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Higher Nitec

Entry Requirements

How do I check that I have met the entry requirements for the courses?
The entry requirements are stated in the Part-Time Prospectus and at the ITE Website.

Applicants will be liable for withdrawals from the course if they are admitted on the basis of any false or inaccurate information.

Entrance Tests are available for those who do not meet the entry requirements for the courses.

Can I apply for a Higher Nitec course that I am not eligible in?
To benefit more from the course, applicants are advised to apply for courses they are eligible in. However, applicants who do not meet the entry requirement can sit for an Entrance Test conducted by ITE at a fee of $10. The Entrance Test is conducted throughout the year.

The test is available on-line for walk-in applicants at any of the Customer Service Centres at ITE HQ, ITE College West (Ang Mo Kio Campus), ITE College Central (MacPherson Campus) and ITE College East. The test result is known on the same day.

Should you fail the Entrance Test, you may re-sit for it after 1 month. However, if you do not wish to re-take the Entrance Test, you may appeal for admission at any of the ITE Customer Service Centres, subjected to a non-refundable fee of $20.

What are the details of the Entrance Test?
The Entrance Test is a 1 hour test consisting of 25 multiple choice questions for English / Mathematics / Science depending on the course applied for. The test standard is approximately equivalent to the entry requirements of the courses. Applicants will need to obtain at least 50% mark to pass the Entrance Test.

If I am colour blind, which are the courses that I cannot apply for?
You cannot apply for the following courses if you are colour blind:
• Higher Nitec in Biotechnology
• Higher Nitec in Chemical Technology
• Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering
• Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering
• Higher Nitec in Information Technology
• Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering

Please note that you may be asked to leave the course if you are found to have colour-blindness after term commencement. You are advised to check to ensure that you are free from colour-blindness before applying for any of the above courses.

Application & Withdrawal

How many modules can I enroll for at one intake?
Applicants may enroll for any number of modules if they are able to cope with the additional modules. However, applicants are advised to ensure that there are no conflicts between their work, training and examinations schedules. Withdrawal of modules resulting from conflicts of work, training and examination schedules will be subjected to the prevailing refund policy.

How can I apply for Higher Nitec courses?
For first time applicants who are Singapore Citizens and PRs, we encourage application via the Internet. You can use any Internet-ready PC at anywhere convenient for you. If you do not have an Internet-ready PC at home, you may register using the computers at our Customer Service Centres or your campus of study during office hours.

For applicants who had studied part-time courses before or non-citizens, you may register at the campus offering your choice of course.

Foreigners who meet the entry requirement may register at the campus offering your choice of course. You must bring along all your documents for verification during registration. Those who do not possess the GCE 'O' level, SPM, Nitec qualification would have to sit for the Entrance Test and pass to be eligible for the course.

How do I apply for Higher Nitec courses through the Internet?
For first time applicants who are Singapore Citizens and PRs, go to the ITE website. Click on icon "Part-Time Higher Nitec Courses Apr 2008" to link you to the application website. At the application website, enter your NRIC and birth date to start your application. For more information, you can also refer to our web application guide for assistance.

What should I do if I encounter difficulty with my Internet application?
You can call our Technical Support Hotline on 6772 0188. The operating hours for technical assistance are from Mondays to Sundays, 8.00am to 10.00pm.

Alternatively, you can report your technical problem over the Web by clicking on the "Contact Us" link at the top right hand corner of the ITE homepage, scroll down to "For ITE Helpdesk & Technical Support" and click on the link “here”. Click on “New Request” to report your problem and provide us with your name, NRIC/FIN, contact number (Home / Handphone / Office) and email address so that we can contact you.

For other forms of assistance, please call our Customer Service Hotline on telephone number 1800 CALL ITE (1800 2255 483) during office hours.

How can I know the outcome of my application?
For first time applicants, your application process can be divided into two parts, admission and enrolment. You must ensure that you are successful in both your admission and enrolment process.

