Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Level 7)

This paper aims to provide in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of drawing and drafting concepts. The primary focus of the paper is to develop learners’ ability in free hand sketching, drafting and computer drawing tools like AutoCAD. Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to design and draft various machine components through manual drawing and computer software.

This course intends to prepare the learners to apprehend management issues in the engineering projects and to tackle the problems raised in team work appropriate to contemporary engineering applications. Upon completion, the learners will have the required knowledge and skills to successfully manage and complete an engineering project.

This paper aims to enhance problem solving skills, technical capabilities and the sense of social responsibilities of the learners by investigating, proposing, designing and testing a real life mechanical engineering project in accordance with current industry practices. The primary focus of the paper is to develop learners’ skills to research, propose, develop, test and troubleshoot a mechanical engineering project with suitable amount of supervision and mentoring facilities.

This paper aims to develop an in-depth understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The key focus of the paper includes concepts of heat flow in various mechanical systems including power generation and processing industries. In addition, the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, which are used in various fluid transferring devices, are also discussed. Upon completion of the paper, the learners will be able to design and analyse various thermodynamic system and devices used in power generation, HVAC and manufacturing industry.

This paper aims to provide an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of materials used in engineering; and their conventional and advanced manufacturing processes. The primary focus of the paper is to develop learners’ ability to understand material according to design and manufacturing requirements and select an appropriate sequence of manufacturing processes.

This paper aims to provide an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of mechanics of materials. The primary focus of the paper is to develop the learners’ abilities to understand various mechanical structures, perform mechanical analysis in their design and test various loading conditions in accordance with industry practices

The paper aims to develop an understanding of analogue and digital electronics with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, design and use of equipment. The paper covers DC and AC circuit theory and concepts of combinational and sequential logic circuits. Upon completion, the learner should be able to construct, interface and troubleshoot analogue and digital circuits using suitable techniques, equipment and software tools.

This paper aims to develop fundamental knowledge of contemporary engineering systems that include integrated mechanical and electronic systems. The paper covers analysis and design of electro-mechanical systems; design and working principles of different automated heat generation units, processing, automotive and manufacturing industries. Upon completion, the learner will be able to understand and analyse various automatic systems, processing and assembly lines.

This course aims to develop a strong understanding of control systems and their mathematical representation in the time, frequency and state space domains, electrical and mechanical control system stability analysis and designs techniques. The primary focus of the course is to develop skills in learners to analyse, design, simulate and implement control systems for real life applications.

This paper aims to provide in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of automotive engines and their combustion mechanism. The primary focus of the paper is to develop learner’s ability to understand engine construction and design, diagnose its problem and implement automotive knowledge to rectify various issues in the engine and its combustion system

This paper aims to develop leaner’s capability in designing of vehicle forces, generated due to movement of various components and their self-weight. The primary focus of the paper is to understand vehicle stability laws, dynamics of loads and active involvement of suspension system in providing comfort to passengers. Upon completion of the paper, the learner will be able to solve automotive dynamic forces problems using contemporary mechanics techniques.

The paper aims to develop in-depth knowledge of chassis design and different cosmetic and structural panels installed in vehicle bodies. The primary focus of the paper is the classification and design of

automotive structures including the body, chassis and supportive components that are used in vehicles structures. Upon completion of the paper, the learners will be able to analyse and design automotive body structures, frames and chassis.

This paper aims to develop in-depth understanding of instrumentation and measurement components involved in vehicles. The primary focus of the paper is on various instrumentation systems and devices used in automotive applications that control vehicle engine, fuel, brake and suspension systems. Upon completion of the paper, the learner will be able to propose computer controller and instrument based solutions to automotive industry, test and diagnose vehicle problems and tune electronic systems installed in vehicles.

This paper aims to provide an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of alternative vehicles and transmission system. The primary focus of the paper is to develop learners’ ability to understand hybrid vehicles including solar, electric and biofuels driven vehicles. In addition, this course will also enhance learners’ understanding of automotive transmission and drives. Upon completion, learner will be able to review and analyse functionality and principles of alternative vehicles and automatic transmission and drives.

This paper aims to develop leaner’s understanding and skills of advanced machine design and computerized manufacturing in product development industry. The key focus of the paper is to develop leaner’s knowledge and skills in the use of contemporary software tools that include CAD and CAM based solutions. Upon completion of the paper, the learner will be able to design products on CAD software and also be able to generate their CNC code, workable on CNC machines.

