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Overview

Course Duration

1 year 6 months

Type of course

Part-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College West

Course Certification

Nitec

Join us to acquire the niche technical skills and knowledge for installing, testing, troubleshooting and upgrading of security systems including CCTVs, Access Control Systems and Intrusion Detection Systems.

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, upgrade, configure and maintain surveillance and access control systems
  • Install, upgrade, configure and maintain intruder detectors and control panels
  • Perform troubleshooting on security equipment
  • Install and test cabling systems
  • Set up and maintain computer system
  • Set up wired and wireless local area networks

Entry Requirements

  • Completed GCE 'O' Level; or
  • Completed GCE 'N' Level; 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 and not have a criminal record.  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 - Security Technology graduates are employed by companies that provide security system solutions. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Security Systems Technician, Service Technician and Systems Technician.

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