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Nitec in Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles)
COURSE SYNOPSIS
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).
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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
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.
COURSE STRUCTURE
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Module Title Module Code Credits
CORE MODULES
Engine Service AT2001PA 6
Transmission Service AT2002PA 6
Control Service AT2003PR 6
Autotronics AT2004PA 7
SPECIALISATION MODULES
Engine Technology AT3101PA 7
Engine Management AT3102PA 7
Control Technology (Light Vehicles) AT3103PR 7
Transmission Technology AT3104PR 7
(Light Vehicles)
Project AT3105PA 2
LIFE SKILLS MODULES
Life Skills for Personal Development EM22030 8
Life Skills at the Workplace EM22040 4
Sports and Wellness I EM21070 1
Sports and Wellness II EM31070 1
CERTIFICATION
Credits required for certification
Core Modules : 25
Specialisation Modules : 30
Life Skills Modules : 14
Elective Modules : 4
Total : 73
ELECTIVES
COURSE SPECIFIC
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
INTER-DISCIPLINARY
Technical Mathematics EC29090 3
CROSS-LEVEL
Project Management EE59150CL 2
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