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Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design - Institute of ...

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<strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Mach<strong>in</strong>e Technology<br />

COURSE SYNOPSIS<br />

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

• Assemble and set up mach<strong>in</strong>e modules.<br />

• Carry out modification on mach<strong>in</strong>e components for assembly.<br />

• Carry out functional and acceptance tests.<br />

• Develop mechanical designs us<strong>in</strong>g CAD/CAM system.<br />

• Generate prototype models.<br />

• Conduct rout<strong>in</strong>e mach<strong>in</strong>e calibration.<br />

• Perform quality checks.<br />

JOB OPPORTUNITIES<br />

<strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Mach<strong>in</strong>e Technology graduates are employed as<br />

manufactur<strong>in</strong>g specialist by high value manufactur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

<strong>in</strong> particular the Mach<strong>in</strong>ery and Systems, Semiconductor, Medical<br />

Technology and Precision Modules and Components sectors. There<br />

are 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 : 50<br />

Life Skills Modules : 14<br />

Elective Modules : 6<br />

Total : 70<br />

COURSE STRUCTURE<br />

Module Title<br />

Module Code Credits<br />

CORE MODULES<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Processes and Technology MT2001PA 6<br />

Integrated 3D CAD/CAM MT2002PA 6<br />

CNC Technology MT2003PA 6<br />

Product Plann<strong>in</strong>g and Development MT2004PA 6<br />

Mach<strong>in</strong>e Assembly MT3201PA 6<br />

Mach<strong>in</strong>e Build<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>Design</strong> MT3202PA 6<br />

Mach<strong>in</strong>e Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Project MT3203PA 10<br />

Industry Attachment MT3204PA 4<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 EM21070 1<br />

Sports and Wellness II EM31070 1<br />

ELECTIVES<br />

Course Specific<br />

Assembly Skills PE29160 2<br />

Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ate Measur<strong>in</strong>g Techniques PE29220 2<br />

Tool and Cutter Gr<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g PE29230 2<br />

Hydraulics and Pneumatic PE29270 2<br />

Inter-Discipl<strong>in</strong>ary<br />

High Speed Mach<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g (HSM) PE29250 2<br />

PLC Applications and Network<strong>in</strong>g EE29050 2<br />

Small Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Management OA29280 3<br />

270

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