Press Release - ITE Launches Three New Higher Nitec Courses

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  • Publish date:11 Jan 2019

New Courses to Enhance Progression and Career Opportunities for ITE Students

 

The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) will be introducing three new Higher Nitec courses in April 2019 to cater to industry demand for skilled manpower. The new Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher Nitec) courses that will be rolled out are:

 

  • Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts

  • Higher Nitec in Motion Graphics

  • Higher Nitec in Visual Effects

      

Building Deep Skills

With the rising number of Food & Beverage (F&B) businesses, employment opportunities in the industry have been growing. The new Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts programme is a one- year course open only to Nitec in Asian Culinary Arts (ACA) and Nitec in Western Culinary Arts (WCA) graduates. GCE ‘O’ level school leavers will have to be equipped with foundational skills and knowledge, through the Nitec in ACA and WCA courses, before they are eligible for the Higher Nitec programme.

 

“The new Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts course is a wonderful platform with vast potential to develop future leaders in the culinary field. It will bring out the participants’ potential in their academic and employability skills. I am positive that this fresh offering on top of the other relevant programmes at ITE will be a success,” said Mr Cheong Hai Poh, President of the International Food and Beverage Association.

 

The local media industry has been evolving too. To meet the changing industry demands and build stronger skill competencies for visual effects artists, the current Nitec in Visual Effects course will be replaced by the new Higher Nitec in Visual Effects course. Similarly, the new Higher Nitec in Motion Graphics course has been developed in response to the growing industry need for trained artists in creative services and post-production work.

 

More information on the new Higher Nitec courses to be offered in April 2019 can be found in Annex A. Details on the full-time Higher Nitec courses in April 2019 for GCE ‘O’ Level holders and their entry requirements can be found in Annex B.

 

Application Procedures

GCE ‘O’ Level school leavers who are interested in applying for ITE’s full-time Higher Nitec or Nitec courses, including Traineeship programmes, can refer to the following chart for more details:

 

Course Type

Application Details

Dates

 

Full-time Higher Nitec courses

 

GCE ‘O’ Level applicants may submit their applications via the MOE-JAE website at: https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/joint- admissions-exercise

 

Mon, 14 Jan 2019

(from 3 pm) to Fri, 18 Jan 2019 (4 pm)

 

Full-time Nitec courses

 

GCE ‘O’ Level applicants may submit their application via the ITE website at:

www.ite.edu.sg

 

Mon, 14 Jan 2019

(from 3 pm) to Thu,

17 Jan 2019 (5 pm)

 

Nitec courses under

Traineeship Programme

 

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 (from 3 pm) to Fri,

25 Jan 2019 (5 pm)

 

 

Higher Nitec courses under Traineeship Programme & ITE Skills Certification Courses under Traineeship

 

Applicants may submit their applications in person at the Event Hall, ITE

Headquarters (2 Ang Mo Kio Drive, Block A, Level 2, Singapore 567720)

Pre-interview sessions will be conducted on the same day.

 

Mon, 14 Jan 2019

(from 3 pm) to Thu,

17 Jan 2019 (5 pm)

 

Applicants may submit their applications person at the Customer & Visitor Centre, ITE Headquarters (Block A, Level 2, 2

Ang Mo Kio Drive, Singapore 567720)

 

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 to Fri, 22 Mar 2019 (9 am – 5 pm)

 

  Released on: 11 January 2019  

 

Annex A

 

HIGHER NITEC IN CULINARY ARTS (烹饪艺术)

 

Introduction

A Senior Cook/Demi Chef applies advanced cooking techniques and principles of food nutrition, sensory analytics and recipe formulation to create a wide variety of dishes catered to the consumers’ palate and preference, as well as manage the budget for kitchen operation and food catering for events and functions.

