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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

This Diploma course aims to produce associate engineers with expertise at middle management levels in industry with an everdemanding need to automate the manufacturing sector. Students from this course are also given a strong foundation in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering to pursue higher qualifications in various specialised fields in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
 
   Academic and Professional Progression
   
The standard of the Diploma in Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) is equivalent to the 1st year of a relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can further their studies to:
a) Advanced Diploma in Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) at TAR College.
b)
Relevant Bachelor (Honours) Degree courses at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) or other universities on advanced standing / credit transfer.
   
   Professional Accreditation / Exemption

Please refer to the 'Professional Accreditation / Exemption'.

   Career Prospects

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering graduates always enjoy high employability. They are employed in industries involved with manufacturing processes and control, air conditioning, machine design, power production, computer aided-drafting and design, consulting engineering and factory automation. They play an essential role in designing and producing the equipment necessary for all other branches of engineering activity.

   Minimum Entry Requirements

I Admission to Semester 1
 
  • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
        (i) 5 credit which must include:
          - Mathematics
          - Additional Mathematics or Physics where a pass in the other subject is required
          - 1 appropriate subject listed in Schedule A.
        (ii) Pass in English Language
         
       
    Schedule A
    1. Physics
    2. Additional Mathematics
    3. Chemistry
    4. Lukisan Geometri dan Elektronik
    5. Lukisan Kejuruteraan
    6. Teknologi Elektronik
    7. Teknologi Kejuruteraan
    8. Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekanikal
    9. Pengajian Kejuruteraan Elektrik dan Elektronik
    10. Information & Communication Technology
    11. Any other relevant technical subjects
         
        OR
         
     
  • Certificate in Technology (Mechanical Engineering) from TAR College.
         
    II Admission on advanced standing to Semester 4
     
    Students with the following qualifications will be accorded credit transfer/advanced standing to enable them to complete the Diploma in 1 year.
       
     
    Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) / A Levels with 2 Principal passes in the subjects listed below:-
         
     
    Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics T / Mathematics A, Further Mathematics T.
         
      Plus
         
      Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
      (i) 3 credit which must include:
        - Mathematics
        - Additional Mathematics or Physics where a pass in the other subject is required
        - 1 appropriate subject listed in Schedule A.
      (ii) Pass in English Language
         
     
    A principal or subsidiary pass at STPM level is acceptable in lieu of a credit pass for the corresponding SPM subject.

    Applicants who only have a pass in SPM Bahasa Malaysia will be required to obtain a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia or equivalent before the award of Diploma.
         
     
    A pass in the English Language (1119 Level) course conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies Department (EMSD) is recognised as satisfying the English Language requirement for admission to the Diploma course
       
       Course Schedule

    Course Schedule
    Diploma in Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering)
    Unit Code Unit Title
    Credit
    AELE1023 English Language
    3
    AEMS2022 Hubungan Etnik
    2
    ATGE1013 Mathematics I
    3
    ATGE1043 Engineering Science I
    3
    ATGE1063 Computer Studies
    3
    ATGE1113 Production Engineering
    3
    ATGE1124 Engineering Drawing & Computer - Aided Design and Drafting
    4
    AELE2163 English For Communication
    3
    ATGE1033 Mathematics II
    3
    ATGE1073 Engineering Science II
    3
    ATME1223 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration
    3
    ATME1233 Engineering Mechanics
    3
    ATME1243 Production Planning
    3
    AEMS2012 Bahasa Malaysia Lanjutan
    2
    AEMS1212 Tamadun Islam & Asia
    2
    ATGE2013 Mathematics III
    3
    AELE2183* English Communication Skills
    3
    ATGE2053 C++ Programming
    3
    ATGE2033** Mathematics IV
    3
    ATGE2065 Engineering Materials
    5
    ATGE2344 Applied Engineering Science
    4
    ATME2003* Engineering Studies (Mechanical Engineering)
    3
    ATME2234 Manufacturing Processes
    4
    ATME2243 Industrial Automation & Computer-Aided Manufacturing
    3
    AELE3193 English for Engineering
    3
    ATGE3083 Mathematics V
    3
    ATGE3023 Presentation and Analytical Skills for Engineering
    3
    ATGE3135 Mechanical & Structural Engineering
    5
    ATGE3125 Thermodynamic, Fluid and Process Engineering
    5
    ATME3253 CNC & CAD/CAM Technology
    3
    ATGE3093 Mathematics VI
    3
    ATGE3373 Industrial Management Studies (Engineering)
    3
    ATME3222 Metallurgy & Materials Technology
    2
      Co-curricular units
    2

      *  For students with STPM/A Level qualification.
     **  For students promoted from Diploma Semester 3.