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Nitec in Mechanical Technology



You have always been interested in machines. You even disassemble and reassemble different mechanical parts just to satisfy your curiosity. If these statements describe you, you should apply for this course.



You will learn to perform preventive and predictive maintenance programmes, maintain basic automation control systems and ensure the smooth operation of industrial and mechanical equipment.

Acquire knowledge and skills gained which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Interpret technical drawings and hydraulic/pneumatic circuit diagrams.
  • Carry out preventive maintenance and inspection on machinery and equipment.     
  • Fabricate and re-condition machine parts using basic hand-tools and power hand-tools, drilling machines, lathes and milling machines.
  • Install, service, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul basic machine tools, pumps, valves, compressors and conveyor systems.
  • Install, service, troubleshoot and repair basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Install pipework system.
  • Rectify electrical faults of machinery.
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Entry Requirements

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

Subject
Grade
Completed GCE 'N' or GCE ‘O’ Level
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Duration and Venue

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

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Technology graduates are employed by companies that manufacture metal and plastic products, and food and beverage items.

Some of the job titles held by Nitec in Mechanical Technology graduates include:

  • Maintenance Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • Industrial Machinery Technician

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge through higher-level courses.


Course Structure

To obtain the Nitec in Mechanical Technology certification, you need to accumulate at least 72 credits.

Core Modules
54
Life Skills Modules
14
Elective Modules
4
Total
72


Core Modules

Credits

6

6

Machinery Maintenance

6

Industrial Pneumatics and Hydraulics

7

6

7

7

7

2

Life Skills Modules

Credits

8

4
Sports and Wellness I

1

Sports and Wellness II

1

Electives

Course Specific

Credits

2

2

3

2

Inter-Disciplinary Credits
2
2
3
2
Cross-Level Credits
2
2

General

Credits

Communicative English (Level 1 to 8)

3

English Language 'O' I to IV

2 or 3

Mathematics (Level 1 and 10)

3

Mathematics 'O' I to IV

2 or 3

Overseas Experiential Programme
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 18 Feb 2010