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GENERAL INFORMATIONProfessional Endorsement of ITE CoursesTo ensure that our training syllabuses meet the needs andstandards of industry, we have in place a well-establishedsystem to validate each course syllabus. Within the system,Academic Advisory Committees (AACs) are set up to examineand endorse syllabuses of courses for the respective industriesor occupational clusters. Each AAC comprises employerrepresentatives, professionals and specialists from therespective industries. The AACs meet regularly to discuss andreview the syllabuses, provide feedback on changes in industry,as well as provide specialist advice on technological trends.Career Cluster-based Curriculum FrameworkAgainst a fast-changing global economy, students need morecross-training, re-skilling and continual learning to be versatileand resilient. The Career Cluster-based Curriculum Framework,implemented in 2014, will give ITE graduates an edge in theworking world. Students will enjoy better streamlinedprogression opportunities and acquire broader skills andknowledge spanning a cluster of courses in similar industries.The Career Cluster-based Curriculum Framework will prepare ITEgraduates for a wider cluster of career opportunities through amore robust and flexible learning framework.Competent and Caring LecturersTo provide good quality technical training, it is vital to havecompetent staff who are dedicated to their students and arepassionate at work. Our lecturers are qualified professionals,with both the technical expertise and pedagogic know-how tomotivate students.With opportunities for career growth and building of capability,ITE staff enjoy staff development programmes to update andupgrade their digital capabilities and industry knowledge. Weencourage them to form collaborative partnerships witheducational partners and stakeholders. In addition, lecturersundergo industry attachments at regular intervals to keep intouch with developments and changes in the industry.ITE College EastTeaching and Learning PhilosophyBesides going through core skills modules in their respectivecourses, ITE students enjoy multi-disciplinary and cross-levellearning, life skills modules, IT-based learning, entrepreneurshipand leadership programmes as well as overseas experiencesthrough the Global Education Programme. All courses includean Enhanced Internship component, with students undergoingreal-work training with companies in the final year of theircourse.At the heart of ITE’s training lies a unique Hands-on, Minds-onand Hearts-on philosophy of education. The emphasis onpractical learning provides a strong foundation to buildtechnical expertise for their careers. Students haveopportunities to collaborate in teams, work independently andsolve real world problems. With companies placing emphasis onemployees’ transferrable skills, ITE also imbues in studentsdiscipline-specific values and professional ethics. We believethat such immersion empowers our students to be career-ready,life-ready, world-ready and future-ready.9

Modes of TrainingAs a post-secondary education institution, ITE admits graduatesfrom Secondary Schools, NorthLight School and AssumptionPathway School into its full-time ITE Education and Traineeshipcourses. The entry requirements differ for the various coursesand admission is based on merit and choice.ITE College WestGCE ‘O’ and GCE ‘N’ Level holders who are interested in joiningITE can choose to take up a course either under full-time ortraineeship mode of training. There are 96 full-time courses andover 20 traineeship courses available. Table 1 gives a briefdescription of each mode of training.Table 1 – Brief Description of Modes of TrainingFull-timeFull-time courses are conducted on a termbased credit system of training (TCT). TCTprovides a more flexible learning environmentand diverse learning opportunities for students.Under TCT, a course of study is structured intoseries of modules and credits are assigned toeach module. Each module is assessed on aterm basis and once students pass the moduleassessment, the achievement is credited tothem. Students can also take additionalmodules to maximise their potential and fulfiltheir interest. All full-time students can chooseto participate in any of the wide range of cocurricular activities on offer.Traineeship An “earn as you learn” system, Traineeshiptraining comprises two components – off-thejob and on-the-job training. For off-the-jobmode of training, which may be conducted atan ITE College, an industry training centre or inthe company’s premises, trainees are taughtthe technical concepts and knowledge. For onthe-job mode, trainees go to the companiesand apply what they have learnt during theiroff-the-job training. Here, trainees will beassigned a supervisor who is trained to overseetheir actual learning and performance at work.Trainees are entitled to a monthly salary andemploymentbenefits.Onsuccessfulcompletion of the course, trainees will beawarded the full-time equivalent Higher Nitec,Nitec or ISC and a Traineeship Certificate, andwill be recognised for work experience gained.10SMART LEARNING IN AN ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTUnder the ‘One ITE System, Three Colleges’ Model, ITE’scurriculum is delivered across three Colleges in Singapore. AllColleges promote multi-disciplinary and cross-level learning.To help students learn better, each ITE College is equipped withhigh-tech learning spaces and lecturers adopt digital learningapproaches. Practical lessons are conducted in exciting,authentic learning environments that simulate actual worksituations, from aircraft hangars, well-equipped trainingkitchens and restaurants to sound stages, AR/VR studios, retailand healthcare labs. Students also receive training from digitallearning platforms, accessed through mobile devices andpersonal computers, at their own pace.Our Colleges have extensive sports and recreational facilities,too, such as gymnasiums and courts for volleyball, badminton,basketball and tennis, and swimming pools. Students who areinterested in performance arts have opportunities to hone theirskills in black box theatres and dance studios.Each College provides an environment for students to thrive,whether in their studies or in their areas of interest.

