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Course Duration

2 years

Type of course

Full-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College Central

Course Certification

Technical Diploma
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge in the area of machine / equipment design and building, including making, assembling, testing and commissioning.

What you'll learn

  • Modern precision technology addressing higher precision
  • Advanced automation for manufacturing industry    
  • Business and production quality management
  • Digital application for managing production
  • Business communication techniques and business economics
  • Engineering IT and design

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Technical Engineer Diploma in Machine Technology course, you need to be a Singapore Citizen with the following ITE qualifications:

Course Grade Point Average (GPA)

Higher Nitec in Advanced Manufacturing
Higher Nitec in Engineering with Business
Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering
Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering
Higher Nitec in Precision Engineering
Higher Nitec in Robotics & Smart Systems 

 GPA 2.0 & above

Nitec in Aerospace Avionics
Nitec in Aerospace Machining Technology
Nitec in Aerospace Technology
Nitec in Digital & Precision Engineering
Nitec in Laser & Tooling Technology
Nitec in Machine Technology
Nitec in Mechanical Technology
Nitec in Mechatronics
Nitec in Mechatronics (Automation Technology)
Nitec in Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly)
Nitec in Mechatronics (Medical Technology)
Nitec in Mechatronics & Robotics
Nitec in Medical Manufacturing Technology
Nitec in Precision Engineering (Aerospace)
Nitec in Precision Engineering (Injection Mould)
Nitec in Precision Engineering (Machining)
Nitec in Precision Engineering (Press Tool)
Nitec in Precision Engineering (Tool & Mould) 

 GPA 3.0 & above

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview and pass an aptitude test for admission.

For Holders of Other Full-time Higher Nitec and Nitec Courses as well as Related Part-time Higher Nitec and Nitec Courses

  • To apply for admission to the Technical Engineer Diploma in Machine Technology course, Singaporean graduates holding other full-time Higher Nitec or Nitec qualifications or part-time Nitec and Higher Nitec qualification are required to meet minimum GPA and have at least 2 years of work experience in the precision engineering areas such as machining and machine assembly.
Courses Requirements
Other Full-time Higher Nitec
Related Part-time Higher Nitec		 GPA 2.0 & above and 2 years of relevant work experience
Other Full-time Nitec
Related Part-time Nitec		 GPA 3.0 & above and 2 years of relevant work experience
  •  Shortlisted applicants must attend an interview and pass an aptitude test to be considered for admission.
  • For List of Other Full-time Higher Nitec or Nitec Courses and Related Part-time Higher Nitec and Nitec Courses, click here.

 

Progression Opportunities

Graduates of the TED in Machine Technology course will be eligible to apply for admission to the related NUS Bachelor of Technology Programmes.  

To apply for further studies at Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany, TED graduates will be required to fulfil 1.5 years of relevant work experience. Relevant work experience acquired before the TED in Machine Technology course may be recognised (including relevant internships and work experience gained prior and during training at Nitec and Higher Nitec levels).

Applicants are required to meet the minimum entry requirements, specified for the course, as stipulated by the respective Universities for admission.

Career Opportunities

Technical Engineer Diploma in Machine Technology graduates can look forward to an attractive starting pay of between $2,000 and $2,400 in the high-growth machinery and systems industry. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Assistant Engineer and Supervisor.

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