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Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering (3 years)
Campus
ITE College Central
ITE College West
Course type
Full-time
Industry
Engineering Services
Precision Engineering
Engineering
Manufacturing
Are you excited by driverless electric cars, automation systems, mobile robots, or humanoid robots? Do you dream of transforming your brilliant ideas into real-world inventions? If so, this course is for you!
Course duration: 36 months
Launch Your Engineering Adventure!
The Mechatronics Engineering course blends the best of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, and smart programming. You will develop invaluable skills that open doors to exciting career opportunities and advanced study options.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves! You’ll learn to assemble, install, and maintain cutting-edge industrial equipment and intelligent systems. Plus, you will explore into thrilling topics like Industry 4.0, digitalisation, the Industrial Internet of Things, and Mobile Robotics.
Join us now and start your exciting journey towards a rewarding engineering career!
Your future is waiting—let’s make it happen!
What you'll learn
Create engineering drawing / model
Configure support for mechanical modules
Set up control systems
Set up pneumatics system
Set up microcontroller system
Set up Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Set up automated system
Set up robot
Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives
General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 116.19 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.
Progression opportunities
Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:
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 Marine & Offshore Engineering (Production)
Work-Study Diploma in Mechanical & Electrical Services Supervision
Higher Nitec in Mechatronics 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, 149 KB].
From the AY2027 polytechnic intake, Higher Nitec in Mechatronics 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.
Career opportunities
Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering graduates are generally employed by engineering firms using cutting-edge and high-technology equipment and automated system. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Automation Technician, Engineering Assistant, Industrial Engineering Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Plant Maintenance Technician, Production Supervisor and Associate Engineer. The increasing demand for widely used robotics and automation technology in healthcare, construction, manufacturing and logistics industries enhances the career opportunities and prospects for Mechatronics Engineering graduates.