Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Makluman
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About the Programme
This programme aims to produce graduates who are more mature and competent, to fulfil the nation needs of skill and experts in the field of mechanical engineering whether in the public, private or self employed sector. The programme also prepares students to further their studies to degree level at any university within or outside the country.
Programme Educational Objectives
These are the programme educational objectives for this diploma:
| PEO | Statement |
|---|---|
| 1 | Graduates who are technically competent, and contributing effectively to sustainable technology or transportation industries, both locally and internationally. |
| 2 | Graduates who demonstrate resilience and technopreneurial mindset in supporting innovation and community based technical solutions. |
| 3 | Graduates who uphold trustworthiness, and ethical values in leadership roles while continuously engaging in lifelong learning. |
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, a graduate should acquire the following:
| PLO | Statement |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, computing and engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices. |
| 2 | Identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity (DK1 to DK4). |
| 3 | Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, as well as cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (DK5). |
| 4 | Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements (DK8). |
| 5 | Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering computing and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK2 and DK6). |
| 6 | Consider sustainable development impacts* to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving well defined engineering problems (DK1, DK5, and DK7). |
| 7 | Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of technician practice and including compliance with national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion; (DK9) |
| 8 | Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse and inclusive teams in multi disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings; (DK9) |
| 9 | Communicate effectively and inclusively on well defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions. |
| 10 | Demonstrate awareness of engineering management principles as a member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects and entrepreneurial activities in multidisciplinary environments. |
| 11 | Recognize the need for, and have the ability for i) independent and life-long learning for self-improvement and ii) critical thinking in the face of specialised technical knowledge (DK8). |
Intake
Special Semester (July or August).
Duration of Study
Six semesters (one special semester and five regular semesters).
Mode of Study
Full time.
Academic Proforma
Download the academic proforma for each of the following academic sessions.
| No | Item | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Proforma 2023/2024 | Download |
Career and Further Education Prospect
Assistant Mechanical Engineer or technologist is involved in machine design, machines troubleshooting and any of the wide range of projects in mechanical engineering.
Their role is central to ensuring the safe, timely and well-resourced completion of projects in many areas, including:
- process industry
- assembly industry
- engineering consultancy
- heavy industry
Assistant of consulting mechanical engineers liaise with clients to plan, manage, design and supervise the mechanical of projects.
Mechanical engineering offers many opportunities as well as the satisfaction of helping to improve and enhance public quality of life in many settings.
Further education is prospect to any bachelor degree in mechanical engineering technology and mechanical engineering.