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Course Duration

1 year 6 months

Type of course

Part-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College West

Course Certification

Higher Nitec
This course equips students with the skills and knowledge to assist AI / Machine Learning Engineer in identifying and translating business needs into AI requirements.  He/She also assists in data preparation and analysis, as well as development of AI solutions to fulfil the organisation’s business requirements.  In addition, he/she has to carry out the tasks by following the required AI ethics.

The course duration is 1.5 to 3 years.

What you'll learn

  • Perform data preparation
  • Develop AI solutions
  • Perform project management

Entry Requirements

3 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades:

(i) Grade 1-8 in English Language;

(ii) Grade 1-7 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional);

(iii) Grade 1-8 in one of the approved subjects: Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Combined Science / Computer Studies / Design & Technology / Engineering Science / Fundamentals of Electronics / Human & Social Biology / Integrated Science / Physical Science / Physics / Science (Chemistry/Biology) / Science (Physics/Biology) / Science (Physics/Chemistry) / Science (Physics/Biology/Chemistry).

 

OR

 

Nitec in Technology qualifications; or

Nitec qualifications (Technical Skills); or

Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy, and one year relevant work experience; or

Completed four Foundation modules

 

Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will need to complete Foundation modules before taking Core/Specialisation modules.

 

Entry requirements for Foundation modules:

2 GCE 'O' Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects; or

3 GCE 'N' Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in Mathematics or Science and two other subjects; or

Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening, and Level 4 in Reading and Numeracy

Progression Opportunities

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Career Opportunities

Graduates from Higher Nitec in Technology - AI Applications can expect to embark on a career with government and private sectors that leverage data for businesses and operations. Some of the job titles may include Associate AI Engineer, Associate Machine Learning Engineer.