You can follow the web application guide for submitting an application. If you have applied over the web, you will be issued a User ID and Password when you are admitted successfully. However, successful admission does not mean successful enrolment. You should continue to enroll into the classes of your choice. If your enrolment is successful, you will see the remarks at the final panel as "Enrolment - Successful!". You are then required to print your class schedule as proof of your successful enrolment as there will be no notification of the outcome of your application sent to you.

With your User ID and Password, you will be able to log on the student portal to check and print your class schedule. ITE will not send reminders to you to report for training.

Is my enrolment confirmed after registration?
In general, your enrolment for any module class is confirmed after the successful enrolment panel appears on the web registration screen and you have made full payment for the module class. However, in the event of insufficient enrolment for a module class, the class may be cancelled. You may lose your training place as a result of class cancellation.

ITE will notify you by post at least 1 week before term commencement in the event that your class is cancelled and refund you the full fees paid. However, you are also advised to confirm the status of your class over the Web in the month before term commencement. With your User ID and Password, you will be able to log on the student portal to check the status of your class. In your class schedule list, if there is an indication of "CCAN" under "Action Reason", the class is cancelled.

Applicants affected by class cancellation will be notified by letter and may re-register on the web to enrol for other classes with vacancies that are scheduled to start.

What should I do if I have forgotten / do not have my web ID and password?
You can call our Customer Service Centres to check or reset your web ID and password. You will be required to provide personal details.

If I miss the registration period, can I still apply for Higher Nitec courses?
You can still register over the counter at the campus of your choice course during office hours (subject to the availability of vacancies). However, we encourage all applicants to register during the registration period stipulated, as vacancies may be limited.

I wish to withdraw from the module class that I have enrolled. What should I do?
If you wish to withdraw from a module class, you may approach your campus of study or our ITE Customer Service Centres for assistance. After office hours, you may approach the campus CET supervisor for assistance.

I understand that WDA will not fund Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents who repeat a module. How does this policy affect me?

The policy takes effect from Apr 2007. From this point, you will only be eligible for a one-time WDA training subsidy for each module.

For example, if you had enrolled in a module on or after Apr 2007 and you now apply to repeat the same module, you will not be eligible for the WDA training subsidy. You will need to pay the full fees for the repeat module.

However, if you had enrolled in the module before Apr 2007 and you now apply to repeat the same module, you are considered as taking the module for the first time and you will be eligible for a one-time WDA training subsidy for the module. You will pay the subsidised fees for the repeat module.

If I withdraw from a module or fail a module, will I be eligible for the WDA training subsidy again for the same module?

If you withdraw from a module before the commencement, you will be eligible for the WDA training subsidy when you enrol for same module. You only pay the subsidised fee for the same module.

If you withdraw from a module at any point after the commencement of the term or fail a module, you will not be eligible for the training subsidy when you repeat the same module. You will have to pay the full course fees (same as non-citizen rate) to repeat the module.

Can I repeat a module that I have passed?
No, you are not allowed to repeat a module in which you have passed.

Can I apply for a change in module class, course or campus (transfer)?
If you wish to transfer, you are required to apply directly at your campus of study or our Customer Service Centres using the transfer application form. Please note that transfers will not be conducted for you if you have not made full payment of fees for your module class.

What advanced standing, if any, do full-time Nitec graduates get for part-time Higher Nitec courses?
A Nitec graduate applying for part-time Higher Nitec courses will enjoy equal standing as GCE 'O' applicants who met the entry requirement for Higher Nitec courses.

Nitec & ISC

Entry Requirements

How do I check that I have met the entry requirements for the courses?
For applicants who posses local qualifications, the entry requirements are stated in the Part-Time Prospectus and at the ITE Website.

For applicants who possess foreign qualifications, please visit any ITE Customer Service Centres to enquire on your eligibility to apply for the courses.

Please note that should your training place be cancelled due to ineligible qualifications after term commencement, no refund of fees will be given. You are advised to check that your qualifications meet the entry requirements for the course of choice before registration.

Entrance Tests are available for those who do not meet the entry requirements for the courses.

Can I apply for a Nitec/ISC course that I am not eligible in?
To benefit more from the course, applicants are advised to apply for courses they are eligible in. However, applicants who do not meet the entry requirement can sit for an Entrance Test conducted by ITE at a fee of $10. The Entrance Test is conducted throughout the year.

