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MODULE OBJECTIVES Core Modules Foundation Modules Computer Maintenance Networking Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, perform installation and configuration of hardware components configure, set up and troubleshoot wired and wireless network and peripherals of end user computing devices. In addition, they system for small office environment. They should be able to should also be able to perform end user computing devices provide network support and configure devices such as switches maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware problems. and wireless access points. Networking Technology Coding for AI On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the modules, students should be able to the fundamentals of computer networking in relation to the OSI experience the concepts of AI through no to low coding model. They should also be able to configure and set up wired methods. Students will create basic program logic and AI model and wireless local area network (LAN) including network through fun and engaging project. segmentation. Students will also be able to perform network Operating System Essentials documentation and monitor network performance. On completion of the module, students should be able to install Enterprise Networking and configure operating system (OS) and application software On completion of the module, students should be able to on end user computing devices. In addition, they should also be configure and set up a switched and routed network with Virtual able to perform OS maintenance and troubleshooting. LANs (VLANs) as well as set up a wide area network (WAN), Digital Media Technologies implement access control lists and troubleshoot common On completion of the module, students should be able to apply network issues and problems. their knowledge and skills in processing appropriate digital System Administration media formats for various platforms delivery. On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Fundamentals of Data server operating systems and perform system administration On completion of the module, students should be able to import tasks such as user management, resource management and data from external sources, perform basic data manipulation performance monitoring. Students should also be able to and present simple visualisation of the data. configure file server services and implement basic system Introduction to UI/UX security. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply System Hardening & Infrastructure Services User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) development On completion of the module, students should be able to process to produce low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes and perform server security hardening and manage infrastructure prototypes for websites and mobile apps. services. Students should also be able to automate server Web Development Essentials administration and implement high-availability systems. On completion of the module, students should be able to Virtualisation Fundamentals develop web pages using HTML and CSS. On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Cybersecurity Fundamentals virtualisation server and environment. They should also be able On completion of the module, students should be able to apply to perform backup and recovery of VMs for fault tolerance. They the knowledge and essentials skills in all security domains in the should be able to perform basic troubleshooting with hypervisor cyber world - information security, systems security, network and VMs. security, mobile security, physical security, ethics and laws, related technologies, defence and mitigation techniques use in protecting. 200

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY Cloud System Administration Industry Attachment 2 On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the modules, students should be able to administer cloud / virtualisation platform and its associated integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and services, monitor resource utilisation on the hypervisor, methodological competencies related to their field of study. troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues as well as secure the cloud / virtualised infrastructure. They will also be Life Skills Modules introduced to commercially available cloud services, including As reflected on page 304. containers and be able to utilise them. Industry Attachment 1 On completion of the modules, students should be able to integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies related to their field of study. Specialisation Modules Infrastructure Security On completion of the module, students should be able to configure firewall appliances, intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewall policies and set up Virtual Private Networks. They should also be able to implement appropriate technologies to protect against security attacks such as spams, spyware and worms/viruses including the set-up of end-point security measures. IT Security On completion of the module, students should be able to perform network intrusion detection, prevention and mitigation through the implementation of intrusion detection system. They should also be able to implement a secure network using Public Key Infrastructure technologies and set up a secure wireless network, as well as perform privilege identity management support functions. Security Operations On completion of the module, students should be able to take up tasks in the Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment including monitoring and identifying security risks, analysing and classifying security risks through security monitoring systems. They should also be able to apply appropriate counter measures to mitigate identified threats. Security Vulnerability Testing On completion of the module, students should be able to perform system and network scanning, vulnerability assessment and documentation of identified vulnerabilities. They should also be able to perform basic penetration testing and prepare appropriate test documentation. 201

HIGHER NITEC IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (3 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering graduates are also On completion of the course, students should be able to employed by other manufacturing sectors that use • Set up, maintain and troubleshoot electronic systems and electronically-controlled production machines. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Communication Equipment modules such as communications, computer and automated Technician, Electronics Engineering Technician, Engineering testing. Assistant, Production Supervisor and Telecommunications • Perform functional, operational and life tests to evaluate Technician. There are excellent opportunities for career performance and reliability of electronic equipment and advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. systems. • Optimise electronic systems performance by adjusting, CERTIFICATION calibrating and modifying circuitry and components. • Deploy programmable controller-based system for Credits required for certification: : 24 applications. : 25 • Set up and interface computer networks and devices. Foundation Modules : 20 • Write technical reports and develop charts, graphs, and Core Modules : 10 schematics to illustrate system's operating characteristics, Specialisation Modules : malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and Life Skills Modules : 9 functional limitations for consideration by engineers. Cross Disciplinary Core Modules 8 • Develop electronic prototypes for testing and applications. Electives : • Install, integrate, service, maintain and commission audio Total 96 visual devices and system. • Perform audio visual control and networking. COURSE STRUCTURE Credits • Install, configure, test and maintain sensors devices and Module Title 3 controllers. FOUNDATION MODULES 3 • Support Internet-of-Things (IoT) architecture platform. Electrical & Cabling Technology 3 • Program microcontroller-based systems. CAD & Soldering 3 • Perform sensors and communication network interfacing. Digital Electronics 3 • Set up, maintain and service automation systems. Analogue Electronics 3 • Deploy AI solutions. Programming Fundamentals 3 • Support wafer fabrication processes and automation IoT Fundamentals 3 equipment for fabrication of integrated circuits. Networking & Communications Fundamentals JOB OPPORTUNITIES Cybersecurity Fundamentals 3 Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering graduates are employed CORE MODULES 3 by organisations and companies in the electronics industry, such Electronic Devices & Circuits 3 as those that: Digital Electronics & Simulation 3 • Manufacture or assemble electronic equipment and Analogue Applications 3 components. Digital Applications 3 • Design and construct special electronics projects. Computer Networking Microcontroller Applications 202

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY Module Title Credits MODULE OBJECTIVES Wireless Communications 3 Foundation Modules Industry Attachment 1 4 Electrical & Cabling Technology On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 maintain and troubleshoot cabling systems. Group A (Audio Visual Systems) 3 CAD & Soldering AV Peripherals 3 On completion of the module, students should be able to create AV Control & Automation 3 and update CAD drawings, as well as build electronic AV Integration 8 prototypes. AV IT & Streaming 3 Digital Electronics Industry Attachment 2 3 On completion of the module, students should be able to set up OR 3 and test digital electronic circuits. Group B (IoT & Communications) 3 Analogue Electronics Sensors & Actuators 8 On completion of the module, students should be able to set up IoT Protocols & Power Management 3 and test analogue electronic circuits. IoT Programming & Cloud Services 3 Programming Fundamentals IoT Data Analytics & Visualisation 3 On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Industry Attachment 2 3 programming constructs such as variables, programming OR 8 syntax, sequential programming and control flow statements, in Group C (AI & Automation) 3 a programmable controller-based system. AI Fundamentals 3 IoT Fundamentals AI Applications 3 On completion of the module, students should be able to Principles of Autonomous Robotic System 3 configure, establish communication and process data from IoT Autonomous System Applications 8 environmental elements such as devices, nodes, gateways and Industry Attachment 2 cloud. OR Networking & Communications Fundamentals Group C (Microelectronics) On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, Semiconductor Fundamentals configure, maintain and test computer and communication Semiconductor Processes networks. They should also be able to identify the various Semiconductor Metrology network topologies and protocols, and troubleshoot network Industrial Automation connectivity faults. Industry Attachment 2 Cybersecurity Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to apply LIFE SKILLS MODULES the knowledge and essentials skills in all security domains in the Refer to page 304 cyber world - information security, systems security, network Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective security, mobile security, physical security, ethics and laws, ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the related technologies, defence and mitigation techniques use in availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. protecting. 203

Core Modules AV Control & Automation Electronic Devices & Circuits On completion of the module, students should be able to install, On completion of the module, students should be able to configure, maintain and troubleshoot AV devices for network construct and test analogue electronic devices and circuits. automation system. Digital Electronics & Simulation AV Integration On completion of the module, students should be able to test On completion of the module, students should be able to and troubleshoot various digital electronic circuits. design, install, test and troubleshoot an AV system for an Analogue Applications application. On completion of the module, students should be able to AV IT & Streaming analyse, test and troubleshoot analogue electronic applications. On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Digital Applications and configure networking devices for streaming network On completion of the module, students should be able to systems. analyse, construct, test and troubleshoot digital electronic Industry Attachment 2 applications. Students will undergo 6-month industry attachment to reinforce Computer Networking the skills and knowledge acquired at the training institute and to On completion of the module, students should be able to set up develop competencies in other areas not covered in the computer network, troubleshoot network connectivity issues, as curriculum. well as test network performance. Group B (IoT & Communications) Microcontroller Applications Sensors & Actuators On completion of the module, students should be able to create On completion of the module, students should be able to algorithms and develop microcontroller applications with input identify applications and perform installation of sensors and and output devices. output devices. Wireless Communications IoT Protocols & Power Management On completion of the module, students should be able to set up On completion of the module, students should be able to install, and test electronic communication systems. interface and configure sensors and output devices with Industry Attachment 1 controller to establish network communication. Students will undergo 3-month industry attachment to reinforce IoT Programming & Cloud Services the skills and knowledge acquired at the training institute and to On completion of the module, students should be able to apply develop competencies in other areas not covered in the programming skills with knowledge of embedded system, as curriculum. well as principles of cloud computing and IoT systems. Specialisation Modules IoT Data Analytics & Visualisation Group A (Audio Visual Systems) On completion of the module, students should be able to AV Peripherals perform data visualisation and analysis for an IoT application by On completion of the module, students should be able to applying business intelligence. integrate AV devices with peripherals and accessories, as well as Industry Attachment 2 align AV equipment. Students will undergo 6-month industry attachment to reinforce the skills and knowledge acquired at the training institute and to develop competencies in other areas not covered in the curriculum. 204

