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Nitec in Semiconductor Technology


Have you ever wondered what the building blocks of a computer are? Just like cells in a human body, semiconductors play a vital role in many of the applications we use in our daily lives. If you are interested to contribute to this exciting technology, join the Nitec in Semiconductor Technology course now!

You will learn how to perform wafer level parametric testing and collect, organise and interpret production and product performance data.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Perform wafer level parametric testing.
  • Collect, organize and interpret production and product performance data.
  • Monitor and improve process capability, cycle time, yield, cost and quality.
  • Conduct process development and yield enhancement programmes.
  • Summarise data and information in development programmes.
  • Monitor process performance upon equipment modification.
  • Document process development programmes.
  • Assist in failure analysis.

Gain valuable first-hand experience

  • Opportunity for real-work exposure through an industry attachment

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Entry Requirements

To apply for the Nitec in Semiconductor Technology course, you need to have:

Subject
Grade
GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects
1 - 8
or
  
GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics or Science and 2 other subjects
A - D or 1 - 5


Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not have colour-appreciation deficiency.

Duration and Venue

This is a two-year course and is available at :

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Semiconductor Technology graduates with good results may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics.

Nitec in Semiconductor Technology graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.

Career Prospects

Nitec in Semiconductor Technology graduates are employed by companies that manufacture micro-electronic components and integrated circuit chips. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Process Technician and Manufacturing Technician.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.


Course Structure

To obtain the Nitec in Semiconductor Technology certification, you need to accumulate at least 71 credits.

Core Modules
53
Life Skills Modules
14
Elective Modules
4
Total
71


Core Modules (Click on title to view module description)

Credits

7

7

7

7

7

7
7
4

Life Skills Modules

Credits

8
4
Sports and Wellness I

1
Sports and Wellness II

1

Electives

Course-specific

Credits

3

2
2
2
2
Cross-level Credits
2
2
2
Inter-disciplinary Credits
2
2
2
3
3

General

Credits
Communicative English (Levels 1 to 8)

3
English Language 'O' I to IV

2 or 3

Matthematics (Levels 1 to 10)

3
Mathematics 'O' I to IV
 2 or 3
2 or 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.

For more information

For general queries on the course, please email training@ite.edu.sg.

Last updated on 1 Dec 2010