Institute of Technical Education, Singapore – Global Perspectives / Innovations for Global Leadership 26-May-18 26-May-18 The Experience ITE Programme – A Unique Engagement Initiative to Attract Students to VTE 1

LOCATION OF SINGAPORE Island city state 26-May-18 LOCATION OF SINGAPORE China Myanmar Hong Kong Laos Thailand Philippines Vietnam South China Sea Cambodia Island city state Total land area – 700 square kilometres Total population – 4.35 million 2005 Per Capita Gross National Income – US$26,700 Malaysia Brunei Singapore Indonesia 2

PRESENTATION OUTLINE ITE’s Mission, Vision and Values 26-May-18 PRESENTATION OUTLINE ITE’s Mission, Vision and Values National Education and Training System in Singapore ITE Programmes and Education Model Experience ITE Programme 3

THE ITE HEARTBEAT Mission Vision (2010 – 2014) Values ITE Care To create opportunities for school leavers and adult learners to acquire skills, knowledge and values for employability and lifelong learning in a global economy Vision (2010 – 2014) A Global Leader for Innovations in Technical Education Values ITE Care Integrity Teamwork Excellence Care 4

ITE AS A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION 26-May-18 ITE AS A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION Universities University (3-4 Years) 18/20 Specialised Schools Junior Colleges Polytechnics Institute of Technical Education (2 Years) GCE ‘A’ Level (3 Years) Diploma (2 Years) Other Institutions/ Labour Market (4-6 Years) . Diploma Master Nitec MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Integrated Programme Specialised Independent Schools Higher Nitec Post-Secondary Typical Age Nitec (25%) (40%) (25%) (10%) 16/17 GCE ‘O’ Level GCE ‘O’ / ‘N’ Level GCE ‘N’ Level ISC Secondary Secondary Express ( 4 Years ) Secondary Normal Academic (4/5 Years ) Secondary Normal Technical (4 Years ) Vocational School ( 2 - 4 Years ) 12 Primary Primary ( 6 Years ) 7 NOTE: GCE’N’ Level GCE’O’ Level GCE’A’ Level – Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Normal Level) – Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) – Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) ISC Nitec Higher Nitec Master Nitec – ITE Skills Certificate – National ITE Certificate – Higher National ITE Certificate – Master National ITE Certificate 5

ITE’S “HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON, HEARTS-ON” EDUCATION MODEL 26-May-18 ITE’S “HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON, HEARTS-ON” EDUCATION MODEL “HANDS-ON” Bio-Chemical Technology Nursing “MINDS-ON” “HEARTS-ON” HOLISTIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Robotics Digital Media Design Community Service ITE SAFE Home Project Education Outcomes Market-relevant, Enterprising and Adaptable Graduates for a Global Economy Lifelong Learners for Lifelong Employability Successful Graduates 6

- ITE COLLEGE EAST (JAN 2005) FIRST COLLEGE @ SIMEI - ITE COLLEGE EAST (JAN 2005) Niche Programmes Beauty & Wellness Business and Entrepreneurship Chemical & Life Sciences Healthcare Services ITE College East “College of Enterprise and Innovation” Under the “One ITE System, Three Colleges”, one of the objectives is also to encourage the different Colleges to develop their niches and competencies in different specialisation areas. Beyond the core training courses in Business, Engineering, Info-Communications Technology and Service Skills, each ITE College therefore also focuses on its own niche areas. The core and niche areas provide better opportunities for inter-disciplinary and cross-level learning. 7

FIRST COLLEGE @ SIMEI - ITE COLLEGE EAST (JAN 2005) General View Multi-Media Centre Beauty Therapy Training Centre Business & Admin Blocks Official Opening by Prime Minister (Mar 06) ITE Centre for Healthcare Simulation Training Hair Design Training Centre Electronics and Info-Comm Centre for Lifestyle & Entertainment Outdoor Sports Facilities Digital Media Lifestyle 8

