Part-time Higher NITEC in Electrical Engineering (Advice Needed)

Talrak · #1 (**permalink**) 02-09-2016, 03:15 PM

Hello everyone,

I am interested in the part-time Higher NITEC in Electrical Engineering.

However, I am concerned I might be lacking the maths/physics foundation for the course(C6 for E maths and B3 for Combined Science at 'O' Levels).

Tried contacting ITE HQ but they were not very helpful, just told me no maths involved. Find it a little hard to believe an Electrical Engineering course has no maths involved.

What are the maths and physics topics/concepts covered in this course?

Please advise.

Thank you.

FlorenceDude · #2 (**permalink**) 01-12-2020, 01:54 AM

Where can I find some good electricals?

Aneano · #3 (**permalink**) 03-02-2021, 08:11 AM

Why don't become an electrician instead? You don't have to learn about math a lot, you need to know the practical stuff.

Aneano · #4 (**permalink**) 03-02-2021, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Aneano

Why don't become an electrician instead? You don't have to learn about math a lot, you need to know the practical stuff.

It's much easier to learn that stuff, and the salary is really nice. I know a guy who was the only electrician in a small town, and when the new building was built he got an apartment in that building just to do the electric wiring and stuff. That is one way, or you can work for companies like charlotte nc electricians, those guys are really good, and they always have a lot of customers, the salary would still be great.

#5 (**permalink**) 02-04-2021, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Aneano

Why don't become an electrician instead? You don't have to learn about math a lot, you need to know the practical stuff.

Indeed. I totally agree

Legitimnus · #6 (**permalink**) 08-04-2021, 12:09 AM

I have heard good reviews about this school, but no one I know has ever studied there. However, I agree with Headquarters, etc. which said that math is not necessary because basically you need to have knowledge in physics. Please tell me have you tried to search for information on the Internet or on the NITEC school website?I think that in this school you will take a full course in physics and partly in mathematics. By the way, it is commendable that you decided to study in this field. Personally, I am an electrical engineer by profession and work for a large company. You know, the most frequently asked question is what is a voltage stabilizer and why it is necessary.

#7 (**permalink**) 22-04-2021, 04:39 PM

Why do C6 for e maths and B3 for combined science not let you get into NITEC engineering?

I got C5 for emaths, C6 for combined science (biology and chemistry) and I got a diploma in electronics.

I even got a Degree in electronics 2 years ago and working in Electrical field now.

TBH, maths is VERY necessary is engineering. Fourier transform, transfer functions, forces, etc all are maths.

When I was studying in poly, engineering mathematics is actually A maths and I can cope. So do not worry and follow your heart.

As long as you have the passion, you will be able to do it.

buratinos · #8 (**permalink**) 10-06-2021, 08:27 PM

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