The Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a diploma programme that covers the manufacturing, analysis, design, dealing, and implementation of all the fundamental concepts of machines. Mechanical engineering is a branch of engineering that uses physics and material science principles to analyse, build, produce, and maintain mechanical systems. In order to meet the real work needs of the manufacturing or production industry and to prepare them for changes in techniques, technologies, markets, and employment patterns, the Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering aims to provide manufacturing or production personnel with more readily available, high-quality education and training. The depth of the mechanical engineering course enables a candidate to select from a variety of job paths after completing the course. Students who want to improve their career prospects in this area should take this course.
The demand for mechanical engineering diploma programmes is quite high. With the development of technology-specific fields like nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, biomedical engineering, and energy saving, there has been an increase in the demand for mechanical engineers.
The increased demand for technicians and mechanical supervisors around the globe is a result of the increased push for automation in the operation process of industries and the need for newer variants of machines. Holders of a mechanical diploma are typically employed in supervisory roles across various sectors. The diploma in Mechanical Engineering Syllabus is created in a way that will enable the students to appropriately manage various technical issues in Mechanics. The course teaches students the concept of industrial equipment machinery, kinetics and fluid mechanics.
Duration
Part-time: 12 months
Total Contact hours: 288 (No breaks between exams and modules),
Weekend: 1 Sunday (7 hrs class)
Week Schedule: 2 days per week (3.5hrs per day)
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face
Assessment Mode: Written Examination / Coursework
Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:25
Modules
No.
Module Code
Module Title
Contact Hours
(Inclusive of Assignment)
1
EM
Engineering Mathematics
24
2
EMS
Engineering Mechanics
24
3
SHE
Safety, Health and Environment
24
4
SP
Sustainable practices in Singapore
24
5
OS
Occupational skills
24
6
ASM
Advanced Strength of Material
24
7
FMM
Fluid Mechanics & Machinery
24
8
MES
Micro and Macro Economics
24
9
EML
Engineering Materials
24
10
MC
Mechatronics
24
11
CAD
Computer Aided Design
24
12
EPW
Project Work
24
Course Fee
Registration Fee: $150
Course Fee: $3600
Entry Qualification
Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years old
Minimum Grade E in any 3 GCE A Level, including English and 2 Science subjects or equivalent; or
Matured candidate with 30 years old and 8 years of work experience
Language Proficiency: Minimum a pass in GCE “A” level in English