Post-Nitec course is intended for ITE graduates to update their skills and knowledge in a specialised and/or new technological area.

You will receive a Post-Nitec Certificate upon successful completion of a course and upon passing the examination.

(a) Short duration (between 30 hours to 75 hours);

(b) Flexible training schedules (under part-time or Fast Track mode) and

(c) Award of Post-Nitec Certificate upon passing the assessment.

There are 2 main differences:

(a) The Nitec/Higher Nitec/Master Nitec courses provide broad-based training in a wide range of occupational areas. Post-Nitec Courses, on the other hand, cover skills and knowledge in a specialised or new technological area.

(b) The Nitec/Higher Nitec/Master Nitec courses are typically completed over a period of 2 to 4 years. Post-Nitec Courses, on the other hand, may be completed within 1 month or 6 months under Fast Track or part-time mode respectively.

In the new ITE certification system, there are three main levels of training, with certification titles: Nitec/Higher Nitec/Master Nitec. Post-Nitec is not another level within the system for vertical progression.

Post-Nitec Courses, which focus on skills and knowledge in a specialized and/or new technological area, may be likened to that of Post-Graduate Certificate courses offered by the polytechnics or universities.

A Post-Nitec Course is about 30 to 75 hours. Training may be completed within 2 weeks or spread over 3 months.

Yes, the new Post-Nitec Certificate is a formal qualification awarded by ITE. The industries and relevant organisations have been informed by ITE on the launch of Post-Nitec Courses.

The fee ranges from $405 to $905 per course.

Yes, employers who sponsor their employees for the Post-Nitec Course may apply for course fee reimbursement and support for absentee payroll under the existing Skills Development Fund (SDF) and Skills Redevelopment Programme (SRP) funding provisions.

For more details, employers may contact the SDF Hotline at 68835885 or the SRP Secretariat (NTUC) at 62437229 or visit the SRP website at www.srp.org.sg/