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Higher Nitec in Technology – Data Engineering (Enhanced Curricular Structure)

Campus

ITE College West

Industry

Infocomm Technology

Course type

Part-time

Certifications

Higher Nitec

Unlock the power of data! Learn to extract, clean, process, visualise and manage databases—gaining in-demand skills to turn raw data into valuable insights for any industry.

Course duration: 18 months

The course duration is 1.5 years to 3 years.

What you'll learn

  • Extract data

  • Perform data cleansing

  • Perform data processing

  • Perform data visualization

  • Manage databases

Download Core module details [PDF, 135 KB]

Entry requirements

3 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades:

  • Grade 1-8 in English Language;

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

  • Grade 1-8 in one of the approved subjects: 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); or

  • 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

  • 2 GCE 'O' Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects; or

  • 3 GCE 'N' Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in Mathematics or Science and two other subjects; or

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

Progression opportunities

Flowchart of CET progression from no qualification to university via Nitec, Higher Nitec, and diplomas

Career opportunities

Graduates from Higher Nitec in Data Engineering can expect to embark on a career with government and private sectors that leverage data for businesses and operations. Some of the job titles may include Associate Data Engineer, Associate Data Analyst, Data Technician, and Data Wranglers.

View application schedule and fees.

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