Higher Nitec in Precision Engineering

Course duration: 12 months

Have you ever wondered how precision components are produced?

What you'll learn

• Prepare job requirements

• Create, interpret and edit CNC part program

• Perform tooling setup

• Perform CNC machining to produce precise parts

• Troubleshoot machining faults

Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 122 KB]

General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 127 KB]

Entry requirements

Nitec GPA:

• Nitec graduates of the following courses with minimum GPA of 2.8 (inclusive of CCA bonus points):

  • Aerospace Machining Technology

  • Digital & Precision Engineering

  • Laser & Tooling Technology

  • Machine Technology

  • Medical Manufacturing Technology

  • Precision Engineering (Aerospace / Injection Mould / Machining / Press Tool / Tool  & Mould) 

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 Precision 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 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 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 Precision 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, 145 KB].

Higher Nitec in Precision 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 Precision Engineering graduates are well suited for employment as technical specialist by a wide range of niche manufacturing industries, in particular the Aerospace, Semiconductor, Oil & Gas, Medical Technologies, Precision Modules and Components, as well as Machinery and Systems sectors.

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