Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering

Course duration: 24 months

What you'll learn

• Ensure all electrical and related works are carried out in compliance with electrical and BIM drawings, specifications, relevant workplace safety and health regulations and codes of practice

• Manage maintenance of electrical motor installation and control systems

• Manage maintenance of electrical installations, electrical equipment, intelligent control, smart monitored emergency lighting, fire and lightning protection systems in buildings

• Manage operation and maintenance of smart home, intelligent building control and remote monitoring and data analytics systems

• Manage operation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic system, electric vehicle charging station and energy storage system

Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 135 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 127 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Entry requirements

GCE 'O' level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved subject:

• Grade 1-8 in English Language

• Grade 1-7 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)

• Grade 1-8 in an approved subject: [Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Combined Science / Computing / Computer Studies / Design & Technology / Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics / Human & Social Biology / Integrated Science / Physics / Engineering Science / Science (Chemistry, Biology) / Science (Physics, Biology) / Science (Physics, Chemistry) / Physical Science / Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)]

OR

GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects:

• Grade 1-4 in English Language

• Grade 1-4 in Mathematics

• Grade 1-5 in the 3 other subjects; and

• A total of 19 points or less for English, Mathematics and three other subjects (ELMAB3)*

* Eligible, graduating GCE N(A) students enrolled during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme, followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training.

OR

Nitec GPA:

• For more details on minimum entry requirements for Nitec graduates, please click here.

Note:

• Applicants should possess normal colour vision. Those with colour vision deficiency may face difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with colour vision deficiency are advised to consult with the course counsellor to assess the suitability of the course.

• 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. ↗ (opens in new tab)

Progression opportunities

Higher Nitec in Electrical 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 Aircraft Engine Maintenance

• Work-Study Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

• Work-Study Diploma in Applied Electronics & AI

• Work-Study Diploma in Arboriculture & Horticulture

• Work-Study Diploma in Automation Engineering

• Work-Study Diploma in Chemical Process Technology

• 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 Electrical Engineering

• 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 Electrical 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] ↗ (opens in new tab).

From the AY2027 polytechnic intake, Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering graduates with net GPA of 2.5 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 ↗ (opens in new tab).

Career opportunities

Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering graduates are employed by government departments, statutory boards and private companies. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Electrical Engineering Technician, Electrical Power Technician, Electrical Supervisor, Engineering Assistant, Electrical & Electronics Marketing Executive, Instrumentation Technician and Production Supervisor.

This course is recognised by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore for the application of an Electrician Licence

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