated Circuit (IC) chip design and layout, IC chip making or wafer fabrication technology, IC chip packaging process, IC chip test engineering, IC chip failure analysis and reliability. Specific niche technologies such as , nanotechnology, display technology, cleanroom equipment & vacuum technology and material sciences will also be covered.
This course provides you with a strong foundation in the electronics and microelectonics disciplines. The first year of the course is common with ETCM (Electronics, Media & Communication Technology, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics) .
Apart from the core electronics subjects, the second and third year of the course will focus on the following specific microelectronics technology areas:
1. Integrated Circuit (IC) Design & Layout
Design, simulation and layout of both digital and analogue ICs using industry standard Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software. Subjects in this area includes Digital IC Design & Applications, Analogue IC Design & Applications and IC Layout & Physical Design.
2. Wafer Fabrication Technology
Fabrication of semiconductor devices and sensors using in-house class 100 cleanroom equipment. Subjects in this area include Semiconductor Physics & Devices, Wafer Fabrication Process Technology, IC Process Integration and Cleanroom Equipment & Technology.
3. IC Packaging & Test
Packaging and testing of ICs using sophisticated Failure Analysis (FA), Packaging and Test equipment including Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Automatic Test Systems (ATS). Subjects in this area include Microelectronics Test and Measurement and IC Packaging & Failure Analysis.
4. Niche Technology Electives
Exploration of emerging industry trends and technologies, including Nanotechnology, Display Technology and Materials Science.

Between “diploma in microelectronics” and “diploma in electronics” which would you prefer?
diploma in electronics
The Economic Development Board of Singapore aims to develop the country into a world-class electronics manufacturing hub with end-to-end R&D capabilities and position it as the choice location for companies to create and manage new markets, products, process technologies and applications.
This course is positioned to be in line with industry goals and trends. It provides you with a solid foundation in the principles and applications of electronic devices, circuits, and systems, so as to equip you to meet the changing needs of the industry.
Special emphasis is placed on embedded systems, networking, telecommunication, power electronics and control. You will also develop effective communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills ready for the workplace and skills in project planning and management. To be better prepared for the advancements in technology, second-year students will choose to take one of the following Cluster Electives or Options, each of which comprises at least five subjects. These Cluster Electives, or Options are: Aerospace Electronics, Business, Networking, or Robotics.
Singapore’s vision is to become a world-class electronics hub with global leadership in manufacturing solutions, as well as in the creation and management of new products, applications and markets. New jobs will be created for knowledge-workers as the industry moves into high-end design work, wafer fabrication and marketing activities.
You will have excellent and flexible career prospects in aerospace, telecommunications, instrumentation and control, computing, consumer and industrial electronics industries. Your job areas may include product design, development and testing, process improvement, maintenance, marketing, sales and services.

Which One Would I Prefer? (diploma in electronics )
You will have more time to gauge your interest, before deciding which diploma to specialize in.
You will be able to assess the industry’s trend and the prospects in each sector of the economy, before making your choice.
You will be able to judge your own strengths and weaknesses, and choose the appropriate diploma course that you can do well in.
All this means that you get added flexibility, so that you can be more confident about your future.

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