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY Group C (AI & Automation) Industrial Automation AI Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to implement electro-mechanical control systems, including perform various Machine Learning (ML) tasks by applying ML common input/output devices, pneumatics, electro-pneumatics libraries and frameworks. and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems in industrial AI Applications automation. On completion of the module, students should be able to solve real-world applications by applying AI services and Industry Attachment 2 technologies. Students will undergo 6-month industry attachment to reinforce Principles of Autonomous Robotic System the skills and knowledge acquired at the training institute and to On completion of the module, students should be able to deploy develop competencies in other areas not covered in the and test autonomous systems, as well as perform localisation, curriculum. mapping and navigation by applying robotic algorithms. Autonomous System Applications Life Skills Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to deploy As reflected on page 304. and troubleshoot autonomous systems, by applying principles of perception, planning, localising, mapping and decision- making capabilities. Industry Attachment 2 Students will undergo 6-month industry attachment to reinforce the skills and knowledge acquired at the training institute and to develop competencies in other areas not covered in the curriculum. Group D (Microelectronics) Semiconductor Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to perform cleanroom and safety protocols, and maintain vacuum systems. Semiconductor Processes On completion of the module, students should be able to perform automated wafer processes for fabrication of integrated circuits used in electronic devices. Semiconductor Metrology On completion of the module, students should be able to perform semiconductor metrology measurements for fabrication of integrated circuits processes. 205

HIGHER NITEC IN IT APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT (3 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Design UI/UX. FOUNDATION MODULES 3 • Develop and support web applications. Networking Fundamentals 3 • Develop and support mobile applications. Coding for AI 3 • Create and maintain content. Operating System Essentials 3 • Perform software testing. Digital Media Technologies 3 Fundamentals of Data 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Introduction to UI/UX 3 Web Development Essentials 3 Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development course equips Cybersecurity Fundamentals students with skills and knowledge to develop web and mobile applications, as well as to create and maintain content for IT CORE MODULES 3 applications and services. Some of the job titles held by Software Development Practices 3 graduates include Application Programmer, Rich Internet Programming Essentials 3 Application (RIA) Developer, Application Support Analyst, Web User Experience Development 3 Commerce Applications Developer, UI Programmer, IT Specialist Front-end Web Development 3 (Mobile Programmer), Mobile Applications Developer Support, Server-side Development 3 Web Developer Support and Test Engineer. Web Content Management 3 Website Optimisation Fundamentals 4 CERTIFICATION Industry Attachment 1 Credits required for certification: Foundation Modules : 24 SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 Core Modules : 25 Enterprise Web Development 3 Specialisation Modules : 20 Mobile Apps Development 3 Life Skills Modules : 10 Enterprise Solutions Development 3 Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : Mobile Solutions Development 8 Electives : 9 Industry Attachment 2 8 Total : LIFE SKILLS MODULES 96 Refer to page 304 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 206

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY MODULE OBJECTIVES Core Modules Foundation Modules Software Development Practices Networking Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, their knowledge and skills in software development methods on configure, set up and troubleshoot wired and wireless network recommended solutions. system for small office environment. They should be able to Programming Essentials provide network support and configure devices such as switches On completion of the module, students should be able to apply and wireless access points. fundamental programming concepts and computational Coding for AI thinking for basic programs. On completion of the modules, students should be able to User Experience Development experience the concepts of AI through no to low coding On completion of the module, students should be able to methods. Students will create basic program logic and AI model design, develop and maintain; mobile and web interfaces. through fun and engaging project. Students will also be able to create and edit graphics and Operating System Essentials develop user interfaces. On completion of the module, students should be able to install Front-end Web Development and configure operating system (OS) and application software On completion of the module, students should be able to apply on end user computing devices. In addition, they should also be the knowledge, techniques and skills to develop responsive web able to perform OS maintenance and troubleshooting. applications using front-end web development technologies. Digital Media Technologies Server-side Development On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students should be able to their knowledge and skills in processing appropriate digital develop dynamic and interactive media applications. media formats for various platforms delivery. Web Content Management Fundamentals of Data On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to import configure and publish websites, with online payment support data from external sources, perform basic data manipulation and social media integration. Students will also learn to perform and present simple visualisation of the data. website testing. Introduction to UI/UX Website Optimisation Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Upon completion of this module, students should be able to use User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) development various tools to improve the performance of a website to drive process to produce low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes and traffic, increase conversions and grow revenue. prototypes for websites and mobile apps. Industry Attachment 1 Web Development Essentials On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students should be able to and integrate the skills and knowledge that they have acquired develop web pages using HTML and CSS. at ITE College and develop competencies in other areas not Cybersecurity Fundamentals covered in the curriculum, at the workplace. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Specialisation Modules the knowledge and essentials skills in all security domains in the Enterprise Web Development cyber world - information security, systems security, network On completion of the module, students should be able to security, mobile security, physical security, ethics and laws, develop Enterprise Web applications using techniques to related technologies, defence and mitigation techniques use in manage operations of an organisation. protecting. 207

Mobile Apps Development On completion of the module, students should be able to design, develop and deploy native mobile applications for various platforms. Enterprise Solutions Development On completion of the module, students should be able to develop, test and deploy secure web services. Mobile Solutions Development On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the knowledge, techniques and skills required to integrate frameworks and database into mobile applications. Industry Attachment 2 On completion of the module, students should be able to apply and integrate the skills and knowledge that they have acquired at ITE College and develop competencies in other areas not covered in the curriculum, at the workplace. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 208

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NITEC IN IT SYSTEMS & NETWORKS (3 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Manage computer systems and devices. FOUNDATION MODULES 3 • Manage computer network. Networking Fundamentals 3 • Support networked servers. Coding for AI 3 • Assist to manage virtualisation infrastructure. Operating System Essentials 3 • Implement wireless LAN. Digital Media Technologies 3 • Implement network security. Fundamentals of Data 3 • Assist support of IT project development. Introduction to UI/UX 3 Web Development Essentials 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Cybersecurity Fundamentals Higher Nitec in IT Systems & Networks graduates can be CORE MODULES 3 employed by IT-users and supplier organisations. The IT users Computer Maintenance 3 are organisations (public, private, MNCs and SMEs) using Networking Technology 3 computer systems (networked or stand-alone) in their business Enterprise Networking 3 operations. The IT suppliers are companies providing computer System Administration 3 hardware/software and IT services. System Hardening & Infrastructure Services 3 Some of the job titles held by graduates are IT Specialist, Virtualisation Fundamentals 3 Associate Infrastructure Support Engineer, IT Technician, Cloud System Administration 4 Network Support Technician, IT Technical Support Specialist, Industry Attachment 1 Associate System Administrator, Desktop Support Engineer and Network Traffic Engineer. SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to Scripting Essentials 3 supervisory positions and beyond. Administrative Scripting 3 Wireless Networking Fundamentals 3 CERTIFICATION Infrastructure Security 8 Industry Attachment 2 Credits required for certification: Foundation Modules : 24 LIFE SKILLS MODULES Core Modules : 25 Refer to page 304 Specialisation Modules : 20 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective Life Skills Modules : 10 ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Electives : 9 8 Total : 96 209

MODULE OBJECTIVES Core Modules Foundation Modules Computer Maintenance Networking Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, perform installation and configuration of hardware components configure, set up and troubleshoot wired and wireless network and peripherals of end user computing devices. In addition, they system for small office environment. They should be able to should also be able to perform end user computing devices provide network support and configure devices such as switches maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware problems. and wireless access points. Networking Technology Coding for AI On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the modules, students should be able to the fundamentals of computer networking in relation to the OSI experience the concepts of AI through no to low coding model. They should also be able to configure and set up wired methods. Students will create basic program logic and AI model and wireless local area network (LAN) including network through fun and engaging project. segmentation. Students will also be able to perform network Operating System Essentials documentation and monitor network performance. On completion of the module, students should be able to install Enterprise Networking and configure operating system (OS) and application software On completion of the module, students should be able to on end user computing devices. In addition, they should also be configure and set up a switched and routed network with Virtual able to perform OS maintenance and troubleshooting. LANs (VLANs) as well as set up a wide area network (WAN), Digital Media Technologies implement access control lists and troubleshoot common On completion of the module, students should be able to apply network issues and problems. their knowledge and skills in processing appropriate digital System Administration media formats for various platforms delivery. On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Fundamentals of Data server operating systems and perform system administration On completion of the module, students should be able to import tasks such as user management, resource management and data from external sources, perform basic data manipulation performance monitoring. Students should also be able to and present simple visualisation of the data. configure file server services and implement basic system Introduction to UI/UX security. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply System Hardening & Infrastructure Services User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) development On completion of the module, students should be able to process to produce low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes and perform server security hardening and manage infrastructure prototypes for websites and mobile apps. services. Students should also be able to automate server Web Development Essentials administration and implement high-availability systems. On completion of the module, students should be able to Virtualisation Fundamentals develop web pages using HTML and CSS. On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Cybersecurity Fundamentals virtualisation server and environment. They should also be able On completion of the module, students should be able to apply to perform backup and recovery of VMs for fault tolerance. They the knowledge and essentials skills in all security domains in the should be able to perform basic troubleshooting with hypervisor cyber world - information security, systems security, network and VMs. security, mobile security, physical security, ethics and laws, related technologies, defence and mitigation techniques use in protecting. 210

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY Cloud System Administration On completion of the module, students should be able to administer cloud / virtualisation platform and its associated services, monitor resource utilisation on the hypervisor, troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues as well as secure the cloud / virtualised infrastructure. They will also be introduced to commercially available cloud services, including containers and be able to utilise them. Industry Attachment 1 On completion of the modules, students should be able to integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies related to their field of study. Specialisation Modules Scripting Essentials On completion of the module, students should be able to apply basic structured thinking skill to develop script to perform basic system related tasks and activities. Administrative Scripting On completion of the module, students should be able to provide programming support to IT system automation and other related project. Wireless Networking Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to install, configure and secure Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). They should also be able to perform monitoring of WLAN. Infrastructure Security On completion of the module, students should be able to configure firewall appliances, intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewall policies and set up Virtual Private Networks. They should also be able to implement appropriate technologies to protect against security attacks such as spams, spyware and worms/viruses including the set-up of end-point security measures. Industry Attachment 2 On completion of the modules, students should be able to integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies related to their field of study. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 211

