Joint-Intake Exercise (JIE) to ITE full time courses( Nitec & Higher Nitec ) and Traineeship programme

1. Joint-Intake Exercise (JIE) to ITE full time courses(Nitec & Higher Nitec ) and Traineeship programme Please sit according to your classes Stage 4N1 4N2 4T1

2. ITE Colleges One ITE system, 3 Colleges model (Pg 1,13)

3. ITE Colleges One ITE system, 3 Colleges model (Pg 1,13)

4. ITE Colleges One ITE system, 3 Colleges model (Pg 1,13)

5. Important Dates (Pg 3)

6. Full-Time Training System Page 5 – 13 list the • courses available • campus code • course code • academic and special requirements for applying for Full-Time NITEC Courses

7. Full-Time Training System • Secondary 4’NA’ students can apply over the Internet for courses listed in the Form N. For other courses you are eligible but not listed in Form N, you can submit your application over the counter at ITE HQ Customer Service Centre. • Admission to full time courses is based on merit /choice/ vacancies available

8. Important content to note – Full-Time Nitec Courses

9. Important content to note – Full-Time Nitec Courses

10. Direct Entry To Full-Time Higher NITEC Courses This new scheme would meet the needs of eligible students from the 2009 Sec 4 ‘NA’ cohort whose learning styles are more suited to an application-based and hands-on learning environment. Higher Nitec students who perform well will be eligible for progression to relevant polytechnic courses.

11. Direct Entry To Full-Time Higher NITEC Courses The Higher Nitec courses are of 2¼ years in duration for successful ‘NA’ candidates. Students will first need to undergo a 10- week preparatory course from 4 January 2010, before they start their 2-year Higher Nitec training under the April 2010 term. Higher Nitec students who perform well will continue to be eligible for polytechnic admission

12. Full-Time Higher Nitec Courses Pages 47 – 54 list the • courses available • campus code • course code • academic and special requirements for applying • Please also refer to details in brochure • ‘Direct Entry to Higher Nitec Courses’

13. Important content to note – Full-Time Higher Nitec Courses

14. Other Information onFull-Time Training Pages 63 – 75 list the details on • Fees payment (important – please read!) • Awards, Bursaries and Sponsorship • Progression Opportunities for ITE Graduates • Life in ITE

15. Internet Application • You may use computers at any of the ITE campuses listed on Pg 13(Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 5pm, Sat: 8.30am – 12 noon) or the computer terminals in our school library (Mon – Fri : 9.00am – 4.30pm) • Registration begins from 3.00pm, 18 Dec 09, Fri to 23 Dec 09, Wed. Please refer to The Straits Times and The New Paper and ITE website following the release of the ‘N’-level results for the exact application period. • If you have difficulties with your online application, you may (1) Go to your 1st choice ITE campus to apply (2) Call the Customer Service Centre at 1800 - CALL ITE (1800 - 2255483), see Pg 30

16. Internet Application • You are allowed 10 choices for full-time courses. • Rank and enter your choices in order of preference. • On the application forms, use the campus and course codes listed in the booklet. • Remember to print your VERIFICATION SLIP (VS).

17. Internet Application • Use the Web ID and password on your VS to check result of your application between 28/12/09 and 30/12/09 or check directly with registration officer at any ITE campus. • This applies to all courses except for courses with interview/drawing test. • Submit your Appeal between 28/12/09 and 31/12/09(12 noon) upon release of the application results.

18. Acceptance of offer and Registration for course • Accept offer via Internet between Mon 28 Dec 09 and Wed 30 Dec 09. • Report to your posted campus between Wed 30 Dec 09 and Thu 31 Dec 09 to register for your course and pay the first term fees. • ITE Courses will commence on 4 January 2010.

19. Foreign Students • to go to the Customer Service Centre at ITE headquarters (map on Pg 92) to obtain your Posting Letter before making payment for fees.

20. Traineeship application • Paid a salary as you learn • Pg 72– 75 : list of traineeship programmes offered by organisations and ITE and important notes • Apply at ITE Headquarters (Dover) • Application open for 3 working days from release of N Level results from 9.00am to 5.00pm. • Interviews are required by the company that you will be referred to for the traineeship programme.

21. Admin Matters When you get your result slips, • Check that your particulars are printed correctly. These particulars will appear on your N Level certificate. • If there are any mistakes in your particulars or you wish to appeal for review of results, please see Mrs Quek MC by the end of today’s session. For pupils with fees arrears, please make payment at the Office or to work out the instalment plan for payment.

22. Venue for Collection of Result Slips • School Hall • Please note that the following Institutions have set up booths in the Hall. Do visit them to find out more details. • MDIS • ERC Institute • ITE • Central Queensland University

23. All the best to you! Be Your Best