Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering
You get inspired by interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings and assembling prototypes. You know that there is great potential to spark another mini “industrial revolution” in enhancing production processes and create useful products.
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Apply for this course and learn broad-based skills and knowledge in electrical, electronics and mechanical discipline to enable them to perform work involving assembling, installing, and setting up industrial automated equipment and systems.
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Acquire knowledge and skills gained which are highly relevant to the industry
- Install, maintain and service pneumatic/electro-pneumatic and hydraulic /electro-hydraulic controlled systems.
- Construct and assemble mechanical support.
- Prepare and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Install and test electrical systems.
- Install and test peripheral devices and microcomputer controlled systems.
- Troubleshoot electronics systems.
- Set up industrial automation systems, modifies PLC program and troubleshoot a simple automated production system at module level.
- Set up automated manufacturing systems, autovision systems and communication networks.
- Set up and test-runs industrial robot with written test program.
- Set up precision motion control systems.
Gain valuable first-hand experience
- Opportunity for real-work exposure through an industry attachment
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To apply for the Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering course, you need to have:
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GCE 'O' level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved Science subject |
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Grade 1 - 8 in English Language
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Grade 1 - 7 in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional)
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Grade 1 - 8 in approved Science subject.
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GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects |
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* 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 suffer from colour appreciation deficiency.
This is a two-year course and is available at :
Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering 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 Mechatronics Engineering graduates are employed by engineering and manufacturing firms using sophisticated equipment and automated machinery.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
To obtain the Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering certification, you need to accumulate at least 77 credits.
Core Modules |
59 |
Life Skills Modules |
14 |
Elective Modules |
4 |
Total |
77 |
Core Modules (Click on title to view module description) |
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7 |
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7 |
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10 |
Life Skills Modules |
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4 |
Sports and Wellness I |
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Sports and Wellness II |
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Electives |
Course Specific |
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2 |
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2 |
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2 |
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2 or 3 |
General |
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Overseas Experiential Programme |
2 or 3 |
Introduction to Dance Performance |
3 |
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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.
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For general queries on the course, please email training@ite.edu.sg.
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