Do I need to take a Drawing Test if I meet the entry requirements for the Nitec in Digital Media Design course?
For this course in the part-time mode, applicants need not sit for the Drawing Test. However, it is advised that the applicants for this course possess an aptitude for drawing / arts.

If I am colour blind, which are the courses that I cannot apply for?
You cannot apply for the following courses if you are colour blind:
• Nitec in Applied Food Science
• Nitec in Chemical Process Technology
• Nitec in Communications Technology
• Nitec in Digital Media Design
• Nitec in Electrical Technology
• Nitec in Electronics
• Nitec in Facility Technology
• Nitec in Info-Communications Technology
• Nitec in Mechatronics
• Nitec in Multimedia Technology
• Nitec in Security Technology
• ISC in Electrical Wiring

Please note that you may be asked to leave the course if you are found to have colour-blindness after term commencement. You are advised to check to ensure that you are free from colour-blindness before applying for any of the above courses.

For on-going students, please refer to the registration guide issued to you for the registration dates and procedure by your current campus of study.

What should I do if I encounter difficulty with my Internet application?
Should you experience any technical difficulties when applying online:

You can call our 24-hour IT Helpdesk on telephone number 67720188.
Alternatively, you can report your technical problem over the web by clicking on the "Contact Us" link at the top right hand corner of the ITE homepage at www.ite.edu.sg, scroll down to "For IT Helpdesk & Technical Support" and click on the link “here”. Click on “New Request” to report your problem. Please provide us with your name, NRIC/FIN, contact number and email address so that we can contact you.

How can I know the outcome of my application?
For first time applicants, your application process can be divided into two parts, admission and enrolment. You must ensure that you are successful in both your admission and enrolment process.

You can follow the web application guide for submitting an application. If you have applied over the web, you will be issued a User ID and Password when you are admitted successfully. However, successful admission does not mean successful enrolment. You should continue to enroll into the classes of your choice. If your enrolment is successful, you will see the remarks at the final panel as "Enrolment - Successful!". You are then required to print your class schedule as proof of your successful enrolment as there will be no notification of the outcome of your application sent to you.

With your User ID and Password, you will be able to log on the student portal to check and print your class schedule. ITE will not send reminders to you to report for training.

What should I do if I have forgotten / do not have my web ID and password?
You can call our Customer Service Centres to check or reset your web ID and password. You will be required to provide personal details.

If I miss the registration period, can I still apply for Nitec/ISC courses?
You can still register over the counter at our Customer Service Centres or your campus of study during office hours (subject to the availability of vacancies). However, we encourage all applicants to register during the registration period stipulated, as vacancies may be limited.

I wish to withdraw from the module class that I have enrolled. How do I go about doing it?
If you wish to withdraw from a module class, you may approach our ITE Customer Service Centres or your campus of study for assistance. After office hours, you may approach the campus CET supervisor for assistance.

Can I apply for a change in module class, course or campus (transfer)?
If you wish to transfer, you are required to apply directly at our Customer Service Centres or your campus of study using the transfer application form. Please note that transfers will not be effected for you if you have not made full payment of fees for your module class.

I took NTC-3/CoC courses before. Can I register for Nitec course in a related trade or new trade?
You can be admitted to Nitec courses which are related to your NTC-3/CoC course, e.g. NTC-3 Electrical Technology (Installation & Servicing) to Nitec in Electrical Technology.

If you wish to register into a non-related Nitec course, you will be required to meet the entry requirements of the course as stipulated.

Is my enrolment confirmed after registration?
In general, your enrolment for any module class is confirmed after the successful enrolment panel appears on the web registration screen and you have made full payment for the module class. However, in the event of insufficient enrolment for a module class, the class may be cancelled. You may lose your training place as a result of class cancellation.

ITE will notify you by post at least 2 weeks before term commencement in the event that your class is cancelled and refund you the full fees paid. However, you are also advised to confirm the status of your class over the Web 2 weeks before term commencement. With your User ID and Password, you will be able to log on the student portal to check the status of your class. In your class schedule list, if there is an indication of "CCAN" under "Action Reason", the class is cancelled.

