| Entry
Requirements |
To apply for the Nitec in Chemical
Process Technology (Process Instrumentation) course,
you need to have:
 Two
GCE 'O' Level Grades (Grades 1 - 8) in Mathematics
and Science (except Biology and Human
& Social Biology);
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Three
GCE 'N' Level Passes (Grades 1 - 5) in Mathematics,
Science (except Human &
Social Biology) and one other subject.
Applicant will be tested for colour recognition disability on admission.
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| Course
Synopsis |
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On completion of the course, students should be able
to:
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Install and test a range of process instruments and control
equipment. |
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Monitor, troubleshoot and rectify instrumentation and control
system faults. |
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Calibrate and configure process instruments and control
equipment. |
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Provide routine and preventive maintenance and service to process
instrument and control systems. |
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Perform basic loop check and wiring within cabinets and field
devices. |
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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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| Progression
Opportunities
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Nitec in Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation) graduates with good results may apply for progression to higher level courses.
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| Career
Prospects |
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Nitec in Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation) graduates are employed by companies in the process industries.
Some of the job titles held by Nitec in Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation) graduates include:
Process Instrument Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Engineering Assistant.
Based on the 2006 graduate employment survey, the mean gross monthly salary of Nitec in Chemical Process Technology graduates is about $1,650. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and 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 Nitec in Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation) certification, you need to accumulate at least 76 credits.
These must comprise:
CERTIFICATION
| Core Modules |
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| Specialisation Modules |
28 |
| Life Skills Modules |
14 |
| Elective Modules |
5 |
| Total |
76 |
CORE MODULES
- Health, Safety, Security and Environment Management (6 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply skills and knowledge in monitoring and treating waste effluent, collecting samples, performing water testing. They are taught the importance of housekeeping, selecting and operating safety equipment, rendering first aid and responding to emergency situations and monitor process plant security.
- Process Instrumentation and Control I (8 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret piping
and instrument diagrams and they should be able to identify and locate
process components. They also learn to measure and record operational
parameters, perform valve by-pass and switching operation, isolate
piping system by using blinds and install packing into stuffing box of
a gate valve.
- Process Equipment (10 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply skills and knowledge in the starting-up and shutting down of pumps and compressors, maintaining storage facilities and commissioning process equipment. They also learn to monitor and control process parameters as well as handle products.
- Plant Processes (5 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply skills
and knowledge in starting-up and shutting down of boilers, reboilers,
commissioning various units like distillation columns, evaporators, etc.
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SPECIALISATION MODULES
- Process Plants Fundamentals (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply principles
of physics and chemical reaction to perform routine analytical testing
correctly and safely. Basic knowledge of electricity, electrical concepts
and common measuring instruments are studied.
- Process Instrumentation and Control II (8 credits)
On completion of the module, students are trained to monitor, calibrate
process and control equipment, install and test a range of instrumentation
and control equipment. It includes the selection and use of appropriate
tools and techniques to position, connect, set and calibrate the equipment,
and connect to the required services.
- Process Application and Operation Management (13 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform routine
maintenance, troubleshoot and rectify instrumentation and control
systems’ faults and assist in conducting pre-commission and commission
of process instrument and control system.
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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.
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ELECTIVES
Electives (Course Specific) |
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- Product Testing and Quality Assurance (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply skills
and knowledge in handling of equipment, apparatus, understanding the
various methods to qualitative and quantitative analysis and perform
quality control on product quality.
- Distributed Control System (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to operate and
do simple configuration on the DCS like changing range, alarm limits,
adding new points and simple modification of both graphics and reports
respectively.
- Simulated Control Panel Operation (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply skills
and knowledge in the starting up, shutting down and upset recovery of
heat exchanger, basic distillation unit, centrifugal compressor, furnace,
atmospheric/vacuum crude unit using a simulated control panel.
- Good Manufacturing Practice (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply skills and
knowledge in following proper documentation procedures, the rationale,
rules and regulation governing ethics with regard to traceability of
products and consumer safety, monitoring and preventing contamination
during processing and performing sanitization for equipment in both the
primary and secondary plants of the pharmaceutical industry.
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| Electives (Inter-disciplinary) |
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- Basic Pneumatics (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out installations, maintenance and troubleshooting of pneumatics system.
- Mechanical Maintenance (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out the planned routine mechanical maintenance such as simple servicing and adjustments/alignments of mechanical elements.
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| Electives (Cross Level) |
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- Fundamentals of Industrial Automation (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of electro-mechanical control systems, including common input/output devices. |
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| Electives (General) |
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| - Communicative English (Levels 7 & 8) (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to infer meanings,
feelings and attitudes from listening texts, classify and evaluate
information, distinguish arguments for or against an issue, compare and
contrast ideas, write formal and informal letters as well as narrative,
descriptive and expository compositions, present factual information
in a clear and logical manner, and use appropriate vocabulary and expressions in various speech situations.
- English Language ‘O’ I (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to comprehend
narrative texts, write compositions of narrative nature, and communicate
effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language ‘O’ II (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to comprehend
descriptive texts, write compositions of descriptive nature and
communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language ‘O’ III (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to comprehend
expository texts, write compositions of expository and persuasive nature,
and communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language ‘O’ IV (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to comprehend
argumentative texts, write compositions of argumentative nature, and communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- Mathematics ‘O’ I (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform
arithmetic calculations, manipulate algebraic expressions, construct and
interpret geometrical figures and solve investigative problems.
- Mathematics ‘O’ II (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to manipulate
indices, equations and inequalities, perform graphing functions, handle
problems on mensuration, interpret and use statistical data and solve
investigative problems.
- Mathematics ‘O’ III (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to solve
trigonometrical problems in 2 or 3 dimensions, identify and describe
transformations connecting given figures, use vectors and solve
investigative problems.
- Mathematics ‘O’ IV (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform
arithmetic calculation, algebraic manipulation, graphing functions,
geometrical construction and transformation; use vectors; solve problems
involving trigonometry, probability and investigation.
- Overseas Experiential Programme (2 to 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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