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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design (2 years)

This course equips students with skills and knowledge to interpret and prepare M&E engineering drawings, such as air-conditioning and ventilation, electrical installation and control circuits, fire detection and protection systems, water and gas supplies, sanitary systems, with the use of CAD software and Building Information Modelling software, and create BIM models for building and construction needs, according to designer's sketches and specifications in compliance with architectural drawings and relevant Codes of Practices.

ITE College East
Admission type: JAE , ITE EAE
Course duration : 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JAE:
College Course code
ELR2B2-C net aggregate
ITE College East
 V24 -

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2MD and applies to all colleges.

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Course details

Field of study Engineering
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design
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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 1-8
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 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design graduates are employed by companies in the building industry. These include companies providing engineering consultancy services involved in building services such as electrical installations, air-conditioning ducting, fire protection, water supply and sanitary plumbing. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Facility Systems CADD Specialist, Facility Systems Assistant Designer and Mechanical & Electrical Draughtsman. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

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

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.