Work-Study Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Course duration: 30 months

Power Up Your Future in Electrical Engineering

Are you ready to kickstart your journey in Electrical Engineering? Our Work-Study Diploma in Electrical Engineering is designed just for you. It combines learning with real work experience, preparing you for a rewarding career in the Engineering Services sector. You will learn how to design, install, and take care of electrical systems, as well as acquire skills to inspect, test, and operate these systems safely.

Prerequisite

This programme is perfect for practical people who enjoy solving real-world problems and working in teams. You should be eager to learn and grow your skills while valuing your contribution to project goals. It is important that you are not colour blind, as reading electrical colour codes is a key part of the job.

Job role

As an Assistant Electrical Engineer or Technical Officer, you will design and install electrical systems. You will also maintain, repair, and inspect these systems to ensure they work safely and efficiently. Additionally, you will test and supervise electrical installations, following all engineering standards and regulations.

Work-study training pattern

Day Release - One day of classroom lessons per week at ITE, with the remaining work-week spent at the workplace for On-the-Job Training.

Click here for Course Module Details [PDF, 261 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Some of our partners

EDP Renewables (EDPR) |  Rotary Electrical and Instrumentation Pte Ltd   |   SBS Transit Ltd | Katoen Natie Singapore (Jurong) Pte Ltd

Employers that wish to offer training places, please click HERE.

What you'll learn

• Conduct circuit analysis

• Conduct power system analysis

• Design and perform electrical installation

• Manage electrical circuits

• Manage electrical motor and control system

• Manage industrial electronic application

• Manage power distribution system

• Manage solar photovoltaic system and electric vehicle charger

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

1. ITE graduates from any one of the following courses + pass company screening & interview;

   • Nitec with GPA ≥ 2:

     • Aerospace Avionics

     • Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics)

     • Aircraft Maintenance (Mechanical & Avionics)

     • Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)

     • Electrical Technology (Power & Control)

     • Electronics

     • Marine Electrical Technology

     • Microelectronics

   • Higher Nitec:

     • Electrical Engineering

     • Electronic Engineering

     • Mechatronics Engineering

     • Rapid Transit Engineering

     • Facility Management

     • Aerospace Engineering

     • Facilities Management & Engineering

OR

2. In-service employees⁺ with:

   • Equivalent qualifications such as Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above

   • Minimum 18 years old with at least 2 years of full-time relevant work experience

   • Strong employer endorsement

⁺In-service employee may be invited for an admission interview

Note:

• Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency. Colour Vision Test is available over the Internet at https://colormax.org/color-blind-test ↗ (opens in new tab).

• Please take the test before submitting your application if you are not sure whether you are free from colour appreciation deficiency.

Career opportunities

On completion of this diploma programme, you can take up jobs as Assistant Electrical Engineers.

For general queries on the course, please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/about-ite/contact-us ↗ (opens in new tab).

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