About this Course

Testing instruments are extremely crucial in aerospace, pharmaceutical, marine and oil & gas industry.  Are you ready to take on the responsibility for ensuring accurate measurements?

This course introduces you to a range of common electronic test instruments used to make accurate measurements. You will also learn how to calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation systems.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

• Check the condition and characteristics of basic electronic components.
  
• Construct electronic projects to given specifications.     
  
• Test, service and repair common electronic equipment and the control system.
  
• Maintain, test, calibrate and repair electronic test and measuring equipment .
  
• Set up microcomputer to interface with programmable instruments and peripheral devices.
  
• Calibrate, test, install, diagnose and maintain process and control equipment.
  

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

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

Specialisation Modules

• Test Instruments
  
• Computer Control and Process Measurements
  

Life Skills Modules

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

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Electronics (Instrumentation) 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 (Instrumentation) 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 Electronics (Instrumentation) graduates are employed by companies that manufacture and sell electronic test equipment, process control equipment and field instruments as well as companies that use process control systems in their manufacturing process. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Instrumentation Technician, Electronics Servicing Technician, Electronics Production Technician and Electronics Maintenance Technician.

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 (Instrumentation) 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. 

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