 

Course Outline

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • Produce a range of dishes using advanced cooking techniques

  • Apply principles of food nutrition in food preparation

  • Analyse dishes using sensory analytics

  • Create customised menus and recipes

  • Manage budget for kitchen operations

  • Manage food catering for events and functions

     

Entry Requirements

Admission to this course is for Nitec progression students who have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.8 in one of the following courses:

  • Nitec in Asian Culinary Arts

  • Nitec in Western Culinary Arts

     

    Applicants must also attend a selection interview.

     

    Duration

    1 year

     

Job Opportunities & Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as Senior Cook, Station Cook and Demi Chef by restaurants and F&B outlets in hotels. There are also opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond if they have performed well at the workplace.

 

Progression Pathway

Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts graduates may apply for progression to the Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts offered by ITE as well as relevant polytechnic diploma courses if they obtain a GPA of at least 2.0.

 

HIGHER NITEC IN MOTION GRAPHICS (动画设计)

 

Introduction

A Motion Graphics Artist combines the use of graphic animation and live-footages, to create engaging motion visuals for various design communication and branding purposes. The new Higher Nitec in Motion Graphics course will be introduced from April 2019 to equip students with the knowledge and skills in post-production workflow to create broadcast media resources and complete the works with colour grading.

 

Course Outline

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • Plan production work

  • Perform non-linear editing

  • Develop 2D and 3D assets

  • Create animation

  • Perform video compositing

     

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least 3 GCE 'O' Level Grades including:

    • Grade 1 - 7 in English Language

    • Grade 1 - 8 in any two other subjects

      [*Note: To be eligible for selection, applicants must also have sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).]

  • In addition to the above academic requirements, applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from colour appreciation deficiency. They would also be required to take an aptitude test.

     

    Duration

    2 years

     

Job Opportunities & Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed by companies in the post-production, broadcasting, film, games, design and media sectors. They perform work involving the creation of graphics, animation and live video content for a diverse array of media, including smartphones, handheld electronic devices, the web and television.

 

Some of the job titles held by graduates at entry level include Broadcast Graphics Artist, Animator, Video Editor and Broadcast Designer.

 

Progression Pathways

Higher Nitec in Motion Graphics graduates may apply for progression to related diploma courses at the polytechnics.

 

HIGHER NITEC IN VISUAL EFFECTS (视觉效果)

Introduction

A Visual Effects Artist creates computer graphics and combines them with various visual elements towards a final sequence in a production environment. The new Higher Nitec in Visual Effects course will be introduced from April 2019 to equip students with the skills and knowledge to create computer graphics elements, and combine them with live-action for a photo-realistic final sequence in a post-production environment.

 

Course Outline

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • Plan production work

  • Develop 3D assets

  • Perform lighting and rendering

  • Create mattes

  • Perform effects simulation

  • Perform rotoscoping

  • Perform video compositing

     

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least 3 GCE 'O' Level Grades, including:

    • Grade 1 - 8 in English Language,

    • Grade 1 - 7 in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) or Principles of Accounts*; and

    • Grade 1 - 8 in one other subject.

      [*Note: To be eligible for selection, applicants must also have sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).]

  • In addition to the above academic requirements, applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from color appreciation deficiency. They would also be required to take an aptitude test.

     

    Duration

    2 years

 

Job Opportunities & Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed by companies in the post-production, broadcasting, film, games, design and media sectors. They perform work involving video editing, 3D modelling and lighting, rotoscoping, matchmoving and compositing.

 

Some of the job titles held by graduates at entry level include Digital Matte Painter, Video Editor, Roto Artist, Matchmovers Junior Compositor and Junior Visual Effects Artist.

 

Progression Pathways

Higher Nitec in Visual Effects graduates may apply for progression to related diploma courses at the Polytechnics.

