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Institute of Technical Education
Nitec

Nitec in Technology - Built Environment (Vertical Transportation)

Campus

ITE College East

Course type

Part-time

Industry

Built Environment

Engineering Services

Launch your career as a future-ready lift & escalator technician! Gain hands-on skills in troubleshooting, maintenance, and rescue operations with expert training at a state-of-the-art facility—preparing you for in-demand industry roles.

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

  • Maintain lift and escalator equipment

  • Perform periodic maintenance of lifts and escalators

  • Troubleshoot faults in lifts and escalators

  • Replace faulty components in lifts and escalators

  • Perform installation, testing  and commissioning of lifts and escalators

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Entry requirements

  • Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level; or

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

  • Passed ISC in Electrical Servicing, or Mechanical Servicing, or Facility Services, or Residential Air-Conditioning, or Residential Plumbing, or Electrical Wiring; 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:

  • Applicant applying for this course must be free from colour appreciation deficiency.

  • Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission if they have a letter of sponsorship or employer’s recommendation. Applicants may have to go through an interview.

Please provide the following documents at point of application.

  • Letter of sponsorship from employer OR

  • Recommendation from employer

Progression opportunities

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

Career opportunities

Nitec in Technology - Built Environment (Vertical Transportation) graduates are employed by companies that market, install and/or provide maintenance services for lifts and escalators.  Some of the job titles that are held by graduates include Lift & Escalator Technician, Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician and Facility Maintenance Technician. 

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. Students can upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

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