Courses

Course Description

SYNOPSIS

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is designed to cover the current and relevant mechanical engineering discipline along with additional specialization subjects in the field of mechanical engineering. The program curriculum developed is to produce holistic graduates. Theoretical and practical aspects are both balanced in emphasis. The latest learning method includes blended learning are also carried out. Core courses offered include Engineering Mechanics, Electrical Technology, Engineering Drawing, Mechanical Workshop Practice, Workshop Technology, Computer-Aided Design, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Pneumatic & Hydraulics, Project, Maintenance Engineering & Management, Material Science, Mechanic of Machines, Engineering Design and Mechanical Components & Maintenance.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Assistant Engineer
• Technical Assistant
• Assistant Maintenance Manager
• Supervisor
• Junior Engineer
• Technical Instructor or Lecturer
• Technical Sales Executive
• Technician
• Quality Executive
• Project Coordinator

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SPM graduate

1. Malaysian
2. Have SPM or equivalent
3. Pass Malay
4. Pass History (SPM 2013 and above)
5. Pass English
6. Get THREE (3) honours in the following subjects:
1. Mathematics
2. ONE (1) Science/Technical/Vocational/STEM Elective subject
3. ONE (1) other subjects that has not been taken into account
7. Candidates do not have visual (blindness, colour blindness), hearing, physical, or learning disabilities that make practical work difficult

Graduates other than SPM

1. Malaysian
2. Passed MQA-recognized Certificate level studies/Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 in a related field
3. Candidates do not have visual disabilities (blindness, colour blindness), hearing, physical, or learning disabilities that make practical work difficult

1. Level 3 Polytechnic Certificate

• Chemical and Process Engineering Certificate
• Mechanical Engineering Certificate
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Materials)
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Plant)
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing)
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Packaging)
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration)
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Agriculture)
• Mechanical Engineering Certificate (Petroleum)
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Plastics)
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Textiles)

2. Level 3 Community College Certificate

• Manufacturing Mechanical Certificate
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate
• Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Maintenance Certificate
• Industrial Maintenance Certificate
• Light Vehicle Service Certificate
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Certificate
• Manufacturing Technology Certificate
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Certificate

3. PERDA Level 3 Higher Skills Institute Certificate

• Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering (Machining)
• Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering (Tool & Mould Design)
• Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering (Product Design)
• Agricultural Engineering Certificate
• Automotive Technology Certificate
• Welding Technology Certificate

4. Level 3 MARA Skills Institute Certificate

• Commercial Automotive Engineering Certificate
• Metal Fabrication Technology Certificate
• Automotive Engineering Technology Certificate
• Automotive Engineering Technology Certificate (Heavy Machinery)
• Certificate in Automotive Engineering Technology (Commercial)
• Piping Fabrication Engineering Technology Certificate
• Structural Fabrication Engineering Technology Certificate
• Marine Engineering Technology Certificate
• Industrial Mechanical Engineering Technology Certificate
• Mechanical Engineering Technology Certificate (Design Drawing)
• Plant Operations Engineering Technology Certificate
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology Certificate
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology Certificate
• Welding Technology Certificate

5. Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3

*Need to follow the designated transition (bridging) program

• Able Seafarer Engine
• EDDY’S CURRENT TESTER (H-080-3)
• Industrial Quality Assurance (Manufacturing) (MC-041-3:2012)
• Class I Gas Booster (B-030-3)
• Class I Gas Operator (B-031-3)
• Class I Gas Booster (FTG3)
• Senior Automation Technician (H-170-3)
• Senior Automation Technician (H-176-3)
• Steel Structure Fabrication & Assembling Technician (H-200-3)
• FOUNDRY TECHNICIAN (MELTING) (G-070-3)
• FOUNDRY TECHNICIAN (MOLD & CORE MAKER (G-080-3)
• FOUNDRY TECHNICIAN (PATTERN MAKING) (G-090-3)
• FOUNDRY TECHNICIAN (MOLD CASTING) (G-100-3)
• Rolling Technician (Steel Manufacturing) (G-113-3)
• Industrial Technician (H-100-3)
• Mechanical Precision Tools Senior Technician (MC-010-3)
• Senior Quality Assurance Technician (H-301-3)
• Senior Radiograph Inspection Technician-Welded Construction (Oil & Gas) (MC110-3:2013)
• Ultrasonic Inspection Senior Technician-Welded Construction (Oil & Gas) (MC-113-
• 3:2013)
• Senior Heat Treatment Technician (MC-071-3)
• Industrial Product Design Senior Technician (H-312-3)
• Sheet Metal Technician (H-070-3)
• Flux Cored Arc Welding Technician (Carbon Steel) (H-028-3)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding Technician (Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminium) (H027-3)
• Submerged Arc Welding Technician (Carbon Steel) (H-029-3)
• Armoured Metal Arc Welding Technician (Carbon Steel & Stainless Steel) (H-024-3)
• Gas Tungsten Arc & Shielded Metal Arc Welding Technician (Carbon Steel &
• Stainless Steel) (H-026-3)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Technician (Carbon Steel & Stainless Steel &
• Aluminium) (H-025-3)
• Gas Welding Technician (H-022-3)
• Non-Ferrous Metal Welding Technician (H-021-3)
• Melting Technician (Steel Making) (G-111-3)
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Technician (CNC Technician) (H013-3)
• Material Handling Technician (Steel Manufacturing) (G-110-3)
• Maintenance Technician (Palm Oil Mill) (Y-033-3)
• Casting Technician (Steel Manufacturing) (G-112-3)
• Structural Technical Engineering Drawings (Oil & Gas) (OG-020-3:2012)
• MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTER – WELDED CONSTRUCTION (H-150-3)
• NDT PRACTITIONER (EDDY CURRENT TESTING) L3 (MC-111-3)
• NDT PRACTITIONER (MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING) L3 (MC-114-3)
• Pipe Fabrication Operations
• Metal Structure Fabrication Operations (Oil, Gas & Petrochemical)
• Agricultural & Plantation Machinery Operation (AF-062-3:2012)
• Steel Manufacturing Operations (MC-076-3:2013 )
• Machining Operations (MC-050-3:2012)
• Plastic Production Operations (MC-100-3:2012)
• Industrial Maintenance Operations (ME-010-3:2012)
• Industrial Heat Treatment Operations (MC-071-3:2014)
• Mechanical Engineering Senior Draftsman – Oil & Gas (MC-082-3)
• Mechanical Engineering Senior Draftsman (H-051-3)
• Mechanical Engineering Senior Draftsman (MC-081-3)
• Mechanical Engineering Senior Draftsman-Oil & Gas (H-052-3)
• Mechanical Plan Drawing (MC-080-3:2013)
• Electrical Installation (Oil & Gas) (OG-026-3:2014)
• Installation of Instruments (Oil & Gas) (OG-027-3:2014)
• Mechanical Installation (Oil & Gas) (OG-028-3:2014)
• Senior Hardware Maker – Plastic Injection Mould (H-097-3)
• Senior Hardware Maker – Plastic Injection Mould (MC-030-3)
• Senior Hardware Maker – Press Tool (H-096-3)
• Senior Hardware Maker – Metal Stamping (MC-031-3)
• Mould & Die Manufacturing (MC-031-3:2013)
• Senior Welding Inspector (H-060-3)
• Welding Inspection (MC-060-3:2012)
• Machinery (Rolling Operation) (H-016-3/H-012-3)
• Machinist (Grinding Operation) (H-015-3/H-011-3)
• Machinist (Lathe Operation) (H-014-3/H-010-3)
• L3 NDT (Penetration Testing) Practitioner (MC-112-3)
• NDT Practitioner (Industrial Radiographic Testing) L3 (MC-110-3)
• L3 NDT (Ultrasonic Testing) Practitioner (MC-113-3)
• Metal Forging Production (MC-072-3:2012)
• Aerospace Ultrasonic Tester (MC-062-3)
• Underwater Ultrasonic Tester (MC-061-3)
• Eddy Current Testing – (Oil & Gas) (MC-111-3:2014)
• Eddy Current Testing – Aerospace Materials, Components & Structures (MC-116-
• 3:2014)
• Magnetic Particle Testing – Welded Construction (Oil & Gas) (MC-114-3:2014)
• Penetration Testing – Welded Construction (Oil & Gas) (MC-112-3:2014)
• Radiographic Testing – Aerospace Materials, Components & Structures (MC-117-
• 3:2014)
• Mechanical Marine Maintenance
• Mechanical Printing Machine Maintenance (PR-027-2:2014)
• Fabrication Supervisor (Pressure Equipment) (MC-075-3)
• Fabrication Supervisor (SME) (MC-073-3)
• Fabrication Supervisor (Structural) (MC-074-3)
• Rice Mill Supervisor (AF-052-3)
• MHE Supervisor (MC-043-3)
• Plastics Production Supervisor – Film OPP (PG-090-3)
• Boiler Maintenance Supervisor (H-210-3)
• Maintenance Supervisor (MHE ICT) (MC-042-3)
• Printing Supervisor (Electrical/Electronic) (F-060-3)
• Industrial Automation Engineering Supervision (MC-091-3:2013)
• Supervision of Plastic Mould Injection Operations
• Foundry Production Supervision (MC-070-3:2013)
• Boiler Operation & Maintenance Services (ME-011-3:2014)
• Piping Drafting (Oil & Gas)
• Plastic Blow Moulding Production Senior Technician (Thermoplastic) (PG-040-3)
• Plastic Compression Moulding Senior Technician (Thermoset) (PG-060-3)
• Plastic Extrusion
• Production Senior Technician (Thermoplastic) (PG-010-3)
• Plastic Injection Moulding Production Senior Technician (Thermoplastic) (PG-030-3)
• Plastic Injection Moulding Production Senior Technician (Thermoset) (PG-050-3)
• Plastic Rotational Moulding Production Senior Technician (Thermoplastic) (PG-020-
• 3)
• PRINTING SUPERVISOR (MECHANICAL) (F-050-3)
• Combined Tungsten Gas Arc Welding Process & Metal Pieces (MC-028-3:2014)
• Metal Cored Arc Welding Process (MC-027-3:2012)
• Tungsten Gas Arc Welding Process (MC-026-3:2012)
• Metal Sheet Arc Welding Process (MC-024-3:2012)
• Metal Gas Welding Process (MC-025-3:2012)
• Industrial Product Design & Development (MC-040-3:2013)
• Senior Technician-Mechanical Precision Instrument (H-190-3)
• Service & Maintenance of Commercial Vehicles (TP-307-3:2012)

* If the certificate you have is not in the list above, please contact the Student Intake Unit, section Student Intake and Development Division

APEL Graduate

1. Malaysian
2. Obtain an APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) certificate from MQA for admission to the diploma (Level 4)
3. Have experience working in a related field