Have you ever wondered what the components of a bottle of perfume are? If you are interested in concentrating samples or extracting liquids, you should take up this course now!
You will learn to conduct and analyse test samples using various techniques such as volumetric titration, gravimetric extraction, spectroscopy, chromatography and physical separation.
Acquire knowledge and skills gained which are highly relevant to the industry
Perform pre-testing activities such as cleaning of laboratory apparatuses and glassware, interpret data sheets and verification of equipment suitability
Prepare reagents/solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas
Conduct and analyse test samples using various techniques such as volumetric titration, gravimetric extraction, spectroscopy, chromatography and physical separation
Compile and compute data, interpret test results and analyses and generate analysis reports
Perform calibration of test equipment and troubleshooting of minor laboratory equipment breakdown
Perform laboratory housekeeping activities such as handling and storage of chemicals, and disposing of chemical waste
Maintain proper records of standards, test procedures and laboratory equipment usage
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Entry Requirements
To apply for the Higher Nitec in Chemical Technology course, you need to have:
Subject
Grade
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved Science subject
Grade 1 - 8 in English Language
Grade 1 - 7 in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional)
Grade 1 - 8 in an approved Science subject.
or
GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects
Grade 1-4 in English Language
Grade 1-4 in Mathematics
Grade 1-5 in 3 other subjects; and
A total of 19 points or less for English, Mathematics and three other subjects (ELMAB3) *
* GCE N(A) school leavers, who applied during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme, will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training.
Higher Nitec in Chemical Technology graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Higher Nitec in Chemical Technology graduates are suited for employment as Chemical Laboratory Technicians/Assistants in a research and development, quality control laboratory of companies in the various industry sectors such as food, chemicals, petrochemicals and pharmaceutical.
Their roles include performing laboratory tests and a variety of technical support functions that require the application of established or prescribed procedures and techniques to assist chemists, engineers or analysts in research, development and testing activities.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond in the life science industry. The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
