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.
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.
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.
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.