Nitec in Rapid Transit Technology

  

About this Course

Every day, more than 2 million commuters zip around in Singapore in the Mass Rapid Transit. Like the arteries in our bodies, any disruptions in the rail system will result in costly consequences.

Jointly developed by SMRT Institute and the ITE, the Nitec in Rapid Transit Technology course provides you with a robust foundation in railway engineering.  You will also learn the fundamental skills and knowledge in areas such as Rapid Transit Systems and Operations, Automation and Control Systems, as well as Electronics Systems and Equipment.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Perform basic inspection of railway subsystems and facilities
  • Maintain railway electrical and electronics equipment and systems
  • Maintain railway mechanical and pneumatic equipment and systems
  • Maintain high voltage and traction power equipment
  • Maintain rolling stock systems and equipment
  • Maintain permanent way and tracks 

Gain valuable first-hand experience

  • Opportunity for real-work exposure through a 3-month industry attachment

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

  • Rapid Transit Systems and Operations
  • Electrical Systems and Equipment
  • Electronics Systems and Equipment
  • Automation and Control Systems
  • Rapid Transit Power System
  • Rolling Stock Systems and Equipment
  • Permanent Way and Tracks
  • Industry Attachment

Life Skills Modules

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

Electives (Course Specific)

  • Basic Fire Safety and Protection Systems

Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

  • Workplace First Aid and CPR
  • Video Surveillance System
  • Metrology
  • Bearing Maintenance Technology
  • Technical Mathematics (PEG)

Electives (Cross-Level)

  • Bridging Mathematics 1
Electives (General)
  • Elementary Japanese
  • Conversational Mandarin
  • Understanding Foreign Cultures
  • Industry Attachment
  • Overseas Experiential Programme

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Rapid Transit 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 Rapid Transit 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 Rapid Transit Technology graduates are employed by mass rapid transit operators, Government transport planning agencies as well as companies in the rail equipment industry. Some of the job titles that are held by graduates include Rapid Transit Technical Officer, Trains and Rolling Stock Technician and Permanent Way Field Services 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 higher-level courses.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Nitec in Rapid Transit Technology 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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