Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering (3 years) (wef Jan 2026 intake)

Course duration: 36 months

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to perform a range of progressively responsible tasks involving the service, inspection, repair and diagnosis of systems for petrol, diesel, and high voltage vehicles. Work ranges from inspection, service and repair of mechanical and electrical systems analysis using sophisticated diagnostic equipment and software.

What you'll learn

• Perform engine systems diagnostics

• Perform electrical systems diagnostics

• Perform chassis diagnostics

• Perform driveline diagnostics

Entry requirements

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

• Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level

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 Automotive Engineering graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:

• Work-Study Diploma in Agriculture & Aquaculture Technology

• Work-Study Diploma in Aircraft Cabin Engineering

• Work-Study Diploma in Airport Operations

• Work-Study Diploma in Applied Electronics & AI

• Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Aviation Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Lifestyle & Consumer Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Data Centre Infrastructure & Operation

• Work-Study Diploma in Facilities Management

• Work-Study Diploma in Land Transport Engineering

• Work-Study Diploma in Marine & Offshore Engineering (Production)

• Work-Study Diploma in Mechanical & Electrical Services Supervision

• Work-Study Diploma in Mechanical Systems Engineering

• Work-Study Diploma in Microelectronics (Equipment Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Microelectronics (Process Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Port Automation Technology

• Work-Study Diploma in Security Operations

• Work-Study Diploma in Security Systems Engineering

• Work-Study Diploma in Vertical Transportation

Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering 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 Automotive Engineering 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 Automotive Engineering graduates are employed by fleet maintenance workshops, service garages, vehicle dealerships, vehicle inspection centres and government agencies. Common job titles may include Senior Technician, Team Leader, Customer Service Executive and Senior Vehicle Inspector.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. Graduates have the opportunity to widen their skills and knowledge by enrolling in the Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive Engineering or Work-study Diploma in Land Transport Engineering courses.

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