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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Nitec in Mechanical Technology
COURSE SYNOPSIS
On completion of the course, students should be able to
• Interpret technical drawings and hydraulic/pneumatic circuit
diagrams.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and inspection on
machinery and equipment.
• Fabricate and re-condition machine parts using basic handtools
and power hand-tools, drilling machines, lathes and
milling machines.
• Install, service, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul basic machine
tools, pumps, valves, compressors and conveyor systems.
• Install, service, troubleshoot and repair basic hydraulic and
pneumatic systems.
• Install pipework system.
• Rectify electrical faults of machinery.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Nitec in Mechanical Technology graduates are employed by
companies that manufacture metal and plastic products, and food
and beverage items. Some of the job titles held by graduates include
Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician and
Industrial Machinery Technician. There are excellent opportunities
for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The
challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their
technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
CERTIFICATION
Credits required for certification
Core Modules : 54
Life Skills Modules : 14
Elective Modules : 4
Total : 72
COURSE STRUCTURE
Module Title
Module Code Credits
CORE MODULES
Mechanical Fabrication and Drafting ME2001PA 6
Industrial Piping and Valve System ME2002PA 6
Machinery Maintenance ME2003PA 6
Industrial Pneumatics and Hydraulics ME2004PR 7
Turning ME3001PA 6
Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics ME3002PA 7
Machinery and Electrical Maintenance ME3003PR 7
Plant Equipment Maintenance ME3004PA 7
Project ME3005PA 2
LIFE SKILLS MODULES
Life Skills for Personal Development EM22030 8
Life Skills at the Workplace EM22040 4
Sports and Wellness I EM21070 1
Sports and Wellness II EM31070 1
ELECTIVES
COURSE SPECIFIC
Metrology ME29030 2
Computer-Aided Drafting – 2-D ME29040 2
Plain Milling PE20610 3
Bearing Maintenance Technology ME39130 2
INTER-DISCPLINARY
Advanced PLC Applications EE39140 2
Microcontroller Applications MC39050 2
Small Business Management OA29280 3
Workplace First Aid and CPR HC29110 2
CROSS-LEVEL
Visual Basic Programming ME49070CL 2
Product Prototyping ME49100CL 2
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