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Higher Nitec in Technology - Mechatronics Engineering
ITE College Central
ITE College West
Part-time
Engineering
Manufacturing
Unlock endless career paths with multidisciplinary skills! Learn to assemble, install, and maintain mechanical and industrial automation systems—combining engineering, electronics, and smart programming for the future of intelligent tech.
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
Install, maintain and service pneumatic and electro-pneumatic controlled systems
Prepare and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
Install and test electrical systems
Install and test peripheral devices and microcomputer controlled systems
Troubleshoot electronics systems
Set up industrial automation systems, modifies PLC program and troubleshoot a simple automated production system at module level
Set up automated manufacturing systems, autovision systems and communication networks
Set up and test industrial robot with written test program
Set up precision motion control systems
Download Core module details [PDF, 150 KB]
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)
Note:
Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency.
Progression opportunities
Career opportunities
Higher Nitec in Technology - Mechatronics Engineering graduates are employed by engineering and manufacturing firms using sophisticated equipment and automated machinery. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Automation Technician, Engineering Assistant, Industrial Engineering Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Plant Maintenance Technician and Production Supervisor.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
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