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Institute of Technical Education
Nitec

Nitec in Technology - Mechanical Technology

Campus

ITE College Central

ITE College East

Course type

Part-time

Industry

Engineering Services

Manufacturing

Build a career in mechanical engineering! Learn to install, service, and repair machinery, pumps, and hydraulic systems, perform CAD design, and maintain equipment efficiently—gaining hands-on skills essential for a dynamic, in-demand 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

  • Interpret technical drawings and hydraulic/pneumatic circuit diagrams

  • Carry out preventive maintenance and inspection on machinery and equipment     

  • Fabricate and re-condition machine parts using basic hand-tools, power hand-tools and drilling machines

  • Install, service, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul basic machine tools, pumps, valves, compressors and conveyor systems

  • Install, service, troubleshoot and repair basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Install pipework system

  • Rectify electrical faults of machinery

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Entry requirements

  • Completed GCE 'O' Level; or

  • Completed GCE 'N' Level; or

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

  • Passed ISC in Mechanical Servicing; or

  • Passed ISC in Shielded Metal Arc Welding; or

  • Passed ISC in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding; 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.

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 - Mechanical Technology graduates are employed by companies that manufacture metal and plastic products, food and beverage items. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician and Industrial Machinery Technician.

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.

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