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

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MODULE OBJECTIVES
Core Modules
Electronics
On completion of the module, students should be able to check and
test industrial electronic components and simple electronic circuits
using common test instruments; and construct prototype electronic
project on printed board.
CAD and Mechanical Maintenance
On completion of the module, students should be able to read,
interpret and produce geometrical, mechanical and electrical
drawings using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software; and
fabricate metal parts according to specifications in working drawing
and work samples and carry out maintenance to service, adjust and
align mechanical elements.
Electrical Installation
On completion of the module, students should be able to carry
out installation of lighting and power circuits safely and use testing
instruments for the maintenance of the installation.
Fluid Power
On completion of the module, students should be able to install,
maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, hydraulic
and electro-hydraulic systems.
Motor Principles and Controls
On completion of the module, students should be able to install,
maintain, troubleshoot and modify AC and DC motor control
circuits.
Project
On completion of the module, students should be able to work
in groups to design and fabricate and commission a suitable
mechatronics project.
Specialisation Modules
System Integration
On completion of the module, students should be able to interface
input/output devices, integrate peripherals of an automated system/
equipment and troubleshoot faults.
Good Manufacturing Practices (Medtech)
On completion of the module, students should be able to test
production systems and troubleshoot system faults, follow good
manufacturing practices, good documentation practices and provide
support in validations for the medtech industry.
Life Skills Modules
Life skills in broad terms are the foundation skills and personal
qualities that an individual can transfer from one job setting to
another to manage and adapt to changes in technology and work
environments.
Electives (Course Specific)
Advanced PLC Applications
On completion of the module, students should be able to install and
troubleshoot a PLC-controlled production system.
Microcontroller Applications
On completion of the module, students should be able to program
in assembly language and interface microcontroller with external
devices.
Vacuum Technology
On completion of the module, students should be able to identify
safety aspects of vacuum pumps, identify the main components of
a generic vacuum system, maintain a vacuum pump and perform
simple leak detection test.
Production Control System and Applications
On completion of the module, students should be able to plan a
simple production process, set up, install and troubleshoot an
industrial production control system.
Technical Mathematics
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the
knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering related problems
involving the use of basic arithmetic, algebra, indices, graphs and
trigonometry.
Electives (General)
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