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Part-time Education
Nitec & ISC
NITEC IN MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
Course Objective
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to perform preventive and predictive maintenance courses, maintain basic automation control systems and ensure the smooth operation of industrial and mechanical equipment. It also provides grounding in the application of computerized machine conditioning monitoring system and laser alignment techniques.
 
Course Structure


Abbreviation

T - Theory, P - Practical

Core Modules 

Module Details

Module Code

Module Objective

M1 Mechanical Fabrication & Drafting

60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil

ME2001PA

On completion of the module, students should be able to fabricate and fit engineering components, by bench fitting and drilling operation according to the specification in a work drawing. Students are also trained to interpret engineering blueprint drawings and draw simple engineering components using CAD system.
Equivalent Codes
ME2021
ME2011P

M2 Industrial Piping & Valve System

60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil

ME2002PA

On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out minor repair and replacement of fluid supply pipes and fittings and to maintain, troubleshoot and repair fluid valves.
Equivalent Codes
ME2022
ME2012P
M3 Machinery Maintenance

30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil

ME2003PA

On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out a preventive maintenance programme, maintain and service bearings and basic engineering mechanisms, lubrication systems and mechanical transmission systems; lift and move loads safely.
Equivalent Codes
ME2023
ME2013P
M4 Industrial Pneumatics & Hydraulics

60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil

ME2004PR

On completion of the module, students should be able to install, maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems in plant machinery and equipment.
Equivalent Codes
ME2024
ME2014P
ME2004PA
M5 Turning

30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil

ME3001PA
On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret engineering blueprint drawings, turn components safely using centre lathe to achieve a linear dimensional accuracy up to class IT11, and angular dimensional accuracy of ±30’ and a surface roughness between 1.6 to 3.2 microns.
Equivalent Codes
ME3021
ME3011P
M6 Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics

60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete ME2004PR

ME3002PA
On completion of the module, students should be able to install, maintain and troubleshoot electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems in plant machinery and auxiliary equipment.
Equivalent Codes
ME3022
ME3012P
M7 Machinery & Electrical Maintenance

60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete ME2003P

ME3003PR
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain, troubleshoot and repair machinery, equipment and electrical accessories, connect up simple electrical circuits and carry out a planned maintenance course.
Equivalent Codes
ME3023
ME3013P
ME3003PA
M8 Plant Equipment & Maintenance

60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete ME2002PA & ME2003PA

ME3004PA
On completion of the module, students should be able to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair air compressor system, mechanical conveyor system and industrial fluid pumps.
Equivalent Codes
ME3024
ME3014P

Credits for Certification

Nitec
Core Modules 52
Total 52
 
Entry Requirements
  • Completed GCE 'N' level; 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) and L5 in Literacy (Listening) and L5 in Numeracy; or
  • Accumulated at least 60 hours of Certified On-the-Job Training (OJT) relevant to the course applied.
 
Training Schedule

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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Last updated on 19 Oct 2007