The aim of this paper is to develop learners’ knowledge and skill of automation and robotics use in industrial applications in accordance with current industry practices. The key focus of the paper is to acquaint and train leaners with applications of automation and robotics to propose and implement contemporary automated mechanical systems as well as to upgrade conventional systems in accordance with industry practices. Upon completion of the paper, learner will be able to propose and apply automation and robotics technology for new and already operated conventional mechanical and manufacturing systems.

This paper aims to give in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of actuators and sensors for mechatronic designs. The paper includes topics on time, frequency, measurements, sensor and actuator fundamental characteristics, physical relationships and mathematical models associated with the sensor and actuator technologies. Upon completion, learner will be able formulate mathematical models; design sensors and actuators; and select appropriate sensors and actuators with appropriate specifications as a part of engineering solution to a complex problem.

This paper aims to develop in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of electromechanical systems and devices. The paper covers electromechanical systems analysis and design concepts and techniques, DC electric machines and motion devices, induction and synchronous machines and control of electromechanical systems. Upon completion, learner will be able to propose and develop engineering solutions based on electromechanical systems and devices.

This paper aims to develop in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of electrical and mechanical design processes used in today’s buildings. The focus of the papers is to acquaint learners with understanding of equipment, design, testing and installation of HVAC, plumbing systems, electrical lighting systems, signal systems and building automation systems. Upon completion, learner will be able to propose equipment, design and supervise maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems of buildings.

This paper aims to provide in-depth knowledge and skills appropriate to today’s embedded systems, in both hardware and software development. The primary focus of the paper is to make the learner a competent and independent practitioner in the field of embedded systems to a level whereby learner has knowledge and skills necessary to gain entry into a professional practice of the embedded system industry.

This paper aims to develop in-depth understanding of instrumentation and measurement components involved in vehicles. The primary focus of the paper is on various instrumentation systems and devices used in automotive applications that control vehicle engine, fuel, brake and suspension systems. Upon completion of the paper, the learner will be able to propose computer controller and instrument based solutions to automotive industry, test and diagnose vehicle problems and tune electronic systems installed in vehicles.

This paper aims to provide an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of alternative vehicles and transmission system. The primary focus of the paper is to develop learners’ ability to understand hybrid vehicles including solar, electric and biofuels driven vehicles. In addition, this course will also enhance learners’ understanding of automotive transmission and drives.  Upon completion, learner will be able to review and analyse functionality and principles of alternative vehicles and automatic transmission and drives.

The aim of this paper is to develop learners’ knowledge and skill of automation and robotics use in industrial applications in accordance with current industry practices. The key focus of the paper is to acquaint and train leaners with applications of automation and robotics to propose and implement contemporary automated mechanical systems as well as to upgrade conventional systems in accordance with industry practices. Upon completion of the paper, learner will be able to propose and apply automation and robotics technology for new and already operated conventional mechanical and manufacturing systems.

This paper aims to give in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of actuators and sensors for mechatronic designs. The paper includes topics on time, frequency, measurements, sensor and actuator fundamental characteristics, physical relationships and mathematical models associated with the sensor and actuator technologies. Upon completion, learner will be able formulate mathematical models; design sensors and actuators; and select appropriate sensors and actuators with appropriate specifications as a part of engineering solution to a complex problem.

This paper aims to develop in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of electromechanical systems and devices. The paper covers electromechanical systems analysis and design concepts and techniques, DC electric machines and motion devices, induction and synchronous machines and control of electromechanical systems.  Upon completion, learner will be able to propose and develop engineering solutions based on electromechanical systems and devices.

This paper aims to develop in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of electrical and mechanical design processes used in today’s buildings. The focus of the papers is to acquaint learners with understanding of equipment, design, testing and installation of HVAC, plumbing systems, electrical lighting systems, signal systems and building automation systems. Upon completion, learner will be able to propose equipment, design and supervise maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems of buildings.

This paper aims to provide in-depth knowledge and skills appropriate to today’s embedded systems, in both hardware and software development. The primary focus of the paper is to make the learner a competent and independent practitioner in the field of embedded systems to a level whereby learner has knowledge and skills necessary to gain entry into a professional practice of the embedded system industry.