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<strong>Higher</strong> <strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Facility Systems <strong>Design</strong><br />

COURSE SYNOPSIS<br />

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

work<strong>in</strong>g draw<strong>in</strong>gs and assist <strong>in</strong> the design <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g<br />

facility systems with application s<strong>of</strong>tware:<br />

• Air-condition<strong>in</strong>g and mechanical ventilation systems<br />

• Electrical <strong>in</strong>stallations and control systems<br />

• Fire protections and fight<strong>in</strong>g systems<br />

• Water supply and sanitary systems<br />

JOB OPPORTUNITIES<br />

<strong>Higher</strong> <strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Facility Systems <strong>Design</strong> graduates are employed by<br />

companies <strong>in</strong> the build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry. These <strong>in</strong>clude companies provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g consultancy services <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g services such<br />

as electrical <strong>in</strong>stallations, air-condition<strong>in</strong>g duct<strong>in</strong>g, fire protection,<br />

water supply and sanitary plumb<strong>in</strong>g. Some <strong>of</strong> the job titles held by<br />

graduates <strong>in</strong>clude Facility Systems CADD Specialist, Facility Systems<br />

Assistant <strong>Design</strong>er and Mechanical & Electrical Draughtsman. There<br />

are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory<br />

positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare<br />

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

tak<strong>in</strong>g up higher-level courses.<br />

CERTIFICATION<br />

COURSE STRUCTURE<br />

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING<br />

Module Title Module Code Credits<br />

CORE MODULES<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Graphics ED4001PA 6<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Mathematics and Statics ED4002PA 8<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Project Management ED4005PA 5<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Science ED4006PA 5<br />

Air-Condition<strong>in</strong>g and Mechanical ED5006PA 6<br />

Ventilation System <strong>Design</strong><br />

Build<strong>in</strong>g Services and Fire Protection ED5007PA 6<br />

<strong>Design</strong><br />

Electrical and Lift System <strong>Design</strong> ED5008PA 6<br />

Green Build<strong>in</strong>g Technology and ED5009PA 6<br />

<strong>Design</strong><br />

Project ED5010PA 5<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 EM41070 1<br />

Sports and Wellness II EM51070 1<br />

ELECTIVES<br />

COURSE SPECIFIC<br />

Solid Modell<strong>in</strong>g ED49040 2<br />

Credits required for certification<br />

Core Modules : 53<br />

Life Skills Modules : 14<br />

Elective Modules : 4<br />

Total : 71<br />

INTER-DISCIPLINARY<br />

Entrepreneurship EB59010 4<br />

Land Survey<strong>in</strong>g ED49070 2<br />

Calculus (Differentiation) ES49290 2<br />

Calculus (Integration) ES59320 2<br />

GENERAL<br />

Overseas Experiential Programme EP49040 2<br />

Overseas Experiential Programme EP49050 3<br />

Overseas Experiential Programme EP59040 2<br />

Overseas Experiential Programme EP59050 3<br />

Note: The <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> electives is subject to the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g schedule <strong>of</strong><br />

respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with<br />

their Class Advisors on the availability <strong>of</strong> the elective modules<br />

they <strong>in</strong>tend to pursue.<br />

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