Higher Nitec in Security System Integration

Course duration: 24 months

What you'll learn

• Set up wired and wireless networks to accommodate IP-ready security systems

• Set up backend security network infrastructure to support security systems

• Troubleshoot and maintain security systems

• Design and implement security system solutions to meet client’s requirements

• Manage security system installation projects

• Integrate and implement centralised security management system

Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 137 KB]

General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 127 KB]

Entry requirements

GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved subject:

• Grade 1-8 in English Language

• Grade 1-7 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)

• Grade 1-8 in an approved subject: [Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Combined Science / Computing / Computer Studies / Design & Technology / Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics / Human & Social Biology / Integrated Science / Physics / Engineering Science / Science (Chemistry, Biology) / Science (Physics, Biology) / Science (Physics, Chemistry) / Physical Science / Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)]

OR

Nitec GPA:

• For more details on minimum entry requirements for Nitec graduates, please click here.

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 [PDF, 122 KB].

Progression opportunities

Higher Nitec in Security System Integration graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:

• Work-Study Diploma in Agriculture & Aquaculture Technology

• Work-Study Diploma in Applied Electronics & AI

• Work-Study Diploma in Cloud Management & Operations

• Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Aviation Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Lifestyle & Consumer Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics

• Work-Study Diploma in Data Centre Infrastructure & Operation

• Work-Study Diploma in Facilities Management

• Work-Study Diploma in IT System Integration

• Work-Study Diploma in Microelectronics (Equipment Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Microelectronics (Process Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Security Operations

• Work-Study Diploma in Security Systems Engineering

• Work-Study Diploma in Vertical Transportation

Higher Nitec in Security System Integration 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.

Career opportunities

Higher Nitec in Security System Integration graduates are employed by systems integrators, security solution providers and end users of security systems including government agencies. Some of the job titles held by our graduates include Technical Specialist, Assistant Engineer and Security Systems Specialist. There are excellent career advancement opportunities to Project Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Systems Designer and beyond.

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