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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 West

Course Certification

Nitec
Mechatronics & Robotics is a 3-in-1 course, a composition of mechanical, electrical/electronics and microcomputer controlled system that will equip you with essential knowledge and skills of the multidisciplinary fields to enable you to install, set up, operate, maintain and service industrial automated production equipment and systems. You will also learn to perform computer-aided drafting and design, construct and assemble mechanical support, and rectify basic electronics & electrical faults.

The course duration is 1.5 years to 3 years.

Jan 25 intake will be the last intake of new applicants for the Nitec in Technology - Mechatronics & Robotics course.  To obtain full certification, students will need to complete and pass all relevant modules by the prescribed timeline.

What you'll learn

  • Install, maintain and service pneumatic and electro-pneumatic controlled systems
  • Construct and assemble mechanical support
  • Prepare and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
  • Install and test electrical systems
  • Install and test peripheral devices and microcomputer controlled systems
  • Troubleshoot electronics systems
  • Set up industrial automation systems, modify PLC program and troubleshoot a simple automated production system at module level

Entry Requirements

  • Completed GCE 'O' Level; or
  • Completed GCE 'N' Level; or
  • Passed ISC in Autonomous Maintenance; or
  • Passed ISC in Electrical Servicing; or
  • Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening, and Level 4 in Reading and Numeracy. 


Note:

Applicant 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 Technology - Mechatronics & Robotics graduates are employed by companies in the high-technology manufacturing and servicing industries. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Automation Technician, Automated Equipment Maintenance Technician and Mechatronics Technician.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. Students can upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.