Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation)

Course Overview  |   Entry Requirements  |   Duration and Venue  |   Progression Opportunities  |   Career Prospects  |   Course Structure  

Course Overview

 

Imagine having to climb up the stairs everyday to make it home, or having to scale flights of steps to make it to your favourite shop in the mall.

 

If you see the importance of giving people a lift, then take up the Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) course now! You will learn to diagnose and troubleshoot defects and faults in lift and escalator installations, perform lift rescue operations, and maintain and replace lift and escalator equipment.


 

Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation)


Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Maintain and replace lift and escalator equipment
  • Perform lift and escalator routine and periodic maintenance works
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot defects and faults in lift and escalator installations, including performing lift rescue operations when required
  • Repair/replace faulty components and recommission lifts and escalators
  • Assist lift engineer in the installation, testing, adjustment and commissioning of lift and escalator systems and equipment

 

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Entry Requirements

 

To apply for the Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation)  course, you need to have:

 

Subject
Grade
Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level
-

 

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

 

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Duration and Venue


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

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Progression Opportunities

 

Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) 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. 


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

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Career Prospects

 

Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) graduates are employed by companies that market, install and/or provide maintenance services for lifts and escalators.  Some of the job titles that are held by graduates include Lift & Escalator Technician, Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician and Building Maintenance 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.

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Course Structure


To obtain the Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) certification, you need to accumulate at least 75 credits.

 

Core Modules

29

Specialisation Modules

26

Life Skills Modules

16

Elective Modules

4

Total

75


 

Core Modules (Click here to view module description)
Credits
Electrical Services
7
Mechanical Servicing
7
Residential Air-Conditioning Services
7
CAD and Pipe Installation
8
Specialisation Modules Credits
Lift and Escalator Systems and Equipment Maintenance
7
Lift and Escalator Power and Control Systems Maintenance
7
Lift Inspection and Commissioning
4
Lift Maintenance Management
4
Industry Attachment
4
Life Skills Modules
Credits
Life Skills for Personal Development
8
Life Skills at the Workplace
4
Sports and Wellness I
2
Sports and Wellness II
2

Electives

Course Specific
Credits
Heat Load and ETTV
2
Cleanroom Technology
2
Energy Audit
2
Safety Audit and Risk Assessment
2
Inter-Disciplinary Credits
Workplace First Aid and CPR
2
Business Etiquette and Grooming
3
Cross Level
 Credits
Project Management
2
Engineering Mathematics
3
Material Handling Equipment
(Forklift Operator Training)
4
Joint ITE-Industry Credits
Swimming Pool Maintenance
2
Pest Management
2
General
Credits
Communicative English (Level 1 to 8)
3
English Language 'O' I to IV
2 or 3
Mathematics (Levels 1 to 10)
3
Mathematics 'O' I to IV
2 or 3
Overseas Experiential Programme
2 or 3
Overseas Institution Elective
2 or 3
Overseas Work Attachment
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 enquiries on the course, please email training@ite.edu.sg.

 

 

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