DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OVERVIEW For the past few decades, industries have evolved and progressed rapidly. The Ninth Malaysia Plan was drawn in response to the current global needs and to enable Malaysia to stay competitive in the world market. Thus, to keep abreast with rapid technological advancements and evolving requirements in industries today, Department of Polytechnic Education (DPE) constantly collaborates with major industry players in the country in developing the respective curriculum. One of the most important factors driving the growth of productivity is by having a qualified and talented manpower in order for the industry to develop and remain competitive in the world market. This is equally true in industries where there is a rapidly growing demand for highly competent and technically savvy workforce. The activities of many industries require increasingly competent technician in engineering field, particularly in mechanical engineering. In response to these issues, Curriculum Development and Evaluation Division of the Department of Polytechnic Education has developed and introduced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for polytechnic. This programme aims to prepare students with knowledge, skills and abilities necessary in the mechanical engineering industries. To ensure the curriculum content fulfils the industrial requirement, several key players from related industries have been involved in the curriculum development process. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for polytechnic is developed to give balanced emphasis on theoretical and practical aspects. The programme will take six semesters to complete, relatively three academic semesters at their respective polytechnics and one semester of industrial training at relevant industries during the fourth semester. Students are required to return to their respective institutions for the completion of the programme in the fifth and sixth semester. PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme shall produce semi-professionals who are: 1. Knowledgeable and skilled in the field of mechanical engineering in accordance with industry requirements. 2. Aware and able to solve problems practically and ethically in mechanical engineering. 3. Able to communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership qualities with the characteristics of good teamwork in the industrial environment. 4. able to demonstrate entrepreneurial skills and pursue lifelong learning in line with the national vision. PROGRAMME AIMS (PAI) Graduates of diploma in mechanical engineering programme at Polytechnics will have knowledge, skills and attitude that will allow them to make tangible contributions and meet new technical challenges. They will possess entrepreneurial skills, practice good work ethics, be able to promote good morality and behavior, and continuously enhance their knowledge and skills. The graduates will communicate and interact responsibly and be able to contribute effectively as a team member. They will also be adaptable to new changes at the workplace. PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO) Upon completion of the programme, graduates should be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to well defined mechanical engineering procedures and practices. 2. Demonstrate practical skills which includes the ability to troubleshoot, repair and do maintenance work for mechanical equipment; 3. Communicate effectively with the engineering community and the society at large. 4. Apply creative and critical thinking in solving problem related to assigned tasks; 5. Demonstrate awareness and consideration for societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities, taking into account the need for sustainable development; 6. Recognise the need for professional development and engage in independent acquisition of new knowledge and skill. 7. Recognize the need for entrepreneurship 8. Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of mechanical engineering practices. 9. Function individually or in teams, effectively, with a capability to be a leader; JOB PROSPECTS This programme provides the knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering field that can be applied to a broad range of careers in mechanical engineering. The knowledge and skills that the students acquire from the programme will enable them to participate in the job market as: • Technical Assistant • Assistant Service Manager • Service Advisor • Supervisor • Assistant Engineer • Junior Engineer • Technical Instructor or Lecturer • Technical Sales Executive PROGRAM STRUCTURE YEAR 1 – SEMESTER 1 No Code Course Credit Hour YEAR 1 – SEMESTER 2 No Code 1 DUB1012 Pengajian Malaysia 2.0 1 DUA2012 2 DUE1012 Communicative English 1 2.0 2 DUB2012 3.0 5 DBM2013 8 DJJ2062 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DRB1XX0 DUW1012 DBM1013 DBS1012 DJJ1012 DJJ1032 DJJ1043 Asas Unit Beruniform Occupational Safety & Helth Engineering Mathematics 1 Engineering Science Engineering Drawing Mechanical Workshop Practice 1 Workshop Technology YEAR 2 – SEMESTER 3 No Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DUE3012 DRK3XX2 DRK3XX2 DBM3013 DJJ3032 DJJ3053 DJJ3103 DJJ3213 Total Credit 0.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 18.0 Course Credit Hour Communicative English 2 Kelab / Persatuan Unit Beruniform 2 Engineering Methamatics 3 Mechanical Workshop Practice 3 Engineering Mechanics Strength of Materials Material Science 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 2.0 Total Credit 3.0 3.0 3.0 18.0 3 4 6 7 9 10 DRS2XX1 DRB2XX1 DJJ2022 DJJ2032 DJJ2073 DJJ2093 Sains, Technologi dan Kejuruteraan Dalam Islam* Nilai Masyarakat Malaysia** Sukan Unit Beruniform 1 Engineering Mathematics 2 Electrical Technology Mechanical Workshop Practice 2 Computer Aided Design 1 Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics YEAR 2 – SEMESTER 4 No Code 1 DUT40110 Course Total Credit Course Industrial Training Total Credit Credit Hour 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 18.0 Credit Hour 10.0 18.0 YEAR 3 – SEMESTER 5 No Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DUE5012 DJJ5032 DJJ5113 DJJ5123 DJJ5133 Course Credit Hour Communicative English 3 Mechanical Workshop Practice 4 Mechanics of Machine Pneumatic & Hydraulics Engineering Design 2.0 1 DUA6022 3.0 3.0 3 4 DJJ6143 DJJ6153 2.0 3.0 DJJ5141 Project 1 ELEKTIVE 1 1.0 DJJ5062 DJM5072 DJJ5172 Computer Aided Design 2 Control system Instrumentation & Control 2.0 2.0 2.0 Total Credit YEAR 3 – SEMESTER 6 No Code 16.0 *For Muslim Student **For Non Muslim Student No Course Classification Credit Hour 1 Compulsory 15 2 Common Core Dicipline Core 15 50 3 Industrial Training 10 4 Elective TOTAL 4 94 2 5 DPB2012 DJJ6162 6 DJJ6202 7 8 DJF6082 DJJ6192 Course Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam Entrepreneurship Project 2 Mechanical Component & Maintenance Maintenance Engineering & Management ELEKTIVE 2 Diagnosis & Troubleshooting for Mechanical Component Quality Control Industrial Management Total Credit Credit Hour 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 14.0