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Course Duration

2 years

Type of course

Full-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College East ITE College West

Course Certification

Nitec

Energised by the dazzling lights and sounds in a concert? Wonder what goes behind the scenes in the live entertainment and live streaming industry? Join us to discover the jewel!

The Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) course grooms the future heartbeat of creativity, live entertainment and live streaming industry. This engineering centred but practical-based course presents a unique opportunity to learn the fundamental skills and perspectives required to produce live shows for a broad range of live entertainment industry applications both physically and virtually. In addition, their skills and knowledge would be highly sought after in the MICE and hospitality sectors.

You will develop a high level of working knowledge and be equipped to install, operate and customise lighting, audio and visual systems. With industry attachments in leading events and audio visual companies, you will be able to experience the dynamic nature of the live or virtual entertainment industry first-hand.

What you'll learn

  • Liaise and coordinate with clients relating to the requirements of lighting, sound and visual media systems
  • Read and interpret drawings and diagrams of lighting, sound and visual media systems
  • Supervise packing, safe transportation and unpacking of lighting, sound and visual media systems
  • Set up, install, test, operate and maintain lighting, sound and visual media systems
  • Implement on-site safety programmes and ensure that lighting, sound and visual media systems for events and performances comply with regulations and requirements

Entry Requirements

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects:

  • Grade 1-8

or

GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics and 2 other subjects:

  • Grade A-D or Grade 1-5

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

Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) graduates with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:


Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) graduates with a GPA of 3.0 and above may apply for progression to a Technical Engineer Diploma course at ITE. For more details on progression, please click here.

Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) graduates with a GPA of 3.5 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.

Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) graduates may apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE, if their GPA meets the requirement of 2.3 or 2.8 for the Higher Nitec course. For more information on progression, please click here.

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from the course can look forward to a technical career in the pulsating world of live events in roles such as Electrical, Lighting & Sound Technician, Assistant Lighting & Sound Engineer, Live Streaming Assistant, AV Specialist, Stage Technician, Rigging & Truss Specialist and AV Technician.