About this Course
Have you ever wondered how the dazzling lights and sounds at concerts are created? You can be that important person behind the scene now!
Join this course to install, test and maintain audio visual, lighting and sound equipment and systems used in the creative and performing arts sector.
Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry
- Liaise and coordinate with clients relating to the requirements of video, lighting and sound systems.
- Read and interpret drawings and diagrams of video, lighting and sound systems.
- Supervise packing, safe transportation and unpacking of video, lighting and sound equipment.
- Set up, install and check scaffold, rigging, truss and, staging equipment and systems.
- Set up, install, test, operate and maintain video equipment and systems.
- Set up, install, test, operate and maintain lighting equipment and systems .
- Set up, install, test, operate and maintain sound equipment and systems.
- Implement on-site safety programmes and ensure that lighting, sound and other systems for events and performances comply with regulations and requirements.
Core Modules
- Electrical Circuits and Principles
- Electrical Installations and Testing
- Electrical Machines and Control
- Electrical Drafting and Design
- Lighting Equipment and Control
- Audio System and Control
- Video and Special Effects
- Event Organisation and Management
- Personal and Professional Development I & II
- Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
- Sport and Wellness I & II
- Smart Home
- PLC Applications and Networking
- Laser Show Production
- Entertainment Lighting Design
- Technical Mathematics
- Small Business Management
- Safety Audit and Risk Management
- Sensor Technology
- SCADA
- Structured Cabling
- Applied Pneumatic Control
- Bridging Mathematics 1
- Project Management
- Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
- Fashion Modelling
- Aquaculture Techniques
- PCL Control Builder
- Elementary Japanese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Understanding Foreign Cultures
- Industry Attachment
- Overseas Experiential Programme
Progression Opportunities
Nitec in Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) 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 Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) 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 Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) graduates would be able to find employment with manufacturers and companies that deal with audio and visual, lighting and sound systems that are required for both outdoor and indoor events in the creative and performing arts industry. In addition, it is expected their skills and knowledge would be highly sought after in the MICE and hospitality sectors. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Electrical, Lighting & Sound Technician, Assistant Lighting & Sound Engineer, AV Specialist, Theatre Technician, Studio Technician, Stage Technician, Rigging & Truss Specialist and AV Technician.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to higher-level positions such as Lighting & Sound Designer and Consultant. This 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 Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) 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.
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Course Info
- Course Provider Institute of Technical Education
- Course Category Technology
- Course Price n/a
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