ACADEMIC INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION ADMISSIONS & COURSES CURRICULUM STRUCTURE ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION ACADEMIC PROGRESSION ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2022/202311

ADMISSIONS & COURSESAPPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO FULL-TIME COURSESITE EARLY ADMISSIONS EXERCISE (EAE)Application for ITE full-time courses can be made under the JointIntake Exercise (JIE) and the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE). TheJIE is conducted in December and January while the JAE isconducted in January each year.ITE also conducts the Early Admissions Exercise (EAE), anaptitude-based admissions exercise that allows students toapply and receive conditional offers for admission to ITE basedon their aptitudes and interests, prior to receiving their finalNitec, GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level examination results. It allows ITEgreater flexibility in selecting students on a broader measure ofcriteria other than academic grades, thus allowing a wider rangeof talents to be recognised.The intake exercises follow the release of the SingaporeCambridge GCE ‘N’ and GCE ‘O’ Level results in December andJanuary respectively. Singapore Citizens / Singapore PermanentResidents and International students (from Government,Government-aided and Independent schools) with GCE ’N’ or ‘O’Level qualification may apply under the relevant intake exerciseduring the appropriate application period (see Table 2).The offer of an ITE course to applicants is subject to them beingphysically, medically and mentally fit to pursue the course. Thisis to ensure that all students can benefit from ITE training in asafe and conducive environment. Applicants or studentsassessed by ITE as being unfit can be withdrawn from the course.Where appropriate, they may be considered for other courses ifthere are suitable ones.The Learning Accessibility Office (LAO) at each ITE College willprovide support to students with Special Education Needs intheir learning process. Applicants with special education needsare strongly encouraged to seek academic course advising fromthe respective College(s) before selecting their choice ofapplication. For further assistance on course advising beforesubmission of application, applicants may make anappointment online with one of our ECG Counsellors viahttps://for.edu.sg/ecg.LATE APPLICATIONSLate applications will be accepted for courses only where thereare vacancies within the period of intake exercise. Applicants canapply via Internet or at the College offering the course of theirchoice.APPLICATION FOR COURSE TRANSFERApplication for transfer between courses or Colleges may beconsidered subject to applicants’ eligibility and vacancyavailable.12The EAE is primarily targeted at students who have strongaptitude and interest in a field related to the course they areapplying for. Students’ achievements in sports, arts, leadership,entrepreneurship and community service will also be taken intoconsideration during the selection process.The EAE is conducted in May each year and is open to:GCE ‘N’ Level or GCE ‘O’ Level students Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents whohave registered to sit for the GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level examinationsin the year of the EAE application; International students enrolled in Government, Governmentaided and Independent Schools during the year of the EAEapplication, and who have registered to sit for the GCE ‘N’ or‘O’ Level examinations in the year of the EAE application; Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents whohave sat for the GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level examinations previously;and Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents whoare working adults with minimum 2 years relevant workexperience may also apply.Nitec Progression students Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents andInternational students of ITE full-time or Traineeship Niteccourses who will graduate in the same ITE academic year asthe EAE; Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents whohave graduated from ITE full-time or Traineeship courses; and Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents whoare working adults with Nitec qualification and minimum 2years relevant work experience may also apply.

