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Overview

Course Duration

2 years

Type of course

Full-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College West

Course Certification

Higher Nitec

Do you know that modern vehicles are electronically controlled to improve efficiency, safety, reliability and performance?

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to perform a range of progressively responsible tasks involving the service, inspection, repair and diagnosis of systems for petrol, diesel, and high voltage vehicles. Work ranges from inspection and service to mechanical and electrical systems analysis using diagnostic equipment and related software.

What you'll learn

  • Perform vehicle servicing
  • Inspect vehicle for faults
  • Interpret diagnostic results     
  • Repair faults in vehicle

Entry Requirements

Nitec GPA:
Nitec graduates from the following courses with a minimum GPA of 2.3 (inclusive of CCA bonus points):

  • Nitec in Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles) 
  • Nitec in Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) 
  • Nitec in Aerospace Avionics 
  • Nitec in Aerospace Technology 
  • Nitec in Mechanical Technology
  • Nitec in Mechatronics 
  • Nitec in Electrical Technology (Power & Control) 
  • Nitec in Electronics, Computer Networking & Communications  
  • Nitec in Rapid Transit Technology     

Progression Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.

Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may also apply for progression to a related Technical Engineer Diploma course at ITE. For more details, please click here.

Career Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering graduates are employed by fleet maintenance workshops, service garages, franchised motor dealers, vehicle inspection centres and government agencies. Common job titles may include Senior Technician, Team Leader and Senior Vehicle Inspector.

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