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Higher Nitec in Information Technology



Are you enthusiastic about installing PC, computer peripherals and computer network systems? Or use Web Authoring Tools to build web pages and support multimedia production?

 

You have the opportunity to apply Information Technology and create wonders in many organisations in various industries. Apply for this course and learn how to install, operate and maintain computer network systems or perform simple multimedia development for different distribution media.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Service computers and hand-held devices.
  • Support computer network.
  • Support corporate network servers.
  • Set up network security.
  • Publish digital content for the Web.
  • Develop rich interactive applications.
  • Support software project development.
  • Author motion graphics.

Gain valuable first-hand experience

  • Opportunity for real-work exposure through an industry attachment


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Entry Requirements

To apply for the Higher Nitec in Information 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

Note: Applicants applying for these courses must ensure that they do not have colour appreciation deficiency.

Duration and Venue

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

Progression Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Information 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.

Career Prospects

Higher Nitec in Information Technology graduates can be employed by IT-users and supplier organisations.  The IT users are organisations (public, private, MNCs and SMEs) using computer systems (networked or stand-alone) in their business operations.

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 Nitec in Information Technology certification, you need to accumulate at least 71 credits.

Core Modules
39
Specialisation Modules 14
Life Skills Modules
14
Elective Modules
4
Total

71



Core Modules (Click on title to view module description)

Credits

7

7

Web Applications Development

7

Networking Technology

7

7

4

Specialisation Modules Credits
Group A (Network Technology )  
7
7
OR  
Group B (Multimedia Technology)  
7
7

Life Skills Modules

Credits

4

8

Sports and Wellness I

1

Sports and Wellness II

1

Electives

Course-specific Credits
2
2
Joint ITE-industry Credits
2
2
2
2
2
2
Inter-disciplinary Credits
4
2
2

General

Credits

2
2
3
2 or 3
Overseas Work Attachment I
3
Special Project Elective
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