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Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design 

COURSE SYNOPSIS 

On completion of the course, students should be able to 

• Prepare civil and structural layout plans. 

• Prepare civil and structural components’ schedule and details 

such as beams, slabs, columns, foundation, roads, drainage and 

sewerage. 

• Prepare civil and structural detailed drawings. 

• Prepare shop drawings for construction. 

• Liaise with engineers to resolve discrepancies and site 

problems. 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES 

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates are 

employed by government departments, statutory boards and civil 

structural consultancy companies in the building and construction 

sector. They perform a crucial role of ensuring the structural 

drawings, civil engineering drawings and detailed drawings on 

structural building are produced to meet the needs of the users 

such as clients, contractors, authorities, consultants and building 

occupants, at the different stages of the project. Some of the 

job titles held by graduates include Civil & Structural Draftsman, 

Technical Executive, Technical Officer and CAD Designer. 

CERTIFICATION 

Credits required for certification 

Core Modules : 57 

Life Skills Modules : 14 

Elective Modules : 4 

Total : 75 

COURSE STRUCTURE 

Module Title Module Code Credits 

CORE MODULES 

Engineering Graphics ED4001PA 6 

Engineering Mathematics and Statics ED4002PA 8 

Building Technology ED4003PA 7 

Building Structures ED4004PA 7 

Reinforced Concrete Design ED5001PA 7 

RC Beam and Slab Design ED5002PA 4 

Steel Structure Design ED5003PA 7 

Civil Engineering Design ED5004PA 7 

Project ED5005PA 4 

LIFE SKILLS MODULES 

Life Skills for Personal Development EM22030 8 

Life Skills at the Workplace EM22040 4 

Sports and Wellness I EM41070 1 

Sports and Wellness II EM51070 1 

ELECTIVES 

COURSE SPECIFIC 

Elementary Quantities ED49010 2 

Model Making ED49020 2 

3D Structural CAD ED49030 2 

Land Surveying ED49070 2 

INTER-DISCIPLINARY 

Project Management MR49030 2 

Entrepreneurship EB59010 4 

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GENERAL 

Overseas Experiential Programme EP49040 2 




Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of 

respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with 

their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules 

they intend to pursue. 

MODULE OBJECTIVES 

Core Modules 

Engineering Graphics 

On completion of the module, students should be able to produce 

technical sketches, engineering detailed drawings, 3D solid 

modelling, assembly drawings in accordance with ISO standards. 

Engineering Mathematics and Statics 

On completion of the module, students should be able to apply 

knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering problems involving 

the use of algebra, indices, logarithms, trigonometry and basic 

statistics. Students would also be equipped with the fundamental 

knowledge of statics and be able to solve engineering problems 

involving equilibrium of bodies subjected to forces. 

Building Technology 

On completion of the module, students should be able to draw 

the constructional details of timber floors, doors, windows, roofs, 

ceilings, and prepare working drawings for 2-storey residential 

buildings. 

Building Structures 


reinforced concrete floor, foundation layout plans and footing 

schedule, reinforced concrete staircases and schedule, reinforced 

concrete drawings of structural components such as, foundations, 

retaining walls and basement structures and precast concrete 

column. 

Reinforced Concrete Design 


structural layout plan, piling plan, sectional views of piles and pile 

caps, reinforced concrete core walls and reinforced concrete water 

tank, and prepare column schedules. 

RC Beam and Slab Design 

On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare 

column and wall loading plans, and detailed drawings of reinforced 

concrete beams and slabs, precast concrete beam, precast concrete 

slab and precast concrete wall panels. 

Steel Structure Design 


a set of steel structure working drawings with detailed connections 

of steel members. 

Civil Engineering Design 


detailed external works and civil engineering drawings such as 

manholes, roads, culverts, drainage and sewerage systems. 

Project 

On completion of the module, students should be able to apply and 

integrate the technical, social and methodological competencies in 

carrying out a project related to their field of study. 

Life Skills Modules 

Life skills in broad terms are the foundation skills and personal 

qualities that an individual can transfer from one job setting to 

another to manage and adapt to changes in technology and work 

environments. 

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Electives (Course Specific) 

Elementary Quantities 

On completion of the module, students should be able to calculate and 

prepare the bill of quantities for simple building work in accordance 

with Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement Code. 

Model Making 

On completion of the module, students should be able to construct 

a scaled model of a structural frame. 

3D Structural CAD 

On completion of the module, students should be able to generate 

and modify 3D model using 3D modelling and animation software. 

Land Surveying 

On completion of the module, students should be able to perform 

simple levelling work, set out horizontal angles and calculate reduced 

levels from field bookings. 

Electives (Inter-disciplinary) 

Project Management 

On completion of the elective, students should be able to plan, track 

and monitor projects using project management software. 

Entrepreneurship 

On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the 

knowledge and skills acquired to identify a business opportunity 

and to develop a business plan for launching and operating a small 

enterprise. The training also covers market and competitor analysis, 

and fundamentals of business finance. 

Electives (General) 

As reflected on page 22. 

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Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering 



• Analyse, test and maintain DC and AC circuits. 

• Operate and maintain electrical installations, equipment and 

systems in buildings under the supervision of a licensed electrical 

worker. 

• Operate and maintain DC and AC electrical machines and 

related control systems. 

• Implement electrical installation bus and intelligent building 

control systems. 

• Operate and maintain instrumentation, process control systems 

and PLC systems. 

• Maintain electrical power distribution systems under the 

supervision of a licensed electrical worker. 


Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering graduates are employed by 

government departments, statutory boards and private companies. 

They perform a crucial role of ensuring that electrical installations, 

equipment and systems are operational. Some of the job titles 

held by graduates include Electrical Engineering Technician, 

Electrical Power Technician, Engineering Assistant, Instrumentation 

Technician, Electrical & Electronics Marketing Executive and 

Production Supervisor. There are excellent opportunities for career 

advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is 

for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills 

and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses. 

CERTIFICATION 





Total : 72 



CORE MODULES 

Electrotechnology EE4010PA 7 

Industrial Electronics EE4011PA 7 

Mathematics and Programming EE4012PA 8 

Methodology 

Electrical Design and CAD EE4013PA 5 

Electrical Installation and Intelligent EE5010PA 6 

Control System 

Electrical Machines and Drives EE5011PA 6 

Instrumentation and Control Systems EE5012PA 5 

Electrical Power System EE5013PA 6 

Project EE5014PA 4 






ELECTIVES 


Electrical Measurement EE49060 2 

Sensor Technology EE49090 2 

SCADA EE59070 2 

Structured Cabling EE59090 2 

Applied Pneumatic Control EE59100 2 

Power Quality EE59110 2 

Project Management EE59150 2 

Network Infrastructure Essentials EE49160 4 

Lightning Effects and Application EE49100 2 

Clean Energy System EE49200 2 



JOINT ITE-INDUSTRY 

PLC Control Builder EE4901JABB 2 

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GENERAL 

Industry Attachment EE49110 2 













Core Modules 

Electrotechnology 

On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret, 

measure and troubleshoot electrical circuits and systems. 

Industrial Electronics 


construct, test and troubleshoot analogue, digital and power 

electronic devices and circuits. 

Mathematics and Programming Methodology 

On completion of the module, students should be able to 

apply knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering related 

problems involving the use of algebra, indices, logarithms, graphs, 

trigonometry and complex numbers. In addition, students would be 

trained to write simple computer programs to solve mathematical 

and engineering problems. 

Electrical Design and CAD 

On completion of the module, students should be able to use CAD 

software to design and produce electrical drawings and diagrams in 

compliance with regulations and codes of practice. 

Electrical Installation and Intelligent Control System 

On completion of the module, students should be able to install, 

control and maintain domestic, commercial, industrial as well as 

special electrical installations, electrical motor installations and 

building automation systems according to the relevant codes of 

practice. 

Electrical Machine and Drives 

On completion of the module, students should be able to start up, 

operate, test and/or control the speed of DC and AC machines 

and electrical equipment, explain their construction, principles of 

operation, operating characteristics and applications. 

Instrumentation and Control Systems 

On completion of the module, students should be able to operate 

and calibrate process instruments and equipment, implement PLC 

projects and control and maintain process control systems. 

Electrical Power System 


and maintain electrical power systems and equipment, including 

power factor correction equipment, motor control centres, electrical 

switchboards, protective relays, switchgears, power cables, standby 

generators and uninterruptible power supplies. 

Project 

On completion of the module, students should be able to integrate 

and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological 

competencies in carrying out a project related to their field of study. 





environments. 


Electrical Measurement 

On completion of the module, students should be able to use common 

analogue and digital instruments to measure current, voltage, 

resistance, speed and frequency; and deploy DC potentiometers 

for various applications. They are also trained in the principles of 

operation, use and limitations of the equipment. 

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Sensor Technology 

On completion of the module, students should be able to explain 

the principles of operation, characteristics and applications of various 

sensors in industrial and electrical engineering works. 

SCADA 


the basic configuration and provide an overview of a SCADA system. 

They are also trained to explain the techniques and methods used 

on data acquisition, the control of the field devices, communication, 

applications and operation of the system. 

Structured Cabling 


the principles of structured cabling and install a standard cabling 

system accordingly to the relevant standard. They also should be 

able to perform testing and trouble-shooting and certify the quality 

of structured cabling installations with both copper and fibre-optic 

cables. 

Applied Pneumatic Control 

On completion of the module, students should be able to develop 

control circuits based on knowledge of the construction, principles 

of operation and application of the various components and 

equipment in electromechanical, pneumatic and electro-pneumatic 


Power Quality 

On completion of the module, students should be able to use 

monitoring tools to measure power quality (PQ) in an electrical 

power installation. They should also be able to explain the various 

sources of power quality problems and their mitigation techniques. 


On completion of the module, students should be able to use a 

software application for planning and managing projects. 

Network Infrastructure Essentials 

On completion of the module, students should be able to be 

familiar with the physical aspects of voice and data network 

cabling and installation, cabling issues relating to data and voice 

connections as well as understanding the industry standards, types 

of media and cabling, physical and logical networks as well as signal 

transmission. 

Lighting Effects and Applications 


principles of lighting effects to install and maintain lighting schemes 

for different client requirements. 

Clean Energy System 

On completion of the module, students should be able to design 

and install basic photovoltaic systems. 






enterprise. The training also covers market and competitor analysis, 

and fundamentals of business finance. 

PLC Control Builder 

Students are trained to use PLC engineering tool to configure projects 

based on IEC61131-3 standard with one or several applications 

running in PLC. 



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Higher Nitec in Facility Systems Design 


On completion of the course, students should be able to prepare 

working drawings and assist in the design of the following building 

facility systems with application software: 

• Air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems 

• Electrical installations and control systems 

• Fire protections and fighting systems 

• Water supply and sanitary systems 


Higher Nitec in Facility Systems Design graduates are employed by 

companies in the building industry. These include companies providing 

engineering consultancy services involved in building services such 

as electrical installations, air-conditioning ducting, fire protection, 

water supply and sanitary plumbing. Some of the job titles held by 

graduates include Facility Systems CADD Specialist, Facility Systems 

Assistant Designer and Mechanical & Electrical Draughtsman. There 

are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory 

positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare 

themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge by 

taking up higher-level courses. 

CERTIFICATION 




CORE MODULES 



Engineering Project Management ED4005PA 5 

Engineering Science ED4006PA 5 

Air-Conditioning and Mechanical ED5006PA 6 

Ventilation System Design 

Building Services and Fire Protection ED5007PA 6 

Design 

Electrical and Lift System Design ED5008PA 6 

Green Building Technology and ED5009PA 6 








ELECTIVES 


Solid Modelling ED49040 2 





Total : 71 



Land Surveying ED49070 2 

Calculus (Differentiation) ES49290 2 

Calculus (Integration) ES59320 2 

GENERAL 









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Core Modules 







knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering problems 

involving the use of algebra, indices, logarithms, trigonometry 

and basic statistics. Students would also be equipped with 

the fundamental knowledge of statics and be able to solve 

engineering problems involving equilibrium of bodies subjected 

to forces. 

Engineering Project Management 


apply the tools and techniques that enable the project team to 

organize and manage their project work to meet requirements 

and challenges. 

Engineering Science 


the acquired knowledge on fundamental of thermal mechanics, 

fluid mechanics and corrosion control in heat transfer and fluid 

mechanics calculations and selection of corrosion techniques. 

Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation System Design 


estimate the cooling load of a building, perform simple design 

on air-conditioning ducting, and prepare working drawings for 

ducting layouts and related pipework using catalogues and in 

accordance to the standard codes of practice and government 

regulations. 

Building Services and Fire Protection Design 


simple piping layouts and prepare drawings on plumbing system, 

sanitary system and sprinkler system in accordance to the standard 

codes of practice and government regulations. 

Electrical and Lift System Design 


simple design on electrical system for buildings, and prepare the 

drawings in accordance to the standard code of practice and 

governmental regulations. 

Green Building Technology and Design 

On completion of the module, students would be equipped with the 

fundamental skills and knowledge of green building technologies 

and design, and incorporate environmental-friendly features in 

building facility design. Students would also be equipped with 

the skills and knowledge on the Building Management System, 

including its advantages to facility management. 

Project 


drawings and brief reports of the project work on building services 

piping, electrical installation, air-conditioning and mechanical 

ventilation in multi-storey buildings. 




another to manage and adapt to changes in technology and 

work environments. 


Solid Modelling 

On completion of the module, students would be able to 

appreciate the benefits of parametric modelling and be able to 

use the 3D modelling software to perform mechanical design and 

prepare working and presentation drawings. 

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the knowledge and skills acquired from the course to identify a 

business opportunity and to develop a business plan for launching 

and operating a small enterprise. The training also covers market 

and competitor analysis, and fundamentals of business finance. 

Land Surveying 


simple levelling work, set out horizontal angles and calculate reduced 

levels from field bookings. 

Calculus (Differentiation) 


knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering related problems 

involving the use of Differentiation. 

Calculus (Integration) 



involving the use of Integration. 



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Higher Nitec in Marine Engineering 



• Perform alignment of marine machinery. 

• Perform maintenance of marine control circuits. 

• Perform installation and repair of marine machinery. 

• Perform supervision work on machining work. 

• Perform defect diagnosis of marine systems. 

• Assist to execute commissioning and testing activities. 

• Perform verification of measuring instruments. 

• Perform design and fabrication of jigs and fixtures. 

• Perform quality control and assurance. 

• Perform inspection of ship systems and machinery 

components. 

• Perform basic maintenance of electrical equipment. 


Higher Nitec in Marine Engineering graduates are employed by the 

marine and offshore industry such as marine services contractors, 

marine equipment manufacturers and suppliers, marine fleet 

operators and the shipyards. These graduates can provide 

services such as maintenance and repair of marine systems, assist 

in executing, commissioning and testing activities, calibration and 

instrumentation work, quality control and assurance, inspection of 

ship systems and machinery components. Some of the job titles 

held by graduates include Marine Supervisor (Mechanical) and 

Foreman (Mechanical). There are excellent opportunities for career 






CORE MODULES 

CAD and Engineering Mathematics MR4001PA 7 

Electrotechnology and Controls MR4002PA 6 

Quality Engineering MR4003PA 7 

Ship Systems MR4004PA 6 

Marine Propulsion System MR5106PA 6 

Marine Auxiliary Systems MR5107PA 6 

Marine Control Systems and MR5108PA 7 

Instrumentation 

Marine Workshop Technology MR5109PA 6 

Project MR5110PA 4 






ELECTIVES 


Basic Naval Architecture MR49010 3 

Ship and Offshore Survey MR49020 3 


NTER-DISCIPLINARY 


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CERTIFICATION 





Total : 73 

GENERAL 








they intend to pursue.



Core Modules 

CAD and Engineering Mathematics 


basic marine engineering drawings and diagrams in compliance 

with regulations and codes of practice, and apply mathematical 

techniques in solving engineering problems. 

Electrotechnology and Controls 

On completion of the module, students should be able to test and 

maintain electrical DC and AC equipment and basic pneumatic, 

hydraulic and electro-pneumatic control circuits and systems. 

Quality Engineering 


maintain safety and health of the individual, conduct preliminary 

safety inspection and risk assessment, perform checks on general 

arrangement drawings, monitor quality control systems, perform 

inspection work on brazed joints, heat treatment of materials, pump 

alignment, and dimensional checks of engineering components. 

Ship System 

On completion of the module, students should be able to service, 

maintain propulsion components system, pneumatic and hydraulic 

systems components and perform inspection work on deck 

machinery and alignment of marine machinery. 

Marine Propulsion System 


recondition various engine components, perform defect diagnosis 

and rectification works of marine systems. 

Marine Auxiliary Systems 

On completion of the module, students should be able to inspect, 

troubleshoot and rectify ship systems, machinery components and 

conduct dynamic balancing test of rotating elements. 

Marine Control Systems and Instrumentation 

On completion of the module, students should be able to set 

timing of engine valve, fuel pump, governor timing, perform system 

measurements and troubleshoot the control systems. 

Marine Workshop Technology 


basic arc welding, gas cutting, machine screw threads and 

components most commonly used in shipboard repairs, and design, 

modify and fabricate jigs and fixtures. 

Project 










Basic Naval Architecture 


line plans drawings from offset tables, and perform ship form 

calculations and stability calculations. 

Ship and Offshore Survey 

On completion of the module, students should be able to coordinate 

vessel survey activities, perform preliminary survey on steel 

structures, marine propulsion components, electrical installations, 

and prepare report on survey recommendations of rectified works. 


On completion of the module, students should be able to plan, track 

and monitor projects using project management software. 






business enterprise. The training also covers market and competitor 

analysis, and fundamentals of business finance. 



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Higher Nitec in Marine & Offshore Technology 



• Interpret general arrangement drawings, pipe and instrument 

drawings, welding procedure specifications, and test 

procedures. 

• Perform preliminary design of pipe routing plan. 

• Perform non-destructive tests on weld metals. 

• Perform inspection on brazed joints, pre-welding and postwelding, 

and alignment of pumps. 

• Assist in system testing and commissioning of marine auxiliary 

system and drilling system. 

• Perform planning of work activities such as lifting, erection of 

supports for assembly works, manpower deployment and work 

schedule. 

• Perform supervision on fabrication and welding. 

• Perform quality control checks of welding, painting and blasting, 

insulation, and machinery and electrical installations. 


Higher Nitec in Marine & Offshore Technology graduates can be 

employed by shipyards, and other supporting companies which 

provide services on the repair, fabrication, refurbishment of all types 

of vessels, offshore structures in the marine and offshore industry. 

Some of the job titles held by graduates include Assistant Supervisor, 

Trainee Supervisor, Assistant Marine Supervisor and Foreman. There 







CORE MODULES 

CAD and Engineering Mathematics MR4001PA 7 

Electrotechnology and Controls MR4002PA 6 

Quality Engineering MR4003PA 7 

Ship Systems MR4004PA 6 

Welding Technology MR5001PA 6 

Pipe Design and Systems MR5002PA 6 

Fabrication Technology MR5003PA 6 

Offshore Technology MR5004PA 7 

Project MR5005PA 4 






ELECTIVES 


Basic Naval Architecture MR49010 3 





CERTIFICATION 





Total : 73 

GENERAL 









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Core Modules 

CAD and Engineering Mathematics 


basic marine engineering drawings and diagrams in compliance 

with regulations and codes of practice, and apply mathematical 

techniques in solving engineering problems. 

Electrotechnology and Controls 

On completion of the module, students should be able to test and 

maintain electrical DC and AC equipment and basic pneumatic, 

hydraulic and electro-pneumatic control circuits and systems. 



maintain safety and health of the individual, conduct preliminary 

safety inspection and risk assessment, perform checks on general 

arrangement drawings, monitor quality control systems, perform 

inspection work on brazed joints, heat treatment of materials, 

pump alignment, and dimensional checks of engineering 

components. 

Ship Systems 


service, maintain propulsion components system, pneumatic and 

hydraulic systems components and perform inspection work on 

deck machinery and alignment of marine machinery. 

Welding Technology 


butt, fillet, groove weld joints using submerged arc welding, 

shielded metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas tungsten 

arc welding in flat, horizontal and vertical positions, rectify weld 

defects, and perform non-destructive tests on weld metals. 

Pipe Design and Systems 


preliminary design of pipe routing plan, pipe cutting plan, pipe 

spool assembly, leak tests on piping systems, dimension checks 

on bended pipes, and produce drawings of piping systems using 

computer-aided drafting, 

Fabrication Technology 


perform structural markings, line plan drawings, markings and 

development of plates and pipes, material surface inspection, 

material nesting and take-off, and co-ordination work for lifting, 

and plan manpower deployment and work schedule. 

Offshore Technology 


dimension control and level checks of structures, co-ordinate the 

erection of temporary supports, perform leak test on tanks and 

pipes, and assist in system testing and system commissioning. 

Project 


apply and integrate the technical, social and methodological 

competencies in carrying out a project related to their field of 

study. 







Basic Naval Architecture 


line plans drawings from offset tables, and perform ship form 

calculations and stability calculations. 



vessel survey activities, perform preliminary survey 

on steel structures, marine propulsion components, electrical 

installations, and prepare report on survey recommendations of 

rectified works. 


On completion of the module, students should be able to plan, 

track and monitor projects using project management software. 




apply the knowledge and skills acquired to identify a business 

opportunity and to develop a business plan for launching and 

operating a small business enterprise. The training also covers 

market and competitor analysis, and fundamentals of business 

finance. 



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Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering 



• Set up and rectify faults in machines, equipment and systems. 

• Coordinate the repair and maintenance of machines, equipment 

and systems. 

• Initiate continuous work improvement activities to machines, 

equipment and systems. 

• Assist in the conduct of work study on production machines. 

• Assist in maintaining quality assurance system for 

manufacturing. 

• Prepare detailed drawings for manufacturing and assembly. 



CORE MODULES 

Mathematics and Programming ME4001PA 7 

Computer Aided Drafting ME4002PA 5 

Machining and CNC Technology ME4003PR 6 

Automation and Controls ME4004PR 6 

Materials and Process Technology ME5001PA 7 

Engineering Design and Mechanics ME5002PA 7 

Project ME5003PA 4 


Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering graduates can be employed 

by mechanical engineering firms, precision engineering companies 

and companies that deal with the sale of mechanical equipment 

and instruments. Some of the job titles held by graduates include 

Engineering Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Technician, 

Production Engineering Assistant, Production Supervisor, Mechanical 

Maintenance Technician and Quality Control Technician. There 





CERTIFICATION 



Specialisation Modules : 13 



Total : 73 

SPECIALISATION MODULES 

GROUP A (Industrial Automation) 

Industrial Automation and Robotics ME5111PA 6 

Digital Controls ME5112PA 7 

OR 

GROUP B (Quality Engineering) 

Quality Assurance ME5121PA 6 

Quality Control Techniques ME5122PA 7 

OR 

GROUP C (Product Engineeing) 

Product Design ME5131PA 6 

Micro-Controller Applications ME5132PA 7 






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ELECTIVES 


Visual Basic Programming ME49070 2 

Jig and Fixture Design ME49080 2 

Hydraulic Controls ME49090 2 

Product Prototyping ME49100 2 



GENERAL 





Overseas Work Attachment OWA49070 4 






Core Modules 

Mathematics and Programming 

On completion of the module, students should be able to solve 

engineering problems involving algebra, indices, logarithms, graphs, 

trigonometry and basic statistics, and to perform computing tasks 

using a programming software. 

Machining and CNC Technology 

On completion of the module, students should be able to machine 

components using milling machines and centre lathes, create NC 

part programs and apply the principles of measurement. 

Automation and Controls 


wired logic circuits and write control programs using programmable 

logic controllers (PLC) and micro-controllers in basic automation 

systems. 

Materials and Process Technology 

On completion of the module, students should be able to conduct 

destructive tests and non-destructive tests, and carry out machining 

processes using surface and cylindrical grinding machines and 

EDM. 

Engineering Design and Mechanics 


laws and principles of statics and dynamics and the fundamentals 

of engineering design to design a mechanical system comprising 

various machine elements. 

Project 




Specialisation Modules 

Industrial Automation 

Industrial Automation and Robotics 


electro-pneumatic circuits, program PLCs and industrial robots. 

Digital Controls 


concept of logic circuits and micro-controllers to write a basic course 

to control DC motors and stepper motors. 

Computer Aided Drafting 

On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret 

and draft 2-D drawings of engineering components using a CAD 

system as well as produce 3-D solid models. 

