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Higher Nitec in Information Systems Quality



Every second, information is sent via computers from one end to the other. Do you want to be someone whom organisations depend on for smooth information delivery?

In the Higher Nitec in Information Systems Quality course, you will learn to apply quality management practices, conduct manual and automated functional tests, performance tests and security tests on software to help organisations realise their communications needs.

Higher Nitec in Information Systems Quality

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Apply software delivery and quality management practices.
  • Conduct manual and automated software functional test.
  • Conduct software performance test.
  • Conduct software security test.

Gain valuable first-hand experience

  • Opportunity for real-work exposure through a 3-month industry attachment


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Entry Requirements

To apply for the Higher Nitec in Information Systems Quality 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.

Duration and Venue

This is a two-year course and is available at :

Progression Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Information Systems Quality graduates with good results may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics.

Career Prospects

Higher Nitec in Information Systems Quality graduates are employed by both private and public organizations to support software systems development.

Some of the job titles held by the graduates include.

  • System Tester
  • Test Specialist
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Application Support Analyst

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

Course Structure

To obtain the Higher in Nitec Information Systems Quality certification, you need to accumulate at least 71 credits.

Core Modules
53
Life Skills Modules
14
Elective Modules
4
Total

71



Core Modules (Click on title to view module description)

Credits

7

7

Software Functional Testing II

7

Software Performance Testing

7

7

7

7

4

Life Skills Modules

Credits

4

8

Sports and Wellness I

1

Sports and Wellness II

1

Electives

Inter-disciplinary Credits
4

General

Credits

2 or 3

Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue.

 

For more information

For general queries on the course, please email training@ite.edu.sg.

Last updated on 30 Nov 2010