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Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering
Course Overview
Have you ever dreamt of designing and developing a mechanical system that helps improve operational efficiency of machines and processes in a production or an engineering environment?
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This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to carry out technical support functions in mechanical engineering design, production, quality assurance, material control and maintenance of automated machines and equipment.
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Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry
- Set up machines, equipment and systems.
- Provide support in product improvements.
- Conduct quality assurance functions on products and systems.
- Perform fault diagnosis and maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment.
- Perform sub-system and PLC integration.
- Perform support functions in engineering design and development.
Entry Requirements
To apply for the Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering course, you need to have:
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Subject
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Grade
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GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved subject
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GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects
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* For GCE N(A) school leavers who applied during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme with 10 weeks of preparatory programme followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training
Duration and Venue
This is a two-year course and is available at :
Progression Opportunities
Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 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.
Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the Technical Engineer Diploma in Machine Technology course or Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive Engineering course conducted by ITE in collaboration with Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS), Baden-Württemberg, Germany. For more details on the diploma courses, please refer to the course webpage.
Career Prospects
Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering graduates are employed by mechanical engineering and precision engineering firms and companies that deal with the sale of mechanical equipment and instruments. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Engineering Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Production Supervisor, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Process Technician and Purchasing Executive.
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.
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Course Structure
To obtain the Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering certification, you need to accumulate at least 74 credits.
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Core Modules
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54
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Life Skills Modules
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16
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Elective Modules
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4
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Total
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74
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Core Modules (Click here to view module description)
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Mathematics and Engineering Systems
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7
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CAD and Engineering Design
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6
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Quality Engineering
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7
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Engineering Materials and Mechanics
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7
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Instrumentation and Controls
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7
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Engineering Development and Applications
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6
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System Integration
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6
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Project
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7
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Life Skills Modules
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Life Skills for Personal Development
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8
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Life Skills at the Workplace
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4
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Sports and Wellness I
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2
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Sports and Wellness II
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2
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Electives
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Course Specific
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Conventional Machining
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2
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Jig and Fixture Design
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2
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Product Prototyping
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2
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Visual Basic Programming
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2
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Entrepreneurship
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4
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Design Thinking
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2
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Entrepreneurship for Innovation
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2
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Marketing and Promotions in Entrepeneurship
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2
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Fashion Modelling
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2
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Aquaculture Techniques
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2
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General
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Overseas Experiential Programme
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2 or 3
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| Overseas Institutional Elective |
2 or 3
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Overseas Work Attachment
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2 or 3
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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.
Occupation Traits and Functional Ability Requirements
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Nature of Work
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Functional Abilities
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Remarks
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As Mechanical Engineering Assistants, they are required to carry out technical support functions in mechanical engineering design and operations, perform fault diagnosis, maintenance of control equipment, integration of mechanical components and sub-systems as well as carry out work improvement activities to enhance production operations.
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This course is less suitable for students who do not possess the functional abilities indicated. If in doubt, please consult your school career guidance officer or visit ITE College for further academic advising.
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Computer skills form a large part of the work required in mechanical engineering employment. In addition to the standard office productivity tools, there is a range of specialized software such as computer assisted design (CAD), simulation software, statistical process control (SPC), and others, which they would need to use.
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finger dexterity, attentive, sensory (visual) ability
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They would be required to work on high-cost and high-precision equipment, such as in CNC machining, which needs them to possess full functional ability so that they can readily react to work requirements and especially in unsafe situation.
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physical mobility, hand and finger dexterity, sensory (sight & hearing), ability to react quickly, attentiveness to safety
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They are required to carry out work assignments based on verbal or written instructions as well as document data, findings or technical issues in the course of their work. They may have to liaise with workers in other departments or people outside the company to carry out their job duties. They may work independently or as a team.
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communication skills, interaction with strangers, dealing with non- routine assignments and schedule
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For general queries on the course, please email training@ite.edu.sg.
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