| Course
Objective |
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to service, repair and maintain vehicles. This course also provides training in one of the two specialisations - Heavy Vehicles and Light Vehicles.
Heavy Vehicles
This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain medium and heavy commercial vehicles.
Light Vehicles
This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain light vehicles such as passenger cars, vans, sport utility vehicles and multi-purpose vehicles.
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| Course
Structure |
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Abbreviation
T - Theory, P - Practical
Core Modules
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Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
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M1 Engine Service
30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
AT2001PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to service and replace automotive engine components. |
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Equivalent Codes
0512201
AT2011
AT2001P
AT2006P
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M2 Transmission Service
30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
AT2002PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to service and replace automotive transmission components. |
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Equivalent Codes
0512202
AT2012
AT2002P
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M3 Control Service
30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
AT2003PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to service and replace automotive control system components. |
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Equivalent Codes
0512203
AT2013
AT2003P
AT2007P
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M4 Autotronics
30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
AT2004PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret, measure and troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits and systems. |
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Equivalent Codes
0512204
AT2014
AT2004P
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Specialisation Modules (Heavy Vehicles)
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Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
| M5
Diesel Engine Technology
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete AT2001PA |
AT3201PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain, troubleshoot, service and repair cylinder head, valve train mechanism, cylinder block, piston and connecting rod assembly, crankshaft and bearing assembly, and air-conditioning system. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412301
AT3121
AT3101P
AT3108P
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| M6
Diesel Engine Management
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete AT2001PA |
AT3202PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain, troubleshoot, service and repair diesel engine lubrication, cooling, air intake, exhaust and diesel fuel injection systems' components. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412302
AT3122
AT3102P
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| M7
Control Technology (Heavy Vehicles)
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete AT2003PR |
AT3203PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain, troubleshoot, service and repair components of the various control systems such as braking, suspension and steering system. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412303
AT3123
AT3103P
AT3107P
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| M8
Transmission Technology (Heavy Vehicles)
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete AT2002PA |
AT3204PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain, troubleshoot, service and repair the power transmission components of heavy vehicles. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412304
AT3124
AT3104P
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Specialisation Modules (Light Vehicles)
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Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
| M5
Engine Technology
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete AT2001PA |
AT3101PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to service engine system components of the Spark Ignition and Compression Ignition engines. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412201
AT3111
AT3001P
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| M6
Engine Management
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete AT2004PA |
AT3102PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to diagnose and rectify faults of the current engine management systems, and carry out major repair work on the ignition system of spark-ignition engine. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412202
AT3112
AT3002P
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| M7
Control Technology (Light Vehicles)
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete AT2003PR
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AT3103PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to diagnose, rectify and service automotive control systems involving steering, suspension and braking systems. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412203
AT3113
AT3003P
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M8 Transmission Technology (Light Vehicles)
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete AT2002PA |
AT3104PR |
On completion of the module, students should be able to diagnose and repair driveline system & automatic transmission components, and carry out major service, diagnosis and repair work on the transmission systems. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412204
AT3114
AT3004P
AT3007P
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Credits for Certification
| Nitec |
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| Core Modules |
25 |
| Specialisation
Modules |
28 |
| Total |
53 |
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| Entry
Requirements |
- Completed GCE 'N'; or
- Passed ISC in Mechanical Servicing; or
- Passed BEST Module 4 in Mathematics with
work experience; or
- Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) Employability Skills System (ESS) level with L5 in Literacy (Reading), L5 in Literacy (Listening) and L5 in Numeracy; or
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Accumulated at least
60 hours of Certified On-the-Job Training
(OJT) relevant to the course applied.
Note:
Depending on the demand, not all the modules in the part-time Nitec courses will be offered in each intake. Where the modules are offered and there is insufficient enrolment, the classes will be cancelled and a full refund will be given to the affected students.
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| Training
Schedule |
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Evening classes – Lessons
are held two evenings a week, from 1845
hours to 2145 hours.
Weekend classes – Lessons
are held once a week, from 0900 hours
to 1600 hours.
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