Nitec in Electronics (Broadband Technology and Services)

  

About this Course

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in order to bring your favourite cable TV show to your home?

With the Nitec in Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services), you will learn how to install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot optical communications system and ultra-high speed fibre network to ensure optimal performance of networking services.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Set up optical medium.
  • Set up optical communications system.    
  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of optical communications system.
  • Set up and perform commissioning of broadband networking services..
  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of broadband network.

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

  • Electronic Principles and Measurements
  • Digital Electronics
  • Analogue Electronics
  • Computer Networking Principles
  • Electronic Controls and Communication Systems
  • Project
Specialisation Modules

  • Optical Network Technology
  • Broadband Network Services
Life Skills Modules

  • Personal and Professional Development I & II
  • Interdisciplinary Studies I & I
  • Sport and Wellness I & II
Electives (Course Specific)

  • Technical Mathematics
  • JavaScript Programming
  • C Programming
  • Fundamental Applied Statistics
  • Web Development
Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

  • Small Business Management
  • Laser Show Production
  • Safety Audit and Risk Management
Electives (Cross-level)

  • Sensor Technology
  • Project Management
  • Calculus (Integration)
  • Bridging Mathematics 1
  • Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
  • Fashion Modelling
  • Aquaculture Techniques
Electives (Common)

  • Entrepreneurship
Electives (Joint ITE-Industry)

  • Robot Palletizing Operations and Programming
Electives (General)

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

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services) 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 Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services) graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to a related Higher Nitec course relevant to their course of study.

Career Prospects

Nitec in Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services) graduates are employed by the network company, operating company or retail service providers.. Some of the job titles held by the graduates include Field Technician and Field Engineer.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. 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 Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services) 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

*Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour-appreciation deficiency on admission. 

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