SECOND COLLEGE @ CHOA CHU KANG - ITE COLLEGE WEST (2010) Niche Programmes Culinary and Hospitality Services Land Transport Service Innovation Security Technology ITE College West “College of Service and Innovation” Under the “One ITE System, Three Colleges”, one of the objectives is also to encourage the different Colleges to develop their niches and competencies in different specialisation areas. Beyond the core training courses in Business, Engineering, Info-Communications Technology and Service Skills, each ITE College therefore also focuses on its own niche areas. The core and niche areas provide better opportunities for inter-disciplinary and cross-level learning. 9

SECOND COLLEGE @ CHOA CHU KANG - ITE COLLEGE WEST (2010) Sky Plaza Night View Courtyard Entrance View of New College Unveiling Ceremony (Feb 08) Aerial View of New College Visitor Reception Lobby Outdoor Sports Facilities Events Plaza Innovation Walkway 10

THIRD COLLEGE @ ANG MO KIO - ITE COLLEGE CENTRAL (2012) Niche Programmes Business, Community & Event Services Creative Design & Interactive Media Engineering Design & Manufacturing Technology Aerospace & Marine Technology ITE College Central “College of Creativity and Innovation” Under the “One ITE System, Three Colleges”, one of the objectives is also to encourage the different Colleges to develop their niches and competencies in different specialisation areas. Beyond the core training courses in Business, Engineering, Info-Communications Technology and Service Skills, each ITE College therefore also focuses on its own niche areas. The core and niche areas provide better opportunities for inter-disciplinary and cross-level learning. 11

ITE AS A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION 26-May-18 ITE AS A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION Universities University (3-4 Years) 18/20 Specialised Schools Junior Colleges Polytechnics Institute of Technical Education (2 Years) GCE ‘A’ Level (3 Years) Diploma (2 Years) Other Institutions/ Labour Market (4-6 Years) . Diploma Master Nitec MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Integrated Programme Specialised Independent Schools Higher Nitec Post-Secondary Typical Age Nitec (25%) (40%) (25%) (10%) 16/17 GCE ‘O’ Level GCE ‘O’ / ‘N’ Level GCE ‘N’ Level ISC Secondary Secondary Express ( 4 Years ) Secondary Normal Academic (4/5 Years ) Secondary Normal Technical (4 Years ) Vocational School ( 2 - 4 Years ) 12 Primary Primary ( 6 Years ) 7 NOTE: GCE’N’ Level GCE’O’ Level GCE’A’ Level – Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Normal Level) – Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) – Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) ISC Nitec Higher Nitec Master Nitec – ITE Skills Certificate – National ITE Certificate – Higher National ITE Certificate – Master National ITE Certificate 12

Experience ITE Programme Objectives of EIP : To introduce ITE’s learning environment to secondary school students To present opportunities for students to be engaged in ITE’s authentic learning experience To enable students to make informed decisions for enrolling in a training course in ITE

Experience ITE Programme The EIP of all 3 ITE Colleges : engage 130 secondary schools annually host 10,000 students annually Conduct 2-day excursion cum workshop programmes which : - are multi-disciplinary authentic hands-on learning programmes - involves all 4 academic schools of each college

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Experience ITE Programme 26-May-18 Experience ITE Programme Applied & Health Science Electronics & Info Technology Electronics & Info Technology Business & Services 16

Experience ITE Programme 26-May-18 Experience ITE Programme Food Safety – Personal Protection Equipment Photography Programming for Robotic Automobile Hairstyling Recipe of Cookie Videography Car Design Make-up Nutritive Value of Cookies Green Screen Navigation on Race Track Apparel Fashion Design 17

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Concluding Summary Experience ITE Programme engages secondary school students via: Providing real-life, exciting, hands-on activities for learning Presenting the various trade-skills at ITE Adopting themes based on national events in S’pore Since 2005, ITE has been successful in attracting the targeted 25% of secondary school-leavers annually. VTE and ITE… It’s a Truly Exciting journey !

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