Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design - Institute of ...
Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design - Institute of ...
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<strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Mechatronics (Automation Technology)<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<br />
controlled systems.<br />
• Troubleshoot electronics systems.<br />
• Set up <strong>in</strong>dustrial automation systems, modify PLC program and<br />
troubleshoot a simple automated production system at module<br />
level.<br />
JOB OPPORTUNITIES<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
Module Title<br />
Module Code Credits<br />
CORE MODULES<br />
Electronics MC2009PA 6<br />
CAD and Mechanical Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance MC2010PA 6<br />
Electrical Installation MC2011PA 6<br />
Fluid Power MC2012PA 6<br />
Motors Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples and Controls MC3009PA 6<br />
Project MC3008PA 10<br />
SPECIALISATION MODULES<br />
Industrial Automation MC3104PA 6<br />
Electronics and Microcomputer MC3105PA 6<br />
<strong>Nitec</strong> <strong>in</strong> Mechatronics (Automation Technology) graduates are<br />
employed by companies <strong>in</strong> the high-technology manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
servic<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustries. Some <strong>of</strong> the job titles held by graduates <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
Automation Technician, Automated Equipment Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />
Technician and Mechatronics Technician. There are excellent<br />
opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and<br />
beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by<br />
upgrad<strong>in</strong>g their technical skills and knowledge by tak<strong>in</strong>g up higherlevel<br />
courses.<br />
CERTIFICATION<br />
Credits required for certification<br />
Core Modules : 40<br />
Specialisation Modules : 12<br />
Life Skills Modules : 14<br />
Elective Modules : 6<br />
Total : 72<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 />
Advanced PLC Applications MC39040 2<br />
Microcontroller Applications MC39050 2<br />
Vacuum Technology MC29050 2<br />
Production Control System and<br />
Applications MC29060 2<br />
Technical Mathematics EC29090 3<br />
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