 

Annex B

 

FULL-TIME HIGHER NITEC COURSES FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL HOLDERS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

Course Duration: 1 ½ - 2 years

 

School of

Applied &

Health

Sciences

Course Title

Minimum Entry Requirements

Higher Nitec in:

  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Technology

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-8 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1- 7 in Mathematics

    (Elementary/Additional)

  • Grade 1-8 in one of the following subjects:
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Human & Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics / Engineering

    Science

  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)

    / Physical Science

  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)

Higher Nitec in Paramedic & Emergency Care

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-8 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1- 7 in Mathematics

    (Elementary/Additional)

  • Grade 1-8 in one other subject Note:

* To be eligible for selection,

candidates must have completed the Emergency Medical Technician course/Medical Orderly/Combat

 

 

 

Medic Specialist course

administered by SCDF or SAF or the WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (PHEMS) and possess minimum 1 year relevant work experience in emergency pre- hospital setting.

School of

Business &

Services

Higher Nitec in:

  • Accounting
  • Banking Services
  • Event Management
  • Human Resource &

    Administration

  • International Logistics
  • Maritime Business
  • Retail & Online Business
  • Service Management
  • Sport Management

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-7 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1- 8 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) or Principles of Accounts *
  • Grade 1-7 in one other subject Note:

* To be eligible for selection, candidates must have sat for

Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)

Higher Nitec in Early Childhood Education

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-6 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1-6 in two other subjects Note:

To be eligible for selection, candidates must have sat for

Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)

Higher Nitec in:

  • Beauty & Wellness Management (previously known as Higher Nitec in

    Beauty & Spa

    Management)

  • Leisure & Travel

    Operations

  • Passenger Services

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-7 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1-7 in two other subjects Note:

To be eligible for selection, candidates must have sat for

Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)

 

School of Design &

Media

Higher Nitec in:

  • Filmmaking

    (Cinematography)

  • Performance Production

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-7 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1- 8 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) or Principles of Accounts *
  • Grade 1-7 in one other subject Note:

* To be eligible for selection, candidates must have sat for

Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)

Higher Nitec in:

  • Interactive Design
  • Visual Effects (NEW)

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-8 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1- 7 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) or Principles of Accounts *
  • Grade 1-8 in one other subject Note:

* To be eligible for selection, candidates must have sat for

Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)

Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology (previously known as Higher Nitec in Space Design

Technology)

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-8 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1- 7 in Mathematics

    (Elementary/Additional)

  • Grade 1-8 in one of the following subjects:
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computing / Computer

    Studies

  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics

 

 

 
  • Human & Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics / Engineering

    Science

  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)

    / Physical Science

  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)

Higher Nitec in:

  • Motion Graphics (NEW)
  • Visual Merchandising

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-7 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1- 8 in two other subjects Note:

To be eligible for selection, candidates must have sat for

Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)

School of

Electronics &

Info-comm

Technology

Higher Nitec in:

  • Broadcast & Media

    Technology

  • Business Information

    Systems

  • Cyber & Network Security
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Games Art & Design
  • Games Programming &

    Development

  • IT Applications

    Development

  • IT Systems & Networks
  • Security System Integration

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-8 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1- 7 in Mathematics

    (Elementary/Additional)

  • Grade 1-8 in one of the following subjects:
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computing / Computer

    Studies

  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Human & Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics / Engineering Science

 

 

 
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)

    / Physical Science

  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)

School of Engineering

Higher Nitec in:

  • Civil & Structural Engineering Design
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering with

    Business

  • Facility Management
  • Facility Systems Design
  • Landscape Management

    & Design

  • Marine & Offshore

    Technology

  • Marine Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics

    Engineering

  • Offshore & Marine Engineering Design
  • Process Plant Design
  • Rapid Transit Engineering
  • Robotics & Smart Systems

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-8 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1- 7 in Mathematics

    (Elementary/Additional)

  • Grade 1-8 in one of the following subjects:
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computing / Computer

    Studies

  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Human & Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics / Engineering

    Science

  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)

    / Physical Science

  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)

School of Hospitality

Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations

3 GCE ‘O’ Grades

  • Grade 1-7 in English

    Language

  • Grade 1-7 in two other subjects Note:

To be eligible for selection, candidates must have sat for

Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)