| Entry
Requirements |
For GCE 'O' school leavers, you need
to have at least Three GCE 'O' Level
Grades:
 Grade 1 - 8 in
English Language,
Grade 1 - 7 in
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) and
Grade 1 - 8 in
an approved Science subject.
Note:
Approved Science subjects are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Engineering Science, Science (Physics/Chemistry), Science (Physics/Biology), Science (Chemistry/Biology), Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology), Integrated Science and Combined Science.
For GCE N(A) school leavers who applied during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme with 10 weeks of preparatory programme followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training, you must get a total of 19 points or less for English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects (ELMAB3) in the GCE 'N(A)' examinations.
For the ELMAB3 aggregate score, you must get:
Grade 1 - 4 in English Language
Grade 1 - 4 in Mathematics
Grade 1 - 5 in the 3 other subjects.
For ITE graduates, you must have obtained
at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.3
for your Nitec in Technical Skills
qualifications.
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| Course
Synopsis |
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On completion of the course, students should be able
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Interpret engineer's
sketches, notes and specifications for preparing
working drawings. |
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Take measurement on site for preparing working drawings. |
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Calculate specifications
for design projects such as air-conditioning
ducting, pipe size and
stresses in machine elements. |
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Design simple systems
for air-conditioning and ventilation, mechanical
applications, electrical installation and
controls, fire detection & protection,
water supply and process piping. |
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Prepare working drawings
for air-conditioning and ventilation systems,
building services piping systems, electrical
installation and controls, process piping systems, engineering components, welded fabrications, machine elements and mechanical units and systems; or |
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Prepare layout and assembly drawings of marine & offshore structures. |
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| Campus(es) Offering This Course |
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The duration of this course is two years and is conducted at ITE College Central (Tampines Campus).
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| Progression
Opportunities
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Higher Nitec in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design graduates may apply for admission to the first year of a related course at the polytechnics. Graduates who are awarded the Certificate of Merit (COM) may apply for direct admission to the second year of related courses at the polytechnics, subject to you meeting the criteria set by the respective polytechnics. After completing the diploma, you can go on to take up a course at the university.
Higher Nitec in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design graduates may apply for polytechnic courses in the following areas:
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Aeronautical Engineering |
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Business Process & Systems Engineering |
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Computer Engineering |
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Electrical Engineering |
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Financial Business Informatics |
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Intelligent Building Technology |
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Manufacturing Engineering |
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Mechatronics Engineering |
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Product Design & Innovation |
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Quality Management & Engineering |
For more details on related diploma courses, please refer to the website of each polytechnic.
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| Career
Prospects |
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Higher Nitec in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design graduates are employed by drawing offices in the process and mechanical engineering industries as well as engineering consultancy firms involved in building services such as electrical installations, air-conditioning ducting, fire protection, water supply and sanitary plumbing.
Some of the job titles held by Higher Nitec in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design include:
Electrical Draughtsman
Mechanical Draughtsman
Mechanical & Electrical Draughtsman
Process Piping Draughtsman
Ventilation Systems Draughtsman
Marine & Offshore Structure Draughtsman
Based on the 2008 graduate employment survey, the mean gross monthly salary of Higher Nitec in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design graduates is about $1,660. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and even beyond. The challenge is to prepare yourself by upgrading your technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
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| Course
Structure |
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To obtain the Higher Nitec in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design certification, you need to accumulate at least 77 credits.
These must comprise:
CERTIFICATION
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| Specialisation Modules |
12 |
| Life Skills Modules |
14 |
| Elective Modules |
4 |
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77 |
CORE MODULES
- Engineering Drafting (6 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret and create working drawings of simple machines using a Computer Aided Drafting system.
- Electrical Principles and Drafting (6 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to solve direct current circuit problems, prepare electrical installation diagrams for residential units and assemble an electrical mini project.
- Air-conditioning Drafting and Design (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to determine the Envelope Thermal Transfer Values of a building and perform simple design on air-conditioning ducting layout using catalogues and standard codes of practice and regulations.
- Mechanical Drafting and Design (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform research and design in the area of mechanical engineering and to incorporate ergonomics and aesthetics values to the product created.
- Process Piping Drafting and Design (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to identify general piping components and major plant equipment, and prepare flow diagrams, piping layouts, piping details and material take-off in accordance with process piping design rules and codes.
- Electrical Drafting and Design (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform designing skills in the area of electrical installations for buildings and prepare drawings using catalogues and standard codes of practice and regulations.
- Engineering Services Drafting and Design (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform simple piping design and prepare drawings on plumbing system, sanitary system and sprinkler systems using standard codes of practice and regulations.
SPECIALISATION MODULES
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- Project (Mechanical and Electrical) (6 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare drawings and brief reports of the project work in building services piping, electrical installation, air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation in multi-storey buildings.
- Solid Modelling (6 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to draw 2D drawings and 3D CAD mechanical drawings, including 3D parts, 3D assembly, and presentation.
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- Project (Plant and Mechanical) (6 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare working drawings and brief reports of the project work in mechanical design, steel structural drafting, and process piping drafting and design.
- Solid Modelling (6 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to draw 2D drawings and 3D CAD mechanical drawings, including 3D parts, 3D assembly, and presentation.
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- Marine and Offshore Structure Drafting and Design (6 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare working and assembly drawings and brief reports of the project work in marine and offshore structure, accommodation presentation and 3D models of structures and accessories.
- Industrial Attachment (Marine and Offshore Structure) (5 credits)
Students are provided with the opportunities to practice the skills and knowledge they have learned in the institute and at the real drafting office.
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LIFE SKILLS MODULES
- Life Skills for Personal Development (8 credits) and Life Skills at the Workplace (4 credits)
Life skills in broad terms are the foundation skills and personal qualities
that an individual can transfer from one job setting to another to manage
and adapt to changes in technology and work environments.
- Sports and Wellness I (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.
- Sports and Wellness II (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.
ELECTIVES
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- Calculus (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to analyse and apply concepts of calculus to relevant engineering and workshop calculations.
- Piping Modelling (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to create plant equipment, structures and pipe routings for a process unit, including the consistency checking, on-line clash detection and generate the piping isometric drawing with Material Take-off (MTO).
- Engineering Mathematics (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to solve engineering problems involving indices, logarithms, algebra, graphs, trigonometry, complex numbers and basic statistics.
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- Entrepreneurship (4 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired from the course to identify a business opportunity and to develop a business plan for launching and operating a small enterprise. The training also covers market and competitor analysis, and fundamentals of business finance.
Electives (Inter-disciplinary)
- Sports Event Organisation (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to plan, organise and conduct a sports event.
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| Electives (General) |
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- Overseas Experiental Programme (2 to 3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to develop leadership qualities, self-confidence, independence, cross-cultural interactin skills and other life skills. |
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