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<strong>Higher</strong> <strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Mechatronics Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

COURSE SYNOPSIS<br />

On completion <strong>of</strong> the course, students should be able to<br />

• Install, ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> and service pneumatic/electro-pneumatic and<br />

hydraulic /electro-hydraulic controlled systems.<br />

• Construct and assemble mechanical support.<br />

• Prepare and <strong>in</strong>terpret electrical and mechanical draw<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

• Install and test electrical systems.<br />

• Install and test peripheral devices and microcomputer controlled<br />

systems.<br />

• Troubleshoot electronics systems.<br />

• Set up <strong>in</strong>dustrial automation systems, modifies PLC program<br />

and troubleshoot a simple automated production system at<br />

module level.<br />

• Set up automated manufactur<strong>in</strong>g systems, autovision systems<br />

and communication networks.<br />

• Set up and test-runs <strong>in</strong>dustrial robot with written test program.<br />

• Set up precision motion control systems.<br />

JOB OPPORTUNITIES<br />

<strong>Higher</strong> <strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Mechatronics Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g graduates are employed<br />

by eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and manufactur<strong>in</strong>g firms us<strong>in</strong>g sophisticated<br />

equipment and automated mach<strong>in</strong>ery. Some <strong>of</strong> the job titles held<br />

by graduates <strong>in</strong>clude Automation Technician, Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Assistant,<br />

Industrial Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Plant<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Technician and Production Supervisor. There are<br />

excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory<br />

positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare<br />

themselves by upgrad<strong>in</strong>g their technical skills and knowledge by<br />

tak<strong>in</strong>g up higher level courses.<br />

CERTIFICATION<br />

Credits required for certification<br />

Core Modules : 59<br />

Specialisation Modules : 14<br />

Life Skills Modules : 4<br />

Elective Modules : 4<br />

Total : 77<br />

COURSE STRUCTURE<br />

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING<br />

Module Title Module Code Credits<br />

CORE MODULES<br />

Mathematics and Comput<strong>in</strong>g MC4009PA 8<br />

Industrial Electronics MC4010PA 7<br />

CAD and Electro-Mechanical MC4011PA 7<br />

Practices<br />

Fluid Power Control MC4012PA 6<br />

Microprocessor and Mechanics MC5010PA 8<br />

Automation Applications MC5011PA 6<br />

Flexible Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g System and MC5012PA 7<br />

Robotics<br />

Project MC5009PA 10<br />

LIFE SKILLS MODULES<br />

Life Skills for Personal Development EM22030 8<br />

Life Skills at the Workplace EM22040 4<br />

Sports and Wellness I EM41070 1<br />

Sports and Wellness II EM51070 1<br />

ELECTIVES<br />

COURSE SPECIFIC<br />

Calculus (Differentiation) ES49290 2<br />

Calculus (Integration) ES59320 2<br />

S<strong>in</strong>gle Board Micro-Controller MC49160 2<br />

Applications<br />

Visual Basic Programm<strong>in</strong>g ME49070 2<br />

Industry Attachment MC49170 2<br />

Industry Attachment MC49180 3<br />

JOINT ITE-INDUSTRY<br />

Integration <strong>of</strong> Vision with Servo MC4901JOE 2<br />

Control<br />

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