Nitec in Technology – Security Technology

Course Overview

Good or bad times, security never goes out of job.

Acquire the skills and knowledge for installing, testing, troubleshooting and upgrading of security systems.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Install and configure wired and wireless network devices.
  • Set up wired and wireless local and wide area network.     
  • Install, upgrade, configure and maintain surveillance systems.
  • Install, upgrade, configure and maintain intrusion detection systems.
  • Install, upgrade, configure and maintain access control systems.
  • Perform troubleshooting on security equipment.

Gain valuable first-hand experience

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

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Nitec in Security Technology course, you need to have:

Subject
Grade
Complete GCE ‘N’ or GCE ‘O’ Level
–

Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour-appreciation deficiency.

Duration and Venue

This is a two-year course and is available at :

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Security 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 Security 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 Security Technology graduates are employed by companies that provide security system solutions. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Security Systems Technician, Service Technician and Systems Technician.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. This challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

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Course Structure

To obtain the Nitec in Security Technology certification, you need to accumulate at least 68 credits.

Core Modules
52
Life Skills Modules
12
Elective Modules
4
Total
68

Core Modules (click here to view module description)
Credits
Electronics Fundamentals
7
Wired and Wireless Network
7
Cabling Technology
6
Security Essentials and CAD
6
Digital Electronics Applications
7
Intrusion and Access Control Technology
7
Surveillance Technology
7
Project
5

Life Skills Modules
Credits
Personal and Professional Development I
2
Interdisciplinary Studies I 2
Personal and Professional Development II 2
Interdisciplinary Studies II
2
Sports and Wellness I
2
Sports and Wellness II
2

Electives

Course Specific
Credits
Technical Mathematics
3
Cross Level
Credits
Entrepreneurship for Innovation
2
Bridging Mathematics 1
3
Wireless Digital Locking Technology
2

General
Credits
Overseas Experiential Programme
2 or 3
Overseas Institution Elective
2 or 3
Overseas Work Attachment
2 or 3

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. 

Occupation Traits and Functional Ability Requirements

Nature of Work
Functional Abilities
Remarks
Security Systems Technicians install, commission, troubleshoot and upgrade security systems for companies that provide security systems solutions.
This course is less suitable for students who do not possess the functional abilities indicated.  If in doubt, please consult your school career guidance officer or visit ITE College for further academic advising.
They normally work on-site at customers’ premises where they are required to install, upgrade, configure and maintain surveillance, intrusion detection and access control systems.
physical mobility, finger dexterity, interaction with strangers, dealing with non-routine schedule
They may be required to perform troubleshooting at card level on security equipment. They also work on wired and wireless network infrastructure and devices and Local Area Networks (LAN).
finger dexterity, physical mobility, sensory (visual ability)

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