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<strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation)<br />

COURSE SYNOPSIS<br />

On completion <strong>of</strong> the course, students should be able to<br />

• Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> and replace lift and escalator equipment<br />

• Perform lift and escalator rout<strong>in</strong>e and periodic ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />

works<br />

• Diagnose and troubleshoot defects and faults <strong>in</strong> lift and<br />

escalator <strong>in</strong>stallations, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g perform<strong>in</strong>g lift rescue<br />

operations when required<br />

• Repair/replace faulty components and recommission lifts and<br />

escalators<br />

• Assist lift eng<strong>in</strong>eer <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>stallation, test<strong>in</strong>g, adjustment and<br />

commission<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> lift and escalator systems and equipment<br />

JOB OPPORTUNITIES<br />

<strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) graduates can<br />

be employed by companies that market, <strong>in</strong>stall and/or provide<br />

ma<strong>in</strong>tenance services for lifts and escalators. Some <strong>of</strong> the job titles<br />

that are held by graduates <strong>in</strong>clude Lift & Escalator Technician,<br />

Mechanical & Electrical Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Technician and Build<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Technician. The challenge is for students to prepare<br />

themselves by upgrad<strong>in</strong>g their technical skills and knowledge by<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>ual learn<strong>in</strong>g and tak<strong>in</strong>g up higher-level courses.<br />

CERTIFICATION<br />

Credits required for certification<br />

Core Modules : 29<br />

Specialisation Modules : 26<br />

Life Skills Modules : 14<br />

Elective Modules : 4<br />

Total : 73<br />

COURSE STRUCTURE<br />

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING<br />

Module Title Module Code Credits<br />

CORE MODULES<br />

Electrical Services CB2005PA 7<br />

Mechanical Servic<strong>in</strong>g CB2006PA 7<br />

Residential Air-Condition<strong>in</strong>g Services CB2007PA 7<br />

CAD and Pipe Installation CB2010PA 8<br />

SPECIALISATION MODULES<br />

Lift and Escalator Systems and Equipment CB3401PA 7<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />

Lift and Escalator Power and Control Systems CB3402PA 7<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />

Lift Inspection and Commission<strong>in</strong>g CB3403PA 4<br />

Lift Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Management CB3404PA 4<br />

Industry Attachment CB3405PA 4<br />

LIFE SKILLS MODULES<br />

Life Skills for Personal Development EM22030 8<br />

Life Skills at the Workplace EM22040 4<br />

Sports and Wellness I EM21070 1<br />

Sports and Wellness II EM 31070 1<br />

ELECTIVES<br />

COURSE SPECIFIC<br />

Heat Load and ETTV CB29070 2<br />

Cleanroom Technology CB39170 2<br />

Energy Audit CB29080 2<br />

Safety Audit and Risk Assessment CB29090 2<br />

INTER-DISCIPLINARY<br />

Workplace First Aid and CPR HC29110 2<br />

Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Etiquette and Groom<strong>in</strong>g OA20370 3<br />

CROSS-LEVEL<br />

Project Management EE59150CL 2<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Mathematics DD49070CL 3<br />

Material Handl<strong>in</strong>g Equipment LG49080CL 4<br />

(Forkclift Operator Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g)<br />

JOINT ITE-INDUSTRY<br />

Swimm<strong>in</strong>g Pool Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance CB2901JSEI 2<br />

Pest Management CB29013JNEA 2<br />

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