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

Course duration: 36 months

Join the Built Environment workforce and gain the skills to create smart, green buildings that are good for our health and the environment. In this course, you will learn to design systems for air-conditioning, electrical work, plumbing, and fire safety.

By the end of the course, you will be a specialist in BIM modelling or CAD designing. Many exciting careers are waiting for you!

Curious about how digitalization and revolutionary tech like Building Information Modelling, DfMA, and 3D Printing are transforming the construction scene?

This course empowers students to decode and craft M&E engineering drawings with flair, covering everything from air conditioning and ventilation to electrical circuits and fire protection systems. Dive into CAD and Building Information Modelling software to create IM models tailored to building needs, all while aligning with designer sketches, architectural plans, and essential codes of practice.

Join the Built Environment workforce to design buildings and produce components with precision and unprecedented efficiency and creativity.

What you'll learn

Prepare working drawings and assist in the design of the following building facility systems with application software:

• Air-conditioning and ventilation systems

• Electrical installation and control systems

• Fire protection and fighting systems

• Water supply and sanitary systems

Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 158 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.

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 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design 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 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 Security Operations

• Work-Study Diploma in Security Systems Engineering

• Work-Study Diploma in Vertical Transportation

Higher Nitec in Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design 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, 149 KB].

Higher Nitec in Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design 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 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design graduates are employed by companies in the building industry. These include companies providing engineering consultancy services involved in building services such as electrical installations, air-conditioning ducting, fire protection, water supply and sanitary plumbing. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Facility Systems CADD Specialist, Facility Systems Assistant Designer and Mechanical & Electrical Draughtsman. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond.

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