About this Course

Have you ever thought of working on the brains of an aircraft? Located in the cockpit of an aircraft, the avionics are the brains that pilot directly uses, such as navigation, weather radar, and radio communication equipment.

Apply for this course now and learn how to maintain and repair aircraft avionics systems in this fast expanding and exciting industry. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work in aerospace companies.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

• Maintain electrical wiring looms and the related system.
  
• Perform maintenance of electrical/electronics system.      
  
• Assist to perform operational tests on the instrumentation system.
  
• Assist to perform operational tests on the radio system.
  
• Perform aircraft general maintenance.
  

Gain valuable first-hand experience

• Opportunity for real-work exposure through a 6-month industry attachment
  

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

• Aircraft General Maintenance
  
• Aircraft Drawing
  
• Human Factors
  
• Aircraft Electrical and Electronics System
  
• Aircraft Instrumentation System
  
• Basic Aircraft Materials and Aerodynamics
  
• Aircraft Radio Communication System
  
• Aircraft Maintenance Practice
  

Life Skills Modules

• Personal and Professional Development I & II
  
• Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
  
• Sport and Wellness I & II
  

Electives (Course Specific)

• TIG Welding
  
• Non Destructive Testing
  
• Basic Principle of Helicopter
  
• Metrology
  
• Composite Structure Repairs
  

• Bridging Mathematics 1

• Elementary Japanese
• Conversational Mandarin
  
• Understanding Foreign Cultures
  
• Industry Attachment
  
• Overseas Experiential Programme
  

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Aerospace Avionics graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. 

Nitec in Aerospace Avionics graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.

Career Prospects

Nitec in Aerospace Avionics graduates are employed by aerospace companies which maintain and repair aircraft instrumentation, radio system and avionic system. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Aircraft Technician (Avionics trade), Avionics Technician and Aircraft Maintenance 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 Nitec in Aerospace Avionics course, you need to have:

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects

Or

GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics and 2 other subjects

*Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour-appreciation deficiency and shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview for admission.

This course comprises full-time campus training and company-based training.

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