About this Course
Join this course and you have the opportunity to learn to design and install Home Automation Control Systems where you can switch off the electrical supply to selected lightings and appliances away from home. You will also learn how to install, maintain and troubleshoot faults in industrial automation and process control systems. You will learn the latest Clean Energy Technology.
Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry
- Perform the maintenance, coordination and supervision of electrical installations, equipment and systems in buildings.
- Perform the maintenance, coordination and supervision of electrical power distribution systems.
- Perform the maintenance, coordination and supervision of DC and AC electrical machines and related control systems.
- Perform the maintenance, coordination and supervision of intelligent building control systems.
- Perform the maintenance, coordination and supervision of instrumentation and process control systems.
Gain valuable first-hand experience
- Opportunity for real-work exposure through an attachment
Core Modules
- Electrotechnology and Motor Control
- Electrical Installations and Design
- Industrial Systems and Network Cabling
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Intelligent Control Systems and Programming
- Electrical Machines and Drives
- Instrumentation and Control Systems
- Electrical Power Systems
- Project
- Personal and Professional Development I & II
- Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
- Sport and Wellness I & II
- Sensor Technology
- Lighting Effects and Applications
- Clean Energy System
- Project Management
- SCADA
- Electrical Drafting
- Structured Cabling
- Applied Pneumatic Control
- Power Quality
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreurship
- Fashion Modelling
- Aquaculture Techniques
- Bridging Mathematics 1& 2
- PLC Control Builder
- Business Mandarin
- Calculus
- Statistics & Matrices
- First Aid, CPR and Sports Injuries
- Industry Attachment
- Overseas Experiential Programme
Progression Opportunities
Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Career Prospects
Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering graduates are employed by government departments, statutory boards and private companies. They perform a crucial role of ensuring that electrical installations, equipment and systems are operational. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Electrical Maintenance Technical Officer or Supervisor, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electrical Power Technician, Engineering Assistant, Electrical & Electronics Marketing Executive, Instrumentation Technician and Production Supervisor.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
Entry Requirements
To apply for the Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering course, you need to have:
GCE 'O' level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved subject
Or
GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects
*GCE N(A) school leavers who applied during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training.
Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour appreciation deficiency.
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Course Info
- Course Provider Institute of Technical Education
- Course Category Business
- Course Price n/a
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