Diploma of Engineering Technology in Welding

Overview

The Welding programme aims to support Malaysia’s aspirations to become an industrialized nation by nurturing skilful, resilient, responsible & globally recognized Welding engineering technicians with technopreneurial skills that are relevant to societal and Malaysia economic growth. The Welding Programme aims to produce competent and forward-thinking welding engineering technicians who demonstrate professionalism, social responsibility, and strong communication skills. Graduates will be equipped with technopreneurial capabilities to support Malaysia’s industrial and economic growth. The programme also fosters a commitment to lifelong learning, continuous improvement, and personal development in line with national aspirations and global standards.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

• PEO1:
  UniKL graduates who are competent and forward-thinking in Welding field, and capable of pursuing business and technopreneurial ventures;
• PEO2:
  UniKL graduates who are effective leaders who demonstrate professionalism, ethics, social responsibility, and a commitment to sustainability, with good teamwork and communication skills;
• PEO3:
  UniKL graduates who are committed to lifelong learning, continuous improvement, and personal growth.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

• PLO1:
  Knowledge – Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, computing and engineering fundamentals and Welding Engineering Technology as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices.
• PLO2:
  Problem Analysis – Identify and analyse well-defined Welding Engineering Technology problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to Welding Technology (DK1 to DK4).
• PLO3:
  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, 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 Welding Engineering Technology problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK2 and DK6).
• PLO6:
  The Engineering Technologist and the World – Consider sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving well defined Welding Engineering Technology 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:
  Communications – Communicate effectively and inclusively on well-defined Welding Engineering Technology 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 Welding Engineering Technology 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
  ii. Critical thinking in the face of specialised technical knowledge. (DK8)