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Quality Assurance 


various types of sampling inspection and make use of statistical 

process control software to construct the various types of 

process control charts and apply ISO9000 standards used in the 

manufacturing industry. 

Quality Control Techniques 


determine the accuracy of engineering components using contact 

and non-contact measurement and interpret tolerance limits using 

functional gauges. 

Product Engineering 

Product Design 


products and create virtual prototypes of prescribed products. 

Micro-Controller Applications 


the interface circuits for micro-controllers and the related devices. 





environments. 


Visual Basic Programming 


the concepts of computer programming and write programs using 

Visual Basic programming language in Windows environment. 

Jig and Fixture Design 


and draw a drill jig, turning and milling fixture using CAD software. 

Hydraulic Controls 


theoretical and practical concepts of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic 

control in industrial applications. 

Product Prototyping 

On completion of the module, students should be able to create 

simple design of a product using 3-D CAD software and produce a 

3-D model of it using basic prototyping devices. 






business enterprise. The training also covers market and competitor 

analysis, and fundamentals of business finance. 



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Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering 



• Install, maintain and service pneumatic/electro-pneumatic and 

hydraulic /electro-hydraulic 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, modifies PLC program 

and troubleshoot a simple automated production system at 

module level. 

• Set up automated manufacturing systems, autovision systems 

and communication networks. 

• Set up and test-runs industrial robot with written test program. 

• Set up precision motion control systems. 


Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering graduates are employed 

by engineering and manufacturing firms using sophisticated 

equipment and automated machinery. Some of the job titles held 

by graduates include Automation Technician, Engineering Assistant, 

Industrial Engineering Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Plant 

Maintenance Technician and Production Supervisor. There are 

excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory 



taking up higher level courses. 

CERTIFICATION 






Total : 77 




CORE MODULES 

Mathematics and Computing MC4009PA 8 

Industrial Electronics MC4010PA 7 

CAD and Electro-Mechanical MC4011PA 7 

Practices 

Fluid Power Control MC4012PA 6 

Microprocessor and Mechanics MC5010PA 8 

Automation Applications MC5011PA 6 

Flexible Manufacturing System and MC5012PA 7 

Robotics 

Project MC5009PA 10 






ELECTIVES 




Single Board Micro-Controller MC49160 2 

Applications 

Visual Basic Programming ME49070 2 

Industry Attachment MC49170 2 

Industry Attachment MC49180 3 


Integration of Vision with Servo MC4901JOE 2 

Control 

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GENERAL 

Introduction to Dance Performance GS49020 3 











Core Modules 

Mathematics and Computing 


concepts of computer programming and write simple program and 

to apply knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering related 

problems involving the use of algebra, indices, logarithms, graphs, 

trigonometry and complex numbers. 

Industrial Electronics 


design, construct, test and troubleshoot electronic circuits which 

include analogue devices such as diodes and bipolar transistors and 

to interpret, design, construct, test and troubleshoot electronics 

circuits which include digital devices such as logic gates, counters, 

shift registers and other integrated-circuits. 

CAD and Electro-Mechanical Practices 

On completion of the module, students should be able to read, 

interpret and produce common geometrical and mechanical 

drawings using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software; use 

common tools and equipment to fabricate and service simple 

mechanical elements and assemble aluminium profile structures; 

interpret electrical diagrams, wire up simple electrical control and 

power circuits and apply the basic laws, theorems and concepts of 

electrical engineering to electrical work. 

Fluid Power Control 

On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain 

the electro-mechanical control systems, including common input/ 

output devices and to apply concepts of pneumatics, electropneumatics 

and hydraulic systems in industrial automation. 

Microprocessor and Mechanics 


microcontroller programming concepts used in control circuits 

of microprocessor-based equipment and controllers and to solve 

engineering problems involving statistics, dynamics and strength of 

materials. 

Automation Applications 


Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming to interface 

and control PLC-controlled applications and to use advanced PLC 

instructions to program PLC intelligent modules for industrial 

automations. 

Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Robotics 


troubleshoot and maintain the sub-systems associated with a 

Flexible Manufacturing System, such as machine vision, automated 

guided vehicle, automatic storage and retrieval, conveyor, industrial 

communications and vision and to program, operate, troubleshoot 

and maintain a robotic system. 

228


Project 

On completion of the module, students should be able to work in 

groups to design, develop and fabricate and commission a suitable 

mechatronics project. 





environments. 










Single Board Micro-Controller Applications 

On completion of the module, students should be able to write 

structured programs to interface with peripheral devices and solve 

simple problems using single board micro-controller. 



concepts of computer programming and write simple programs using 

Visual Basic programming language in Windows environment. 

Electives (Joint ITE-Industry) 

Integration of Vision with Servo Control 

On completion of the module, students should be able to implement 

a vision inspection system, perform servo motor control and interface 

vision system with servo motor control for inspection process. 



229

230 

Higher Nitec in Offshore & Marine Engineering Design 



working drawings and assist in the offshore and marine engineering 

design with application software for the following areas: 

• Offshore and marine accommodation. 

• Offshore and marine life savings and fire fighting appliances. 

• Offshore and marine structure. 

• Offshore and marine piping system including piping for fuel oil, 

lubrication, engine exhaust, hydraulics, pneumatics and water 

supply. 

• Offshore and marine electrical system and controls. 

• Offshore and marine Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning 

(HVAC) systems. 


Higher Nitec in Offshore & Marine Engineering Design graduates 

are employed by shipyards and other supporting companies which 

design and provide services on the repair, fabrication, refurbishment 

of all types of vessels, offshore structures in the marine and offshore 

industry. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Offshore & 

Marine Engineering CADD Specialist, Offshore & Marine Engineering 

Assistant Designer and Offshore & Marine Structure Draughtsman. 

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to 

supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to 

prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge 

by taking up higher-level courses. 

CERTIFICATION 





Total : 71 



CORE MODULES 





Offshore and Marine Piping System ED5011PA 6 


Offshore and Marine Structure Design ED5012PA 6 

Offshore and Marine Electrical System ED5013PA 6 


Offshore and Marine HVAC System ED5014PA 6 








ELECTIVES 








GENERAL 











Core Modules 














tools and techniques that enable the project team to organize and 

manage their project work to meet requirements and challenges. 



acquired knowledge on fundamental of thermal mechanics, fluid 

mechanics and corrosion control in heat transfer and fluid mechanics 

calculations and selection of corrosion techniques. 

Offshore and Marine Piping System Design 


simple design for the mechanical piping, marine system, life safety 

and fire fighting appliance of a ship, and prepare the drawings in 

accordance to ISO standards, appropriate classification society, Safety 

of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) 

requirements. 

Offshore and Marine Electrical System Design 


simple design on electrical system of a ship, including control and 

communication system, and prepare the drawings in accordance to 

ISO standards and appropriate classification society requirements. 

Offshore and Marine HVAC System Design 

On completion of the module, students should be able to estimate 

the cooling load of a ship, perform simple design on air-conditioning 

and mechanical ventilation ducting, heating system and prepare 

working drawings for ducting layouts and related pipe work in 

accordance to ISO standards and appropriate classification society 

requirements. 

Project 


drawings and brief reports of the project work on offshore and 

marine structure, mechanical piping, marine system, life safety and 

fire fighting appliance system, electrical, control and communication 

system and HVAC system of ships. 





environments. 



On completion of the module, students would be able to appreciate 

the benefits of parametric modelling and be able to use the 3D 

modelling software to perform mechanical design and prepare 

working and presentation drawings. 

Offshore and Marine Structure Design 


offshore and marine structure layout and accommodation drawings 

in accordance to ISO standards and appropriate classification society 

requirements. 

231




knowledge and skills acquired from the course to identify a business 


operating a small enterprise. The training also covers market and 

competitor analysis, and fundamentals of business finance. 



vessel survey activities, perform preliminary survey on steel 

structures, marine propulsion components, electrical installations, 

and prepare report on survey recommendations of rectified works. 











232

Higher Nitec in Process Plant Design 



working drawings and assist in the design of process plants with 

application software for the following areas: 

• Process piping system including P & I (Process and 

Instrumentation) diagrams, piping layouts and details, tanks 

and vessels. 

• Process plant mechanical components and assembly 

• Process plant structures including steel frame structures and civil 

foundation. 

• Process plant piping support. 


Higher Nitec in Process Plant Design graduates are employed 

by companies involved in Front End Engineering Design (FEED), 

Engineering, Procurement, Construction/Design (EPC/EPCD) for 

the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical Industries. 

Some of the job titles held by graduates include Process Plant 

CADD Specialist, Process Plant Assistant Designer and Process 

Piping Draughtsman. There are excellent opportunities for career 




CERTIFICATION 





CORE MODULES 





Process Plant Piping Design ED5016PA 6 

Process Plant Structural Design ED5017PA 6 

Process Plant Support Design ED5018PA 6 

Process Plant System Modelling ED5019PA 6 







ELECTIVES 










Total : 71 

GENERAL 









233


Core Modules 














tools and techniques that enable the project team to organize and 

manage their project work to meet requirements and challenges. 



acquired knowledge on fundamental of thermal mechanics, fluid 

mechanics and corrosion control in heat transfer and fluid mechanics 

calculations and selection of corrosion techniques. 

Process Plant Piping Design 

On completion of the module, students should be able to identify 

general piping components and major plant equipment, prepare 

flow diagrams, piping layouts, piping details with material-take-off 

in accordance with the process industry codes and standards. 

Process Plant Structural Design 


civil and structural drawings for a process plant in accordance with 

structural design codes and standards. 

Process Plant Support Design 


simple design of pipe support, and prepare piping support detail 

drawings in accordance with pipe support standards. 

Process Plant System Modelling 


a model of a process plant using 3D CAD software and verify the 

integrity of the plant model by performing clash and data consistency 

checks. 

Project 


drawings and brief reports of the project work on the structure, 

piping and pipe support system of a process plant. 





environments. 



On completion of the module, students would be able to appreciate 

the benefits of parametric modelling and be able to use the 3D 

modelling software to perform mechanical design and prepare 

working and presentation drawings. 

234





knowledge and skills acquired from the course to identify a business 


operating a small enterprise. The training also covers market and 

competitor analysis, and fundamentals of business finance. 











235

236 

Nitec in Aerospace Avionics 



• Maintain electrical wiring looms and related systems. 

• Perform maintenance of electrical/electronics system. 

• Assist to perform operational tests on the instrumentation 

system. 

• Assist to perform operational tests on the radio system. 

• Perform basic aircraft general maintenance. 


Nitec in Aerospace Avionics graduates are employed are employed 

by aerospace companies, which maintain and repair aircraft 

instrumentation, radio system and avionic system. Some of the job 

titles held by graduates include Aircraft Technician (Avionics Trade), 

Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Avionics Technician. There 



themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge 

through higher-level courses. 

CERTIFICATION 





Total : 80 



CORE MODULES 

Aircraft General Maintenance 

Aircraft Drawing 

Human Factors 

Aircraft Electrical and Electronics 

System 

Aircraft Instrumentation System 

Basic Aircraft Materials and 

Aerodynamics 

Aircraft Radio Communicatio System 

Aircraft Maintenance Practice 

AM2007PA 

AM2008PA 

AM2005PA 

AM2009PA 

AM3011PA 

AM3012PA 

AM3013PA 

AM3010PA 






ELECTIVES 


TIG Welding AM29010 2 

Non-Destructive Testing AM29020 2 

Robotics Fundamental AM29050 2 

Basic Principle of Helicopter AM29060 2 

Metrology AM29070 2 

Composite Structure Repairs AM29080 2 

GENERAL 

Communicative English (Level 1 to 8) - 3 

English Language ‘O’ I to IV - 

2 or 3 

Mathematics (Level 1 to 10) - 3 

Mathematics ‘O’ I to IV - 

2 or 3 









7 

4 

5 

8 

10 

5 

11 

10



Core Modules 



perform aircraft general maintenance such as fastening, wirelocking, 

sealant application, corrosion control of components 

and plumbing; riveting and surface crack inspection; update 

maintenance records and documentation. 



aircraft blueprint drawings, aircraft manuals and catalogues 

prepare component drawing and pattern development. 

Human Factors 


perform occupational safety, health and environment checks and 

to minimize human factor error in aircraft maintenance. 

