Full-time application is open to GCE 'O' Level / SPM / UEC / GCE 'A' Level / IGCSE / GCSE holders and ITE graduates.
All candidates must pass the colour vision test as per The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
GCE 'O' Level / SPM / UEC / IGCSE / GCSE Qualifications
Applicants must obtain:
i) The following GCE 'O' Level grades at not more than two sittings and
ii) 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA Bonus points)
| Subject | Grade |
|---|
| i) English Language (as 1st Language) | D7* |
| ii) Mathematics (Elementary / Additional) | C6 |
iii) Any one of the following subjects - Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Combined Science
- Computing / Computer Studies
- Design & Technology
- Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
- Physical Science
- Physics / Engineering Science
- Science (Chemistry, Biology)
- Science (Physics, Biology)
- Science (Physics, Chemistry)
| C6 |
* Applicants offering SPM / UEC qualifications must attain a minimum grade A+ to C / 1 to 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (1119) / English Language.
SPM Grades A+ to C are equivalent to GCE 'O' Level Grades 1 to 6.
Note: IGCSE / GCSE Grades A to C is comparable to GCE 'O' levels Grades 1 to 6 and IGCSE / GCSE Grade D is comparable to GCE 'O' Grade 7.
(For those with new IGCSE / GCSE Grades 9 to 1, Grades 9 to 4 would be comparable to GCE 'O' levels Grades 1 to 6 and IGCSE / GCSE Grade 3 is comparable to GCE 'O' Grade 7).
JAE ELR2B2
The JAE ELR2B2
indicates the net aggregate score of the lowest and highest ranked students who were admitted to these courses in the JAE. These aggregate scores are meant as a reference for applicants applying to these courses, and do not constitute the admission
scores for subsequent admissions exercises.
Higher Nitec Qualification
Higher Nitec holders must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.
Unless otherwise stated, the course duration of a Diploma course is 3 years.
| Relevant Higher Nitec |
|---|
| Aerospace Engineering |
| Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering |
| Electro-Mechanical Engineering |
| Electronics Engineering / Industrial Electronics Engineering |
| Manufacturing Engineering |
| Marine & Offshore Technology / Marine Offshore Engineering |
| Marine Engineering |
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design /
Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design |
| Mechatronics Engineering |
| Offshore & Marine Engineering Design |
Nitec Qualification
Nitec holders must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5.
| Relevant Nitec |
|---|
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration /
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics /
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology |
Automotive Mechanics (Construction Equipment) /
Automotive Technology (Construction Equipment) /
Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles) |
Automotive Mechanics (Light Vehicles) /
Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) /
Diesel Engine Mechanics /
Motor Vehicle Mechanics |
| Automotive Technology |
Electrical Fitting & Installation /
Electrical Installation & Servicing /
Electrical Technology /
Electrical Technology (Installation & Servicing) |
Electrical Power & Machines /
Electrical Technology (Power & Control) /
Electrical Technology (Power & Machines) |
| Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) |
Electro-Mechanical Servicing /
Mechatronics /
Mechatronics (Automation Technology) /
Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly) /
Mechatronics (Medical Technology) |
Electronics / Electronics Servicing /
Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services) /
Electronics (Computer & Networking) / Electronics (Computer Technology) /
Electronics (Disk Media) / Electronics (Instrumentation)
/
Electronics (Manufacturing) / Electronics (Mobile Devices) /
Electronics (Video Technology) / Electronics (Wafer Fabrication) /
Electronics (Wireless LAN) |
| Electronics, Computer Networking and Communications |
Maintenance Fitting / Mechanical Servicing /
Mechanical Technology |
| Marine Technology / Marine Mechanics |
| Precision Engineering (Aerospace) |
| Precision Machining / Precision Engineering (Machining) |
International Qualifications
Students with international qualifications should refer to the Entry Criteria for International Qualifications.
Financial Matters
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