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WSQ - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control for Lab and Factory Engineers and Managers

Course Information

  • Sessions 2 days
  • Duration 16 hrs
  • Level Beginner
  • Assessment 2 hrs

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

Skills Framework

TSC Title
Electrostatic Discharge Control
TSC Code
ELE-OPR-4002-1.1

Funding Validity

Funding for this course is valid from 30 Nov 2024 to 29 Nov 2026. Register and complete the course within this period to qualify for funding support.

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

  • LO1: Apply control measures to manage ESD generation based ESD principles.
  • LO2: Evaluate and recommend actions to improve ESD control effectiveness in accordance to ESD standards

Course Brochure

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Certification

  • Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd.
  • OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control for Lab and Factory Engineers and Managers

Course Code: TGS-2024051412
  • WSQ
  • SFC
  • PSEA
  • UTAP
  • SFEC
  • Absentee Payroll
  • MCES

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What's This Course About

This course equips engineers and managers with the essential knowledge and skills to manage Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) in lab and factory environments. Participants will learn about ESD principles, the causes of static charge generation, and the impact of ESD on IC manufacturing. The course delves into ESD control practices, including grounding systems, anti-static materials, ionization devices, and ESD-safe handling procedures.

Through hands-on training, participants will evaluate and implement ESD control standards such as ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340. They will also learn to conduct ESD performance tests, audit control measures, and foster employee awareness to mitigate risks. This course empowers professionals to improve ESD safety and ensure compliance in critical operational environments..

WSQ Funding

Full Fee $1,000.00 Before GST
GST $90.00 9% of fee
Baseline Nett $590.00 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded
MCES / SME Nett $390.00 SG age 40+ · 70% funded
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.

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SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used.

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UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year.

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PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

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  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Once you are eligible for PSEA, please download and fill up the PSEA Withdrawal Form, then submit the completed form to us:

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Course FeeBefore Funding

$1,000.00 (GST-exclusive)
$1,090.00 (GST-inclusive)

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Additional Note

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

Post-Course Support

  • We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
  • Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

  • You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
  • We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
  • Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

Course Details

What You'll Learn

Topic 1: Basics of ESD

  • Static Charge Generation
  • How ESD Occurs
  • Types of ESD Events (HBM, MM and CDM) in IC chips
  • ESD Catastrophic and Latent Failure Modes
  • Economic and Operational Impact of ESD on IC Manufacturing Processes

Topic 2: ESD Control Principles, Equipment and Practices 

  • Grounding and Bonding Principles
  • Electrostatic Field Shielding
  • Elimination or Reduction of Charge Generation
  • Proper Handling and Storage of ESD-sensitive (ESDS) Items
  • Grounding Systems (Grounded Workstations, Grounding Wrist Straps and Footwear)
  • Anti-static Materials (ESD Mats, Conductive Bags and Containers)
  • Ionization Devices (Air Ionizers for Neutralizing Charges)
  • ESD Monitoring Equipment (ESD Monitors and Alarms)
  • ESD Control Garments (Smocks, Gloves and Finger Cots)
  • Setting Up EPA
  • ESD-Safe Packaging and Transport
  • Maintenance of ESD Control Equipment
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid in ESDS Environment

Topic 3: ESD Control Standards, Testing and Auditing 

  • Overview of Relevant ESD Control Standards (ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340)
  • Compliance Requirements for ESD-Controlled Environments
  • ESD Control Testing Procedures (Wrist Strap and Footwear Testing, Surface Resistance Testing and Ionization Efficiency Testing)
  • Periodic Auditing of ESD Control Measures
  • ESD Performance Metrics

Topic 4: Employee Training and Awareness of ESD Control

  • Role of Employees in ESD Control
  • Fostering Awareness of ESD-Safe Behavior
  • Identifying, Analyzing and Reporting ESD Incidents
  • Corrective Actions to Mitigate Future ESD Risks
  • Certification of Competency in ESD Control

Assessment

  • Written Exam
  • Practical Exam

Course Info

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Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

  • Able to operate using computer functions
  • Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

  • Positive Learning Attitude
  • Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Age Group: 18-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

TBD

Hardware: Window or Mac Laptops

Appeal Process

  1. The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
  2. When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
  3. If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
  4. If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
  5. If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
  6. If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
  7. The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
  8. The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal 
  9. The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
  10. he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
  11. A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
  12. An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
  13. The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
  14. The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
  15. Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

Job Roles

  • ESD Control Engineer
  • Electronics Manufacturing Specialist
  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Safety Compliance Officer
  • Product Design Engineer
  • Process Improvement Specialist
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Facility Operations Manager
  • Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
  • Semiconductor Engineer
  • Technical Training Coordinator
  • Circuit Board Assembly Technician
  • Production Supervisor
  • Engineering Consultant
  • Electrical Systems Analyst
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Device Calibration Specialist
  • Reliability Engineer
  • Test and Measurement Technician
  • Industrial Engineer

Trainers

Trainers

A skillful, resourceful and passionate leader of large-scale and complex endeavors in the semiconductor industry. 27 years of successful public-private partnership management, program management, business development and engineering experience across the entire semiconductor supply chain from design, fabrication, testing and failure/material analysis. Founding Chairman of the National Committee for Semiconductor Devices and Technology in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) since 2014. Honorary Secretary of Executive Committee of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) from 2011 to 2019. Chairman of Management Council Strata Title 4071 since 2020. Skilled in forging collaborative, harmonious and efficient working relationships across roles, sectors, cultures and nationalities. Keen eye for opportunities and gaps with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to address them. Well-connected to other leaders in the semiconductor and other industries as well as government agencies. Highly proficient in both oral and written English and Chinese technical communication.

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