About this Course

You have always been interested in machines. You even disassemble and reassemble different mechanical parts just to satisfy your curiosity. 

If these statements describe you, you should apply for this course! You will ensure the smooth delivery of machinery and equipment by carrying out preventive maintenance and inspection, fabricating and re-conditioning machine parts and rectifying electrical faults. You will also learn to install, service, troubleshoot and repair basic machinery tools, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

• Interpret technical drawings and hydraulic/pneumatic circuit diagrams.
  
• Carry out preventive maintenance and inspection on machinery and equipment.     
  
• Fabricate and re-condition machine parts using basic hand-tools and power hand-tools, drilling machines, lathes and milling machines.
  
• Install, service, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul basic machine tools, pumps, valves, compressors and conveyor systems.
  
• Install, service, troubleshoot and repair basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  
• Install pipework system.
  
• Rectify electrical faults of machinery.
  

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

• Mechanical Fabrication and Drafting
  
• Industrial Piping and Valve System
  
• Machinery Maintenance
  
• Industrial Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  
• Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  
• Machinery and Electrical System Maintenance
  
• Plant Equipment Maintenance
  
• Project
  

Life Skills Modules

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

Electives (Course Specific)

• Metrology
  
• CAD Modeling and Design
  
• Basic Mechanics
  
• Turning
  

Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

• Advanced PLC Applications
  
• Microcontroller Applications
  
• Small Business Management
  
• Workplace First Aid and CPR
  
• Laser Show Production
  
• Safety Audit and Risk Management
  
• Plain Milling
  

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Mechanical Technology 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 Mechanical Technology 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 Mechanical Technology graduates are employed by companies that manufacture metal and plastic products, and food and beverage items. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician and Industrial Machinery 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 Mechanical Technology course, you need to have the following pre-requisites:

GCE 'N' Technical students with 0 or 1 'N' Level Pass

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