Aircraft Electrical and Electronics System 


wiring circuits, carry out termination of electrical wires, replace 

wire looms, use and calibrate measuring and testing instruments, 

and perform routine maintenance on AC/DC machines and 

aircraft electrical systems. 

Aircraft Instrumentation System 


routine maintenance and operational test on pitot-static system, 

synchro, pressure and temperature systems, engine indicating 

system, magnetic compass system, auto-pilot system, oxygen 

system, electronic display system, stall warning system and flight 

recording system. 

Basic Aircraft Materials and Aerodynamics 

On completion of the module, students should be able to repair 

minor surface defects of aircraft sheet metal, repair corroded 

sheet metal. 

Aircraft Radio Communication System 


routine maintenance and operational test on radio communication 

system, aircraft audio system, aircraft radio navigation system, 

aircraft radar system and measure voltage standing wave ratio 

of an antenna. 


Students will undergo a 6-month On-the-Job Training (OJT) course 

with aerospace industry to reinforce the skills and knowledge 

acquired at the training institute and to develop competencies in 

other specialized areas. 







TIG Welding 

On completion of the module, students should be able to join 

sheet metal and rebuild metal using TIG welding process. 

Non Destructive Testing 


understand the working principles of non-destructive testing 

(NDT) methods used for detecting defects in the aircraft 

components/structures. 

Robotic Fundamental 


programme an industrial robot to perform tasks such as pick and 

place and sorting of parts, plan robot operations and troubleshoot 

common and simple robot application system faults. 

Basic Principle of Helicopter 


understand the basic principles of aerodynamics in helicopters 

and the various types of rotors used to achieve lift. They should 

also be able to identify the various parts of the helicopter and 

mechanism and controls used in changing of blade pitch. 

Metrology 


inspect, verify and measure engineering components according 

to technical drawing using appropriate tools. 

Composite Structure Repairs 


cold and hot bonding on honeycomb structures using fibreglass 

wet and epoxy resin material (cold bonding) and wet lay up prepreg, 

metal skin materials and foam core material. Students will 

also be trained on inspection of damaged structures and post 

bonding inspection and testing. 



237

Nitec in Aerospace Machining Technology 



• Create 5-axis CNC part-program using CAD/CAM system. 

• Set up 5-axis CNC machining centres. 

• Operate and monitor precision machining operations. 

• Manufacture aerospace components such as landing gears, 

engine casings and aero structures. 

• Perform quality checks 

• Provide preventive maintenance. 


Nitec in Aerospace Machining Technology graduates are employed 

as manufacturing specialist by high value manufacturing industries 

in particular the Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Precision Modules and 

Components, Medical Technology, Transport Engineering and, 

Machinery and Systems sectors. There are excellent opportunities 

for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The 

challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their 

technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses. 

CERTIFICATION 





Total : 70 



CORE MODULES 

Engineering Processes and Technology MT2001PA 6 

Integrated 3D CAD/CAM MT2002PA 6 

CNC Technology MT2003PA 6 

Product Planning and Development MT2004PA 6 

Aerospace Machining MT3101PA 6 

Multi-Axis Programming and MT3102PA 6 

Machining 

Aerospace Manufacturing Project MT3103PA 10 

Industry Attachment MT3104PA 4 






AELECTIVES 

Course Specific 

Assembly Skills PE29160 2 

Co-ordinate Measuring Techniques PE29220 2 

Tool and Cutter Grinding PE29230 2 

Advanced Cutting Technology PE29240 2 

Inter-Disciplinary 

EDM (Diesink) PE29260 2 

Small Business Management OA29280 3 

238




General 





Technical Mathematics (PEG) PE29360 3 






Core Modules 

Engineering Processes and Technology 

On completion of the module, students should be able to determine 

engineering requirements from technical blueprints and machine 

components in accordance with given specifications. 

Integrated 3D CAD/CAM 

On completion of the module, students should be able to create 3D 

CAD models and generate and verify CNC part programs using a 

CAD/CAM system for CNC lathes and CNC milling machines. 

CNC Technology 

On completion of the module, students should be able to set up 

and operate CNC lathes and CNC milling machines to produce 


Product Planning and Development 

On completion of the module, students should be able to work 

in groups, plan and schedule a project, design digitalized models, 

manufacture the project in accordance with the requirements and 

document the project. 

Multi-axis Programming and Machining 


multi-axis part programs, set up and operate 5-axis CNC universal 

machining centres to manufacture components in a single set up for 

aerospace and, oil and gas industries. 

Aerospace Manufacturing Project 

On completion of the module, students should be able to undertake 

projects in the manufacturing of aerospace precision parts and 

components. 

Industry Attachment 

On completion of the module, students should be able to acquire 


competencies in their occupation. 

Life Skills Module 




environments. 


Assembly Skills 

On completion of the module, students should be able to select and 

use the correct hand tools for assembly and dismantle of mechanical 

components. 

Co-ordinate Measuring Techniques 

On completion of the module, students should be able to understand 

the fundamentals of co-ordinate measuring techniques. They will be 

able to operate and apply the application to perform mathematical 

alignment of various simple geometrical components and obtain the 

measured results as required. 

Tool and Cutter Grinding 

On completion of the module, students should be able to set up the 

tool and cutter grinder to grind or reconditioned the blunt cutter 

according to supplier specifications. 

Aerospace Machining 


multi-axis part programs, set up and operate CNC High Speed 

Machining Centre to manufacture engine and structural aerospace 

components. 

239

Advance Cutting Technology 


the correct cutting tools and machining parameters for the efficient 

machining of engineering material in both turning and milling 

operations. 


EDM (Diesink) 


EDM die-sinking machine to achieve nano accuracy in accordance 

with given specifications. 

Small Business Management 

On completion of the module, students should be able to identify a 

significant business opportunity, prepare a promotional package and 

conduct a sales event for a small business. 


Technical Mathematics (PEG) 


mathematical principles and to apply knowledge of engineering 

mathematics to solve problems in a clear and logical way. 


240


Nitec in Aerospace Technology 



• Maintain aircraft hydraulic system. 

• Maintain aircraft pneumatic system. 

• Maintain aircraft flight control system. 

• Maintain aircraft and engine fuel systems. 

• Maintain aircraft environmental control system. 

• Maintain aircraft landing gear system. 

• Perform maintenance and periodic inspection on aircraft and 

engines. 

• Repair aircraft damaged skin and structural members. 

• Repair non-metallic material such as composites. 

• Assist in aircraft towing. 

• Operate aircraft support equipment. 

• Assist to prepare aircraft and engine for engine ground run. 


Nitec in Aerospace Technology graduates are employed by 

aerospace companies, which involved airframe maintenance, 

engine maintenance and structural system repair. Some of the job 

titles held by graduates include Aircraft Technician, Aircraft Engine 

Technician, Aircraft Structural Repair Technician and Aircraft Sheet 

Metal Technician. There are excellent opportunities for career 



and knowledge through higher-level courses. 

CERTIFICATION 





Total : 78 



CORE MODULES 

Aircraft General Maintenance AM2007PA 7 

Aircraft Drawing AM2008PA 4 

Aircraft Electrical System Maintenance AM2010PA 5 

Aircraft Materials and Sheetmetal AM2011PA 11 

Fabrication 

Human Factors AM2005PA 5 

Aircraft System Maintenance AM3008PA 9 

Aircraft Engine System Maintenance AM3009PA 7 

Aircraft Maintenance Practice* AM3010PA 10 

*Period of 6 months 






ELECTIVES 



Non Destructive Testing AM29020 2 

Robotic Fundamental AM29050 2 

Basic Principle of Helicopter AM29060 2 

Metrology AM29070 2 

Composite Structure Repairs AM29080 2 


Technical Mathematics EC29090 3 

241



GENERAL 



2 or 3 


2 or 3 










Core Modules 



aircraft general maintenance such as fastening, wire-locking, sealant 

application, corrosion control of components and plumbing, riveting 

and surface crack inspection, update maintenance records and 

documentation. 



aircraft blueprint drawings, aircraft manuals and catalogues, prepare 

component drawing and pattern development. 

Aircraft Electrical System Maintenance 

On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out 

electrical crimping, splicing and terminating electrical wires, use and 

calibrate measuring and testing instruments, handle Electrostatic 

Discharge Sensitive (EDS) devices and perform soldering of electrical 

and electronic components. 

Aircraft Materials and Sheetmetal Fabrication 


minor surface defects of aircraft sheet metal, repair corroded sheet 

metal and repair aircraft structural materials. 

Human Factors 


occupational safety, health and environment checks and to minimize 

human factor error in aircraft maintenance. 

Aircraft System Maintenance 


general maintenance and lubrication on aircraft components, 

prepare aircraft for towing and jacking, inspect structural defects 

and damage, maintain aircraft pneumatic, hydraulics, flight control, 

fuel, landing gear and environment control systems and emergency 

equipment. 

Aircraft Engine System Maintenance 

On completion of the module, students should be able to assist in 

rigging and trimming of aircraft engine, carry out periodic inspection 

on aircraft engine and prepare aircraft for engine ground run. 


Students will undergo a 6-month On-the-Job Training (OJT) course 

with aerospace industry to reinforce the skills and knowledge 

acquired at the training institute and to develop competencies in 

other specialized areas. 





environments. 




sheetmetal and rebuild metal using TIG welding process. 

Non Destructive Testing 


the working principles of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods 

used for detecting defects in the aircraft components/structures. 

Robotic Fundamental 

On completion of the module, students should be able to programme 

an industrial robot to perform tasks such as pick and place and 

sorting of parts, plan robot operations and troubleshoot common 

and simple robot application system faults. 

242


Basic Principle of Helicopter 


the basic principles of aerodynamics in helicopters and the various 

types of rotors used to achieve lift. They should also be able to 

identify the various parts of the helicopter and mechanism and 

controls used in changing of blade pitch. 

Metrology 


verify and measure engineering components according to technical 

drawing using appropriate tools. 


Technical Mathematics 



involving the use of basic arithmetic, algebra, indices, graphs and 

trigonometry. 



Composite Structure Repairs 


cold and hot bonding on honeycomb structures using fibreglass wet 

and epoxy resin material (cold bonding) and wet lay up pre-preg, 

metal skin materials and foam core material. Students will also 

be trained on inspection of damaged structures and post bonding 

inspection and testing. 

243

Nitec in Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles) 


On completion of the course, students should be able to maintain, 

service, repair and troubleshoot the following systems in a heavy 

vehicle: 

• Engine mechanical system. 

• Suspension and steering system. 

• Brake system. 

• Power train system. 

• Electrical system. 

• Air-conditioning system. 


Nitec in Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles) graduates are 

employed by fleet maintenance workshops, public transport 

companies, distributors of heavy duty diesel plant and vehicles, service 

garages and government transport departments. Some of the job 

titles held by graduates include Truck or Bus Service Technician and 

Diesel Engine Service Technician. There are excellent opportunities 




CERTIFICATION 






Total : 73 



CORE MODULES 

Engine Service AT2001PA 6 

Transmission Service AT2002PA 6 

Control Service AT2003PR 6 

Autotronics AT2004PA 7 


Diesel Engine Technology AT3201PA 7 

Diesel Engine Management AT3202PA 7 

Control Technology (Heavy Vehicles) AT3203PR 7 

Transmission Technology AT3204PR 7 

(Heavy Vehicles) 

Project AT3205PA 2 






ELECTIVES 


Basic Electro-Pneumatics and 

Hydraulics AT29050 2 

Electronic-Controlled Diesel and 

Alternate Fuel Engines AT29060 2 

Industry Attachment AT29070 2 



CROSS-LEVEL 

Project Management EE59150CL 2 

244




GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 










Core Modules 

Engine Service 

On completion of the module, students should be able to service 

and replace automotive engine components. 

Transmission Service 


and replace automotive transmission components. 

Control Service 


and replace automotive control system components. 

Autotronics 


measure and troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits and 

systems. 

Specialisaton Modules 

Diesel Engine Technology 

On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain, 

troubleshoot, service and repair cylinder head, valve train mechanism, 

cylinder block, piston and connecting rod assembly, crankshaft and 

bearing assembly, and air-conditioning system. 

Diesel Engine Management 


troubleshoot, service and repair diesel engine lubrication, cooling, air 

intake, exhaust and diesel fuel injection systems’ components. 

Control Technology (Heavy Vehicles) 


troubleshoot, service and repair components of the various control 

systems such as braking, suspension and steering system. 

