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Nitec in Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
COURSE SYNOPSIS
On completion of the course, students should be able to
• 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.
• Prepare building services layout including air-conditioning and
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.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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
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.
CERTIFICATION
Credits required for certification
Core Modules : 29
Specialisation Modules : 26
Life Skills Modules : 14
Elective Modules : 4
Total : 73
COURSE STRUCTURE
Module Title Module Code Credits
CORE MODULES
Electrical Services CB2005PA 7
Mechanical Servicing CB2006PA 7
Residential Air-Conditioning Services CB2007PA 7
CAD and Pipe Installation CB2010PA 8
SPECIALISATION 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
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
ELECTIVES
COURSE SPECIFIC
Heat Load and ETTV CB29070 2
Cleanroom Technology CB39170 2
Energy Audit CB29080 2
Safety Audit and Risk Assessment CB29090 2
INTER-DISCIPLINARY
Workplace First Aid and CPR HC29110 2
Business Etiquette and Grooming OA20370 3
CROSS-LEVEL
Project Management EE59150CL 2
Engineering Mathematics DD49070CL 3
Material Handling Equipment LG49080CL
(Forkclift Operator Training)
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