About this Course
Millions of people across the world fly everyday. They put their lives in the hands of the skilled technicians who keep the aircraft airworthy.
Apply for this course and learn how to maintain and repair aircraft airframes and engine systems in the growing aerospace 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 aircraft hydraulic system.
- Maintain aircraft pneumatic system.
- Maintain aircraft flight control system.
- Maintain aircraft and engine fuel systems.
- Maintain aircraft environmental control system.
- Maintain aircraft landing gear system.
- Perform maintenance and periodic inspection on aircraft and engines.
- Repair aircraft damaged skin and structural members.
- Repair non-metallic material such as composites.
- Assist in aircraft towing.
- Operate aircraft support equipment.
- Assist to prepare aircraft and engine for engine ground run.
Gain valuable first-hand experience
- Opportunity for real-work exposure through a 6-month industry attachment
MODULE OBJECTIVES
- Aircraft General Maintenance
- Aircraft Drawing
- Aircraft Electrical System Maintenance
- Aircraft Materials and Sheetmetal Fabrication
- Human Factors
- Aircraft System Maintenance
- Aircraft Engine System Maintenance
- 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
- Technical Mathematics
- Bridging Mathematics 1
- Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
- Elementary Japanese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Understanding Foreign Cultures
- Industry Attachment
- Overseas Experiential Programme
Progression Opportunities
Nitec in Aerospace 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 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 Technology graduates are employed by aerospace companies which involve airframe maintenance, engine maintenance and structural system repair. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Aircraft Engine Technician, Aircraft Structural Repair Technician, Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician and Aircraft Technician (Airframe and Engine).
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 Technology course, you need to have:
GCE ‘O’ Level Grades in any two subjects
Or
GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics and two 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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Course Info
- Course Provider Institute of Technical Education
- Course Category Business
- Course Price n/a
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