HIGHER NITEC IN SECURITY SYSTEM INTEGRATION (3 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Set up wired and wireless networks to accommodate IP-ready FOUNDATION MODULES 3 Electrical & Cabling Technology 3 security systems. CAD & Soldering 3 • Set up backend security network infrastructure to support Digital Electronics 3 Analogue Electronics 3 security systems. Programming Fundamentals 3 • Troubleshoot and maintain security systems. IoT Fundamentals 3 • Design and implement security system solutions to meet Networking & Communications Fundamentals 3 Cybersecurity Fundamentals client’s requirements. • Manage security system installation projects. • Integrate and implement centralised security management system. JOB OPPORTUNITIES CORE MODULES 3 System Administration 3 With the strong support of the Security Systems Association of Networking for Security System 3 Singapore (SSAS) which represents more than 50 major security CAD for Security System 3 systems solution providers, Higher Nitec in Security System Intrusion Detection System 3 Integration graduates will be readily employed by SSAS Access Control System 3 members and security system integrators. Some of the job titles Video Surveillance Technology 3 held by graduates include Technical Specialist, Security Systems Video Surveillance System 4 Specialist and Senior Technician. Industry Attachment 1 CERTIFICATION SPECIALISATION MODULES Security System Integration Credits required for certification: Project Management 3 AI for Security System 3 Foundation Modules : 24 Cybersecurity for Physical System 3 Core Modules : 25 Industry Attachment 2 3 Specialisation Modules : 20 8 Life Skills Modules : 10 Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : LIFE SKILLS MODULES Electives : 9 Refer to page 304 8 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective Total : ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the 96 availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 212

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY MODULE OBJECTIVES Core Modules Foundation Modules System Administration Electrical & Cabling Technology On completion of the module, students should be able to set up On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, server operating systems and perform system administration maintain and troubleshoot cabling systems. tasks such as user management, resource management and CAD & Soldering performance monitoring. Students should also be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to create configure file server services and implement basic system and update CAD drawings, as well as build electronic security. prototypes. Networking for Security Systems Digital Electronics On completion of this module, students should be able to plan, On completion of the module, students should be able to set up install, configure and troubleshoot computer network system and test digital electronic circuits. for the wired and wireless LAN environment. Analogue Electronics CAD for Security Systems On completion of the module, students should be able to set up On completion of this module, students should be able to create, and test analogue electronic circuits. update and interpret electrical and security system installation Programming Fundamentals drawings. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Intrusion Detection System programming constructs such as variables, programming On completion of this module, students should be able to install, syntax, sequential programming and control flow statements, in maintain and troubleshoot intrusion detection systems in a programmable controller-based system. various security environments. IoT Fundamentals Access Control System On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of this module, students should be able to install, configure, establish communication and process data from IoT maintain and troubleshoot access control systems in various environmental elements such as devices, nodes, gateways and security environments. cloud. Video Surveillance Technology Networking & Communications Fundamentals On completion of this module, students should be able to select, On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, test and troubleshoot video surveillance devices. configure, maintain and test computer and communication Video Surveillance System networks. They should also be able to identify the various On completion of this module, students should be able to set up, network topologies and protocols, and troubleshoot network maintain and troubleshoot surveillance systems. connectivity faults. Industry Attachment 1 Cybersecurity Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students should be able to apply and integrate the skills and knowledge that they have acquired the knowledge and essentials skills in all security domains in the at ITE College and develop competencies in other areas not cyber world - information security, systems security, network covered in the curriculum, at the workplace. security, mobile security, physical security, ethics and laws, Specialisation Modules related technologies, defense and mitigation techniques use in Security System Integration protecting. On completion of the module, students should be able to design, install, maintain and troubleshoot an integrated security system. 213

Project Management On completion of the module, students should be able to plan, execute and monitor security system project using the various project management tools and techniques to meet the project scope, schedule and cost requirements. AI for Security Systems On completion of the module, students should be able to establish, implement, test and troubleshoot AI and Automation in security system. Cybersecurity for Physical System On completion of the module, students should be able to identify cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, utilize technologies and tools to mitigate them. Industry Attachment 2 On completion of the module, students should be able to apply and integrate the skills and knowledge that they have acquired at ITE College and develop competencies in other areas not covered in the curriculum, at the workplace. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 214

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING HSCIHGOHOELRONFIETNEGCININEEARUINTGOMOTIVE ENGINEERING COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Perform engine systems diagnostics. CORE MODULES 6 • Perform electrical systems diagnostics. Automotive Mechanics 7 • Perform chassis diagnostics. Control and Transmission Technology 7 • Perform driveline diagnostics. Engine Technology 7 Automotive Electrics 7 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Engine and Electrical Systems Diagnostics 7 Control and Transmission Diagnostics 8 Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering graduates are employed Industry Attachment by fleet maintenance workshops, service garages, franchised motor dealers, vehicle inspection centres and government ELECTIVES (GENERAL) agencies. Common job titles may include Senior Technician, Refer to pages 300-301 Team Leader and Senior Vehicle Inspector. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions LIFE SKILLS MODULES and beyond. Refer to page 304 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective CERTIFICATION ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 49 Life Skills Modules : 9 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 62 215

MODULE OBJECTIVES Electives (General) Core Modules As reflected on pages 300-301. Automotive Mechanics On completion of the module, students should be able to Life Skills Modules observe workplace health and safety, extract technical As reflected on page 304. information, select and use lifting equipment and hand tools [to disassemble and reassemble automotive systems and components, perform basic maintenance of chassis and undercarriage as well as transmission system and components, and handle proper disposal of automotive wastes. Control and Transmission Technology On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out servicing and perform inspection of the brake system, chassis and undercarriage, transmission system and supplemental restraint systems on a vehicle. Engine Technology On completion of the module, students should be able to perform inspection of the air intake system, fuel system, engine management system, emission control system, and engine mechanical system on a vehicle. Automotive Electrics On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret diagnostics results and rectify faults in vehicle electrical systems, electronic circuits and air-conditioning system. Engine and Electrical Systems Diagnostics On completion of the module, students should be able to conduct system fault finding with the use of diagnostic tools and equipment, and rectify faults in engine electrical, body electrical, air-conditioning, fuel, lubrication and cooling, engine mechanical, engine management and emission control systems, as well as service alternative powered vehicle’s motor and battery. Control and Transmission Diagnostics On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret diagnostics results and rectify faults on vehicle wheel alignment, drive-line, suspension and steering, braking and transmission systems on petrol or diesel powered vehicles as well as service alternative powered vehicle’s powertrain. Industry Attachment On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the skills and knowledge acquired to take on a range of job scope at the company. 216

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING HIGHER NITEC IN CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Prepare civil and structural layout plans. CORE MODULES 6 • Prepare civil and structural components’ schedule and details Engineering Graphics 8 Engineering Mathematics and Statics 7 such as beams, slabs, columns, foundation, roads, drainage Building Information Modelling 8 and sewerage. Building Structure and External Works 8 • Prepare civil and structural detailed drawings. Reinforced Concrete Detailing and Design 7 • Prepare shop drawings for construction. Steel Structure Detailing and Design 8 • Liaise with engineers to resolve discrepancies and site Industry Attachment problems. JOB OPPORTUNITIES ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) Elementary Quantities Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates Model Making 2 are employed by government departments, statutory boards Land Surveying 2 and civil structural consultancy companies in the building and 2 construction sector. They perform a crucial role of ensuring the structural drawings, civil engineering drawings and detailed ELECTIVES (GENERAL) drawings on structural building are produced to meet the needs Refer to pages 300-301 of the users such as clients, contractors, authorities, consultants and building occupants, at the different stages of the project. LIFE SKILLS MODULES Some of the job titles held by graduates include Civil & Structural Refer to page 304 Draftsman, Technical Executive, Technical Officer and CAD Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective Designer. ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 52 Life Skills Modules : 9 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 65 217

MODULE OBJECTIVES Industry Attachment Core Modules Students will undertake a 6-month industry attachment at the Engineering Graphics civil structural consultancy companies in the building and On completion of the module, students should be able to construction sector to complement and reinforce the skills and produce technical sketches, engineering detailed drawings, 3D knowledge acquired at ITE and to develop competencies in solid modelling, and assembly drawings in accordance with ISO other specialised areas. standards. Electives (Course Specific) Engineering Mathematics and Statics On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Elementary Quantities knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering problems On completion of the module, students should be able to involving the use of algebra, indices, logarithms, trigonometry calculate and prepare the bill of quantities for simple building and basic statistics. Students would also be equipped with the work in accordance with Civil Engineering Standard Method of fundamental knowledge of statics and be able to solve Measurement Code. engineering problems involving equilibrium of bodies subjected to forces. Model Making Building Information Modelling On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to create construct a scaled model of a structural frame. 3D models, extract information, perform taking-off from BIM model and produce BIM components. Land Surveying Building Structures and External Works On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to perform simple levelling work, set out horizontal angles and produce foundation layout plans and schedules of footing and calculate reduced levels from field bookings. staircase, reinforced concrete drawings of floor, staircase and, Electives (General) structural components such as foundations, retaining walls and As reflected on pages 300-301. detailed drawings of external works such as drains, sewers, Life Skills Modules culverts, carriageway, drainage and sewerage systems. As reflected on page 304. Reinforced Concrete Detailing and Design On completion of the module, students should be able to create 3D models using BIM, to draw structural drawings for piling, pile caps, reinforced concrete core walls, prepare column schedules and detailed drawings of reinforced concrete beams and slabs, precast concrete components and precast beam and slab drawings. Steel Structure Detailing and Design On completion of the module, students should be able to create 3D steel structure models using BIM software and to produce steel structure working drawings with detailed connections of steel members. 218

