About this Course
Imagine having to climb up the stairs everyday to make it home, or having to scale flights of steps to make it to your favourite shop in the mall.
Apply for this niche course and learn how to move people via lifts and escalators! You will learn to diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify defects and faults in lift and escalator installations, perform lift rescue operations, maintain and replace lift and escalator equipment.
Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry
- Maintain and replace lift and escalator equipment
- Perform lift and escalator routine and periodic maintenance works
- Diagnose and troubleshoot defects and faults in lift and escalator installations, including performing lift rescue operations when required
- Repair/replace faulty components and recommission lifts and escalators
- Assist lift engineer in the installation, testing, adjustment and commissioning of lift and escalator systems and equipment
Core Modules
- Electrical Services
- Mechanical Servicing
- Residential Air-Conditioning Services
- Piping and Plumbing Services
- Lift and Escalator Systems and Equipment Maintenance
- Lift and Escalator Power and Control Systems Maintenance
- Lift Inspection and Commissioning
- Lift Maintenance Management
- Industry Attachment
- Personal and Professional Development I
- Interdisciplinary Studies I
- Personal and Professional Development II
- Interdisciplinary Studies II
- Sports and Wellness I
- Sports and Wellness II
Course Specific
- Cleanroom Technology
- Energy Audit
- Safety Audit and Risk Assessment
- Air-Conditioning and Building Management System
- Building Fire-Fighting and Protection System
- Floral Design
- Workplace First Aid and CPR
- Business Etiquette and Grooming
- Laser Show Production
Cross Level
- Project Management
- Engineering Mathematics
- Material Handling Equipment
- (Forklift Operator Training)
- Bridging Mathematics 13
- Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship2
- Fashion Modelling
- Aquaculture Techniques
Joint ITE-Industry
- Swimming Pool Maintenance
- Pest Management
General
- Overseas Experiential Programme
- Overseas Institution Elective
- Overseas Work Attachment
Progression Opportunities
Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) 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 (Vertical Transportation) 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 (Vertical Transportation) graduates are employed by companies that market, install and/or provide maintenance services for lifts and escalators. Some of the job titles that are held by graduates include Lift & Escalator Technician, Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician and Facility Maintenance Technician.
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 Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) 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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Course Info
- Course Provider Institute of Technical Education
- Course Category Technology
- Course Price n/a
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