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Overview

Course Duration

1 year 6 months

Type of course

Part-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College Central ITE College East ITE College West

Course Certification

Higher Nitec
This course equips students with skills and knowledge to set up, maintain and troubleshoot end-user computing devices, network, server and application in a hybrid infrastructure environment.  They will also learn to secure wireless LAN and network as well as support of IT project development to ensure smooth operations of Infocomm hardware and software in the organisation.

The course duration is 1.5 to 3 years.

What you'll learn

  • Manage computer system and devices
  • Manage computer network
  • Support networked servers
  • Assist to manage virtualisation infrastructure
  • Implement wireless LAN
  • Implement network security
  • Assist Support of IT project development

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

Higher Nitec in Technology - IT Systems & Networks graduates may be employed in various public and private sector organisations as IT Specialist, Associate Infrastructure Support Engineer.