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Institute of Technical Education
Higher Nitec

Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology (3 years)

Campus

ITE College East

Course type

Full-time

Industry

Built Environment

Join the Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology to learn building design, create detailed plans, ensure compliance with standards, and use modern tech to boost productivity—shape the world with your architectural skills.

Course duration: 36 months

What you'll learn

  • Produce spatial drawings

  • Produce Building CAD Drawings

  • Develop architectural project proposal

  • Execute architectural design and submission processes

  • Produce architectural detail and tender drawings

  • Develop architectural design for construction 

  • Construct architectural BIM model

  • Perform BIM coordination for architectural design

  • Apply Green Mark and Universal Design requirements

Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 147 KB]

General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 148 KB]

Entry requirements

Admission to Year 1 of the 3-year curriculum structure:

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects:

  • Grade 1-8

OR

GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics or Science* and 2 other subjects:

  • Grade A-D or Grade 1-5

* Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology, Mechanical Design & Automation, IoT Applications, and Mobile Web Applications subjects can be used in lieu of Science for admission to this Higher Nitec course.

Note:

  • Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency.

  • Students will be required to purchase a laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here [PDF, 122 KB].

Progression opportunities

Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:

Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to a Technical Engineer Diploma course at ITE. For more details on progression, please click here [PDF, 146 KB].

Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology graduates with a GPA of 2.0 and above may also 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.

Career opportunities

Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology graduates are employed to provide technology support in building industry primarily in architectural firms and government agencies. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Architectural Technical Executive, Architectural Project Coordinator and BIM Design Coordinator.

Related courses

Work-Study Diploma in Architectural BIM & Design

Higher Nitec in Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design (3 years)

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design (3 years)

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