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING HIGHER NITEC IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSE SYNOPSIS CERTIFICATION On completion of the course, students should be able to • Ensure all electrical and related works are carried out in Credits required for certification: compliance with electrical and BIM drawings, specifications, Core Modules : 47 relevant workplace safety and health regulations and codes of Life Skills Modules : 10 practice. Elective Modules : • Manage maintenance of electrical motor installation and 4 control systems. Total : • Manage maintenance of electrical installations, electrical 61 equipment and fibre-optic control network, intelligent control, smart monitored emergency lighting, fire and COURSE STRUCTURE Credits lightning protection systems in buildings. Module Title 7 • Manage operation and maintenance of smart home, CORE MODULES 7 intelligent building control and remote monitoring and data Electrical Design and Installation 7 analytics systems. Electrical Power and Distribution 6 • Manage operation and maintenance of advanced field bus Motor Control and Drives 6 instrumentation and solar PV systems. Predictive Maintenance and Servicing 5 Remarks: Intelligent Building Systems 5 Graduates who have acquired two years of relevant experience Solar Photovoltaic Systems 4 in the electrical work performed by a licensed electrician would Instrumentation and Control Systems 2 be eligible to apply to Energy Market Authority (EMA) to sit for Industry Attachment 2 the test leading to the award of an Electrician Licence issued by ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 2 EMA. Sensor Technology 2 JOB OPPORTUNITIES SCADA 2 Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering graduates are employed by Structured Cabling 2 government departments, statutory boards and private Applied Pneumatic Control 2 companies. They perform a crucial role of ensuring that electrical Power Quality installations, equipment and systems are operational. Some of Lighting Effects and Applications the job titles held by Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering ELECTIVES (JOINT ITE-INDUSTRY) graduates include Electrical Maintenance Technical Officer or PLC Control Builder Supervisor, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electrical Power ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Technician, Engineering Assistant, Instrumentation Technician, Refer to pages 300-301 Electrical & Electronics Marketing Executive and Production Supervisor. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. 219

Module Title Credits Solar Photovoltaic Systems On completion of the module, students should be able to LIFE SKILLS MODULES maintain renewable solar energy systems and implement smart, Refer to page 304 internet-linked instrumentation and monitoring systems in Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective compliance with relevant local standards, regulations and codes ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the of practice. availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Instrumentation and Control Systems On completion of the module, students should be able to MODULE OBJECTIVES maintain instrumentation and control systems and associated remote, smart internet-linked monitoring systems (Industry 4.0 Core Modules and IoT) in compliance with relevant local standards, regulations and codes of practice. Electrical Design and Installation Industry Attachment On completion of the module, students should be able to Students will be attached to relevant companies to complement design, prepare electrical drawings of and maintain electrical and reinforce the skills and knowledge acquired at ITE and to installations in residential, industrial and commercial premises in gain professional and working experience. compliance with relevant local standards, regulations and codes Electives (Course Specific) of practice. Sensor Technology On completion of the module, students should be able to Electrical Power and Distribution explain the principles of operation, characteristics and On completion of the module, students should be able to applications of various sensors in industrial and electrical maintain electrical power and distribution system including engineering works. switchboards and electrical back up supply system, perform SCADA lockout and tag out procedures and remote energy monitoring On completion of the module, students should be able to system in compliance with relevant local standards, regulations explain the basic configuration and provide an overview of a and codes of practice. SCADA system. They are also trained to explain the techniques and methods used on data acquisition, the control of the field Motor Control and Drives devices, communication, applications and operation of the On completion of the module, students should be able to system. maintain electrical motor installations including advanced Structured Cabling motor drives and control systems and also implement predictive On completion of the module, students should be able to and condition based maintenance in compliance with relevant explain the principles of structured cabling and install a standard local standards, regulations and codes of practice. cabling system accordingly to the relevant standard. They also should be also able to perform testing and trouble-shooting and Predictive Maintenance and Servicing certify the quality of structured cabling installations with both On completion of the module, students should be able to copper and fibre-optic cables. maintain various electrical and industrial equipment and Applied Pneumatic Control appliances, fire alarm system through the application of On completion of the module, students should be able to condition monitoring and data analysis in compliance with develop control circuits based on knowledge of the relevant local standards, regulations and codes of practice. construction, principles of operation and application of the various components and equipment in electromechanical, Intelligent Building Systems pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control systems. On completion of the module, students should be able to program and implement smart, internet-linked control and automation solutions for residential and commercial buildings as well as maintain associated digital communication network and cabling system in compliance with relevant local standards, regulations and codes of practice. 220

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Power Quality On completion of the module, students should be able to use monitoring tools to measure power quality (PQ) in an electrical power installation. They should also be able to explain the various sources of power quality problems and their mitigation techniques. Lighting Effects and Applications On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the principles of lighting effects to install and maintain lighting schemes for different client requirements. Electives (Joint ITE-Industry) PLC Control Builder On completion of the module, students should be able to use PLC engineering tool to configure projects based on IEC61131-3 standard with one or several applications running in PLC. Electives (General) As reflected on pages 300-301. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 221

HIGHER NITEC IN ENGINEERING WITH BUSINESS COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Troubleshoot problems in manufacturing processes. CORE MODULES 7 • Design jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. Mathematics and Engineering Systems 6 • Initiate continuous work improvement activities to CAD and Engineering Design 7 Quality Engineering 7 manufacturing processes. Engineering Materials and Mechanics 3 • Perform production scheduling and material requirement Elements of Business Practice 6 Manufacturing Processes and Prototyping 6 planning for manufacturing processes. Manufacturing Engineering 5 • Maintain quality assurance system for manufacturing. Fundamentals of Marketing 4 • Prepare necessary documents for manufacturing and Industry Attachment assembly. • Perform technical marketing, sales and services. JOB OPPORTUNITIES ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) Conventional Machining Higher Nitec in Engineering with Business graduates are Jig and Fixture Design 2 employed by high value manufacturing industries in consumer Product Prototyping 2 electronics, precision engineering and equipment / products / 2 components manufacturing companies. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Engineering Assistant, Manufacturing ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Engineering Technician, Production Supervisor and Quality Refer to pages 300-301 Assurance Technician. They are also suitable to be employed as Sales Executives and Assistant Sales Engineers. There are LIFE SKILLS MODULES excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory Refer to page 304 positions and beyond. Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the CERTIFICATION availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 51 Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 65 222

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Fundamentals of Marketing Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to carry Mathematics and Engineering Systems out technical marketing, logistics administration, sales and On completion of the module, students should be able to solve services in the business set up. engineering problems involving algebra, indices, graphs, trigonometry and statistics, and to perform electrical installation Industry Attachment as well as connect pneumatic and hydraulic systems. On completion of the module, students should be able to CAD and Engineering Design acquire and apply a cluster of key technical, social and On completion of the module, students should be able to create methodological competencies in their occupation. 2D drawings of engineering components using a CAD system as Electives (Course Specific) well as produce 3D solid models and also to design a mechanical system comprising various machine elements. Conventional Machining Quality Engineering On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to perform machining operations on conventional lathe and interpret the Workshop Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, the milling machines. requirements of ISO 9001 and 14001 under Quality Management System, Lean Six Sigma, and apply fundamental Jig and Fixture Design quality tools and techniques for problem solving and quality On completion of the module, students should be able to design inspection, and also the use of precision measuring tools with and draw a drill jig, turning and milling fixture using CAD statistical process control capabilities. software. Engineering Materials and Mechanics On completion of the module, students should be able to Product Prototyping classify engineering materials, conduct destructive and non- On completion of the module, students should be able to create destructive testing and also able to apply the laws and principles simple design of a product using 3-D CAD software and produce of statics and dynamics to design engineering systems. a 3-D model of it using basic prototyping devices. Elements of Business Practice Electives (General) On completion of the module, students should be able to As reflected on pages 300-301. perform effective business communications, comply with Life Skills Modules business ethics and practices, and conduct technical sales. As reflected on page 304. Manufacturing Processes and Prototyping On completion of the module, students should be able to perform rapid prototyping, verify and troubleshoot machine parameters and perform part programming using CAD/CAM software, and also carry out study of equipment layout and process flow in a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing Engineering On completion of the module, students should be able to conduct work study, perform process planning, carry out productivity improvement activities, perform manufacturing resources planning and conduct risk assessment for the workplace. 223

HIGHER NITEC IN FACILITY MANAGEMENT COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Supervise and coordinate building maintenance work such as CORE MODULES 6 Mechanical Systems and Services 7 air-conditioning, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, Electrical Systems and Services 7 building, plumbing and sanitary systems, and general Air-Conditioning Systems 6 services. Building Management System 5 • Supervise fire-safety related tasks assigned by Fire Safety Workplace Safety and Health Management 8 Manager to ensure safe and efficient operations of buildings Building Services Systems Analysis and 5 and facilities. Management 4 • Assign and manage subordinates in the execution of FM Project Management and Supervision (facility management) activities. Industry Attachment • Perform maintenance duties as and when needed. JOB OPPORTUNITIES ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) Water Efficiency in Building Higher Nitec in Facility Management graduates could be Energy Audit and Management 2 employed directly by large establishments who manage their Green Building Technology 4 own facility or indirectly via facility management companies. Introduction to Overhaul of Reciprocating 2 They will be able to take on jobs as Facility Technical Officer, Compressor 2 Facility Supervisor and Facility Executive. They could also take on Building Information Management (BIM) for 2 the role of workplace safety & health supervisor and/or fire Facilities Management safety manager if they passed Workplace Safety & Health Management module under the direct recognition scheme by ELECTIVES (JOINT ITE-INDUSTRY) 6 the Ministry of Manpower and/or Fire Safety Management Fire Safety Management elective module accredited by Singapore Civil Defence Force. CERTIFICATION ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Refer to pages 300-301 Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 48 LIFE SKILLS MODULES Life Skills Modules : 10 Refer to page 304 Elective Modules : Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective 6 ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Total : availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 64 Nitec in Facility Technology (Landscaping Services) or Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) graduates with minimum GPA of 3.0 and had completed “Air-Conditioning and Building Management System” and “Building Fire-Fighting and Protection Systems” elective modules can apply to progress directly to second year of study in Higher Nitec in Facility Management course. 224

