Nitec in Facility Technology (Mechanical and Electrical Services)

  

About this Course

Do you know that a building needs to be serviced regularly in order to maintain its health?  You can be the ‘doctor’ of a building!

Apply for this course to learn to “diagnose” problems and provide first line and planned maintenance for buildings. You will learn to undertake servicing work on air-conditioning systems, building management system, and fire fighting and protection systems.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Install, troubleshoot and carry out simple alteration and amendment work of domestic electrical system and inspect lighting protection system.
  • Service and carry out preventive maintenance of machinery components, engines, small diesel-driven generators and pumps.
  • Install and perform routine maintenance and parts replacement of residential air-conditioners.
  • Install, service and repair defective components of water supply and water pumping systems.
  • Troubleshoot and rectify electrical faults in central air-conditioning equipment.
  • Operate and monitor Building Automation System.
  • Maintain mechanical re-circulating cooling tower.
  • Service and maintain fire-fighting equipment and fire suppression system.
  • Perform routine maintenance for emergency power supply system.
  • Conduct routine check on security system such as CCTV and Access Control System.
  • Replace and repair wooden fixtures, masonry of building and service auto door.
  • Set up and maintain audio visual and public address systems.

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

  • Electrical Services
  • Mechanical Services
  • Residential Air-Conditioning Services
  • Piping and Plumbing Services
Specialisation Modules

  • Integrated Building Management Systems
  • Fire Detection and Protection Systems
  • Facility and System Maintenance
  • Project
Life Skills Modules

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

  • Cleanroom Technology
  • Energy Audit
  • Safety Audit and Risk Assessment
  • Air-Conditioning and Building Management System
  • Building Fire-Fighting and Protection Systems
  • Floral Design
Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

  • Workplace First Aid and CPR
  • Business Etiquette and Grooming
  • Laser Show Production
Electives (Cross-level)
  • Project Management
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Material Handling Equipment (Forklift Operator Training)
  • Bridging Mathematics 1
  • Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
  • Fashion Modelling
  • Aquaculture Techniques
Electives (Joint ITE-Industry)

  • Swimming Pool Maintenance
  • Pest Management
Electives (General)

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

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical 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 Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services) 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 Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services) graduates are employed by companies providing building management and maintenance services.  Some of the job titles held by graduates include Building Maintenance Technician, Facility Services Technician and Air-Conditioning Engineering Technician.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Nitec in Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services) course, you need to have:

Completed GCE 'N' or GCE ‘O’ Level

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

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