Parent Engagement Talk 2020
Parent Engagement Talk2020
Education Progression
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Post-Secondary School Tracks
Polytechnics
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Post-Secondary School Tracks
Using O-Level results – Joint
Admissions Exercise (JAE)
Through the Direct Polytechnic
Admission (EAE) Exercise
Through the Joint Polytechnic
Admissions Exercise (JPAE)
Using N-level results- Polytechnic Foundation
Programme (PFP)
Entry into Poly
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(Not HMT)
Admission Criteria for Polytechnics
Polytechnics Entry Requirements
•The requirements differ, depending on the particular polytechnic and course one wishes to enter.
Cut-off point and Entry Requirements
Institute of Technical Education
• The primary role of ITE is to ensure that its graduates have the technical knowledge and skills that are relevant to industry.
• ITE is the national authority for the setting of skills standards and the certification of skills in Singapore.
Institute of Technical Education • ITE is a main provider of career and technical
education and key developer of national occupational skills certification and standards to enhance Singapore's workforce competitiveness.
• More than 90 full-time Nitec and Higher Nitec courses• 25,000 students
Different Colleges. Different Niches
ITE Course Information More details on the courses that ITE offer:https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/fts.ft.courses/
Applied Learning at ITE • The ITE employs the latest technology and teaching
methods to ensure that its courses stay up to date and relevant to industry demands.
Applied Learning at ITE • The numerous partnerships that the ITE has with key
industry players will lend immediate relevance to the skills picked up, preparing you for the working world.
Admission to ITE
Type of Certification
No. of Courses General Entry Requirements
Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher Nitec)
51 GCE O- or N(Academic) - level school leavers who meet pre-requisites
National ITE Certificate (Nitec)
47 GCE O- or N-level school leavers
Level focus for ECG
Secondary 1
Education and career awareness
• ECG Lessons
• Introduction to ECG (Group Counselling)
Secondary 2Education and career exploration
• ECG Lessons
• In Conversations with Form Teachers
• MOE ECG Fair
• Subject Banding Awareness Talk
Secondary 4 / 5
Education and career decision
• ECG Lessons• Applied Learning
Program• Poly Visit• Visit by Industry
Speakers• Elective
Modules(for NA / NT students)
• EAE Preparation• O / N levels results
release counselling
Secondary 3
Education and career planning
• ECG Lessons
• Applied Learning Program
SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATION EXERCISE
Objectives of Sec 3
Subject Combination Exercise
• To offer subject combinations that develop students' potential, based on their interest and ability in learning the subject.
• To meet students’ post-secondary aspirations.
Considerations for Subject Offerings
Subject requirements and options for Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE courses.Students’ interests and abilities (based on analysis of students’ performance, and teachers’ & students feedback).Availability of school resources.
Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise Process
All students are offered subjects based on consideration of merit (overall sec 2 performance), interest and aptitude (relevant sec 2 subjects)Subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 students, depending on the nature of the subject.
SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR
SEC 3 NORMAL TECHNICAL
3 Normal Technical (6 Subjects)
Subject no
6 subjects
5 compulsory subjects12345
English LanguageBasic Mother Tongue LanguageMathematicsCPAScience1 Elective subject
6 EBS D & T
Subject Combination Exercise Timeline
ITE – https://www.ite.edu.sg/
Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (eNFP) / 3 year Nitec programme – https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-cut-off-points/
Polytechnic course groupingsELR2B2-B courses (Maths)
- Accounting - Banking / Finance- Business Management- Hospitality and Tourism- Sports and Wellness- Logistics and Supply Chain- Events Management
ELR2B2-A courses (English)
- Social Sciences- Languages- Advertising- Public Relations- Mass Communication- Media and Design- Creative Writing- Applied Drama
ELR2B2-C courses (Science)
- Engineering - Healthcare Services- Sports Sciences- Digital / Interactive Media- Information Technology- Biomedical Sciences- Food Sciences & Technology
ELR2B2-D courses (Arts / Design)
- Architecture- Landscaping- Interior Design- Games Design / Development- Apparel Deign- Digital Film
Courses Subject Combination
Social Sciences 1. English2. Maths / A Maths
3. 1 other subject and4. One subject from each box;
Languages
Advertising
Public Relations
Mass Communication
Media and Design
Creative Writing
Applied Drama
Box A Box B
Identified Skills- Communication
Skills- Researching Skills- Presentation Skills
List of possible careers
- Journalist- Presenter- Speech Therapist- Public Relations- Author- Secretary- Advertising
Identified Skills- Problem Solving- Interpreting Data- Logical Thinking- Detail Oriented- Likes Accuracy
List of possible careers
- Accountant- Banking and Finance- Auditor- Market Researcher- Statistician- Financial Advisor- Surveyor
Identified Skills- Problem Solving- Logical Thinking- Carrying Out
Experiments- Interpreting Data
List of possible careers
- Nursing- Nutritionist- Microbiologist- Veterinary Assistant- Horticulture
- Food Technologist
- Forensic Scientist
- Pharmacist- Doctor- Chemical
Engineer- Biochemist
- Astronomer- Civil
Engineer- Optometrist- Building
Technician- Computer
Programmer
Identified Skills
- Programming- Graphic design- Troubleshooting- Installation
List of possible careers
- Programmer- Data Analyst- Systems Analyst
Identified Skills- Marketing Concepts- Customer Relation Skills- Interpersonal Skills- Relationship Management - Decision Making
List of possible careers
- Tourism - Hospitality- Retail Personnel- F&B Personnel
Identified Skills- Design and Planning- Creative Thinking- ICT Skills- Using of Tools
List of possible careers
- Desk top Publisher- Photographer- Product Designer- Machinist- Sculptor- Architect
Identified Skills- Fundamental
concepts in Music- Music Technology
Skills- Creative Thinking
List of possible careers
- Performing Arts- Sound Engineer- Music Teacher- Instrument Technician
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Introduction to Myskillsfuture Portal
Your NRIC number, e.g. T0012345K
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Password is case sensitive.
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