Have you ever attended concerts and were dazzled by the lights and sounds created? You can be that important person behind the scene now!
Join this course to install, test and maintain audio visual, lighting and sound equipment and systems used in the creative and performing arts sector.
Acquire knowledge and skills gained which are highly relevant to the industry
Liaise and coordinate with clients relating to the requirements of video, lighting and sound systems.
Read and interpret drawings and diagrams of video, lighting and sound systems.
Supervise packing, safe transportation and unpacking of video, lighting and sound equipment.
Set up, install and check scaffold, rigging, truss and, staging equipment and systems.
Set up, install, test, operate and maintain video equipment and systems.
Set up, install, test, operate and maintain lighting equipment and systems .
Set up, install, test, operate and maintain sound equipment and systems.
Implement on-site safety programmes and ensure that lighting, sound and other systems for events and performances comply with regulations and requirements.
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Entry Requirements
To apply for the Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) course, you need to have:
Subject
Grade
GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects
1 - 8
or
GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics and 2 other subjects
A - D or 1 - 5
Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour-appreciation deficiency.
Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 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.
Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.
Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) graduates are employed by
manufacturers and companies dealing in audio and visual, lighting and sound systems that are required for both outdoor and indoor events in the creative and performing arts industry. In addition, it is expected their skills and knowledge would be highly sought after in the MICE and hospitality sectors.
Some of the job titles held by Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) graduates include:
Electrical, Lighting & Sound Technician
Theatre Technician
Studio Technician
AV Specialist
Stage Technician
Rigging & Trussing Specialist
AV Technician
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to higher-level positions such as Lighting & Sound Designer and Consultant.
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.
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