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What is a work-study diploma?
- Get a fully sponsored and recognised diploma conferred by ITE.
-  Employed and will earn a monthly salary throughout the programme.
- You will learn relevant industry skills in a real work environment.
- Obtain valuable work experience with career advancements.

Location
- at all ITE that offer work-study diploma prorgramme.

Duration
-2.5 years

Fun Fact:
- 3 years Higher NITEC and then proceed to 2.5 years of work-study diploma at ITE.
- Shorter duration as compared to 3 years Higher NITEC and then proceed to 3 years polytechnic.

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https://www.ite.edu.sg/courses/work-study-diploma

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Want to continue your studies but need to start working?

Leveraging on ITE's core strength in learning by doing, this work-study programme is the perfect solution for ITE graduates to gain a head start in your career while pursuing a nationally recognised diploma. Through workplace training programmes, you will receive practical training at your workplace guided by industry experts and continue to learn also from qualified lecturers at ITE. As an employee of the participating company, you will enjoy a stable income, employee benefits, full sponsorship of your ITE training and a clear career pathway.

ITE graduates do not have to choose between working and enroling in a structured learning programme. Under this earn-and-learn programme, students continue to upskill themselves through certified diploma courses, where they develop competencies and bridge theory and practice.

At the same time, students have the time to engage in full-time employment to earn valuable work experience and monthly salary with other employee benefits. The Work-Study Diploma courses are designed in such a way that it accommodates the schedule of a full-time employee, enabling a healthy balance of work and study.

Why choose the Work-Study Diploma?

You get a fully-sponsored and nationally-recognised Diploma

You have more opportunities for career advancement, skills upgrading and further education

You earn a monthly salary and enjoy employee benefits

In-service employees can also join the work and learn programme

You get a headstart by obtaining valuable work experience and on the job training from experts and practitioners

You get sign-on incentive of S$5,000* * For Singapore Citizens who are fresh ITE full-time / traineeship graduates from relevant feeder courses and within three years of graduation or Operationally Ready Date.

Academic Progression

Work-Study Diploma graduates can apply to related full-time or part-time degree programmes in Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) or Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), subject to the admission requirements of the university.

Watch the videos to find out more:

For Applicants

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For Employers

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Work-Study Diploma Courses in Singapore | Institute of Technical Education

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The ITE Work-Study Diploma Programme enables graduates in Singapore to jumpstart their career while pursuing a nationally recognised diploma. Learn more here.

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What is traineeship program?
-Earn-as-You-Learn programme, employed by industry partners with ITE.
- Designed for GCE ‘N’ and ‘O’ Levels graduates to pursue nationally-recognised Nitec and Higher Nitec qualifications through hands-on training

Location
-at business operation location for work and ITE/ITE Approved Training Centre for lessons

Duration
- 2 years

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Location
At one of the 3 ITE colleges in Singapore
Duration
2 yr Nitec program or 3 yr Higher Nitec program

Progression
After 2 yr Nitec : To 2 yr Higher Nitec
After 3 yr Higher Nitec: To polytechnic/ work study diploma

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Minimum entry requirements as stated for course
[Refer to JIE booklet for more information]

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When to apply
- Within 5 calendar days from N level result release day 2.30pm to 5pm on the last day of application.
Process
- Apply through ITE website
- Pick up to 12 course choices JIE(N)
- Posting based on merit and course vacancy
- Notification through ITE website

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When to apply
-from 2.30pm on day of N level result release to 5pm of 1 January 2023. [Refer to ITE website for exact application period and details]

Process
- Apply through ITE website
- Choose up to a maximum of 6 choices which you are eligible
- Attend an online pre-interview session
- Attend an interview with company of your choice from ITE listed partners
- Check application results through ITE website, window to accept offer is about 1 month.
- Upon confirmation, ITE will inform on details and dates of reporting to college.
- ITE will inform applicant on details of application

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Open to students with GCE N/O level qualifications
Application is based on
-Best 4 GCE N subjects (ITE Aggregate points) including pre-requisites and bonus points
[refer to JIE booklet for ITE aggregate points and bonus points]
- Minimum entry requirements

Students who do not meet the entry requirements may consider 3 Yr Nitec Programme.

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Resources
https://www.ite.edu.sg/courses/traineeship-courses

Good to know
- Course commencement is subject to a minimum class size
- Applicants can apply for different admission exercises after N level but only can accept 1 offer.

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ITE Website
https://www.ite.edu.sg/courses/full-time-courses/nitec-and-3-year-higher-nitec

Good to know
-Check for pre-requisites of courses eg. free from medical conditions, colour appreciation deficiency before choosing course
- Order of preference matters when putting in course options
- Some courses require for interview Aptitude Base admission