Applicants affected by class cancellation will be notified by letter and may re-register on the web to enrol for other classes with vacancies that are scheduled to start.

General

Updating of Personal Particulars

I have just become a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident. What must I do to update my particulars on the ITE online registration system?
Students who wish to update their NRIC/FIN and citizenship should complete a Request for NRIC/FIN Change Form and mail it to

PO/IFS
IFS Department
10 Dover Drive
Singapore 138683

All such requests must be supported by relevant documents.

Alternatively, you can visit any of the Customer Service Centres during office hours to make the request. Please bring your NRIC for verification. Please note that fees are charged based on citizenship at the point of term commencement.

How can I update ITE the changes in my particulars such as address and telephone numbers?
Students who wish to update their personal particulars such as addresses and contact numbers can log on at www.ite.edu.sg with their User ID and Password to do the updates themselves. If you have forgotten your password, please call our Customer Service Centres to check your User ID and password. You will be required to provide personal details. Alternatively, you may approach our Customer Service Centres directly for assistance.

You are strongly encouraged to update ITE the change in your personal particulars as soon as possible, to ensure that any correspondence from ITE will reach you on time.

Module Exemptions

How can I get module exemptions?
Students can apply for exemption from one or more modules in a course of study based on their relevant prior learning acquired from ITE or other institutions, click here for more information.

When should I apply for module exemption?
You should apply for module exemption at least 6 weeks before the start of the term. Once term starts, you will not be able to apply for module exemptions.

How long will the approval process take?
Generally, it will take about 1 month for the results to be known. A letter will be sent to you accordingly.

Fees & Payment

When must I make payment of the fees?
If you register over the web, you must pay full fees within 7 days from your course registration date. ITE reserves the right to release your training place if full payment of fees is not received within 7 days from the date of enrolment.

Full payment of fees must be made upfront. No partial payment is allowed for counter application. You will not be registered if you are unable to make full payment at the point of registration over the counter.

How do I check my fees?
After your registration over the web, you can access the online Student Portal at www.ite.edu.sg on the next working day with your Web ID and Password to view the fees payable.

How do I pay my fees?
You are encouraged to pay through Self-Automated Machine (SAM) available at Singapore Post Offices, MRT stations and other places. You will need a NETS card. You may also make cash payment at the Singapore Post Offices.

You may also pay by NETS/credit card/cheque at any ITE Customer Service Centre. The cheque must be made payable to the " Institute of Technical Education" (please write your name, NRIC/FIN and contact number at the back of the cheque).

Online ePayment is also available through the FlexiPay. If you intend to use FlexiPay, you should ensure that there are sufficient funds in the bank account for deduction of fees. For more information on applying for FlexiPay, please refer to the website www.ecitizen.gov.sg/flexipay/index.htm.

How would I know if my payment has been received by ITE If I made payment through SAM?
To check whether ITE has received your payment, please access the online ITE Student Portal with your User ID and Password to view your Financial Accounts status. If you make payment through SAM/Singapore Post Office, your Financial Accounts will be updated on the next working day from the date of payment. If you make payment through FlexiPay, your Financial Accounts will be updated in 5 working days from the date of payment.

How can I obtain a refund if I wish to withdraw from a module class?
If you have paid fees and wish to withdraw from the module class, you should submit your application for refund over the counter at any ITE Customer Service Centre or the campus of your studies. Alternatively, you may also submit your application forms to the campus CET supervisor if you cannot apply directly over the counter during office hours. The amount refundable is based on the date of withdrawal as follows:

Period	Quantum
If notice of withdrawal is received 2 weeks or more before the start of term	100% refund of fees
If notice of withdrawal is received less than 2 weeks before the start of term	50% refund of fees
If notice of withdrawal is received after start of term	No refund

Is there any discount for ITE Alumni members?
With effect from January 04, there will be no discount of course fees for ITE Alumni members.

Is there any provision for me to pay fees by installments?
No, ITE does not allow fees to be paid by installments. Full fee payment must be made at the point of registration. Partial payment is strictly not allowed.

