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Nitec in Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly)
COURSE SYNOPSIS
On completion of the course, students should be able to
• Ascertain job requirements from drawings or other
specifications.
• Construct mechanical support.
• Fix, adjust and align mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Fix, adjust and align electrical sub-assemblies.
• Fix, adjust and align pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
• Perform system integration and testing.
• Identify and troubleshoot possible faults in the system.
• Conduct acceptance tests on system.
• Commission the system (Buy-off).
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Nitec in Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly) graduates are
employed by companies in the high-technology semi-conductor
equipment manufacturing and servicing industries. Some of the job
titles held by graduates include Assembly Technician (Mechatronics),
Engineering Assistant, and Service/Assembly 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 : 40
Specialisation Modules : 12
Life Skills Modules : 14
Elective Modules : 6
Total : 72
COURSE STRUCTURE
Module Title
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Module Code Credits
CORE MODULES
Electronics MC2009PA 6
CAD and Mechanical Maintenance MC2010PA 6
Electrical Installation MC2011PA 6
Fluid Power MC2012PA 6
Motor Principles and Controls MC3009PA 6
Project MC3008PA 10
SPECIALISATION MODULES
Assembly and Integration MC3204PA 6
Machining Processes MC3205PA 6
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
Advanced PLC Applications MC39040 2
Microcontroller Applications MC39050 2
Vacuum Technology MC29050 2
Production Control System and
Applications MC29060 2
Technical Mathematics EC29090 3
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