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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 fitted with a network of powerful computers to improve efficiency, performance and safety? You can be the expert who keeps these vehicles running reliably.

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, service and repair of mechanical and electrical systems analysis using sophisticated diagnostic equipment and software.

What you'll learn

  • Perform engine systems diagnostics
  • Perform electrical systems diagnostics
  • Perform chassis diagnostics
  • Perform driveline diagnostics

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



Note:

  • Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency.
  • Students will be required to purchase a Laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here.

Progression Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:

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

Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering graduates with a GPA of 2.0 and above may also 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.

Career Opportunities

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

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. Graduates have the opportunity to widen their skills and knowledge by enrolling in the Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive Engineering or Work-study Diploma in Land Transport Engineering courses.