Awarding Institution: 

Awarded by SEGi

Full Time Duration: 
3 years
Intake Dates: 
Please refer directly to the respective SEGi campus

Description

The mechanical engineering industry is made up of a range of occupations that involve the design, production and service of machinery, equipment, tools and mechanical systems.

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering provides students with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering. Graduates of this diploma will possess a broad understanding of engineering fundamentals, getting ready for studies at Degree level as well as working in industry. They will have the skills and knowledge needed where the application of analytical, design, industrial, laboratory, and/or fieldwork skills are required.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering will have obtained a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and will have excellent prospects for employment in a wide range of jobs roles. Possible job titles relevant to this qualifi cation include CAD application engineers, trainee engineers, trainee design engineers, mechanical design engineers, draughts persons and structural engineers.

Graduates can also consider upgrading their knowledge and skills by articulating into a range of degree programmes and, depending on units/electives completed during their studies, students may be eligible to apply for advanced standing.

Entry Requirements

  • SPM
  • or SPMV
  • or UEC with a minimum of 3 credits (including Mathematics and one Science subject) or other equivalent qualification.

Programme Modules

FoundationThermofluid and HeatManufacturing
  • Foundation Mathematics
  • Foundation Physics
  • Foundation Chemistry
  • Computer Application
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Industrial Management
Soft SkillsBasics of Mechanical EngineeringDesign
  • English
  • Engineering Communication and Case Studies
  • Programming Methodology and Problem-Solving
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Dynamics
  • Mechanical Engineering Practice
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Design of Machine Element
Materials 
  • Material Science
  • Mechanics of Materials