Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology (Food)

Overview

Our graduates have unlimited oppurtunities in getting jobs either in public or private sectors. In public sectors they may work at food related government bodies like Department of Health, Educational Institutions, MARDI, SIRIM, MPOB and others. They may join various industries like cereal manufacturing, bakery products, sugar refinery, manufacturing of flour-based sweetening agent, chocolate and confectionary products, fish processing, milk and dairy products, fruits and vegetable products, canning industry, edible oils and its products and beverages. The scope of career may vary from production supervisors, quality assurance supervisors, technicians, assistant chemist, R&D assistants, operators and others.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

UniKL graduates who are :

PEO 1
UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent and innovative which will contribute towards the requirement of the human capital in chemical and/or food engineering technology related industry.
PEO 2
UniKL graduates who are effective leaders with teamworks, skills as well as verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communications skill.
PEO 3
UniKL graduates who are committed towards the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvements.
PEO 4
UniKL graduates who are professional, ethical, and socially responsible.
PEO 5
UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Majors in chemical engineering will be able to:

PLO 1
Knowledge: Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices in chemical and food engineering technology.
PLO 2
Problem analysis: Identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity (DK1 to DK4).
PLO 3
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (DK5).
PLO 4
Investigation: Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant data from codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements.
PLO 5
Modern Tool Usage: Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations, with an awareness of the limitations (DK6).
PLO 6
The Engineer and Society: Demonstrate knowledge of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technician practice and solutions to well-defined engineering problems (DK7).
PLO 7
Environment and Sustainability: Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technician work in the solution of well-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.
PLO 8
Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of technician practice.
PLO 9
Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse technical teams.
PLO 10
Communications: Communicate effectively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions.
PLO 11
Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles, business practices, and technopreneurial competencies, as well as identify business opportunities, and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
PLO 12
Life Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent updating in the context of specialised technical knowledge.

Programme Structure

Semester 1

Engineering Drawing and Computing Competency
English
MPU U2 Category
Technical Mathematics 1
General Chemistry
Foreign Language 1
MPU U4 Category

Semester 2

Organic and Analytical Chemistry
Principles of Chemical Process
Communication English 1
Electrical Technology
MPU U3 Category
Technical Mathematics 2

Semester 3

Occupational Safety and Health
Foreign Language 2
Process Instrumentation
MPU U1 Category
Thermodynamics
Transport Process
Basic Engineering Workshop
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Communication English 2

Semester 4

Reactor Technology
Separation Technology
Statistics
Food Chemistry
Food Microbiology
Sensory Evaluation of Food
Food Analysis

Semester 5

Food Quality and Sanitation
Food Processing Technology
Food Packaging
Final Year Project

Semester 6

Industrial Training

Career Information

Our graduates have unlimited opportunities in getting jobs either in public or private sectors. In public sectors they may work at food related government bodies like Department of Health, Educational institutions, MARDI, SIRIM, MPOB, and others. They may join various industries like cereal manufacturing, bakery products, sugar refinery, manufacturing of flour-based sweetening agent, chocolate and confectionary products, fruits and vegetable products canning industry, edible oils and its products and beverages. The scopes of career may vary from productions supervisors, quality assurance supervisors, technicians, assistant chemist, R&D assistants, operators and others.

Entry Requirements:

SPM or equivalent with at least credit in mathematics and, natural sciences or technical based subjects. OR
Accredited Certificate in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Technical or Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 with PT3; or equivalent OR
Recognised related Technical/Vocational/Skills qualifications AND an adequate and relevant bridging programme OR
Matriculation Technical or Science Stream. OR
APEL A as prescribed by MQA based on appropriate justifications by the IHL. OR

Note:
Technical Certificate refers to certificates in an engineering field without ‘engineering’ in the programme’s name.
Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 programmes are accredited by the Skills Development Division (SDD) under the Ministry of Human Resource. These programmes are at Level 3 in the Malaysian Qualifications Framework.

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Tuition Fee:

Local Student:
RM 5,700.00 (Per Semester)
RM 60,000.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

International Student:

* Fees shown are the tuition fees only.
** Fees shown are not inclusive of visa processing fee (international students).
*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%. SST implementation .
**** Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of how communication shapes patterns of social interaction, the expression of cultural values and norms, political practices and relations of power, and our positions as local and global citizens.

Be able to use a variety of methodological tools to analyze interpersonal, intercultural, and rhetorical discourse that structures everyday interactions in both our public and private lives.

Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities, problems, and history of discourse and deliberation in democracy and will be prepared to use their knowledge to work for a just and more humane world.