Should I still pay fees if I am company sponsored?
If you are a company-sponsored employee, you are still required to pay your full course fees within 7 days from the date of registration if you register over the web. For counter registration, full payment of fees must be made upfront. ITE will not be billing your sponsoring companies directly for your course fees. Your company may also pay on behalf of you via the normal payment method.

In the event where you need documentary proof for claim purposes, you may request for payment acknowledgement slips from any of the ITE Customer Service Centres or your campus of study.

How can I seek help for payment of fees for ITE courses if I have financial difficulties?
Applicants who are Singaporeans / Permanent Residents may seek financial assistance from the various self-help groups.

Is the fee inclusive of GST?
Yes, GST is included in the fees.

Company Sponsorship

When must I make payment for my sponsored employees?
In general, company sponsored employees will still have to pay fees upfront within 7 days from the date of registration if they register over the web. For counter registration, full fees must be paid upfront. Companies can pay on behalf of the sponsored employees or they can reimburse their sponsored employees if the latter make payment first.

How do I make payment to ITE for my sponsored employees?
You are recommended to pay by cheque for your sponsored employees. The cheque must be made payable to the "Institute of Technical Education". Please enclose a list showing the names and NRIC/FIN of all the sponsored employees that you are paying for to facilitate the posting of your cheque payment, otherwise your cheque would be rejected. Please send your cheque to:

Institute of Technical Education
Admissions Department
10 Dover Drive
Singapore 138683

My company has the problem of keeping to the timeline in making payment for the sponsored employees. What should I do?
If registration is done over the web, companies who have difficulty in meeting the deadline for payment of fees for sponsored employees can request for extension of time to make payment after enrolment of their employees by downloading the Request for Company Sponsorship Form from the web pages. The form should be sent to the following address:

Institute of Technical Education
Admissions Department
10 Dover Drive
Singapore 138683

Please include the names, NRIC/FIN and the course/module code enrolled for all sponsored employees in your request. Please also include your company’s details. ITE will issue you a payment advice and upon receiving the payment advice, you will be given one month to make payment.

For counter application, the company representative must request directly to the counter staff for extension of payment at the point of registration. Please provide the names, NRIC/FIN and the course/module code enrolled for all sponsored employees in your request. Please also provide your company’s details. ITE will issue you a payment advice and upon receiving the payment advice, you will be given one month to make payment.

Who does the refund goes to if I have paid the fees for my sponsored employees and subsequently they withdraw from the courses / modules?
In general, all refund due to withdrawals / class cancellation will go to the sponsored employee regardless of whether the payment is made by them or the sponsored companies. You are strongly advised to follow-up regularly with your sponsored employees regarding their enrolment status.

Will I receive a tax invoice / payment receipt from ITE upon successful registration / payment for my sponsored employees?
ITE will not issue any tax invoices or payment receipts automatically for sponsoring companies. However, you may request for a payment advice / acknowledgement slips collectively for your sponsored employees. Please write in your request to the following:

Institute of Technical Education
Admissions Department
10 Dover Drive
Singapore 138683

Please include the names, NRIC/FIN and the course/module code enrolled for all sponsored employees in your request. Please also include your company’s details. Upon receiving your request, ITE will send you the payment advice / acknowledgement slip upon receipt and clearance of your payment.

How do the students obtain the attendance records to claim training grants from external organizations?
With effect from July 2004 intake, all students who wish to obtain course attendance records in order to apply for training grants must request for Statement of Attendance. The request for Statement of Attendance form can be downloaded from the webpage. Students must submit the completed forms to the campus of study one week before they sit for examinations in the same term. Students may collect their Statement of Attendance one week after the commencement of the new term. They are required to attach their Statement of Results to the Statement of Attendance before submission to their sponsoring companies for claims of training grant.

My sponsored employees have paid fees by themselves. I need to reimburse my sponsored employees for the course fees that they have paid. How do I obtain the supporting documents?
Your sponsored employees may request for payment acknowledgement slips at any of our ITE Customer Service Centres or campuses.

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Last updated on 22 Apr 2008