Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering

  

About this Course

You have the opportunity to apply electronic principles to solve many practical problems and make life better and easier for humans. Apply for this course and learn how to install, maintain and troubleshoot faults in electronics systems and equipment and perform simple electronics design work.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Repair, troubleshoot, test and maintain common analogue and digital electronics equipment.
  • Use and maintain common electronic measuring instruments and equipment.
  • Analyse and interpret electronic schematic and assembly drawings.
  • Use computer-aided printed circuit board (PCB) design tools.
  • Write and execute application programs for microprocessor-based systems.

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

  • Analogue Principles and Applications
  • Digital Principles and Applications
  • Communication and Networking
  • Microcontroller Applications
  • CAD and Prototyping
  • Industry Attachment

Specialisation Modules

Group A (Computer & Communications)

  • CAD and Prototyping
  • Industry Attachment
  • Computer Peripherals and Applications
  • Data Communication and Applications

Group B (Wireless Communications)

  • CAD and Prototyping
  • Industry Attachment
  • Wireless Networks
  • Mobile Communication Systems

Group C (Audio Visual Entertainment)

  • CAD and Prototyping
  • Industry Attachment
  • Audio Visual System
  • Audio Visual Control and Networking

Group D - Marine Electronics

  • Marine Automation System
  • Marine Communication System
  • Marine Navigation System
  • Industry Attachment
Life Skills Modules

  • Personal and Professional Development I & II
  • Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
  • Sport and Wellness I & II
Electives (Course Specific)

  • Calculus (Integration)
  • Fundamentals of Industrial Automation
  • Electrotechnology
Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

  • Project Management
  • Calculus (Differentiation)
  • Sensor Technology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Basic Supervisory Skills for Technical Personnel
  • Design Thinking
  • Entrepreneurship for Innovation
  • Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
  • Fashion Modelling
  • Aquaculture Techniques
Electives (Cross-Level)

  • Bridging Mathematics 1 & 2
Electives (Joint ITE-Industry)

  • Robot Palletizing Operations and Programming
Electives (Common)

  • Sports Event Organisation
Electives (General)

  • Business Mandarin
  • Calculus
  • Statistics & Matrices
  • First Aid, CPR and Sports Injuries
  • Industry Attachment
  • Overseas Experiential Programme

Progression Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering System 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.

Career Prospects

Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering graduates are employed by organisations and companies in the electronics industry, such as those that manufacture or assemble electronic equipment and components, design and construct special electronics projects. They are also employed by other manufacturing sectors that use electronically controlled production machines. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Computer Systems Technician, Communication Equipment Technician, Electronics Engineering Technician, Engineering Assistant, Production Supervisor and Telecommunications Technician.

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 Electronics Engineering course, you need to have:

GCE 'O' level grades 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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