Transmission Technology (Heavy Vehicles) 


troubleshoot, service and repair the power transmission components 

of heavy vehicles. 

Project 

On completion of the module, students should be able to plan and 

manage a project, and apply the skills and knowledge acquired in 

the course of learning to solve practical problems. 





environments. 


Basic Electro-Pneumatics and Hydraulics 

On completion of the module, students should be able to assemble, 

perform fault diagnosis and rectification of basic electro-pneumatic 

and electro-hydraulic circuits used on heavy vehicles. 

Electronic-Controlled Diesel and Alternate Fuel Engines 


basic diagnostic work on electronic-controlled diesel and alternate 

fuel engines. 

245


Students will undergo an On-the-Job (OJT) course with automotive 

companies to complement and reinforce the skills and knowledge 

acquired at ITE and to develop competencies in other specialised 

areas. 






trigonometry. 

Electives (Cross-level) 






246

Nitec in Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) 


On completion of the course, students should be able to maintain, 

service, repair and troubleshoot the following systems in a light 

vehicle: 

• Engine mechanical system. 

• Spark ignition and compression ignition engine management 

system. 

• Suspension and steering system. 

• Brake system. 

• Transmission system. 

• Electrical system 

• Air-conditioning system. 

• Supplemental restraint system (SRS). 


Nitec in Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) graduates are 

employed by fleet maintenance workshops, service garages, 

franchised motor dealers, vehicle inspection centres and government 

transport workshops or depots. Some of the job titles held by 

graduates include Motor Vehicle Service Technician, Service Adviser 

and Vehicle Inspector. There are excellent opportunities for career 







CORE MODULES 

Engine Service AT2001PA 6 

Transmission Service AT2002PA 6 

Control Service AT2003PR 6 

Autotronics AT2004PA 7 


Engine Technology AT3101PA 7 

Engine Management AT3102PA 7 

Control Technology (Light Vehicles) AT3103PR 7 

Transmission Technology AT3104PR 7 

(Light Vehicles) 

Project AT3105PA 2 






CERTIFICATION 






Total : 73 

ELECTIVES 


Automotive Sensor Technology AT29010 2 

Electronic Control Transmission AT29020 2 

Vehicle and Motorcycle Inspection AT29030 2 

Workshop Supervision and Customer AT29040 2 

Reception 

Industry Attachment AT29070 2 



CROSS-LEVEL 


247

248 



GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 










Core Modules 

Engine Service 


and replace automotive engine components. 

Transmission Service 


and replace automotive transmission components. 

Control Service 


and replace automotive control system components. 

Autotronics 


measure and troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits and 

systems. 

Specialisaton Modules 

Engine Technology 


engine system components of the Spark Ignition and Compression 

Ignition engines. 

Engine Management 

On completion of the module, students should be able to diagnose 

and rectify faults of the current engine management systems, and 

carry out major repair work on the ignition system of spark-ignition 

engine. 

Control Technology (Light Vehicles) 

On completion of the module, students should be able to diagnose, 

rectify and service automotive control systems involving steering, 

suspension and braking systems. 

Transmission Technology (Light Vehicles) 


and repair driveline system and automatic transmission components; 

and carry out major service, diagnosis and repair work on the 

transmission systems. 

Project 








environments. 


Automotive Sensor Technology 


and rectify faults of the Direct Ignition System, On-Board Diagnosis 

I/II System and Controller Area Network System of light vehicles’ 

engine management system. 

Electronic Control Transmission 

On completion of the module, students should be able to overhaul 

and troubleshoot an electronic control transmission. 

Vehicle and Motorcycle Inspection 


roadworthiness inspection and tests on vehicles and motorcycles.


Workshop Supervision and Customer Reception 

On completion of the module, students should be able to supervise 

servicing jobs and communicate to customers with good customer 

service skills. 


Students will undergo an On-the-Job Training (OJT) course with 

automotive companies to complement and reinforce the skills and 

knowledge acquired at ITE and to develop competencies in other 

specialised areas. 












trigonometry. 

249

Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) 



• Liaise and coordinate with clients relating to the requirements 

of video, lighting and sound systems. 

• Read and interpret drawings and diagrams of video, lighting 

and sound systems. 

• Supervise packing, safe transportation and unpacking of video, 

lighting and sound equipment. 

• Set up, install and check scaffold, rigging, truss and staging 

equipment and systems. 

• Set up, install, test, operate and maintain video equipment and 

systems. 

• Set up, install, test, operate and maintain lighting equipment 

and systems. 

• Set up, install, test, operate and maintain sound equipment 

and systems 

• Implement on-site safety programmes and ensure that lighting, 

sound and other systems for events and performances comply 

with regulations and requirements. 




CORE MODULES 

Electrical Principles EE2005PA 7 

Electrical Installations EE2006PA 6 

Industrial Control and Automation EE2007PA 5 

Electrical Machines EE2008PA 5 


Lighting System and Control EE3101PA 6 

Audio Equipment and Control EE3102PA 6 

Video and Visual Effects EE3103PA 6 

Show Organisation and Management EE3104PA 10 






Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) graduates are 

employed by manufacturers and companies dealing in audio and 

visual, lighting and sound systems that are required for both outdoor 

and indoor events in the creative and performing arts industry. In 

addition, it is expected their skills and knowledge would be highly 

sought after in the MICE and hospitality sectors. Some of the 

job titles held by graduates include Electrical, Lighting & Sound 

Technician, Theatre Technician, Studio Technician, AV Specialist, 

Stage Technician, Rigging & Trussing Specialist, AV Technician. There 

are excellent opportunities for career advancement to higher-level 

positions such as Lighting & Sound Designer and Consultant. 

CERTIFICATION 






Total : 71 

ELECTIVES 


Electrical Appliance Servicing EE39080 2 

Special Installations EE39120 2 

Smart Home EE29030 2 

Video Surveillance System EE29040 2 

PLC Applications and Networking EE29050 2 

Laser Show Production EE29150 2 

Entertainment Lightning Design EE29100 2 




CROSS-LEVEL 

Sensor Technology EE49090CL 2 

SCADA EE59070CL 2 

Structured Cabling EE59090CL 2 

Applied Pneumatic Control EE59100CL 2 


250





PCL Control Builder EE2901JABB 2 

GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 












Core Modules 

Electrical Principles 


the basic principles of electricity, connect simple electrical circuits 

and use measuring instruments to measure and monitor electrical 

quantities. 

Electrical Installations 

On completion of the module, students should be able to install 

electrical wiring systems in residential premises, commercial and 

industrial buildings in compliance with relevant local standards, 

regulations and codes of practice. 

Industrial Control and Automation 

On completion of the module, students should be able to program 

PLCs for industrial and automation applications. 

Electrical Machines 


operate, maintain and service electrical motors including installations 

of various starters for electrical rotating machines. In addition, 

students are also trained to select, connect, troubleshoot and rectify 

faults in motor control circuits. 


Lighting System and Control 


test and operate lighting equipment and systems used in the 

entertainment and performing arts industry. 

Audio Equipment and Control 

On completion of the module, students should be able to plan, 

install, test and maintain sound equipment and systems used in the 

entertainment and performing arts industry. 

Video and Visual Effects 

On completion of the module, students should be able to install, test 

and operate video equipment and systems in the entertainment and 

performing arts industry. 

Show Organisation and Management 

On completion of the module, students should be able to work in 

teams to plan and implement video, lighting and sound projects 

for theatre/stage production, concerts, conferences, festivals, trade 

shows, exhibitions, conventions and social functions in accordance 

with clients’ requirements. 





environments. 


Electrical Appliance Servicing 


troubleshoot common electrical appliances and equipment. 

Special Installations 


non-conventional electrical systems and installations including PVC 

armoured cables in accordance with codes of practice. 

251

Smart Home 

On completion of the module, students should be able program a 

smart home system for controlling lighting in a house. 

Video Surveillance System 


and operate the video surveillance systems and equipment. 

PLC Applications and Networking 

On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, 

configure and test a PLC network for an industrial automation 

system. 






trigonometry. 





Laser Show Production 


the knowledge of laser software programme in producing an 

entertainment laser show. 

Entertainment Lighting Design 


knowledge of a basic lighting design principles and techniques in 

producing a small entertainment show using lighting visualization 

software. 

SCADA 








the principle of structured cabling and install a standard cabling 

system according to the relevant standard. They should also be able 

to perform testing and trouble-shooting and certify the quality of 

structured cabling installations with copper and fibre-optics cables. 











PCL Control Builder 

On completion of the module, students should be able to use PLC 

engineering tool to configure projects based on IE61131-3 Standard 

with one or several applications running in PLC. 





On completion of the module, students should be able to install and 

test sensor for industrial and electrical engineering applications. 

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Nitec in Electrical Technology (Power & Control) 



• Design, install, repair, maintain, operate, inspect and test 

electrical or supply installations where the operating voltage 

and approved load do not exceed 1,000 volts and 45 kVA 

respectively. 

• Install and maintain electrical switchboards. 

• Ensure that electrical installations comply with relevant codes 

of practice for electrical installations and other related statutory 

requirements. 

• Produce electrical installation layout and single-line diagrams. 

• Endorse on single-line diagrams for electrical installations. 

• Install and program PLC for industrial control applications. 

• Install and maintain electrical rotating machines, associated 

control circuits and equipment. 

• Install and maintain telecommunication and data wiring 

systems. 

Remarks: 

Graduates who have acquired two years of relevant experience 

in the work performed by a licensed electrical worker would be 

eligible to apply to Energy Market Authority (EMA) to sit for the test 

leading to the award of an Electrician Licence issued by EMA. 


Nitec in Electrical Technology (Power & Control) graduates are employed 

by government departments, statutory boards, electricity generation, 

transmission and distribution companies, manufacturing plants, and 

companies dealing in M & E consultancy services, electrical engineering 

works and building services. Some of the job titles held by graduates 

include Electrical Technician, Electrical Installation Technician, Electrical 

Power Technician, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Technician and 

Electrical Draughtsman. There are excellent opportunities for career 




CERTIFICATION 






Total : 70 




CORE MODULES 

Electrical Principles EE2005PA 7 

Electrical Installations EE2006PA 6 

Industrial Control and Automation EE2007PA 5 

Electrical Machines EE2008PA 5 


Electronics Principles and Applications EE3007PA 6 

Electrical Power and Equipment EE3008PA 6 

Telecommunication Distribution EE3009PA 6 

Systems 

Electrical Drafting EE3010PA 5 

Project EE3011PA 4 






ELECTIVES 


Electrical Appliance Servicing EE39080 2 

Special Installations EE39120 2 

Smart Home EE29030 2 



Laser Show Production EE29150 2 

Entertainment Lighting Design EE29160 2 




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CROSS-LEVEL 

Sensor Technology EE49090CL 2 

SCADA EE59070CL 2 

Structured Cabling EE59090CL 2 

Applied Pneumatic Control EE59100CL 2 



PLC Control Builder EE2901JABB 2 

GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 












Core Modules 

Electrical Principles 


the basic principles of electricity, connect electrical circuits and 

use measuring instruments to measure and monitor electrical 

quantities. 

Electrical Installations 


electrical wiring systems in residential premises, commercial and 

industrial buildings in compliance with relevant local standards, 

regulations and codes of practice. 

Industrial Control and Automation 


PLCs to carry out for industrial control and automation applications. 

Electrical Machines 


operate, maintain and service electrical motors including installations 

of various starters for electrical rotating machines. In addition, 

students are also trained to select, connect, troubleshoot and rectify 

faults in motor control circuits. 


Electronics Principles and Applications 

On completion of the module, students should be able to check, 

connect and test electronic components, sensors and digital logic 

circuits commonly found in electrical control circuits and equipment 

and build a small prototype electronic project. 

Electrical Power and Equipment 


test and maintain low voltage (LV) electrical switchboards and 

equipment. 

Telecommunication Distribution System 


test and carry out basic maintenance on telephone wiring and 

IT infrastructure cabling systems in compliance with statutory 

requirements and industry standards. 

Electrical Drafting 


and draw electrical layout and single line diagrams for electrical 

installation in accordance with local standards, regulations and code 

of practice. 

Project 

On completion of the module, students should be able to integrate 


competencies in carrying out a project related to their field of study. 

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environments. 


Electrical Appliance Servicing 

On completion of the module, students should be able to troubleshoot 

common electrical appliances and equipment. 

