 What
is the course about?
What does 1.5 years of work experience mean?
Where is the course conducted?
What
are the entry requirements for the course?
How many intakes are there in a year?
What are the application procedures?
When will the application results be released?
Is there any age limit for the course?
How much are the fees for the course?
When
will be the fees payment?
Is
there any refund of fees if I decide to withdraw
from the course?
Is there any scholarship for students in the course?
When will students need to fulfill the 1.5 years of work experience?
What is the training system?
How are the students assessed on their performance in the course?
Is there any requirement of minimum attendance before students are allowed to sit for end-of-module examination?
What is the grading system for modules?
What certification will the graduates receive?
What is the starting salary for fresh graduates?
What are the career prospects of graduates?
What are the progression opportunities for graduates?
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What is the course about?
The TED in Automotive Engineering course is offered by ITE in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports, Baden-Wurttemberg (MEYS/BW), Germany. The course comprises 2 years of ITE full-time institutional training and 1.5 years of work experience acquired before or after the institutional training.
Students will be trained in analysing and resolving complex technical problems associated with motor vehicles, managing workshop maintenance and repair services, and rendering technical advice and providing workshop services to motorists.
Click here to view the course curriculum.
What does 1.5 years of work experience mean?
As part of the graduation requirements, students must fulfil 1.5 years of work experience in the automotive industry.
Where is the course conducted?
The Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive Engineering course is conducted at the new ITE College West at Choa Chu Kang.
What are the entry requirements for the course?
Singapore Citizens who are graduates in Nitec in Automotive Technology with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply for the TED in Automotive Engineering course. Shortlisted applicants have to attend an interview before the final selection.
How many intakes are there in a year?
There is one intake each year. The first intake is in Oct 2010.
What are the application procedures?
Applicants can apply via Internet at www.ite.edu.sg during the application period between Tue 1 Jun 2010 and Thu 8 Jul 2010. To access the application website, go to ITE homepage ( www.ite.edu.sg) and click on the hotspot ‘Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive Engineering’. At the application website, enter your NRIC and Birthdate to start your application.
Internet access is available at the ITE Customer Service Centre located in ITE HQ and ITE Colleges and, at ITE College West (Balestier Campus) and ITE College West (Dover Campus) during the application phase during office hours (8.30am to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday).
If you encounter difficulties with your application over the Internet, please go to ITE College West (Balestier Campus) or ITE College West (Dover Campus) to apply or call the ITE HQ Customer Service Centre on Tel 1800-CALL ITE (1800-2255-483) for assistance.
When will I know if I am shortlisted for the admission interview?
Applicants will be informed by Tue 13 Jul 10. They can check the application outcome via Internet.
Is there any age limit for the course?
There is generally no age limit for the TED in Automotive Engineering course if applicants meet the entry requirements.
How much are the fees for the course?
Fees Payable Per Year by Singapore Citizens for Technical Engineer Diploma course:
| Course
Fees |
Total Per Academic Year |
Each Semester
|
Singapore Citizens |
Singapore
Citizens |
| Tuition Fee |
$2,150 |
$1,075 |
Other Fees:
Examination |
$30 |
$15 |
| Supplementary |
$36 |
$18 |
| Registration Fees (1-time) |
$5 |
$5
(1 st Semester only) |
| Total Fees Payable for Students who accepts Tuition Grant |
$2,221 |
$1,113 |
Note:
1) Fees are subject to revision.
2) Registration Fee is a one-time payment.
3) The amount of tuition fees payable is after tuition grant given by the Ministry of Education (MOE). The tuition grant is subject to annual revision by MOE.
4) Students in TED course may apply for a government subsidy known as Tuition Grant. For students who take up the Tuition Grant, the subsidised tuition fee payable by students in ITE is $2,150. Students who do not wish to take up the Tuition Grant pays a non-subsidised annual tuition fee of $16,852 (with GST).
5) Students are required to pay their tuition fees by the stipulated dates in order to remain in their course of study. For the subsequent payments, arrangements will be made for students to pay their fees through GIRO. The campus will advise the students on the procedures for GIRO payment when term commences.
When will
be the fees payment?
Students may pay their first semester fees when they report to their campus for registration onThu 18 Aug 10. Students who do not pay their fees by Thu 18 Aug 10 are deemed to have withdrawn from the course. Their training place will be cancelled.
Is there any refund
of fees if I decide to withdraw from the course?
Refund of fees is not an automatic process. Applicants
must apply for refund before ITE will process the
request. The registration, course, supplementary
and examination fees may be refundable as follows:
| Date
of Application for Refund |
Amount
of Refund * |
| 2 weeks or more before start of
course/semester |
100% refund |
| Less than 2 weeks before start of course/semester |
50% refund |
| After start of course/semester |
No refund |
Is there any scholarship for students in the course?
No.
When will students need to fulfil the 1.5 years of work experience?
Students without work experience are required to fulfil the 1.5 years work experience upon the completion of their 2-year institutional training. Students liable for National Service are required to fulfil the 1.5 years of work experience after completion of NS.
What is the training system?
ITE’s full-time courses are conducted on a Semester-Based Credit System of Training (SCT). This system of training offers flexibility, choice and diversity in learning. In SCT, a course of study is structured into a series of modules and credits are assigned to each module. Assessment of module is on a term basis, and once students have passed the module assessment, the achievement is credited to them. When students have accumulated the required number of credits in modules relevant to the course of study within the defined period, they are deemed to have met the requirements of the course for graduation and will be awarded the full certificate. .
How are the students assessed on their performance in the course?
The course is made up of a series of modules. The number of modules that students can take within a term will depend on the course and ability of the student. Assessment for each module will be based on:
Assessment |
Details |
In-module assessment |
Comprises class tests, written assignments, laboratory/ practical work, project work and/or phase tests. The number of assignments, laboratory/practical work or project work varies from module to module and may be completed individually or in groups.
|
End-of-module examinations |
Summative testing of competencies covered in the module to assess how well a student can integrate the various competencies and knowledge acquired in the module.
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Is there a requirement of minimum attendance before students are allowed to sit for end-of-module examinations?
To be eligible for end-of-module examinations, students must achieve sufficient attendance as decided by the College.
What is the grading system for modules?
When students passed a module, they will earn credits that are proportional to the amount of learning effort they have put in. The Grade Point Average (GPA) represents a student’s current standing in the course of study. It is the ratio of the total grade points earned to total credits attempted to date. The final GPA score at the point of graduation determines the overall course performance. The following table shows how performance in each module is graded:
Grade |
Grade Scale |
Description |
A |
4 |
Excellent |
B |
3 |
Very Good |
C |
2 |
Good |
D |
1 |
Pass |
E |
1 |
Subsidiary Pass |
F |
0 |
Fail |
What certification will the graduates receive?
Graduates will receive the Technical Engineer Diploma (TED) in Automotive Engineering awarded by the Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports (MEYS), Baden-Wurttemberg; similar to the one given out in Germany. The top 5% of graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and passed all modules at the first attempt, will be awarded Diploma with Merit. ITE and MEYS will also issue a joint transcript to all graduates, reflecting the grades obtained in the course.
What is the starting salary for fresh graduates?
From our survey with the Automotive companies, the starting monthly salary for fresh TED in Automotive Engineering graduates is in the region of $1,500 to $2,000.
What are the career prospects of graduates?
Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive Engineering graduates will be employed as Service Advisor, Automotive Technical Executive and Automotive Workshop Manager.
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