ACADEMIC INFORMATIONTable 2 – Application for Admission to Full-Time CoursesIntake ExerciseJIE ‘N’JIE ‘E’JIE ‘O’JIE ’H’ (Direct EntryScheme toPolytechnicProgramme)JAEIntake PointJanuaryJanuaryJanuaryJanuaryAprilFor WhomGCE ‘N’ and ‘O’Level holdersGCE ‘N(T)’ Levelholders with 0 or 1GCE ‘N’ PassGCE ‘O’ LevelholdersEligible GCE ‘N(A)’Level holdersGCE ‘O’ LevelholdersType of Course3-Year Higher Nitecand 2-Year Nitec3-Year Nitec withEnhanced NitecFoundationProgramme3-Year Higher Nitecand 2-Year Nitec2-Year Higher Nitecwith 10 weeks ofpreparatory course2-Year Higher NitecApplication PeriodApplication isopen following therelease of the GCE‘N’ level results.Application isopen following therelease of the GCE‘N’ level results.Application isopen following therelease of the GCE‘O’ level results.Application isopen following therelease of the GCE‘N’ level results.Application isopen following therelease of the GCE‘O’ level results.Application Form(Fresh School Leavers)Obtain Form Nand AdmissionBooklet fromschool.Obtain Form Nand AdmissionBooklet fromschool.Obtain Form J andAdmission Bookletfrom school.Obtain Form Nand AdmissionBooklet fromschool.Obtain Form Aand AdmissionBooklet fromschool.Submission ofApplication Form(Fresh School Leavers)Submit applicationthrough theInternet.Submit applicationthrough theInternet.Submit applicationthrough theInternet.Submit applicationthrough theInternet.Submit applicationthrough theInternet.Submission ofApplication Form[Past Year MOE SchoolLeavers (SingaporeCitizens / SingaporePermanentResidents)]Submit applicationthrough theInternet.Submit applicationthrough theInternet.Submit applicationthrough theInternet.N.A.Submit applicationthrough theInternet.Outcome ofApplicationApplicants cancheck the result oftheir applicationthrough theInternet at ITEwebsite.Applicants cancheck the result oftheir applicationthrough theInternet at ITEwebsite.Applicants cancheck the result oftheir applicationthrough theInternet at ITEwebsite.Applicants cancheck the result oftheir applicationthrough theInternet at ITEwebsite.Applicants cancheck the result oftheir applicationthrough theInternet at MOEwebsite.13

TECHNICAL DIPLOMA COURSESITE is offering 3 Technical Diploma courses for aspiring ITE graduates in related fields. The Technical Engineer Diploma in AutomotiveEngineering and Technical Engineer Diploma in Machine Technology courses are offered through a collaboration between ITE and theMinistry of Education, Youth & Sports (MEYS) of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany while the Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts course is acollaborative effort between ITE and the renowned institution, Institut Paul Bocuse, in Lyon, France.Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive EngineeringThe Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive Engineeringcourse follows a practice-based curriculum prescribed by ITE’sprestigious partner institution, Carl-Benz-Schule in Gaggenau,Germany, to prepare ITE graduates in more than one way for apromising career in the automotive industry. This full-timecourse will provide ITE graduates with the skills and knowledgein analysing and resolving complex technical problemsassociated with motor vehicles, managing workshopmaintenance and repair services, rendering technical advice andproviding workshop services to motorists.Technical Diploma in Culinary ArtsThe Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts with RestaurantManagement course is offered in collaboration with therenowned institution, Institut Paul Bocuse, in Lyon, France. Witha holistic curriculum, this full-time course includes a widespectrum of modules encompassing techniques, knowledgeand experiences to prepare Chefs, Restaurant Managers andFood & Beverage Entrepreneurs of the future. The practicaldominant modules encompassing culinary and pastrytechniques, business and management, health & nutrition, andresource management deepens ones’ knowledge in the Food &Beverage industry. Whether working for a 3-Michelin Starrestaurant, a 5-star Hotel or as an aspiring Entrepreneur, thegraduates of the Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts inRestaurant Management will be equipped with the skillsets for asuccessful career.14Technical Engineer Diploma in Machine TechnologyThe Technical Engineer Diploma in Machine Technology coursefollows a practice-based curriculum prescribed by ITE’sprestigious partner institution, Gottlieb-Daimler-Schule 1 inBaden-Wurttemberg, Germany. This full-time course will provideITE graduates with the skills and knowledge in modern precisiontechnology addressing higher precision, advanced automationfor manufacturing, business and production qualitymanagement, digital application for managing production,business communication techniques & business economics andEngineering IT & design.