Special Installation 


non-conventional electrical systems and installations including PVC 

armoured cables in accordance with code of practice. 

Smart Home 

On completion of the module, students should be able to program a 

smart home system for controlling lighting in a house. 




PLC Applications and Networking 


configure and test a PLC network system for an industrial automation 

system. 

Laser Show Production 


the knowledge of laser software programme in producing an 

entertainment laser show. 

Entertainment Lighting Design 


knowledge of a basic lighting design principles and techniques in 

producing a small entertainment show using lighting visualization 







trigonometry. 








test sensor for industrial and electrical engineering applications. 

SCADA 








the principle of structured cabling and install a standard cabling 

system according to the relevant standard. They should also be able 

to perform testing and trouble-shooting and certify the quality of 

structured cabling installations with copper and fibre-optics cables. 











PLC Control Builder 

On completion of the module, students should be able to use PLC 

engineering tool to configure projects based on IE1131-3 Standard 

with one or several applications running in PLC. 



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Nitec in Facility Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration) 



• Service, diagnose and rectify faulty electrical and mechanical 

components and air-conditioning equipment. 

• Install, service and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration 

systems. 

• Perform routine maintenance and parts replacement of airconditioning 

and refrigeration systems. 

• Prepare building services layout including air-conditioning and 

electrical systems using CAD software. 

• Maintain and repair cooling towers assembly. 

• Install, diagnose and service the control circuits of chilled water 

system, induction motors air-handling unit and direct digital 

controllers. 

• Operate and monitor the Building Automation Systems. 

• Install, service and repair air-cooled and water-cooled airconditioning 

system. 

• Install and carry out performance test on commercial airconditioning 

and refrigeration systems. 

• Replace faulty electrical components in air-conditioning and 

refrigeration equipment. 

• Troubleshoot and replace faulty components in air distribution 

and piping systems. 

• Measure indoor air quality. 


CERTIFICATION 






Total : 73 



CORE MODULES 

Electrical Services CB2005PA 7 

Mechanical Servicing CB2006PA 7 

Residential Air-Conditioning Services CB2007PA 7 

CAD and Pipe Installation CB2010PA 8 


Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems CB3001PA 6 

Integrated Building Management CB3002PA 6 

Systems 

Commercial Refrigeration Systems CB3206PA 6 

Air-Conditioning Distribution Systems CB3207PA 6 

Project CB3003PA 2 

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Nitec in Facility Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration) 

graduates are employed by companies manufacturing air-conditioning 

and refrigeration equipment or offering mechanical consultancy 

services. Graduates are also employed by companies involved in the 

maintenance of air-conditioning in residences, offices, hotels and 

factories, food processing plants as well as domestic refrigerators. 

Some of the job titles held by graduates include Air-Conditioning 

Engineering Technician, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration 

Engineering Technician, Refrigeration Engineering Technician, 

Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Plant Installer, and Refrigeration 

and Air-Conditioning Equipment Installer. There are excellent 

opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and 

beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by 

upgrading their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higherlevel 

courses. 






ELECTIVES 


Heat Load and ETTV CB29070 2 

Cleanroom Technology CB39170 2 

Energy Audit CB29080 2 

Safety Audit and Risk Assessment CB29090 2 


Workplace First Aid and CPR HC29110 2 

Business Etiquette and Grooming OA20370 3




CROSS-LEVEL 


Engineering Mathematics DD49070CL 3 

Material Handling Equipment LG49080CL 4 

(Forklift Operator Training) 


2 or 3 

Swimming Pool Maintenance CB2901JSEI 2 

Pest Management CB2901JNEA 2 or 2 3 

GENERAL 

Communicative English (Levels 1 to 8) - 3 


Mathematics (Levels 1 to 10) - 3 











Core Modules 

Electrical Services 


troubleshoot, and carry out simple alteration and amendment works 

of a domestic electrical system. 

Mechanical Servicing 


blueprint drawings, carry out bench-fitting work, fabricate and 

repair metal components, perform basic arc welding, carry out 

preventive maintenance of machinery and engine, small dieseldriven 

generators and pumps. 

Residential Air-Conditioning Services 

On completion of the module, students should be able to fabricate 

refrigeration piping, perform leak testing, evacuation and charging 

of refrigeration system, routine maintenance, parts replacement, 

install and test unitary-type and split-type residential air-conditioning 

units. 

CAD and Pipe Installation 


troubleshoot, service and repair piping systems in buildings and 

prepare piping drawing using CAD software. 


Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems 


maintain, service and repair air-cooled and water-cooled airconditioning 

systems for commercial applications including system 

using variable refrigerant volume, troubleshoot and repair airconditioning 

equipment, interpret refrigeration piping and wiring 

circuits and replace faulty components. 

Integrated Building Management Systems 


diagnose and service the control circuits of chilled water systems, 

induction motors, air-handling units, Direct Digital Controllers (DDC) 

and other related components. They are also trained to operate and 

monitor the Building Automation Systems. 

Commercial Refrigeration Systems 

On completion of the module, students should be able to troubleshoot 

faults in refrigeration equipment and to install refrigeration systems 

for cold storage applications including refrigeration compressors and 

evaporators, capacity controls, operation of commercial refrigeration 

system. 

Air-Conditioning Distribution Systems 


the air distribution and piping drawings for air-conditioning systems 

including duct and pipe sizing, installation of air handling units, 

ducting, water pumps, piping, function of fittings, balancing of air 

and water and production of the working drawings. 

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Project 








environments. 


Heat Load and ETTV 


estimate the cooling load requirement of an air-conditioned space, 

select equipment capacity required and the Envelope Thermal 

Transfer Values (ETTV) in accordance to the local Building codes 

requirements. 

Cleanroom Technology 


and maintain the air-conditioning system in the cleanroom according 

to the specification. The training covers the skills and knowledge 

pertaining to particle counting, classification of cleanroom, 

maintaining air-conditioning system, filter replacing and interpreting 

the schematic drawing. 

Energy Audit 


on-site energy audit using the appropriate measuring instruments 

and tools and recommend corrective measures for energy savings. 

Safety Audit and Risk Assessment 


potential hazard at the workplace and implement control measures 

to ensure a safe work environment. 


Workplace First Aid and CPR 


basic concepts and principles of first aid to render first aid treatment 

at the workplace and perform CPR during an emergency. 

Business Etiquette and Grooming 

On completion of the module, students should be able to observe 

proper grooming techniques and apply business etiquette in relating 

to people. 





Engineering Mathematics 


engineering problems involving indices, logarithms, algebra, graphs, 

trigonometry, complex numbers and basic statistics. 

Material Handling Equipment (Forkclift Operator Training) 


functional features and capability of a forklift truck, and safety 

operate the forkclift truck in a work environment. 


Swimming Pool Maintenance 


servicing, maintenance, repairs on swimming pool filtration system, 

and its equipment including carrying out water quality checks. 

Pest Management 


pest inspection work, prepare work site for pest management, use 

pesticides and pest management equipment, prepares pesticides 

and supervise pest control operations performed by workers hired 

by the company. Upon completion of the course, students will be 

qualified to be licensed as technicians under the Control of Vectors 

and Pesticides Act 1998. 



258

Nitec in Facility Technology (Landscaping Services) 



• Install, troubleshoot and carry out simple alteration and 

amendment work of domestic electrical system. 

• Service and carry out preventive maintenance of machinery 

components, engines, small diesel-driven generators and 

pumps. 

• Install and perform routine maintenance and parts replacement 

of residential air-conditioners. 

• Install, service and repair defective components of water supply 

and water pumping systems. 


electrical system and landscape drawing plans using CAD 


• Supervise, co-ordinate and run daily operations of landscaping 

construction and maintenance inclusive of turf, trees and 

nursery. 

• Install and maintain landscaped areas such as gardens, 

golf courses, turf/sport turf, parks and other landscaped 

environments. 

• Prepare work schedules and implement best work practices. 

• Identify common pests and diseases and perform preventive 

plant/turf health measures. 

• Install, prune and remove trees, palms and shrubs. 

• Maintain landscape related machinery and equipment. 

• Maintain computerized/manual irrigation systems. 

• Manage and assess machineries performance in Turf sector 

only. 

• Manage nursery inventory and procurement in Nursery sector 

only. 


Nitec in Facility Technology (Landscape Services) graduates are 

employed as assistant or junior landscape supervisors in the 

landscaping construction and maintenance companies. Graduates 

could also work as senior nursery technicians, senior tree-care 

technicians and senior landscaping technicians in the related 

landscaping sectors. In addition, they can be employed by the 

building maintenance companies. Some of the job titles held by 

graduates include Park Officers, Senior Floricultural Technicians and 

Senior Interiorscape Technicians. 

CERTIFICATION 








Total : 71 


CORE MODULES 






Nursery Management and CB3301PA 6 

Maintenance 

Aboriculture Management and CB3302PA 6 


Turf Management and Maintenance CB3303PA 4 

Landscape Management and CB3304PA 4 


Industry Attachment CB3305PA 4 






259



ELECTIVES 








Business Etiquette and Grooming OA20370 3 

CROSS-LEVEL 




(Forklift Operator Training) 



Pest Management CB2901JNEA 2 

GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 










Core Modules 



maintain, troubleshoot, and carry out simple alteration and 

amendment works of a domestic electrical system. 





preventive maintenance of machinery and engine, small dieseldriven 




fabricate refrigeration piping, perform leak testing, evacuation 

and charging of refrigeration system, routine maintenance, parts 

replacement, install and test unitary-type and split-type residential 

air-conditioning units. 



maintain, troubleshoot, service and repair piping systems in 

buildings and prepare piping and landscape drawings using CAD 



Nursery Management and Maintenance 

On completion of the module, students should be able to propagate 

ornamental plants in nurseries; maintain nursery facilities and 

worksites; coordinate nursery operations, transportation of 

nursery products and crop harvesting; supervise and coordinate 

the post-harvest operations and nursery production program; 

recognize and control the pests, diseases and weed; provide sales 

support of nursery products and services; perform point of sales 

operations; and record and update stock. 

Arboriculture Management and Maintenance 


plant trees; transplant and remove trees; prune trees and 

palms; perform manual tree access, visual assessment and tree 

protection; undertake plant health amendment; and maintain 

arboriculture equipment. 

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Turf Management and Maintenance 


supervise the installation and maintenance of subsoil drainage 

and/or irrigation system; maintain golf courses, turf or sport turf 

such as mowing, vertical cutting, fertilizing, topdressing, aeration, 

rolling and thatch control, pest and weed control, monitor turf 

health; repair damaged turf; manage and assess turf machinery 

and equipment; and perform a range of basic soil testing in the 

field and in the lab. 

Landscaping Management and Maintenance 


maintain softscapes and hardscapes; prepare and apply chemicals 

and fertilizers; supervise the installation of landscape structure 

and facilities; implementation of landscape works; and maintain 

landscape equipment. 


Students will undergo a 10-week On-the-job Training (OJT) 

programme via attachment and/or industry projects in landscape 

industry to reinforce the skills and knowledge that they have 

learned in the institute 









estimate the cooling load requirement of an air-conditioned 

space, select equipment capacity required and the Envelope 

Thermal Transfer Values (ETTV) in accordance to the local Building 

codes requirements. 



and maintain the air-conditioning system in the cleanroom 

according to the specification. The training covers the skills 

and knowledge pertaining to particle counting, classification of 

cleanroom, maintaining air-conditioning system, filter replacing 

and interpreting the schematic drawing. 

Energy Audit 


conduct on-site energy audit using the appropriate measuring 

instruments and tools and recommend corrective measures for 

energy savings. 



identify potential hazard at the workplace and implement control 

measures to ensure a safe work environment. 




apply basic concepts and principles of first aid to render first 

aid treatment at the workplace and perform CPR during an 

emergency. 



proper grooming techniques and apply business etiquette in 

relating to people. 







engineering problems involving indices, logarithms, algebra, 

graphs, trigonometry, complex numbers and basic statistics. 







On completion of the module, students should be able to carry 

out servicing, maintenance, repairs on swimming pool filtration 

system, and its equipment including carrying out water quality 

checks. 



out pest inspection work, prepare work site for pest management, 

use pesticides and pest management equipment, prepares 

pesticides and supervise pest control operations performed by 

workers hired by the company. Upon completion of the course, 

students will be qualified to be licensed as technicians under the 

Control of Vectors and Pesticides Act 1998. 



