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Institute of Technical Education
Higher Nitec

Higher Nitec in Technology - Vertical Transportation (Enhanced Curricular Structure)

Campus

ITE College East

Course type

Part-time

Industry

Built Environment

31 December 2025

Step into the world of lifts and moving walks (escalators and travelators) with a hands-on course designed to give you the practical skills and technical know-how to keep modern vertical transportation systems running smoothly. Learn how to install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair essential equipment in line with industry codes and engineering standards. Whether you're starting out or upskilling, this course will elevate your career to the next level!

Course duration: 1.5 years to 3 years

What you'll learn

  • Maintain and replace lift and escalator equipment

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot defects and faults in lift and escalator

  • Repair/replace faulty components and recommission lift and escalator

  • Assist lift engineer in the installation, testing, adjustment and commissioning of lift and escalator

  • Assist lift/ escalator inspector in the inspection of lift and escalator

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Entry requirements

3 GCE 'O' Level Grades:

  • Grade 1-8 in English Language

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

  • Grade 1-8 in one of the approved subjects*

* The approved subjects are: Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Combined Science / Computer Studies / Design & Technology / Engineering Science / Fundamentals of Electronics / Human & Social Biology / Integrated Science / Physical Science / Physics / Science (Chemistry/ Biology) / Science (Physics/Biology) / Science (Physics/Chemistry) / Science (Physics/Biology/Chemistry).

OR

  • Nitec in Technology qualifications, or

  • Nitec qualifications (Technical Skills)

  • Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy, and one year relevant work experience; or

  • Completed four Foundation modules.

Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will need to complete Foundation modules before taking Core/Specialisation modules.

Entry requirements for Foundation modules

  • Completed GCE 'N'; or

  • Completed GCE 'O'; or

  • Passed BEST Module 4 in Mathematics (for those with work experience); or

  • Passed ISC qualifications (Technical Skills); or

  • Accumulated at least 60 hours of structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) under the Certified On-the-Job Training Centre (COJTC) system. The OJT must be relevant to the course applied for; or

  • Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening, and Level 4 in Reading and Numeracy.

Note:

  • Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency.

Progression opportunities

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Career opportunities

Higher Nitec in Technology - Vertical Transportation graduates are employed by companies that market, install and/or provide quality maintenance services for lifts, escalators and moving walks. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Lift/Escalator Specialist, Senior Lift/Escalator Specialist, Mechanical & Electrical Specialist and Facility Maintenance Associate. 

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