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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering (2 years)

Do you know that modern vehicles are fitted with a network of powerful computers to improve efficiency, performance and safety? You can be the expert who keeps these vehicles running reliably.

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to perform a range of progressively responsible tasks involving the service, inspection, repair and diagnosis of systems for petrol, diesel, and high voltage vehicles. Work ranges from inspection, service and repair of mechanical and electrical systems analysis using sophisticated diagnostic equipment and software.

ITE College West
Admission type: JAE
Course duration : 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JAE:
College Course code
ELR2B2-C net aggregate
ITE College West
 V41 -

Applicants should ensure that they do not have colour appreciation deficiency. Interested applicants with this condition should contact ITE for more information.

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Course details

Field of study Engineering
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language A-D or 1-5
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

Any one of the following subjects
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design and Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Human and Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics/Engineering Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/Physical Science
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
 1-8

Internship

Internship duration 6 months

Career prospects

Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering graduates are employed by fleet maintenance workshops, service garages, vehicle dealerships, vehicle inspection centres and government agencies. Common job titles may include Senior Technician, Team Leader, Customer Service Executive and Senior Vehicle Inspector.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. Graduates have the opportunity to widen their skills and knowledge by enrolling in the Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive Engineering or Work-study Diploma in Land Transport Engineering courses.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.