About this Course

Do you know that an aeroplane is made up of many precise components of different materials and shapes?

Aerospace is a rapidly developing field with many new discoveries each year. Join this course now and you will learn to manufacture aerospace components, using the state-of-the-art machines and software to monitor precision machine operations, as well as perform quality checks.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

• Generate CNC part-programs using CAD/CAM system.
  
• Set up multi-axis CNC machining centres.
  
• Operate and monitor precision machining operations.
  
• Manufacture aerospace components.
  
• Perform quality checks.

Gain valuable first-hand experience

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

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

• Engineering Drawing and Inspection Techniques
  
• Engineering Process (Turning)
  
• Engineering Process (Milling)
  
• 3D CAD/CAM Applications
  
• Aerospace Machining
  
• Multi-axis Programming and Machining
  
• Industry Attachment
  

Life Skills Module

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

Electives (Course Specific)

• Assembly Skills
  
• Co-ordinate Measuring Techniques
  

Electives (Cross-Level)

• Bridging Mathematics 1
  
• Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
  

Electives (General)

• Technical Mathematics (PEG)
  
• Elementary Japanese
  
• Conversational Mandarin
  
• Introduction to Dance Performance
  
• Understanding Foreign Cultures
  
• Industry Attachment
  
• Overseas Experiential Programme
  

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Aerospace Machining Technology 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 Machining Technology graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 and above may apply for progression to the Technical Engineer Diploma in Machine Technology course conducted by ITE in collaboration with Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS), Baden-Württemberg, Germany. 

Nitec in Aerospace Machining Technology 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 Machining Technology graduates are employed as manufacturing specialist by high value manufacturing industries in particular the Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Precision Modules & Components, Medical Technology, Transport Engineering and Machinery & Systems sectors. 

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 Machining Technology course, you need to have:

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects

Or

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

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