| Entry
Requirements |
Applicant will be tested for colour recognition disability on admission.
For GCE 'O' school leavers, you need
to have at least Three GCE 'O' Level
Grades:
 Grades 1 - 8 in
English Language,
Grades 1 - 7 in
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) and
Grades 1 - 8 in
an approved Science subject.
Note:
Approved Science subjects are
Physics, Physical Science, Engineering Science,
Science (Physics/Chemistry), Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology),
Science (Physics/Biology), Science (Chemistry/Biology),
Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Combined
Science.
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 to:
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Implement Wireless
Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network
(WAN). |
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Maintain Wireless
LAN and WAN. |
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Install base stations. |
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Maintain base stations. |
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Setup personal area network
(PAN). |
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Perform technical support servie
to end-users/customers. |
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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 East.
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| Videoclip
on Learning Environment
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| Progression
Opportunities
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Higher Nitec in Wireless Technology graduates with good results may apply for progression to higher level courses.
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| Career
Prospects |
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Higher Nitec in Wireless Technology graduates are employed in all public and private sector organisations where there is a need for wireless communication infrastructure and its maintenance.
Some of the job titles held by Higher Nitec in Wireless Technology graduates include:
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Wireless Technical Support Specialist |
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Wireless Network Specialist |
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Wireless Communications Technician |
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Mobile Applications Support Specialist. |
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| Course
Structure |
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To obtain the Higher Nitec in Wireless Technology certification, you need to accumulate at least 75 credits.
These must comprise:
CERTIFICATION
| Core Modules |
57
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| Life Skills Modules |
14
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| Elective Modules |
4 |
| Total |
75 |
CORE MODULES
- Radio Communication Technology (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to understand the fundamentals of radio communications and how radio frequency is being deployed as a carrier for wireless radio communication. They will learn to identify common terminologies used in radio communications. They will also experiment with different types of antennas that are commonly being used in wireless deployment.
- Networking Technology (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to setup, configure and troubleshoot network equipment such as switches and routers in a wired local area network (LAN).
- Wireless Networking Fundamentals (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to setup, configure and test Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). They will also learn various technologies, protocols and troubleshooting of wireless networking devices.
- Wireless LAN Design and Implementation (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to design, perform site survey and implement a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
- Wireless Network Security (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to identify potential threats to the security of a wireless network. They are also trained to secure the wireless network using the appropriate security mechanisms.
- Wireless WAN and Mobile Communications (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to setup, configure and troubleshoot radio equipment as part of a wireless wide area network (WAN). They are also trained to test the base stations of a mobile network.
- Network Administration and Management (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to use network management tools to monitor the performance and security breaches in a wireless network.
- Industry Attachment (8 credits)
Students are exposed to actual work conditions and environment in the relevant disciplines. This will allow them to experience actual applications of skills and knowledge acquired during the course.
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
Electives (Course Specific) |
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- Linux Fundamentals and System Administration (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to install, configure and perform basic system administration on a Linux system.
- Intermediate Routing and WAN Technologies (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to install and configure routers and switches in multi-protocol internet works that use LAN and WAN interfaces, improve network performance and security, and perform entry-level tasks in the planning, design, installation, operation and troubleshooting of Ethernet and TCP/IP networks.
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| Electives (Joint ITE-Industry) |
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| - Essentials of Sun Java (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to Java Technology, the Java Programming Lanuage and Product Life Cycle.
- Programming with Sun Java (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to create Java technology applications that leverage the object-oriented features of the Java language, such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
- Mobile Applications Development with J2ME (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to build mobile applications using the J2ME platform for mobile devices.
- Essential of Sun Solaris (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate the running on the desktop Environment of the Solaris Operating System. This module serves as a pre-requisite for the Administration on Sun Solaris module.
- Administration on Sun Solaris (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform administration tasks for Solaris Operating System.
- End-User Applications Support in Microsoft XP OS (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to provide technical support to users of Windows XP Operating System including troubleshooting applications running on the Windows XP Operating System.
- Window Server Administration (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students will be able to implement, administer, and manage Windows Server.
- Web Applications Development using .NET (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to develop web-based client application using ASP.NET C# Programming Language.
- Mobile Applications Development using .NET (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to design and develop mobile applications for smart devices using .NET Compact Framework. |
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| Electives (Inter-disciplinary) |
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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. |
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| Electives (General) |
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- Calculus (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering related problems involving the use of differentiation and integration.
- Statistics and Matrices (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering related problems involving the use of matrices, determinants and statistics.
- Overseas Experiential Programme (2 or 3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to develop
leadership qualities, self-confidence, independence, cross-cultural
interaction skills and other life skills.
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