Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design - Institute of ...

COURSE STRUCTURE
Module Title
Module Code Credits
GENERAL
Communicative English (Levels 1 to 8) - 3
English Language ‘O’ I to IV -
2 or 3
Mathematics (Levels 1 to 10) - 3
Mathematics ‘O’ I to IV -
2 or 3
Overseas Experiential Programme EP29040 2
Overseas Experiential Programme EP29050 3
Overseas Experiential Programme EP39060 2
Overseas Experiential Programme EP39070 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.
MODULE OBJECTIVES
Core Modules
Mechanical Fabrication and Drafting
On completion of the module, students should be able to fabricate
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
On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out
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
On completion of the module, students should be able to install,
maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems in plant
machinery and equipment.
Turning
On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret
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
On completion of the module, students should be able to install,
maintain and troubleshoot electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic
systems in plant machinery and auxiliary equipment.
Machinery and Electrical Maintenance
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain,
troubleshoot and repair machinery, equipment and electrical
accessories, connect up simple electrical circuits and carry out a
planned maintenance course.
Plant Equipment Maintenance
On completion of the module, students should be able to install,
maintain, troubleshoot and repair air compressor system, mechanical
conveyor system and industrial fluid pumps.
Project
On completion of the module, students should be able to plan and
manage project, and apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the
course of learning to solve practical problems.
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.
Electives (Course Specific)
Metrology
On completion of the module, students should be able to understand
the fundamentals of inspection and, verify and measure engineering
components according to technical drawing using appropriate
tools.
Computer Aided Drafting – 2D
On completion of the module, students should be able to produce
engineering drawings in first and third angle projections, dimensioning,
sectioning and material list of engineering components.
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