Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology

Overview

As Industrial Revolution 4.0 such as additive manufacturing, advanced material, big data, and advanced simulation continue to redefine industrial production, Malaysia’s chemical industry is increasingly searching for highly skilled manpower with Industry 4.0-ready skill sets to enhance its transformation. In order support this, UniKL MICET will begin offering a 2.5-year diploma programme in Chemical Engineering Technology (DCET) in July 2021. The curriculum is designed to produce manpower with the requisite skills for economic and national development of the nation. The four major specialisations in the program are Sustainable Process Engineering, Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Advanced Material, and Environmental Engineering Technology & Sustainability. This program’s courses are enhanced by embedding Professional Certifications including Smart 3D Modelling Software (Intergraph) and Ergonomic Trained Person. With credit transfer eligibility of up to 57 credits, graduates from this programme can continue and complete Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology at UniKL MICET in 2.5 years. This programme is also in line with the post pandemic socioeconomics drivers, which are focused on energy, smart technology and systems, water and food, environment, and biodiversity.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO1
  Competent and forward-thinking in the field of chemical engineering technology, and capable of pursuing business and technopreneurial ventures
• PEO2
  Effective leaders who demonstrate professionalism, ethics, social responsibility, and a commitment to sustainability, with good teamwork and communication skills.
• PEO3
  Committed to lifelong learning, continuous improvement, and personal growth.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Majors in chemical engineering will be able to:

• PLO1
  Engineering Knowledge:
  Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, computing and engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices.
• PLO2
  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)
• PLO3
  Design/Development of Solution:
  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, as well as cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (DK5).
• PLO4
  Investigation:
  Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements (DK8)
• PLO5
  Tool Usage:
  Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering computing and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK2 and DK6).
• PLO6
  The Engineering Technician and The World:
  Consider sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving well-defined engineering problems (DK1, DK5, and DK7).
• PLO7
  Ethics:
  Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of technician practice and including compliance with national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion; (DK9).
• PLO8
  Individual and Collaborative Team Work:
  Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse and inclusive teams in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings; (DK9).
• PLO9
  Communication:
  Communicate effectively and inclusively 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.
• PLO10
  Project Management and Finance:
  Demonstrate awareness of engineering management principles as a member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
• PLO11
  Life Long Learning:
  Recognize the need for, and have the ability for i) independent and life-long learning and ii) critical thinking in the face of specialised technical knowledge; (DK8).