ACADEMIC INFORMATIONThe Technical Diploma courses are for ITE graduates in related fields who meet the entry requirements. Details on the entry requirementsof these Technical Diploma courses offered are given in Table 3.Table 3 – Entry Requirements for Technical Engineer Diploma / Technical Diploma CoursesCourseTitleDurationMinimum Entry RequirementsTechnicalEngineerDiploma inAutomotiveEngineering#2 years of fulltime trainingat ITE CollegeWest* Singapore Citizens Applicants with the following relevant ITE qualifications may apply: Higher Nitec in Aerospace Engineering, Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering, Higher Nitec inMechanical Engineering, Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering, Higher Nitec in Rapid TransitEngineering or Higher Nitec in Robotics & Smart Systems with GPA of 2.0 and above; or Nitec in Aerospace Avionics, Nitec in Aerospace Technology, Nitec in Automotive Technology, Nitecin Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles), Nitec in Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles), Nitecin Mechanical Technology, Nitec in Mechatronics, Nitec in Mechatronics (Automation Technology),Nitec in Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly), Nitec in Mechatronics (Medical Technology), Nitec inMechatronics & Robotics or Nitec in Rapid Transit Technology with GPA of 3.0 and above.OR Applicants with the following qualifications who meet the minimum academic requirements and have atleast 1 year of relevant work experience may apply: Higher Nitec in Technology - Automotive Engineering, Higher Nitec in Technology - MechanicalEngineering, Higher Nitec in Technology - Mechatronics Engineering, Higher Nitec in Technology Robotics & Smart Systems with GPA of 2.0 and above; or Nitec in Technology - Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles), Nitec in Technology - AutomotiveTechnology (Light Vehicles), Nitec in Technology – Automotive Technology, Nitec in Technology –Mechanical Technology, Nitec in Technology – Mechatronics & Robotics with GPA of 3.0 and above;or WSQ Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics, WSQ Specialist Diploma in Aerospace (AeroplaneTurbine), WSQ Specialist Diploma in Aerospace (Avionics), WSQ Graduate Diploma in Mechatronicswith Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy and Workplace NumeracyOR Working adults with at least 2 years of relevant work experience can be considered for admission.Note:In line with industry requirements, applicants must ensure that they are free from colour appreciationdeficiency.Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview and pass an aptitude test for admission.15

Table 3 – Entry Requirements for Technical Engineer Diploma / Technical Diploma CoursesCourseTitleDurationMinimum Entry RequirementsTechnicalEngineerDiploma inMachineTechnology#2 years of fulltime trainingat ITE CollegeCentral* Singapore Citizens Applicants with the following relevant ITE qualifications may apply: Higher Nitec in Advanced Manufacturing, Higher Nitec in Engineering with Business, Higher Nitec inMechanical Engineering, Higher Nitec in Mechatronic

The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) was established on 1 April 1992 as a post-secondary institution. Besides providing graduates with good job and career advancement opportunities, ITE offers re-skilling and upkilling courses for -s everyone who embraces lifelong learning. Adopting a 'One ITE System, Three Colleges' Education and