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262 

Nitec in Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services) 



• Install, troubleshoot and carry out simple alteration and 

amendment work of domestic electrical system. 

• Service and carry out preventive maintenance of machinery 

components, engines, small diesel-driven generators and 

pumps. 

• Install and perform routine maintenance and parts replacement 

of residential air-conditioners. 

• Install, service and repair defective components of water supply 

and water pumping systems. 


electrical system using CAD software. 

• Diagnose and rectify faults in lighting system and emergency 

system. 

• Diagnose, service and maintain fire-fighting equipment and 

fire suppression system. 

• Troubleshoot faulty Printed Circuit Board for fire alarm control, 

building automated system and air-conditioning system 

control. 

• Replace and repair wooden fixtures and masonry of building. 

• Repair water supply and sanitary pipe work and fixtures. 

• Set up audio visual and public address systems. 


Nitec in Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services) graduates 

are employed by companies providing building management and 

maintenance services. Some of the job titles held by graduates 

include Building Maintenance Technician, Building Services Technician 

and Air-Conditioning Engineering Technician. There are excellent 




courses. 

CERTIFICATION 






Total : 73 



CORE MODULES 






Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems CB3001PA 6 

Integrated Building Management CB3002PA 6 

Systems 

Fire Safety and Protection Systems CB3106PA 6 

Facility and System Maintenance CB3107PA 6 

Project CB3003PA 2 






ELECTIVES 









CROSS-LEVEL 



Material Handling Equipment LG49080CL 

(Forkclift Operator Training) 

4







GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 










Core Modules 



troubleshoot, and carry out simple alteration and amendment works 




blueprint drawings, carry out bench fitting work, fabricate and 


preventive maintenance of machinery and engines, small dieseldriven 




refrigeration piping, perform leak testing, evacuation and charging 



units. 




prepare piping drawing using CAD software. 


Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems 


maintain, service and repair air-cooled and water-cooled airconditioning 

systems for commercial applications including system 

using variable refrigerant volume; troubleshoot and repair airconditioning 

equipment; interpret refrigeration piping and wiring 

circuits and replace faulty components. 

Integrated Building Management Systems 


diagnose and service the control circuits of chilled water systems, 

induction motors, air-handling units, Direct Digital Controllers (DDC) 

and other related components. They are also trained to operate and 

monitor the Building Automation Systems. 

Fire Safety and Protection Systems 

On completion of the module, students should be able to diagnose, 

service and maintain fire-fighting equipment such as fire-alarm 

systems, hose-reel installations, sprinkler systems, fire-fighting 

hydrants, portable fire extinguishers, one and two-ways emergency 

voice communication systems and fire suppression systems in the 

industrial, commercial and residential buildings. 

Facility and System Maintenance 


various components in a facility such as water pumping control 

system, standby generators plus emergency lightings, audio visual 

system, public address system, closed circuit television system, door 

locks plus closers, painting and masonry works. 

Project 




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environments. 







requirements. 








Energy Audit 
















to people. 




























264

Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) 



• Maintain and replace lift and escalator equipment 

• Perform lift and escalator routine and periodic maintenance 

works 

• Diagnose and troubleshoot defects and faults in lift and 

escalator installations, including performing lift rescue 

operations when required 

• Repair/replace faulty components and recommission lifts and 

escalators 

• Assist lift engineer in the installation, testing, adjustment and 

commissioning of lift and escalator systems and equipment 


Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) graduates can 

be employed by companies that market, install and/or provide 

maintenance services for lifts and escalators. Some of the job titles 

that are held by graduates include Lift & Escalator Technician, 

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician and Building 

Maintenance Technician. The challenge is for students to prepare 


continual learning and taking up higher-level courses. 

CERTIFICATION 






Total : 73 




CORE MODULES 






Lift and Escalator Systems and Equipment CB3401PA 7 


Lift and Escalator Power and Control Systems CB3402PA 7 


Lift Inspection and Commissioning CB3403PA 4 

Lift Maintenance Management CB3404PA 4 

Industry Attachment CB3405PA 4 





Sports and Wellness II EM 31070 1 

ELECTIVES 









CROSS-LEVEL 




(Forkclift Operator Training) 




265



GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 










Core Modules 



troubleshoot, and carry out simple alteration and amendment work 






preventive maintenance of machinery and engines, small dieseldriven 




refrigeration piping, perform leak testing , evacuation and charging 



units. 


Lift and Escalator Systems and Equipment Maintenance 


and explain the operation, interpret lift drawings and maintain, 

service and repair mechanical equipment and components of lift and 

escalator systems in accordance with lift engineering specifications 

and codes of practice. 

Lift and Escalator Power and Control Systems Maintenance 


service and repair lift controllers and electrical equipment, cables, 

components, safety switches of lift and escalator systems in 

accordance with lift engineering specifications and codes of 

practice. 

Lift Inspection and Commissioning 

On completion of the module, students should be able to inspect 

and evaluate the condition of a lift hoistway, oversee the correct 

installation of lift equipment and components and carry out heat 

run and commissioning tests on lift systems in accordance with lift 

engineering specifications and codes of practice. 

Lift Maintenance Management 


troubleshoot, adjust and carry out routine and periodic maintenance 

of lift systems and equipment and also identify and recommend 

upgrading and improvement works to clients. 


Students will undergo a 10-week On-the-Job Training (OJT) 

programme in landscape industry to reinforce the skills and 

knowledge that they have learned in the institute at actual workplace 

via attachment and industry projects. A task list will be developed to 

guide the companies in providing relevant training to the students. 





environments. 




prepare piping and landscape drawings using CAD software. 

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requirements. 








Energy Audit 
















to people. 




























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268 

Nitec in Laser & Tooling Technology 



• Create CNC part program for CNC laser machining, turret 

punching and bending using CAD/CAM system. 

• Set up and operate machine for CNC laser machining, turret 

punching and bending 

• Manufacture semi-con components (sheet metal) 

• Develop stamping tools design using CAD/CAM system 

• Assemble stamping tools 

• Perform stamping tools setting and testing 

• Perform quality checks 

• Perform preventive maintenance. 


Nitec in Laser & Tooling Technology graduates are employed as 

manufacturing specialist by high value manufacturing industries 

in particular the Semiconductor, Machinery and Systems, Precision 

Modules and Components, Medical Technology, Transport 

Engineering and Aerospace sectors. There are excellent opportunities 




CERTIFICATION 





Total : 70 



CORE MODULES 





CNC Sheetmetal Fabrication MT3401PA 6 

Integrated Tooling Assembly and Design MT3402PA 6 

Semi-con Manufacturing Project MT3403PA 10 







ELECTIVES 




High Speed Machining PE29250 2 


Co-ordinate Measuring Technique PE29220 2 



General 












Core Modules 







CAD model and, generate and verify CNC part programs using a 











CNC Sheetmetal Fabrication 

On completion of the module, students should be able to design the 

sheet-metal layout using Computer-Aided-Forming system, set up 

and operate laser cutting and forming machines to fabricate sheetmetal 


Integrated Tooling Assembly and Design 

On completion of the module, students should be able to assemble 

and set up toolings, carry out functional and acceptance tests on 

stamping press, produce design documentation and replacements 

of die components. 

Semi-con Manufacturing Project 


projects in the manufacturing of semiconductor tooling, components 

and equipment. 









environments. 




use the correct hand tools for assemble and dismantle of mechanical 

components. 



the tool and cutter grinder to grind or recondition the blunt cutter 


High Speed Machining 

On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the 

applications of high speed machining including parameters affecting 

efficient material removal. 




the application to perform mathematical alignment of various 

simple geometrical components and obtain the measured results as 

required. 



sheetmetal and rebuild metal using TIG welding process 










As reflected in page 26. 

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Nitec in Machine Technology 



• Assemble and set up machine modules. 

• Carry out modification on machine components for assembly. 

• Carry out functional and acceptance tests. 

• Develop mechanical designs using CAD/CAM system. 

• Generate prototype models. 

• Conduct routine machine calibration. 

• Perform quality checks. 


Nitec in Machine Technology graduates are employed as 

manufacturing specialist by high value manufacturing industries 

in particular the Machinery and Systems, Semiconductor, Medical 

Technology and Precision Modules and Components sectors. There 





CERTIFICATION 





Total : 70 


Module Title 

Module Code Credits 

CORE MODULES 





Machine Assembly MT3201PA 6 

Machine Building and Design MT3202PA 6 

Machine Manufacturing Project MT3203PA 10 







ELECTIVES 



Co-ordinate Measuring Techniques PE29220 2 


Hydraulics and Pneumatic PE29270 2 


High Speed Machining (HSM) PE29250 2 



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Module Title 


General 











Core Modules 







CAD models and, generate and verify CNC part programs using a 











Machine Assembly 


and set up machine to carry out functional and acceptance tests, 

carry out modifications on machine components for assembly. 

Machine Building and Design 


mechanical designs using CAD/CAM system to generate prototype 

models and conduct routine machine calibration. 

Machine Manufacturing Project 


projects in machine assembly and prototype modelling. 









environments. 





components. 



the fundamentals of co-ordinate measuring techniques. They will be 

able to operate and apply the application to perform mathematical 

alignment of various simple geometrical components and obtain the 

measured results as required. 


On completion of the module, students should be able to set up the 

tool and cutter grinder to grind or reconditioned the blunt cutter 


Hydraulics and Pneumatics 

On completion of the module, students should be able to connect 

simple hydraulic or pneumatic control circuits. 

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High Speed Machining (HSM) 

On completion of the module, students should be able explain the 

applications of high speed machining including parameters affecting 

efficient material removal. 

PLC Application and Networking 


configure and test a PLC network system for an industrial automation 

system. 











272


Nitec in Mechanical Technology 



• Interpret technical drawings and hydraulic/pneumatic circuit 

diagrams. 

• Carry out preventive maintenance and inspection on 

machinery and equipment. 

• Fabricate and re-condition machine parts using basic handtools 

and power hand-tools, drilling machines, lathes and 

milling machines. 

• Install, service, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul basic machine 

tools, pumps, valves, compressors and conveyor systems. 

• Install, service, troubleshoot and repair basic hydraulic and 

pneumatic systems. 

• Install pipework system. 

• Rectify electrical faults of machinery. 


Nitec in Mechanical Technology graduates are employed by 

companies that manufacture metal and plastic products, and food 

and beverage items. Some of the job titles held by graduates include 

Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician and 

Industrial Machinery Technician. There are excellent opportunities 




CERTIFICATION 





Total : 72 


Module Title 


CORE MODULES 

Mechanical Fabrication and Drafting ME2001PA 6 

Industrial Piping and Valve System ME2002PA 6 

Machinery Maintenance ME2003PA 6 

Industrial Pneumatics and Hydraulics ME2004PR 7 

Turning ME3001PA 6 

Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics ME3002PA 7 

Machinery and Electrical Maintenance ME3003PR 7 

Plant Equipment Maintenance ME3004PA 7 

Project ME3005PA 2 






ELECTIVES 


Metrology ME29030 2 

Computer-Aided Drafting – 2-D ME29040 2 

Plain Milling PE20610 3 

Bearing Maintenance Technology ME39130 2 

INTER-DISCPLINARY 

Advanced PLC Applications EE39140 2 

Microcontroller Applications MC39050 2 



CROSS-LEVEL 

Visual Basic Programming ME49070CL 2 

Product Prototyping ME49100CL 2 

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Module Title 


GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 










Core Modules 

Mechanical Fabrication and Drafting 


and fit engineering components, by bench fitting and drilling 

operation according to the specifications in a working drawing. 

Students are also trained to interpret engineering blueprint drawings 

and draw simple engineering components using CAD system. 

Industrial Piping and Valve System 


minor repair and replacement of fluid supply pipes and fittings and 

to maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial fluid valves. 

Machinery Maintenance 

On completion of the module, students should be to carry out a 

preventive maintenance course, maintain and service bearings and 

basic engineering mechanisms, lubrication systems and mechanical 

transmission systems; lift and move heavy loads safely. 

Industrial Pneumatics and Hydraulics 


maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems in plant 

machinery and equipment. 

Turning 


engineering blueprint drawings, turn components safely using 

centre lathe to achieve a linear dimensional accuracy up to class IT11, 

an angular dimensional accuracy of ±30’ and surface roughness 

between 1.6 to 3.2 microns. 

Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics 


maintain and troubleshoot electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic 

systems in plant machinery and auxiliary equipment. 

