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Last Updated: 23 Feb 2026

Higher Nitec in Rapid Transit Engineering (3 years)

Aspiring to be part of the team to provide seamless world-class travel to the millions of commuters on the Mass Rapid Transit system?

This course, developed in close collaboration with SMRT and major rail players, will provide you with the necessary training to qualify as Rapid Transit Technical Officer, well-versed in all the science and technology aspects of rail operations, train rolling stock, permanent way (tracks), mechanical and electrical systems, with a special emphasis on rail communications and signalling systems.

Enrol in the Higher Nitec in Rapid Transit Engineering and be part of a team of talented and highly skilled engineering professionals that keep our MRT system at the cutting edge of technology and in tip-top condition.

ITE College West
Admission type: JIEN, ITE EAE
Course duration: 3 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'N':
CollegeCourse code
MAS1B3 net aggregate
ITE College West
HF3RT

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 studyEngineering
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Rapid Transit Engineering

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Minimum entry requirement

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

For N-Level students seeking admission through JIE

* Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology, IoT Applications, Mechanical Design & Automation, and Mobile Web Applications subjects can be used in lieu of Science for admission to this Nitec course

SubjectGrade
Mathematics or Science*A-D or 1-5

Any 2 other subjects

    		A-D or 1-5

    Internship

    Internship duration3+6 months

    Career prospects

    Higher Nitec in Rapid Transit Engineering graduates, with their breadth and depth of skills and knowledge in a wide range of rapid transit technologies and systems, would be able to find attractive employment opportunities with mass rapid transit operators (SMRT, SBS Transit), Land Transport Authority, Government planning agencies as well as companies dealing in high tech systems and equipment for the rail industry. Some of the job titles would include Rapid Transit Technical Officer in the areas of Trains, Rolling Stock, Permanent Way, Electrical Systems, and Communications.

    How to register

    Joint Intake Exercise 'N' (JIE 'N')

    You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. 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.