Skip to main content

Government officials will never ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call.

Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam.

Institute of Technical Education
  1. Home
  2. Course finder
  3. Nitec in Technology - Electrical Technology (Power & Control)
Engineering

Nitec in Technology - Electrical Technology (Power & Control)

Campus

ITE College East

ITE College West

Industry

Engineering Services

Course type

Part-time

Certifications

Nitec

Electrify your career! Gain expertise in installing, maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment across homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants.

Course duration: 18 months

The course duration is 1.5 years to 3 years.

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

What you'll learn

  • Install and maintain electrical switchboards

  • Install and maintain electrical installations

  • Maintain control and automation equipment and systems

  • Maintain electrical motor and equipment

  • Perform installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure equipment

  • Perform solar photovoltaic installations

Download Core module details [PDF, 155 KB]

Entry requirements

  • 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 and two other subjects; or

  • Passed ISC in Electrical Wiring; or

  • Passed ISC in Electrical Fitting; or

  • Passed ISC in Electrical Motor Manufacturing; or

  • Passed ISC in Instrument Fitting; or

  • Passed ISC in Lift Adjustment & Maintenance; or

  • Passed ISC in Lift Installation; or

  • Passed ISC in Electrical Servicing; 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.  A score of 100% from the Colour Blindness Test taken here is mandatory for course admission.

  • 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 - Electrical Technology (Power & Control) graduates are employed by government departments, statutory boards, electricity generation, transmission and distribution companies, manufacturing plants, and companies dealing in M & E consultancy services, electrical engineering works and building services. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Electrical Technician, Electrical Installation Technician, Electrical Power Technician, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Technician and Electrical Draughtsman.

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

View application schedule and fees.

Related courses

Nitec in Technology - Mechanical Technology

Nitec in Technology - Built Environment (Mechanical & Electrical Services)

Back to top