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Building Services Systems Analysis and Management Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to Mechanical Systems and Services interpret architectural drawings, maintain fittings and fixtures, On completion of the module, students should be able to plumbing sanitary systems, as well as the masonry works of the interpret building mechanical system plan, perform inspection building. Students should be able to supervise swimming pool of automated doors and pump system, conduct operational test maintenance, landscaping services, pest control and cleaning of standby generator, as well as maintain the fire-protection and activities, monitor lift and escalator maintenance, as well as carry fire-fighting systems. out inspection of painting works and manage electronic car park Electrical Systems and Services system. On completion of the module, students should be able to Project Management and Supervision interpret electrical circuit diagrams, conduct continuity and On completion of the module, students should be able to plan insulation resistance tests, and coordinate setting up of AV for resource deployment and work schedule, monitor project system. They should be able to inspect the lightning protection activities to ensure compliance and in accordance with safety, and earthing system, conduct first line maintenance of security and statutory requirements, and communicate with uninterruptable power supply, and coordinate maintenance of stakeholders to ensure co-operation and smooth completion of Extra Low Voltage system as well as the power and lighting project. circuits. Industry Attachment Air-Conditioning Systems Students will be attached to relevant companies to complement On completion of the module, students should be able to and reinforce the skills and knowledge acquired at ITE and to maintain air-conditioning system and supervise components gain professional and working experience. replacement, maintain chilled water centralised system as well Electives (Course Specific) as cold room refrigeration system. Water Efficiency in Building Building Management System On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to conduct water audit and apply water efficiency measures to interpret the various types of control systems linked to Building reduce water consumption in commercial/residential buildings. Management System (BMS), conduct system wellness check for Energy Audit and Management main and sub-systems, manage common causes of faults, On completion of the module, students should be able to generate and compile system reports linked to BMS, and also conduct on-site energy audit using appropriate measuring supervise manned security services. instruments and tools, and recommend corrective measures for Workplace Safety and Health Management energy savings. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Green Building Technology the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) knowledge and skills to On completion of the module, students should be able to assist assist in the identification of hazards and implementation of risk engineers to carry out design, fabrication, modification and control measures, conduct inspection, comply and commissioning of Green facilities and assist engineers in the communicate WSH legal requirements, perform incident operation, management and services related to Green facilities. reporting, implement WSH management process, perform Introduction to Overhaul of Reciprocating Compressor effective communication and report on the outcome of WSH On completion of the module, students should be able to inspection. identify and isolate faulty compressor; perform overhauling of reciprocating compressor; replace pistons, rings, cylinders, suction valve, discharge valve, crankshaft and main bearings while maintaining workplace health and safety. 225

Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Facilities Management On completion of the module, students should be able to to interpret two-dimensional architectural layout drawings, generate three-dimensional modelling using appropriate software and retrieve relevant information on building services systems, as well as applying the effective modelling and visualisation techniques for presenting project designs. Electives (Joint ITE-Industry) Fire Safety Management On completion of the module, students should be familiar with the basic working knowledge on fire science and fire safety engineering, the various types of fire protection installations, operation and maintenance, and the means to respond to fire alarm activation, fight incipient fire, and performing rescue and evacuation exercises. In addition, they should be equipped with the basic knowledge of first aid, the basic requirement of fire safety installations and maintenance including building inspection and testing of fire protection system, and the requirements of roles and responsibilities of Fire Safety Managers. Electives (General) As reflected on pages 300-301. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 226

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING HIGHER NITEC IN INTEGRATED MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL DESIGN COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to prepare Module Title Credits working drawings and assist in the design of the following CORE MODULES 6 building facility systems with application software: Engineering Graphics 8 • Air-conditioning and ventilation systems Engineering Mathematics and Statics 7 • Electrical installation and control systems Building Information Modelling 8 • Fire protection and fighting systems Electrical System Design 8 • Water supply and sanitary systems Air-Conditioning and Ventilation System Design 8 Plumbing and Fire Protection System Design 8 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Industry Attachment Higher Nitec in Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 4 graduates are employed by companies in the building industry. Green Building Technology These include companies providing engineering consultancy services involved in building services such as electrical ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) 2 installations, air-conditioning ducting, fire protection, water Engineering Project Management 2 supply and sanitary plumbing. Some of the job titles held by Land Surveying graduates include Facility Systems CADD Specialist, Facility Systems Assistant Designer and Mechanical & Electrical ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Draughtsman. There are excellent opportunities for career Refer to pages 300-301 advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. CERTIFICATION LIFE SKILLS MODULES Refer to page 304 Credits required for certification: Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Core Modules : 53 availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Life Skills Modules : 9 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 66 227

MODULE OBJECTIVES Electives (Course Specific) Core Modules Engineering Graphics Green Building Technology On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students would be equipped with produce technical sketches, engineering detailed drawings, 3D the fundamental skills and knowledge of green building solid modelling, and assembly drawings in accordance with ISO technologies and design, and incorporate environment-friendly standards. features in building facility design. Engineering Mathematics and Statics Electives (Inter-disciplinary) On completion of the module, students should be able to apply knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering problems Engineering Project Management involving the use of algebra, indices, logarithms, trigonometry On completion of the module, students should be able to apply and statistics. Students would also be equipped with the the tools and techniques that enable the project team to fundamental knowledge of statics, and be able to solve organise and manage their project work to meet requirements engineering problems involving equilibrium of bodies and challenges. subjected to forces. Building Information Modelling Land Surveying On completion of the module, students should be able to create On completion of the module, students should be able to 3D models, extract information, perform taking-off from BIM perform simple levelling work, set out horizontal angles and model and produce BIM components. calculate reduced levels from field bookings. Electrical System Design Electives (General) On completion of the module, students should be able to As reflected on pages 300-301. perform design on electrical system for buildings, and prepare Life Skills Modules the drawings in accordance to the standard codes of practice As reflected on page 304. and government regulations. Air Conditioning and Ventilation System Design On completion of the module, students should be able to estimate the cooling load of a building, create 3D models and perform design on air-conditioning ducting, and prepare working drawings for ducting layouts and related pipework using catalogues and in accordance to the standard codes of practice and government regulations. Plumbing and Fire Protection System Design On completion of the module, students should be able to produce piping layouts and prepare drawings on plumbing system, sanitary system and sprinkler system in accordance to the standard codes of practice and government regulations. Industry Attachment Students will be attached to M&E consultant companies to complement and reinforce the skills and knowledge acquired at ITE and to develop competencies in other specialised areas. 228

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING HIGHER NITEC IN LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT & DESIGN COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Organise, coordinate and oversee various aspects of CORE MODULES 7 Nursery Production 7 landscaping maintenance and construction works. Arboriculture Operations 7 • Supervise and coordinate deployment of workforce. Sports Turf Operations 7 • Supervise the selection and procurement of plants and Landscape Operations 8 Landscape Design and Skyrise Greenery 6 planting materials for landscaping construction and Landscape Project Management and Coordination 7 maintenance works. Horticulture Sciences and Parks Practices 4 • Perform scheduling and implement maintenance plans for Industry Attachment common turf and park areas. • Oversee the maintenance plan for equipment and machinery. ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 3 • Supervise the undertaking of plant health care programs. Elementary Land Surveying 3 • Supervise the propagation of plants, undertake nursery Introduction to Urban Farming operations, and maintain nursery plants and facilities. • Assist in the supervision of installation and maintenance for ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) 2 skyrise greenery and other green infrastructure. Water Efficiency in Building 2 • Assist in the supervision of arboriculture operations and Green Building Technology maintain tree health and safety. • Interpret, prepare and present landscape design drawings. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Higher Nitec in Landscape Management & Design graduates ELECTIVES (GENERAL) could be employed as Landscape Supervisor in the landscaping Refer to pages 300-301 construction and maintenance companies. Graduates could also work as Assistant Horticulturists, Assistant Arborists and LIFE SKILLS MODULES Landscape Coordinators in the related landscaping sectors. In Refer to page 304 addition, they could be employed by building maintenance Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective companies to oversee the installation and maintenance of ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the skyrise greenery, arboriculture operations and nursery availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. operations. CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 53 Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : 6 Total : 69 229

MODULE OBJECTIVES Landscape Project Management and Coordination Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to Nursery Production interpret landscape maintenance contract specifications and On completion of the module, students should be able to drawings, assist in the implementation of procurement plans perform management and maintenance works in a plant and project schedules. In addition, students should be able to production nursery. They should also be able to perform tasks supervise environmental control measures and verify as-built such as re-potting, propagation, harvesting, and maintenance of drawings on site. nursery facilities and customer service. In addition, students Horticulture Sciences and Parks Practices should be able to perform identification of plant pests and On completion of the module, students should be able to apply diseases. the fundamental knowledge of plant anatomy, morphology, Arboriculture Operations taxonomy and nutrition, and soil science to analyse and identify On completion of the module, students should be able to the common plant healthcare issues. Students should be able to perform basic tree structural safety inspection and tree health supervise the implementation of sustainable horticulture inspection. They should be able to assist in the supervision of practices, suitable soil amendments, plant healthcare and tree maintenance works including planting, transplanting, integrated pest management plans in accordance to pruning, removal, selection, establishment and the horticulture and landscape industry requirements. In addition, implementation of maintenance plan for arboriculture students should be able to assist in the managing of Parks equipment and tools. recreation, events and visitor-ship, and supervise the Sports Turf Operations implementation of Parks maintenance contracts. On completion of the module, students should be able to Industry Attachment supervise the installation, maintenance and first line Students will undergo 3 months of internship training in troubleshooting of drainage and irrigation systems in turf areas landscaping construction and maintenance companies to on golf courses and sports turf. They should also be able to reinforce the skills and knowledge acquired at the training perform integrated pest management program including pests, institute and to develop competencies in other specialised diseases, disorders and soil analysis. In addition, they should be areas. able to identify the appropriate materials, tools and equipment Electives (Course Specific) for turf maintenance, and supervise the implementation of turf Elementary Land Surveying nutrition plan and maintenance plan for common turf areas. On completion of the module, students should be able to Landscape Operations perform a site survey using basic surveying equipment. Students On completion of the module, students should be able to will be able to set up and use the surveying equipment, conduct supervise the maintenance and implementation of various a closed survey and verify basic survey plan to incorporate levels landscape operations including softscapes, landscape features and contours according to landscape specifications. and facilities. In addition, they should be able to supervise the Introduction to Urban Farming operation and maintenance of basic landscape machinery and On completion of the module, students should be able to equipment. perform basic urban farming techniques to achieve sustainable Landscape Design and Skyrise Greenery farming outcome, Students will be able to set up urban farming On completion of the module, students should be able to assist systems using different medium such as water based and soil in designing sustainable, themed and cultural landscapes with based system, incorporating technology, such as use of LED spatial planning, and prepare site layout. In addition, students lightings to enhance the photosynthesis of crops for indoor should be able assist in designing, managing, installation and setting. maintenance of skyrise greenery. 230

