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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

Nitec
You will be equipped with a strong foundation in electronics, which will prepare you for emerging industries in areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT), communication systems and green energy applications.


The course duration is 1.5 years to 3 years.

Course is being phased out and is offered to ongoing students only.

What you'll learn

  • Install, test, maintain and service electronic devices/systems
  • Set up and test wired and wireless computer networking systems
  • Test and maintain analogue, digital and optical communication systems

Entry Requirements

  • Any 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
  • Passed ISC/CoC in Electronics Manufacturing; or
  • Passed ISC/CoC in Wafer Fabrication; or
  • Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening, and Level 4 in Reading and Numeracy.


Note:

Applicants applying for this course must be free from colour appreciation deficiency.  A score of 100% from the Colour Blindness Test taken here is mandatory for course admission.


Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission if they have a letter of sponsorship or employer’s recommendation. Applicants may have to go through an interview.

 Please provide the following documents at point of application.

-          Letter of sponsorship from employer OR
-          Recommendation from employer

Progression Opportunities

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Career Opportunities

Nitec in Electronics, Computer Networking & Communications graduates are employed by organizations and companies that manufacture electronic and computer equipment. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Electronics Technician, Electronics Production Technician, Communication Equipment Technician, Test and Measurement Technician, Engineering Assistant and Electronics Specialist.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond.