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Course Duration

2 years

Type of course

Full-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College Central

Course Certification

Nitec

See the world from above! Train on modern instrumentation, electrical, and avionics systems that are applicable to both manned and unmanned aircraft.

In this course, you will learn to maintain and repair modern avionics systems on-board various aircraft types housed in our very own aircraft hangar. With our latest Unmanned Aircraft (UA) also known as drone, students will have a deeper understanding of piloting a drone. You will be equipped with high tech skills to maintain and operate both manned and unmanned aircraft.

What you'll learn

  • Perform maintenance of electrical wiring looms and related systems
  • Perform maintenance of electrical and electronics systems
  • Assist to perform operational tests on the instrumentation system
  • Assist to perform operational tests on the radio system
  • Perform general aircraft general maintenance

Entry Requirements

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects:

  • Grade 1-8

or

GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics and 2 other subjects:

  • Grade A-D or Grade 1-5

Note:

  • Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency.
  • Shortlisted applicants will have to attend an interview and aptitude test.
  • Students will be required to purchase a Laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here.

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Aerospace Avionics graduates with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:


Nitec in Aerospace Avionics graduates with a GPA of 3.0 and above may apply for progression to a Technical Engineer Diploma course at ITE. For more details on progression, please click here.

Nitec in Aerospace Avionics graduates with a GPA of 3.5 and above may also apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.

Nitec in Aerospace Avionics graduates may apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE, if their GPA meets the requirement of 2.3 or 2.8 for the Higher Nitec course. For more information on progression, please click here.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are employed by aerospace companies, which maintain and repair aircraft instrumentation, communication, navigation and electrical systems. The job titles held by graduates include Aircraft Technician (Avionics), Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Unmanned Aircraft Operator.