Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Construction and Maintenance

Program Learning Outcomes

Overview

The Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Construction and Maintenance is a 3-year programme and in order to graduate students need to complete a maximum of 100 credit hours. Upon completion of this programmes, the students will be able to:

understand the major principles of ship and boat construction.
work effectively in shipbuilding, engineering planning and scheduling activities.
understand the rationale for combining a modern ship design with an efficient and effectiveness shipyard/boatyard manufacturing system.
understand that construction is closely linked with efficient manufacturing processes.
be aware of links between the ship/boat build plan and yard layout.
have an opening knowledge of a method of work breakdown structure.
understand and apply standardized work practices.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

UniKL graduates who are:

PEO 1
knowledgeable, competent, and innovative, which will contribute towards the human capital in the marine related industry;
PEO 2
effective leadership and team work skills as well as verbal, non-verbal and interpersonal communication skills to support their role in industry;
PEO 3
committed to the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement;
PEO 4
practice professionalism with ethics and social responsibility; and
PEO 5
capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Majors in Ship Construction and Maintenance will be able to:

PLO 1
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to wide practical procedures and practices.
PLO 2
Analyze well-defined engineering problems.
PLO 3
Formulate solutions for well-defined technical problems.
PLO 4
Conduct investigations of well-defined problems.
PLO 5
Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools to well-defined engineering activities, with an awareness of the limitations.
PLO 6
Function effectively in a diverse technical team.
PLO 7
Communicate effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
PLO 8
Demonstrate an awareness of and consideration for societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities.
PLO 9
Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practices.
PLO 10
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of engineering practices, taking into account the need for sustainable development.
PLO 11
Demonstrate an awareness of management, business practices, and entrepreneurship.
PLO 12
Recognize the need for, professional development and to engage in independent and life-long learning.
PLO 13
Assist in the formulation of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs.

Career Information

Most employers are more interested in the technical skills graduates have obtained from their studies rather than the specifics of a programme. Well-qualified students who graduate from UniKL MIMET in Ship Construction and Maintenance Technology will have the opportunity to expand their career in various fields such as;

Shipwright/Boat Building
Welding and fabrication (ferrous/non-ferrous)
Ship/Project Planning
Technical Design/Draught Person
Education/Trainer
QA/QC Inspector
Ship Maintenance
Machining
Woodworking
Fiberglass
Technopreneur
Welding Inspector

Programme Structure by semester (January Intake)

Semester 1

Technical Mathematics 1
Occupational Safety and Health in Industries and Shipyard Operations
Introduction to Ship Technology
Introduction to Welding and Thermal Cutting
Engineering Drawing
Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
Pengajian Malaysia 2* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1**
Foreign Language 1
Competency English

* For local students only ** For international students only

Semester 2

Engineering Science
Technical Mathematics 2
CAD 2D
Interpersonal Skills
Foreign Language 2
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Ship Technology
Fitting Techniques and Machining
Elective 1

Semester 3

Ship Materials
Fluid Mechanics
Naval Architecture 1
Communication English 1
CAM 2D and 3D
Amalan Islam di Malaysia*** / Religious Practices in Malaysia**** / Culture & Lifestyle in Malaysia 1****
Elective 2

*** For local Muslim students only **** For local non-Muslim and international students only.

Semester 4

Shipyard Operation
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Fundamental Thermodynamics
Naval Architecture 2
Project Planning Application
Communication English 2
Elective 3

Semester 5

Principles of Management
Quality Control Systems
Marine Engineering System
Final Year Project
Co-Curriculum 1

Semester 6

Industrial Training

Programme Structure by semester (July Intake)

Semester 1

Technical Mathematics 1
Occupational Safety and Health in Industries and Shipyard Operations
Introduction to Ship Technology
Introduction to Welding and Thermal Cutting
Engineering Drawing
Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban* / Falsafah dan Isu Semasa* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1**
Foreign Language 1
Competency English

* For local students only ** For international students only.

Semester 2

Engineering Science
Technical Mathematics 2
CAD 2D
Interpersonal Skills
Foreign Language 2
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Ship Technology
Fitting Techniques and Machining
Elective 1

Semester 3

Ship Materials
Fluid Mechanics
Naval Architecture 1
Communication English 1
CAM 2D and 3D
Amalan Islam di Malaysia*** / Religious Practices in Malaysia**** / Culture & Lifestyle in Malaysia 1****
Elective 2

*** For local Muslim students only **** For local non-Muslim and international students only.

Semester 4

Shipyard Operation
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Fundamental Thermodynamics
Naval Architecture 2
Project Planning Application
Communication English 2
Elective 3

Semester 5

Principles of Management
Quality Control Systems
Marine Engineering System
Final Year Project
Co-Curriculum 1

Semester 6

Industrial Training

Fees:
Local Student

RM 6,000.00 (Per Semester)

RM 36,000.00 (Total fee)

International Student

Entry Requirement:
Local Student

Students intending to pursue engineering technician education programmes shall have a good understanding of mathematics and physical sciences.

The normal entry qualification may include:

i. Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with at least credit in three (3) subjects including Mathematics and, sciences or technical based subjects.
OR

ii. Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with at least credit in three (3) subjects including science or technical based subject
and a pass in Mathematics. An adequate and relevant bridging programme/course in Mathematics is required.

OR
iii. Certificate in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent

OR
iv. Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in related fields or equivalent

OR
v. Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) in related fields or equivalent
OR

vi. APEL.A T-4 and appropriate experience as determined by the IHL.

International Student

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