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Last Updated: 23 Feb 2026

Higher Nitec in Marine & Offshore Engineering (2 years)

The Higher Nitec course is designed to provide students with the latest knowledge and skills required to succeed in the modern marine and offshore energy industry. Focused on the rapidly evolving maritime sector, it covers the comprehensive aspects of marine systems, from design to troubleshooting and sustainability, while integrating the most recent advancements in Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies. Students will be trained to perform vital functions within marine engineering, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability within the industry.

ITE College Central
Admission type: JAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
CollegeCourse code
ELR2B2-C net aggregate
ITE College Central
V4322 - 32

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Course details

Field of studyEngineering
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Marine & Offshore 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
SubjectGrade
English LanguageA-D or 1-5
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-7

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 duration6 months

Career prospects

Higher Nitec Marine & Offshore Engineering are employed by employed by the marine and offshore industry such as marine services contractors, marine equipment manufacturers, marine fleet operators and the shipyards. These companies provide services relating to repair, fabrication, refurbishment activities of all types of vessels, offshore structures in the marine and offshore industry.

Some of the job titles held by graduates include Assistant Marine Supervisor, Foreman, Assistant Technical Engineer, and Assistant Designer Engineer.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

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