Courses

Course Description

SYNOPSIS

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) at the Department of Polytechnic Education, Ministry of Education Malaysia is designed to cover a broad discipline in the Field of Mechanical Engineering with additional specialization subjects in the Field of Automotive Engineering. The core courses offered include Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Technology, Computer-Aided Design, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering Workshop 1, Electrical Technology, and Strength of Material. Specialization courses like Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering Workshop Practice, Automotive Electrical and Electronics, Internal Combustion Engine, Vehicle Dynamic, Workshop service Management and Final Project.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Factory Supervisor
• Service Advisory Team
• Service Manager
• Assistant Service Manager
• Workshop Supervisor
• Sales Executive Officer
• Service Advisor
• After-Sales Service Officer

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. 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. Community College Certificate

• Automotive Certificate
• Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Maintenance Certificate
• Motorcycle Maintenance Certificate (High Power)
• Light Vehicle Service Certificate

3. Higher Skills Institute Certificate PERDA

• 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. MARA Skills Institute Certificate

• Commercial Automotive Engineering Certificate
• Automotive Engineering Technology Certificate
• Certificate in Automotive Engineering Technology (Electronics)
• Automotive Engineering Technology Certificate (Heavy Machinery)
• Certificate in Automotive Engineering Technology (Commercial)
• Industrial Mechanical Engineering Technology Certificate
• Mechanical Engineering Technology Certificate (Design Drawing)
• Plant Operations Engineering Technology Certificate
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology Certificate
• Welding Technology Certificate

5. Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3

*Need to follow the designated transition (bridging) program

• Able Seafarer Engine
• Automobile Assembly Supervisor (P-075-3)
• AUTOMOBILE ENGINE ASSEMBLER (P-073-3)
• AUTOMOBILE PAINTING SUPERVISOR (TP-412-3)
• AUTOMOBILE TRIM & FINAL LINE SUPERVISOR (TP-410-3)
• AUTOMOTIVE-AFTER SALES SERVICE
• Automotive Air-Conditioning Technician (P-120-2:)
• COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (P-200-3)
• Motor Sports Fabricator (TP-120-3)
• Senior Earthmoving Equipment Technician
• Motor Vehicle Technician
• Commercial Vehicle Technician (P-030-3:)
• AUTOMOTIVE PAINT SPRAYING TECHNICIAN (P-050-3)
• Motor Sports Technician (2 Tires) (TP-119-3)
• Motor Sports Technician (4 Tires) (TP-301-3)
• Motor Sports Technician (Electrical & Electronics) (TP-302-3)
• MOTORCYCLE BODY ASSEMBLING SUPERVISOR (TP-510-3)
• Motorcycle Assembly Operation (TP-510-3:2013)
• Automotive Finishing & Painting Operations (TP-412-3:2013)
• Vehicle Natural Gas System Installer (P-116-2 🙂
• Installation & Modification of Car Accessories (TP-034-3:2014)
• Installation & Maintenance of Commercial Vehicle Air Conditioning (TP-122-
• 3:2013)
• Installation & Maintenance of Vehicle Natural Gas System (TP-303-3:2012)
• Automotive Engine Installation (TP-414-3:2013)
• Accident Vehicle Claims Adviser (TP-110-3)
• Vehicle Panel Knocking (TP-311-3:2013)
• Mechanical Marine Maintenance
• Automatic Accessories Supervisor (P-092-3)
• Motorcycle Technician Supervisor (P-118-3:)
• Automobile Body Assembly Supervisor (TP-411-3)
• Motorcycle Engine Assembly Supervisor (TP-512-3)
• Vehicle Panel Knocker Supervisor (P-090-3:)
• Vehicle Panel Knocker Supervisor (P-091-3:)
• Passenger Vehicle Body Fireplace Supervisor (TP-031-3)
• Supervision of Land Transport Operations (TP-330-3:2014)
• Automotive Paint Spraying (TP-306-3:2012)
• Diagnosis Service-EEV-Hybrid System (TP-332-3:2014)
• Customer Service Workshop (TP-304-3:2012)
• Service & Maintenance of Commercial Vehicles (TP-307-3:2012)
• Motorcycle Service & Maintenance (TP-118-3:2012)
• Automotive Air Conditioning Service (TP-121-3:2012)
• TP-300-3: Motor Vehicle Senior Technician (Motor Vehicle Senior Technician)
• Automotive Trim & Final (TP-410-3:2013)

* 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