Nitec in Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles)

  

About this Course

In Singapore, a car is a valuable asset and owners rely on skilled specialists to help keep their vehicles in tip top condition.

Apply for this course and learn to diagnose, service, repair and maintain modern computer-equipped light vehicles ranging from saloon cars to sports utility vehicles, multi-purpose vehicles and light utility vans.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Maintain, service, repair and troubleshoot systems in a light vehicle such as
  • Engine mechanical system.
  • Spark ignition and compression ignition engine management system.     
  • Suspension and steering system.
  • Brake system.
  • Transmission system.
  • Electrical system
  • Air-conditioning system.
  • Supplemental restraint system (SRS) .

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

  • Automotive Principles and Systems
  • Basic Chassis and Drivetrain Technology
  • Basic Engine Technology
  • Autotronics
  • Chassis and Drivetrain Technology (Light Vehicles)
  • Engine Technology and Powertrain Management (Light Vehicles)
  • Industrial Attachment

Life Skills Modules

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

Electives (Course Specific)

  • Basic Electro-Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  • Vehicle and Motorcycle Inspection
  • Workshop Supervision and Customer Reception

Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

  • Technical Mathematics

Electives (Cross-level)

  • Project Management
  • Bridging Mathematics 1
  • Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
Electives (General)

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

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) 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 Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) graduates with a GPA of 3.0 and above may also apply for progression to Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive Engineering course conducted by ITE in collaboration with Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS), Baden-Württemberg, Germany. 

Nitec in Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) 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 Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) graduates are employed by fleet maintenance workshops, service garages, franchised motor dealers, vehicle inspection centres and government agencies. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Motor Vehicle Service Technician, Service Adviser and Vehicle Inspector.

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 Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) course, you need to have:

Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level

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