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Electives (Inter-disciplinary) Water Efficiency in Building On completion of the module, students should be able to conduct water audit and apply water efficiency measures to reduce water consumption in commercial/residential buildings. Green Building Technology On completion of the module, students would be equipped with the fundamental skills and knowledge of green building technologies and design, and incorporate environment-friendly features in building facility design. Electives (General) As reflected on pages 300-301. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 231

HIGHER NITEC IN MARINE ENGINEERING COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Perform alignment of marine machinery. CORE MODULES 8 • Perform maintenance of marine control circuits. Quality Engineering 8 • Perform installation and repair of marine machinery. Ship Systems 7 • Perform supervision work on machining work. Marine Propulsion System 7 • Perform defect diagnosis of marine systems. Marine Workshop Technology 8 • Assist to execute commissioning and testing activities. Marine Auxiliary Systems 9 • Perform verification of measuring instruments. Marine Control Systems and Instrumentation 8 • Perform design and fabrication of jigs and fixtures. Industry Attachment • Perform quality control and assurance. • Perform inspection of ship systems and machinery ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 2 Engineering Watchkeeping 2 components. Shipboard Legislation and Resource Management • Perform basic maintenance of electrical equipment. JOB OPPORTUNITIES ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) Basic Naval Architecture Higher Nitec in Marine Engineering graduates are employed by Ship and Offshore Survey 3 the marine and offshore industry such as marine services Marine Project Planning and Management 3 contractors, marine equipment manufacturers and suppliers, 2 marine fleet operators and the shipyards. These graduates can provide services such as maintenance and repair of marine ELECTIVES (GENERAL) systems, assist in executing, commissioning and testing Refer to pages 300-301 activities, calibration and instrumentation work, quality control and assurance, inspection of ship systems and machinery LIFE SKILLS MODULES components. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Refer to page 304 Assistant Supervisor (Mechanical) / Trainee Supervisor Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective (Mechanical) / Supervisor (Mechanical) / Foreman (Mechanical). ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. supervisory positions and beyond. CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 55 Life Skills Modules : 9 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 68 232

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Electives (Course Specific) Core Modules Engineering Watchkeeping Quality Engineering On completion of the module, students should be conversant On completion of the module, students should be able to with the requirements to maintain a safe engineering watch and conduct preliminary safety inspection, perform hazard seaworthiness of the ship, operate main and auxiliary marine identification and risk assessment. Students should also be able machinery and control systems, operate marine electrical power to verify general arrangement drawings, monitor quality control distribution and to ensure compliance with marine pollution systems, perform inspection work on brazed joints, heat prevention requirements. treatment of materials, cable arrangement, electrical circuits, Shipboard Legislation and Resource Management and perform dimensional checks of engineering components. On completion of the module, students should be conversant Ship Systems with maintaining operational and maintenance documentation, On completion of the module, students should be able to monitoring compliance with maritime legislative requirements, service, maintain propulsion components system, pneumatic managing human factor errors and practicing good leadership and hydraulic control system components and perform and teamwork on board ships. inspection work on deck machinery and alignment of marine Electives (Inter-disciplinary) machinery. Basic Naval Architecture Marine Propulsion System On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able produce lines plans drawings from offset tables, perform ship troubleshoot and rectify faults in marine propulsion systems, form and stability calculations. recondition engine components, perform defect diagnosis, Ship and Offshore Survey measure and adjust engine functional clearances. On completion of the module, students should be able to co- Marine Workshop Technology ordinate vessel survey activities, perform survey on steelwork On completion of the module, students should be able to and produce survey report on recommendations of rectified produce 2-D CAD drawings, perform basic arc welding, gas works. cutting, machine screw threads and components most Marine Project Planning and Management commonly used in shipboard repairs. Students should also be On completion of the module, students should be able to plan, able to design, modify and fabricate jigs and fixtures. track and monitor projects using project management software. Marine Auxiliary Systems Electives (General) On completion of the module, students should be able to As reflected on pages 300-301. inspect, troubleshoot and rectify machinery components of Life Skills Modules marine auxiliary systems typically installed on board marine As reflected on page 304. vessels. Marine Control Systems and Instrumentation On completion of the module, students should be able to produce electrical single-line drawings, maintain DC and AC equipment, check simple magnetic circuits and systems’ parameter, adjust governor setting, and perform functional tests on control systems typically installed on marine vessels. Industry Attachment Students will undertake a 6-month industry attachment at shipyards, marine related workshop or work place to gain hands- on marine related practical training. 233

HIGHER NITEC IN MARINE & OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Interpret general arrangement drawings, pipe and instrument CORE MODULES 8 Quality Engineering 8 drawings, welding procedure specifications, and test Ship Systems 7 procedures. Welding Technology 8 • Perform preliminary design of pipe routing plan. Fabrication Technology 7 • Perform non-destructive tests on weld metals. Pipe Design and Systems 9 • Perform inspection on brazed joints, pre-welding and post- Offshore Technology 8 welding, and alignment of pumps. Industry Attachment • Assist in system testing and commissioning of marine auxiliary system and drilling system. ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 3 • Perform planning of work activities such as lifting, erection of Basic Naval Architecture 3 supports for assembly works, manpower deployment and Ship and Offshore Survey 2 work schedule. Marine Project Planning and Management • Perform supervision on fabrication and welding. • Perform quality control checks of welding, painting and blasting, insulation, machinery and electrical installations. JOB OPPORTUNITIES ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Refer to pages 300-301 Higher Nitec in Marine & Offshore Technology graduates can be LIFE SKILLS MODULES employed by shipyards, and other supporting companies which Refer to page 304 provide services on the repair, fabrication, refurbishment of all Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective types of vessels, offshore structures in the marine and offshore ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the industry. Some of the job titles held by graduates include availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Assistant Supervisor, Trainee Supervisor, Assistant Marine Supervisor and Foreman. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 55 Life Skills Modules : 9 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 68 234

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Offshore Technology Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to Quality Engineering produce electrical single-line drawings, maintain DC and AC On completion of the module, students should be able to equipment, perform dimension control and level checks of conduct preliminary safety inspection, perform hazard offshore structures, co-ordinate the erection of temporary identification and risk assessment. Students should also be able supports, perform leak and watertightness tests and assist in to verify general arrangement drawings, monitor quality control system testing and commissioning. systems, perform inspection work on brazed joints, heat treatment of materials, cable arrangement, electrical circuits, Industry Attachment and perform dimensional checks of engineering components. Students will undertake a 6-month industry attachment at Ship Systems shipyards, marine related workshop or work place to gain hands- On completion of the module, students should be able to on marine related practical training. service, maintain propulsion components system, pneumatic Electives (Course Specific) and hydraulic control systems components; perform inspection work on deck machinery and alignment of marine machinery. Basic Naval Architecture Welding Technology On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to produce lines plans drawings from offset tables, perform ship interpret welding procedures, perform butt, fillet, groove weld form and stability calculations. joints using submerged arc welding, shield metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding in flat, Ship and Offshore Survey horizontal and vertical positions. Students should also be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to co- rectify weld defects, perform non-destructive tests on weld ordinate vessel survey activities, perform survey on steelwork metals and do operational calibration of welding machine. and produce survey report on recommendations of rectified Fabrication Technology works. On completion of the module, students should be able to produce 2-D CAD drawings and sketches of 3-D assembly Marine Project Planning and Management drawings. Students should also be able to plan resources and On completion of the module, students should be able to plan, work schedules, perform structural markings, read lines plan track and monitor projects using project management software. drawings, carry out development of plates and pipes, material Electives (General) surface inspections, nesting and take-off and prepare load for As reflected on pages 300-301. lifting operations. Life Skills Modules Pipe Design and Systems As reflected on page 304. On completion of the module, students should be able to produce P & ID drawings, isometric drawings of pipe routing plan and prepare pipes cutting plans. Students should also be able to perform pipe spool assembly, dimension checks on pipe spools, and perform leak tests on piping systems. 235

HIGHER NITEC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Set up machines, equipment and systems. CORE MODULES 7 • Provide support in product improvements. Mathematics and Engineering Systems 6 • Conduct quality assurance functions on products and CAD and Engineering Design 7 Quality Engineering 7 systems. Engineering Materials and Mechanics 7 • Perform fault diagnosis and maintenance of instrumentation System Integration and Controls 6 Engineering Development and Applications 8 and control equipment. Industry Attachment • Perform sub-system and PLC integration. • Perform support functions in engineering design and development. JOB OPPORTUNITIES ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 2 Conventional Machining 2 Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering graduates can be Jig and Fixture Design 2 employed by mechanical engineering and precision Product Prototyping 2 engineering firms and companies that provide engineering Cobot Automation in Manufacturing services from front-end engineering design, systems development to maintenance of mechanical equipment and ELECTIVES (GENERAL) instruments. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Refer to pages 300-301 Engineering Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, Quality Assurance Technician and LIFE SKILLS MODULES Quality Process Technician. There are excellent opportunities for Refer to page 304 career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the CERTIFICATION availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 48 Life Skills Modules : 9 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 61 236

