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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations (2 years)

The dynamic landscape of the hospitality industry offers a myriad of opportunities and avenues for career advancement. From managing hotels and restaurants to overseeing events and culinary experiences, professionals in this field play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional guest experiences and ensuring operational excellence. With Singapore's reputation as a global hospitality hub, coupled with its vibrant tourism scene, you'll gain access to a wealth of rewarding career prospects across diverse sectors. Explore the art of hospitality with us and carve out your path to success in this thriving industry!

In this course, you will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to perform diverse operational tasks in the hospitality sector in both accommodation and F&B industries. Your learning will take place in ITE’s authentic facilities, providing hands-on experience reflective of real-world scenarios.

ITE College West
Admission type: JAE , JIEH , ITE EAE
Course duration : 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JAE:
College Course code
ELB4-A net aggregate
ITE College West
V64 7 - 35

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2HH and applies to all colleges.

Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'H':
College Course code
ELMAB3 net aggregate
ITE College West
FPHPO 4 - 11

Applicants have to pass a pre-admission medical examination.

Course details

Field of study Business and Services
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations

Learn more about the course

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

To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).

Subject Grade
English Language 1-7

Any 2 other subjects

1-7
For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through DPP
Subject Grade
English Language 1-3
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-4

Any 3 other subjects

1-5

Internship

Internship duration 6 months

Career prospects

Our work-ready and world-ready graduates are sought after by many hospitality establishments. Some job titles held by graduates include Front Office Executive, Guest Relations Executive, Hotel Reservations Officer, Housekeeping Associate, F&B Captain, Mixologist, Barista and Commis Sommelier.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

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

Joint Intake Exercise 'H' (JIE 'H')

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.