Have you been “wow-ed” when you see robotic arms performing complex operations? From picking up a pin to painting a car, robotic arms are a crucial part of today’s manufacturing companies.
Apply for this course and learn to install, set-up, operate, maintain and service industrial automated production equipment and systems.
Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry
Install, maintain and service pneumatic/electro-pneumatic and hydraulic/electro-hydraulic controlled systems.
Construct and assemble mechanical support.
Prepare and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
Install and test electrical systems.
Install and test peripheral devices and microcomputer controlled systems.
Troubleshoot electronics systems.
Set up industrial automation systems, modify PLC program and troubleshoot a simple automated production system at module level.
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Entry Requirements
To apply for the Nitec in Mechatronics (Automation Technology) course, you need to have:
Subject
Grade
Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level
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Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not have colour-appreciation deficiency.
Nitec in Mechatronics (Automation Technology) 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 Mechatronics (Automation Technology) graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.
Nitec in Mechatronics (Automation Technology) graduates are employed by
companies in the high-technology manufacturing and servicing industries.
Some of the job titles held by Nitec in Mechatronics (Automation Technology) graduates include:
Automation Technician
Automated Equipment Maintenance Technician
Mechatronics 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.
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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