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Electives (Course Specific) Core Modules Mathematics and Engineering Systems Conventional Machining On completion of the module, students should be able to solve On completion of the module, students should be able to engineering problems involving algebra, indices, graphs, perform machining operations on conventional lathe and trigonometry and statistics, and to perform electric installations milling machines. as well as connect pneumatic and hydraulic systems. CAD and Engineering Design Jig and Fixture Design On completion of the module, students should be able to create On completion of the module, students should be able to design 2D drawings of engineering components using a CAD system as and draw a drill jig, turning and milling fixture using CAD well as produce 3D solid models and also to design a mechanical software. system comprising various machine elements. Quality Engineering Product Prototyping On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to create interpret the Workshop Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, the simple design of a product using 3-D CAD software and produce requirements of ISO 9001 and 14001 under Quality a 3-D model of it using basic prototyping devices. Management System, Lean Six Sigma, and apply fundamental quality tools and techniques for problem solving and quality Cobot Automation in Manufacturing inspection, and also the use of precision measuring tools with On completion of this module, students should be able to set up statistical process control capabilities. the cobot system and program the cobot to perform basic Engineering Materials and Mechanics manufacturing operations like pick and place and packaging On completion of the module, students should be able to task. classify engineering materials, conduct destructive and non- Electives (General) destructive testing and also able to apply the laws and principles As reflected on pages 300-301. of statics and dynamics to design engineering systems. Life Skills Modules System Integration and Controls As reflected on page 304. On completion of the module, students should be able to perform testing, calibration, fault diagnosis and maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment, program PLC system, interface engineering components and sub-systems, as well as install part feeding system and electrical drive system. Engineering Development and Applications On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out design and development activities including application of design concepts for a sustainable environment, verify product design, perform rapid prototyping, as well as carry out product design change process and enhancement of product design. Industry Attachment On completion of the module, students should be able to acquire and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies in their occupation. 237

HIGHER NITEC IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Install, maintain and service pneumatic and electro- CORE MODULES 7 CAD and Mechanical Applications 7 pneumatic controlled systems. Electrical and Electronics Applications 7 • Construct and assemble mechanical support. Pneumatics and Automation 7 • Prepare and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. PLC and Motor Control 7 • Install and test electrical systems. Cyber Physical Systems 7 • Install and test peripheral devices and microcomputer Robotics Systems 8 Industry Attachment controlled systems. • Troubleshoot electronics systems. ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 3 • Set up industrial automation systems, modifies PLC program Hydraulics 2 Single Board Micro-controller Applications 2 and troubleshoot a simple automated production system at Lean Manufacturing 2 module level. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) System Integration • Set up automated manufacturing systems, autovision systems and communication networks. • Set up and test-run industrial robot with written test program. • Set up precision motion control systems. JOB OPPORTUNITIES ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) Applied Aviation Science and Mathematics Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering graduates are 4 generally employed by engineering firms using cutting edge and high-technology equipment and automated system. Some ELECTIVES (JOINT ITE-INDUSTRY) 2 of the job titles held by graduates include Automation Integration of Vision with Servo Control Technician, Engineering Assistant, Industrial Engineering Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Plant Maintenance ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Technician, Production Supervisor and Associate Engineer. The Refer to pages 300-301 increasing demand in widely use of robotics and automation technology in healthcare, construction, manufacturing and LIFE SKILLS MODULES logistics industries will certainly enhance the career prospect for Refer to page 304 graduates moving forward. Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the CERTIFICATION availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 50 Life Skills Modules : 9 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 63 238

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Industry Attachment Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to CAD and Mechanical Applications acquire and apply a cluster of key technical, social and On completion of the module, students should be able to read, methodological competencies in the occupation. interpret and produce common geometrical and mechanical Electives (Course Specific) drawings using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software; use common tools and equipment to fabricate and service simple Hydraulics mechanical elements and assemble aluminium profile On completion of the module, students should be able to structures. maintain hydraulic systems in industrial automation. Electrical and Electronics Applications On completion of the module, students should be able to Single Board Micro-controller Applications analyse circuit schematic and board layout; and perform in- On completion of the module, students should be able to write circuit measurement. They should also be able to identify faulty structured programs to interface with peripheral devices and components and replace them. Students should also be able to solve simple problems using single board micro-controller. conduct performance test to ensure that the circuit is working as intended. Lean Manufacturing Pneumatics and Automation On completion of the module, students should be able to work On completion of the module, students should be able to apply effectively as a team member to support lean manufacturing electro-mechanical control systems, including common input / and process improvement in the industries and apply PDCA in output devices, pneumatics and electro-pneumatics systems in continuous process improvement to increase productivity. industrial automation. PLC and Motor Control Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) System Integration On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming to interface integrate and program IIoT system with Programmable Logic and control PLC-controlled applications and to use advanced Controller (PLC), gateway, Ethernet and internet connection PLC instructions to program PLC intelligent modules for from machine level (sensor and actuator in automation industrial automation. application) to data analytic and visualization in the cloud. Cyber Physical Systems Electives (Inter-disciplinary) On completion of the module, students should be able to troubleshoot and maintain sub-systems associated with Cyber Applied Aviation Science and Mathematics Physical System / flexible manufacturing system, such as On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Conveyor, Automated Guided Vehicle, Automated Storage and fundamentals of mathematics, law of physics and basic Retrieval, Data Identification, Machine Vision, Human Machine aerodynamics principles to solve engineering related problems Interface, Supervisory Control, Data Acquisition, Internet of which are applicable to aircraft flight and ground operations. Things, Communication Networking, Quality Assurance, Process Electives (Joint ITE-Industry) Control and Maintenance Management. Robotics Systems Integration of Vision with Servo Control On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, On completion of the module, students should be able to program, operate, troubleshoot and maintain robotic system, implement a vision inspection system, perform servo motor and solve engineering problems involving statics, dynamics, control and interface vision system with servo motor control for kinematics and kinetics. Students are also trained to apply inspection process. microcontroller programming concepts used in control circuits Electives (General) of microcontroller-based equipment. As reflected on pages 300-301. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 239

HIGHER NITEC IN OFFSHORE & MARINE ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to prepare Module Title Credits working drawings and assist in the offshore and marine CORE MODULES 7 engineering design with application software for the following Engineering Graphics 8 areas: Offshore and Marine Structure Design 7 • Offshore and marine accommodation Offshore and Marine Electrical System Design 8 • Offshore and marine life savings and fire-fighting appliances Offshore and Marine Piping System Design 6 • Offshore and marine structure Offshore and Marine HVAC System Design 6 • Offshore and marine piping system including piping for fuel Marine Structure and System Modelling 8 Industry Attachment oil, lubrication, engine exhaust, hydraulics, pneumatics and water supply ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 2 • Offshore and marine electrical system and controls Solid Modelling 2 • Offshore and marine heating, ventilation and air-conditioning Engineering Project Management (HVAC) systems JOB OPPORTUNITIES ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) Ship and Offshore Survey Higher Nitec in Offshore & Marine Engineering Design graduates Basic Naval Architecture 3 are employed by shipyards and other supporting companies 3 which design and provide services on the repair, fabrication, refurbishment of all types of vessels, offshore structures in the ELECTIVES (GENERAL) marine and offshore industry. Some of the job titles held by Refer to pages 300-301 graduates include Offshore & Marine Engineering CADD Specialist, Offshore & Marine Engineering Assistant Designer LIFE SKILLS MODULES and Offshore & Marine Structure Draughtsman. There are Refer to page 304 excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective positions and beyond. ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 50 Life Skills Modules : 9 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 63 240

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Electives (Course Specific) Core Modules Engineering Graphics Solid Modelling On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students would be able to produce technical sketches, engineering detailed drawings, 3D appreciate the benefits of parametric modelling and be able to solid model, and assembly drawings in accordance with ISO use the 3D modelling software to perform mechanical design standards. and prepare working and presentation drawings. Offshore and Marine Structure Design On completion of the module, students should be able to Engineering Project Management perform offshore and marine initial design and prepare general On completion of the module, students should be able to apply arrangement and structural drawings in accordance with the tools and techniques that enable the project team to standards and appropriate classification society requirements. organise and manage their project work to meet requirements Offshore and Marine Electrical System Design and challenges. On completion of the module, students should be able to design Electives (Inter-disciplinary) electrical system of a ship, including control and communication system, and prepare the drawings in accordance with standards Ship and Offshore Survey and appropriate classification society requirements. On completion of the module, students should be able to Offshore and Marine Piping System Design co-ordinate vessel survey activities, perform survey on steelwork On completion of the module, students should be able to design and produce survey report on recommendations of rectified mechanical piping, marine system, life safety and fire fighting works. appliance of a ship, and prepare the drawings in accordance to standards, appropriate classification society, Safety of Life at Sea Basic Naval Architecture (SOLAS) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) On completion of the module, students should be able to requirements. produce lines plans drawings from offset tables, perform ship Offshore and Marine HVAC System Design form and stability calculations. On completion of the module, students should be able to Electives (General) estimate the cooling load of a ship, design air-conditioning and As reflected on pages 300-301. mechanical ventilation ducting, heating system and prepare Life Skills Modules working drawings for ducting layouts and related pipe work in As reflected on page 304. accordance with ISO standards and appropriate classification society requirements. Marine Structure and System Modelling On completion of the module, students should be able to use the latest 3D modelling software to support the design of both conventional offshore platforms and other marine vessels in accordance with industry requirements. Industry Attachment Students will undertake a 6-month industry attachment at the shipyards and design consultancy companies in the marine sector to complement and reinforce the skills and knowledge acquired at ITE to develop other competencies in other specialised areas. 241

HIGHER NITEC IN PRECISION ENGINEERING COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Prepare job requirements. CORE MODULES 6 • Create, interpret and edit CNC part program. Advanced Materials and Metrology 7 • Perform tooling setup. Advanced Machining and Tool Management 8 • Perform CNC machining to produce precise parts. Industry Attachment • Troubleshoot machining faults. ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) JOB OPPORTUNITIES Product Prototyping 2 Higher Nitec in Precision Engineering graduates are employed as ELECTIVES (GENERAL) technical specialist by a wide range of niche manufacturing Refer to pages 300-301 industries, in particular the Aerospace, Semiconductor, Oil and Gas, Medical Technology, as well as Precision Modules and LIFE SKILLS MODULES Components, and Machinery and Systems sectors. There are Refer to page 304 excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective positions and beyond. ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 21 Life Skills Modules : 3 Elective Modules : 2 Total : 26 242

