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What is Nitec qualification?
National ITE Certificate (Nitec) for courses that cater to the upgrading needs of the workforce, and require completion of GCE ‘N’ Level or GCE ‘O’ Level as an entry requirement, with pre-requisites for certain courses. ITE Skills Certificate (ISC) for courses that cater to the upgrading needs of the workforce.
What is the meaning of Nitec?
Acronym. Definition. NITEC. National Institute of Technical Education Certificate.
How long is a Nitec course?
Application
| Joint Intake Exercise ‘O’ (JIE ‘O’) | |
|---|---|
| Entry Qualification | GCE ‘O’ Level |
| Duration of Courses Offered | Higher Nitec: 3 years Nitec: 2 years |
| Application Period | Around mid-January |
| More Info | Admission Booklet for GCE ‘O’ Holders |
How can I get into Nitec?
Applicants with the following qualifications who meet the minimum academic requirements and have at least 1 year of relevant work experience can be considered for admission: Relevant ITE Continuing Education & Training (CET) Higher Nitec in Technology/Services (GPA of 2.0 and above)
Can Nitec Go Higher Nitec?
For Nitec Progression to Higher Nitec (NCHN) The Nitec Progression to Higher Nitec Intake Exercise (NCHN) caters to the intake of Nitec graduates who wish to progress to full-time Higher Nitec courses. For April 2021 intake, you may submit your application if you have graduated before 1 May 2020.
Can N level Go Higher Nitec?
The new 3-year Higher Nitec courses are open to graduating students with GCE ‘N’ Level and GCE ‘O’ Level qualifications.
What is the difference between Nitec and Higher Nitec?
Annually, Higher Nitec courses will be able to admit 860 more students, while the work-study diploma course – which allows apprentices to earn a salary while studying – will have the capacity for 580 more students. The polytechnics will also add 290 more places for working adults in their diploma courses.
Can Nitec go to Higher Nitec?
For Nitec Progression to Higher Nitec (NCHN) The Nitec Progression to Higher Nitec Intake Exercise (NCHN) caters to the intake of Nitec graduates who wish to progress to full-time Higher Nitec courses. NCHN is held in January each year. Admission to the courses is based on merit and choice.
Is there Higher Nitec in nursing?
Nitec in Nursing graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.
Can I Go Higher Nitec?
At every course level, ITE has created opportunities for graduates to progress to higher level training both internally and externally. Higher Nitec graduates with a relevant GPA can also apply for admission to the first year of a related diploma course at the polytechnics.
What can I do after Higher Nitec?
Higher Nitec graduates with a relevant GPA can also apply for admission to the first year of a related diploma course at the polytechnics. For some diploma courses in the Engineering / IT field, Higher Nitec graduates with a GPA ≥ 3.5 may be admitted directly to the second year of training.
What is the difference between Higher Nitec and Nitec?
Annually, Higher Nitec courses will be able to admit 860 more students, while the work-study diploma course – which allows apprentices to earn a salary while studying – will have the capacity for 580 more students. By 2030, about 1,700 more students will benefit from the expansion of places.
Are there any free courses for Higher Nitec?
ITE is offering two CET courses (Certificate of Competency, and Modules for Skills Training for Nitec/Higher Nitec) free-of-charge to eligible graduates.
When does ITE introduce 3 year Higher Nitec?
ITE will introduce a new 3-year Higher Nitec full-time programme from Academic Year 2022. Streamlining the current Nitec and Higher Nitec curricula, this new option will allow students to attain a Higher Nitec qualification directly, in only three years instead of the current four years.
Who is eligible for part time Higher Nitec?
The offer is available to all Full-Time and Traineeship Nitec graduates who graduated in Dec 2019/2020, Higher Nitec graduates who graduated in Mar 2020/2021, and ITE graduates who have completed their National Service between Jan 2020 and Dec 2021. Eligible graduates must be Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents.
How long is ITE Skills Certificate ( ISC ) course?
ITE Skills Certificate (ISC) Under the Semester-based Credit System of Training (SCT), the courses are structured and offered as individual modules where credits are assigned to each module. You will have the flexibility of choosing modules according to your needs. Each module can be completed in 6 months under the regular part-time course.