Machinery and Electrical Maintenance 


troubleshoot and repair machinery, equipment and electrical 

accessories, connect up simple electrical circuits and carry out a 

planned maintenance course. 

Plant Equipment Maintenance 


maintain, troubleshoot and repair air compressor system, mechanical 

conveyor system and industrial fluid pumps. 

Project 


manage project, and apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the 

course of learning to solve practical problems. 





environments. 


Metrology 


the fundamentals of inspection and, verify and measure engineering 

components according to technical drawing using appropriate 

tools. 

Computer Aided Drafting – 2D 


engineering drawings in first and third angle projections, dimensioning, 

sectioning and material list of engineering components. 

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Plain Milling 


technical drawings, mill plain components safely, using a vertical 

milling machine and supporting tools, to achieve a linear dimensional 

accuracy of IT10, an angular dimensional accuracy of ±30’ and a 

surface roughness between 1.6 to 3.2 microns. 

Bearing Maintenance Technology 


skills and knowledge to select, replace and diagnose anti-friction 

bearing faults. 


Advanced PLC Applications 


PLC instructions in the design of an industrial automation project 

and analogue-to-digital processing using windows-based PLC 

programming software. 








concepts of computer programming and write simple programs using 

Visual Basic programming language in windows environment. 

Product Prototyping 


simple design of a product using 3D CAD software and produce a 

3D model of it using basic prototyping devices. 



Microcontroller Applications 


and write programs for simple microcontroller projects. 





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Nitec in Mechatronics (Automation Technology) 



• Install, maintain and service pneumatic/electro-pneumatic and 

hydraulic/electro-hydraulic 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. 



Module Title 


CORE MODULES 

Electronics MC2009PA 6 

CAD and Mechanical Maintenance MC2010PA 6 

Electrical Installation MC2011PA 6 

Fluid Power MC2012PA 6 

Motors Principles and Controls MC3009PA 6 



Industrial Automation MC3104PA 6 

Electronics and Microcomputer MC3105PA 6 

Nitec in Mechatronics (Automation Technology) 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 




courses. 

CERTIFICATION 






Total : 72 






ELECTIVES 


Advanced PLC Applications MC39040 2 


Vacuum Technology MC29050 2 

Production Control System and 

Applications MC29060 2 


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Module Title 


GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 











Core Modules 

Electronics 

On completion of the module, students should be able to check and 

test industrial electronic components and simple electronic circuits 

using common test instruments; and construct prototype electronic 

project on printed board. 

CAD and Mechanical Maintenance 


interpret and produce geometrical, mechanical and electrical 

drawings using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software; and 

fabricate metal parts according to specifications in working drawing 

and work samples and carry out maintenance to service, adjust and 

align mechanical elements. 

Electrical Installation 


out installation of lighting and power circuits safely and use testing 

instruments for the maintenance of the installation. 

Fluid Power 


maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, hydraulic 

and electro-hydraulic systems. 

Motor Principles and Controls 


maintain, troubleshoot and modify AC and DC motor control 

circuits. 

Project 


in groups to design and fabricate and commission a suitable 



Industrial Automation 


installations, operations and troubleshooting of industrial automation 

system comprising programmable logic controller, process control 

instruments and robots. 

Electronics and Microcomputer 


a microcomputer system at card or module level, install and test 

control cards/peripheral devices including network interfacing card, 

and construct a simple prototype industrial electronic circuit. 





environments. 




troubleshoot a PLC-controlled production system. 



in assembly language and interface microcontroller with external 

devices. 

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Vacuum Technology 


safety aspects of vacuum pumps, identify the main components of 

a generic vacuum system, maintain a vacuum pump and perform 

simple leak detection test. 

Production Control System and Applications 

On completion of the module, students should be able to plan a 

simple production process, set up, install and troubleshoot an 

industrial production control system. 





trigonometry. 



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Nitec in Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly) 



• Ascertain job requirements from drawings or other 

specifications. 

• Construct mechanical support. 

• Fix, adjust and align mechanical sub-assemblies. 

• Fix, adjust and align electrical sub-assemblies. 

• Fix, adjust and align pneumatic and hydraulic control systems. 

• Perform system integration and testing. 

• Identify and troubleshoot possible faults in the system. 

• Conduct acceptance tests on system. 

• Commission the system (Buy-off). 


Nitec in Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly) graduates are 

employed by companies in the high-technology semi-conductor 

equipment manufacturing and servicing industries. Some of the job 

titles held by graduates include Assembly Technician (Mechatronics), 

Engineering Assistant, and Service/Assembly Technician. There 





CERTIFICATION 






Total : 72 


Module Title 



CORE MODULES 





Motor Principles and Controls MC3009PA 6 



Assembly and Integration MC3204PA 6 

Machining Processes MC3205PA 6 






ELECTIVES 








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Module Title 


GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 











Core Modules 

Electronics 
















Fluid Power 







circuits. 

Project 




Specialisation Module 

Assembly and Integration 


the simple assembly and disassembly of industrial automated 

equipment, integration, testing and commissioning of simple 

industrial automated production systems. 

Machining Processes 


technical drawings, machine components safely using milling, 

centre lathe and grinding machines and supporting tools to achieve 

a specified linear dimensional accuracy; apply the fundamentals of 

inspection, verify and measure engineering components according 

to technical drawings; and perform basic material testing on simple 

engineering components and heat-treatment of ferrous material 

using the appropriate tools. 





environments. 





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devices. 










trigonometry. 


As reflected on page 26 





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Nitec in Mechatronics (Medical Technology) 



• Install, inspect and service pneumatic/electro-pneumatic and 

hydraulic/electro-hydraulic control systems. 

• Assemble and align mechanical components. 

• Inspect and maintain simple process control systems. 

• Install and test electrical systems and motor control systems. 

• Install and download PLC programs. 

• Test-run an industrial robot with written program. 

• Integrate automated-controlled systems with peripherals such 

as vision systems, etc. 

• Troubleshoot faults in production lines or stations. 

• Carry out good manufacturing practices and controls, proper 

documentation practices and validation procedures. 


Module Title 


CORE MODULES 





Motor Principles and Controls MC3009PA 6 



System Integration MC3304PA 6 

Good Manufacturing Practices MC3305PA 6 

(Medtech) 

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Nitec in Mechatronics (Medical Technology) graduates are employed 

by medical devices manufacturing companies under the medical 

technology sector of the biomedical sciences cluster. Some of the 

job titles held by graduates include Production Technician, Technical 

Specialist, Automation Specialist. There are excellent opportunities 




CERTIFICATION 






Total : 72 






ELECTIVES 








GENERAL 



2 or 3 



2 or 3 






Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective 

ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors 

on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue.



Core Modules 

Electronics 
















Fluid Power 







circuits. 

Project 





System Integration 

On completion of the module, students should be able to interface 

input/output devices, integrate peripherals of an automated system/ 

equipment and troubleshoot faults. 

Good Manufacturing Practices (Medtech) 

On completion of the module, students should be able to test 

production systems and troubleshoot system faults, follow good 

manufacturing practices, good documentation practices and provide 

support in validations for the medtech industry. 





environments. 








devices. 














trigonometry. 



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Nitec in Medical Manufacturing Technology 



• Create multi-axis part program for Multi-axis Machining Centre 

and Milling Machine (HSM) using CAD/CAM system 

• Set up and operate Multi-axis Machining Centre and CNC High 

Speed Milling Machine. 

• Manufacture medical components such as dental implants, 

bone screws orthopaedic devices. 

• Assemble injection mould. 

• Perform mould setting and testing. 

• Develop mould design using CAD/CAM system. 

• Perform quality checks. 

• Perform preventive maintenance. 


Nitec in Medical Manufacturing Technology graduates are employed 

as manufacturing specialist by high value manufacturing industries 

in particular the Medical Technology, Precision Modules and 

Components, Aerospace, Machinery and Systems and Transport 

Engineering sectors. There are excellent opportuni ties for career 




CERTIFICATION 





Total : 70 


Module Title 


CORE MODULES 





Medical Machining MT3301PA 6 

Mould Assembly and Design MT3302PA 6 

Medical Manufacturing Project MT3303PA 10 







ELECTIVES 




Advance Cutting Technology PE29240 2 


EDM (Diesink) PE29260 2 


General 










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Core Modules 







CAD models and generate and verify CNC part programs using a 











Medical Machining 


multi-axis part programs, set up and operate CNC machining centres 

to manufacture medical devices such as dental implants, orthopedic 

screws, electronic connectors and watch components. 

Mould Assembly and Design 


and set up injection moulds on the plastic injection moulding 

machine, carry out functional and acceptance tests, produce design 

documentation and replacements of mould components. 

Medical Manufacturing Project 

On completion of this module, students should be able to undertake 

projects in the manufacturing of medical devices. 









environments. 





components. 



the tool and cutter grinder to grind or recondition the blunt cutter 


Advance Cutting Technology 


the correct cutting tools and machining parameters for the efficient 

machining of engineering material in both turning and milling 

operations. 


EDM (Diesink) 

On completion of this module, students should be able to operate 

EDM die-sinking machine to achieve nano accuracy in accordance 

with given specifications. 


On completion of this module, students should be able to identify a 









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Nitec in Rapid Transit Technology 



• Perform basic inspection of railway subsystems and facilities 

• Maintain railway electrical and electronics equipment and 

systems 

• Maintain railway mechanical and pneumatic equipment and 

systems 

• Maintain high voltage and traction power equipment 

• Maintain rolling stock systems and equipment 

• Maintain permanent way and tracks 


Nitec in Rapid Transit Technology graduates can be employed by mass 

rapid transit operators, Government transport planning agencies as 

well as companies in the rail equipment industry. Some of the job 

titles that are held by graduates will include Rapid Transit Technical 

Officer, Trains and Rolling Stock Technician and Permanent Way 

Field Services Technician. The challenge is for students to prepare 


continual learning and taking up higher-level courses. 

CERTIFICATION 





Total : 71 


Module Title 


CORE MODULES 

Rapid Transit Systems and Operations RT2001PA 7 

Electrical Systems and Equipment RT2002PA 6 

Electronics Systems and Equipment RT2003PA 6 

Automation and Control Systems RT2004PA 7 

Rapid Transit Power System RT3001PA 7 

Rolling Stock Systems and Equipment RT3002PA 7 

Permanent Way and Tracks RT3003PA 7 

Industry Attachment RT3004PA 4 






ELECTIVES 



Metrology ME29030 2 

Bearing Maintenance Technology ME39130 2 



GENERAL 













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Core Modules 

Rapid Transit Systems and Operations 

On completion of the module, students should be able to identify and 

explain the special features of driverless and driver-operated trains, 

railway engineering technologies, operation and facilities of rapid 

transit system in Singapore, interpret engineering blueprint drawings, 

produce, fabricate, repair and/or replace engineering components, 

pipes, seals, fittings, bearings and couplings in compliance with 

industry standards and workplace safety regulations. 

Electrical Systems and Equipment 


electrical circuits and equipment, motors, motor control circuits, 

electrical wiring installations, earthing systems, lightning and surge 

protection equipment as well as building fire protection and alarm 

systems. 

Electronics Systems and Equipment 


maintain analogue and digital electronics equipment as well as 

electromechanical control systems. 

Automation and Control Systems 


pneumatic and electro-pneumatic systems and components, 

PLC systems and also operate and maintain building automation 

systems. 

Rapid Transit Power System 


electrical hazards, implement electrical safety measures and maintain 

electrical supply, distribution and control systems in rapid transit 

trains and stations. 

Rolling Stock Systems and Equipment 


batteries, air-conditioning, ventilation, electrical and electronic 

control, pneumatic, suspension and door control systems; cabin 

equipment as well as Train Information Management System (TIMS) 

used in trains. 

Permanent Way and Tracks 


permanent way parts and tracks as well as third rail and current 

collection systems for trains. 


Students will undergo 3 months attachment to integrate and apply 

a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies 

and gain exposure and experience in the rapid transit industry. 





environments. 





Metrology 


the fundamentals of inspection and, verify and measure engineering 

components according to technical drawing using appropriate 

tools. 

Bearing Maintenance Technology 


skills and knowledge to select, replace and diagnose anti-friction 

bearing faults. 




apply basic concepts and principles of first aid to render first 

aid treatment at the workplace and perform CPR during an 

emergency. 


Please refer to the relevant course prospectus 



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