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Core Modules Advanced Materials and Metrology On completion of the module, students should be able to describe the properties and applications of engineering plastics, metals and non-metals, alloys, and exotic materials, and applications of various heat treatment and surface treatment processes. They should also be able to interpret geometrical dimensioning & tolerances, perform measurement of parts with geometrical form and feature using gauges and complex measuring instruments including CMM, and generate quality control reports. Advanced Machining and Tool Management On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret blueprint drawings, create CNC part programs using CAM system, perform tooling setup, perform process planning, optimise CNC machining processes and machining parameters involving tool management, produce precise parts to specifications using CNC machines, and troubleshoot machining faults. They should also be able to select appropriate cutting tools for machining different materials, and perform inspection on machined parts using appropriate measuring tools. Industry Attachment On completion of the module, students should be able to acquire and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies in their occupation. Electives (Inter-disciplinary) Product Prototyping On completion of the module, students should be able to create simple design of a product using 3D CAD software and produce a 3D model of it using basic prototyping devices. Electives (General) As reflected on pages 300-301. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 243

HIGHER NITEC IN RAPID TRANSIT ENGINEERING COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Maintain rapid transit communication systems. CORE MODULES 7 • Maintain rapid transit signalling systems. Rapid Transit Rails & Engineering Fundamentals 7 • Maintain rapid transit integrated supervisory control system. Rapid Transit Electrical System 7 Rapid Transit Electronic Systems 7 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Rapid Transit Operations and Rolling Stock 7 Rapid Transit Signalling Systems 7 Higher Nitec in Rapid Transit Engineering graduates, with their Rapid Transit Communications Systems 7 breadth and depth of skills and knowledge in a wide range of Rapid Transit Integrated Supervisory Control 4 rapid transit technologies and systems, would be able to find System attractive employment opportunities with mass rapid transit Industry Attachment operators (SMRT, SBS Transit), Land Transport Authority, Government planning agencies as well as companies dealing in ELECTIVES (GENERAL) high tech systems and equipment for the rail industry. Some of Refer to pages 300-301 the job titles would include Rapid Transit Technical Officer in the areas of Trains, Rolling Stock, Permanent Way, Electrical Systems, LIFE SKILLS MODULES Communications, Signalling and Supervisory Control. Refer to page 304 There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective supervisory and senior engineering positions and beyond. ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 53 Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 67 244

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Rapid Transit Integrated Supervisory Control System Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to Rapid Transit Rails and Engineering Fundamentals explain the principles, operation and perform and/or supervise On completion of the module, students should be able to the inspection and maintenance of rapid transit supervisory perform the maintenance of rail tracks and rail engineering control and station equipment in accordance with railway components in accordance with railway industry standards and industry standards and regulations. workplace safety regulations. Rapid Transit Electrical System Industry Attachment On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to apply explain the principles, operations, applications and to perform the skills and knowledge acquired to take on a range of job maintenance of electrical circuits, motor control system and scope at the company. rapid transit electrical power distribution system in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and railway industry Electives (General) standards and regulations. As reflected on pages 300-301. Rapid Transit Electronic Systems On completion of the module, students should be able to Life Skills Modules explain the principles, operation, applications and to perform As reflected on page 304. maintenance of electronics components, logic circuits, electro- mechanical devices, operational amplifiers, power rectification, oscillators, pulse width modulation circuits, rotary encoders, sensors and transducers in accordance with the railway industry standards and regulations. Rapid Transit Operations and Rolling Stock On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the operation of the rail network in Singapore and perform maintenance of rolling stock equipment in accordance with the railway industry standards and regulations. Rapid Transit Signalling Systems On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the principles, operation and to perform maintenance of rapid transit signaling devices, circuits and systems in accordance with railway industry standards and regulations. Rapid Transit Communications Systems On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the principles, operation and also perform and/or supervise the maintenance of rapid transit communication devices, circuits and systems in accordance with railway industry standards and regulations. 245

HIGHER NITEC IN ROBOTICS & SMART SYSTEMS COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Set up robotic systems. CORE MODULES 7 • Maintain robotic control systems. Robotics and Applications 7 • Set up and maintain mobile robot. Electrical Applications 7 • Set up smart sensor system. Mobile Robotics and Control 7 • Design and produce end effectors. Smart Sensors and Integration 8 • Program human robot interface. End Effectors 6 • Set up microcontroller system. Smart Systems and Programming 8 Industry Attachment JOB OPPORTUNITIES Higher Nitec in Robotics & Smart Systems graduates are generally ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 3 employed in robotics industries requiring Robotics Technicians Hydraulics 2 to plan and manage projects ranging from specifying project Single Board Micro-controller Applications requirements and brainstorming to operating and maintaining fully-functional robots. ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) 2 Internet and Network Security 2 CERTIFICATION Essentials of Cyber Defence Credits required for certification: ELECTIVES (JOINT ITE-INDUSTRY) Robot Palletizing Operations and Programming Core Modules : 50 2 Life Skills Modules : 9 Elective Modules : 4 ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Refer to pages 300-301 Total : 63 LIFE SKILLS MODULES Refer to page 304 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 246

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Single Board Micro-controller Applications Core Modules On completion of the elective, students should be able to write Robotics and Applications structured programs to interface with peripheral devices and On completion of the module, students should be able to install, solve simple problems using single board micro-controller. program, operate, troubleshoot industrial and collaborative Electives (Inter-disciplinary) robotic system. Electrical Applications Internet and Network Security On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, On completion of the module, students should be able to design and construct electrical control system and electronic identify network and internet security risks and to advise users circuits. They should also be able to test and troubleshoot faulty on countermeasures or preventive actions. They should also be circuits. able to participate in a Security Life Cycle project discussion. Mobile Robotics and Control On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Essentials of Cyber Defence knowledge of localisation, mapping and obstacles avoidance to On completion of the module, students should be able to carry perform navigation on mobile robotics platform. out a comprehensive security assessment of a typical SME IT Smart Sensors and Integration environment, testing for OS vulnerabilities, weaknesses in On completion of the module, students should be able to install, network & web services. Students will learn the Computer integrate and troubleshoot smart sensor system, and apply the Misuse & Cybersecurity Act (2013) Chapter 50A, how to prepare system into Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT). for a penetration test, reconnaissance & enumeration, and End Effectors vulnerability assessment. Students will also be taught the On completion of the module, students should be able to design necessary countermeasures to mitigate risks of exploitation. end effector using 3D solid modelling, produce end effector Electives (Joint ITE-Industry) using 3D printing, and test end effector based on its application. Smart Systems and Programming Robot Palletizing Operations and Programming On completion of the module, students should be able to install, On completion of the module, students should be able to configure and test robot vision system and acquire images operate the palletizing robot system, including editing and through network protocol for analysis; and apply modifying programs for different palletizing operations. microcontroller programming concept to control Electives (General) microcontroller-based devices and equipment. As reflected on pages 300-301. Industry Attachment Life Skills Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to As reflected on page 304. acquire and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies in the occupation. Electives (Course Specific) Hydraulics On completion of the elective, students should be able to install hydraulic systems in industrial automation. 247

NITEC IN AEROSPACE AVIONICS COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Perform maintenance of electrical wiring looms and related CORE MODULES 9 Aircraft General Maintenance 6 systems. Human Factors and Air Legislation 8 • Perform maintenance of electrical and electronics systems. Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Systems 8 • Assist to perform operational tests on the instrumentation Aircraft Instrumentation System 8 Aircraft Materials and Structures 10 system. Aircraft Communication and Navigation Systems 8 • Assist to perform operational tests on the radio system. Aircraft Maintenance Practice • Perform general aircraft general maintenance. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Nitec in Aerospace Avionics graduates are employed by ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 2 aerospace companies, which maintain and repair aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System instrumentation, radio system and avionic system. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Aircraft Technician (Avionics ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) 2 Trade), Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Avionics TIG Welding 2 Technician. There are excellent opportunities for career Non-Destructive Testing 2 advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. Basic Principle of Helicopter 2 Composite Structure Repairs CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Refer to pages 302-304 Core Modules : 57 LIFE SKILLS MODULES Life Skills Modules : 9 Refer to page 304 Elective Modules : 6 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Total : 72 availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 248

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MODULE OBJECTIVES Electives (Course Specific) Core Modules Unmanned Aircraft System Aircraft General Maintenance On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain an unmanned aircraft system including associated perform aircraft general maintenance such as fastening, wire- ground control station and sensors. locking, sealant application, general corrosion control and Electives (Inter-disciplinary) plumbing; interpret aircraft blueprint drawings, aircraft manuals TIG Welding and catalogues. On completion of the module, students should be able to join Human Factors and Air Legislation sheet metal and rebuild metal using TIG welding process. On completion of the module, students should be able to carry Non-Destructive Testing out Workplace, Safety and Health concepts in aircraft On completion of the module, students should be able to maintenance works and to prevent and minimise human-factor understand the working principles of non-destructive testing related errors in aircraft maintenance, update maintenance (NDT) methods used for detecting defects in the aircraft records and documentation and to apply the regulatory components/structures. framework of local air transport operations and governing Basic Principle of Helicopter system adopted by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. On completion of the module, students should be able to Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Systems understand the basic principles of aerodynamics in helicopters On completion of the module, students should be able service, and the various types of rotors used to achieve lift. They should maintain and troubleshoot different types of aircraft electrical also be able to identify the various parts of the helicopter and system and devices. mechanism and controls used in changing of blade pitch. Aircraft Instrumentation System Composite Structure Repairs On completion of the module, students should be able service, On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain and troubleshoot aircraft instrumentation system. perform cold and hot bonding on honeycomb structures using Aircraft Materials and Structures fibreglass wet and epoxy resin material (cold bonding) and wet On completion of the module, students should be able to repair layup pre-preg, metal skin materials and foam core material. minor surface aircraft structure defects and apply basic Students will also be trained on inspection of damaged Aerodynamic and Theory of Flight. structures and post bonding inspection and testing. Aircraft Communication and Navigation Systems Electives (General) On completion of the module, students should be able to As reflected on pages 302-304. service, maintain and troubleshoot aircraft communication and Life Skills Modules navigation systems. As reflected on page 304. Aircraft Maintenance Practice Students will undergo a 6-month On-the-Job Training (OJT) course with aerospace industry to reinforce the skills and knowledge acquired at the training institute and to develop competencies in other specialised areas. 249