Course Overview
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Millions of people across the world fly everyday. They put their lives in the hands of the skilled technicians who keep the aircraft airworthy. |
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Apply for this course and learn how to maintain and repair aircraft airframes and engine systems in the growing aerospace industry. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work in aerospace companies. |
Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry
- Maintain aircraft hydraulic system.
- Maintain aircraft pneumatic system.
- Maintain aircraft flight control system.
- Maintain aircraft and engine fuel systems.
- Maintain aircraft environmental control system.
- Maintain aircraft landing gear system.
- Perform maintenance and periodic inspection on aircraft and engines.
- Repair aircraft damaged skin and structural members.
- Repair non-metallic material such as composites.
- Assist in aircraft towing.
- Operate aircraft support equipment.
- Assist to prepare aircraft and engine for engine ground run.
Gain valuable first-hand experience
- Opportunity for real-work exposure through a 6-month industry attachment
Entry Requirements
To apply for the Nitec in Aerospace Technology course, you need to have:
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Subject
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Grade
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GCE ‘O’ Level Grades in any two subjects
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1 – 8
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GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics and two other subjects
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A – D or 1 – 5
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Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour-appreciation deficiency and shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview for admission.
This course comprises full-time campus training and company-based training.
Progression Opportunities
Nitec in Aerospace Technology graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Nitec in Aerospace Technology graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.
Career Prospects
Nitec in Aerospace Technology graduates are employed by aerospace companies which involve airframe maintenance, engine maintenance and structural system repair. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Aircraft Engine Technician, Aircraft Structural Repair Technician, Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician andAircraft Technician (Airframe and Engine).
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
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Course Structure
To obtain the Nitec in Aerospace Technology certification, you need to accumulate at least 78 credits.
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Core Modules
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60
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Life Skills Modules
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12
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Elective Modules
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6
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Total
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78
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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. This is a Singapore Airworthiness Requirements Part-147 (SAR-147) course approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Students will receive an additional Certificate of Recognition (COR) when they complete the course with a minimum attendance of 85% and 70%score for all examinable modules. Students with the COR are eligible for an exemption of the 2 years industry relevant experience required before they can take the CAAS SAR-66 examinations. |
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