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Institute of Technical Education
Higher Nitec

Higher Nitec in Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Campus

ITE College Central

ITE College East

ITE College West

Course type

Part-time

Industry

Engineering Services

Precision Engineering

Manufacturing

Power your mechanical engineering career! Gain hands-on skills in design, production, quality, materials control, and maintenance of automated machines and equipment for a dynamic tech-driven industry.

Course duration: 1.5 years to 3 years

This course is being phased out and is offered to ongoing students only.

What you'll learn

  • Set up machines, equipment and systems

  • Conduct quality assurance functions on products and systems

  • Perform fault diagnosis and maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment

  • Perform sub-system and PLC integration

  • Perform support functions in engineering design and development

  • Provide support in product improvements

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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)

Progression opportunities

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

Career opportunities

Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering graduates can be employed by mechanical engineering and precision engineering firms and companies that provide engineering services from front-end engineering design, systems development to maintenance of mechanical equipment and instruments. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Engineering Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, Quality Assurance Technician and Quality Process Technician.

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