PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
NAME OF PROGRAMME:
GRADUATE DIPLOMA- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Philosophy
The level 6 Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering prepares students for a broad range of careers associated with the design and implementation of mechanical systems involving the conversion, transmission, and utilization of energy. Mechanical engineering courses that provide breadth in the discipline include design, dynamics, engineering materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, vibrations, systems analysis, and project management. Mechanical engineers are recognized for their knowledge and skills in designing, implementing and operating devices, machines, engines, and energy systems. Mechanical engineers design and build mechanical devices that use mechanical motion. They apply the fundamentals of science and mathematics to create practical, useful solutions that the rest of us can use. It is through their skills and technical expertise that today’s engineers can combine the latest advances in materials and design tools, with a fundamental understanding of engineering science, to design and manufacture goods that are more reliable.
Information on Award
| Final Award | GRADUATE DIPLOMA- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| Programme Title | GRADUATE DIPLOMA- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| LEVEL | 6 |
| Duration of Course | Suggested time -18 Months
Can be completed earlier. |
| CREDITS | 320 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must:
· Possess at minimum of any related Associate Degree in the relevant field. · Be at least 21 years of age · EDUQUAL Level 5 Diploma · RQF/QCF/NQF Level 5 Diploma · SCQF Level 8 Diploma · EQF/FHEQ Level 5 Diploma |
| Major pathways within the course – Where course can lead to different areas of emphasis | Completion of the course can encourage participants to pursue further studies into:
· Post Graduate Diploma- Mechanical Engineering · MSc- Project Management · MSc- Health and Safety |
| Targeted occupations for graduates | After completion of the course, graduates can serve in organizations in positions as:
· Materials Engineers · Mechanical Engineering Technicians · Sales Engineers · Control and instrumentation engineer · Production Manager
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Programme Aims
| The main aims of the Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering are to: | · A reputation for working effectively and ethically in diverse professional environments.
· Leadership in their profession while actively pursuing lifelong learning and contributing to progress within their field. · The ability to practice responsible decision making and apply best practices to their professional endeavors. · Acquire knowledge in engineering management and leadership. |
The Learning Outcomes
| On completion of this program, participants should be able to:
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· An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
· An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. · An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. · An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. · An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. · An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. · An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
Programme Structure and Requirements
| L6-ME | Unit Title | Unit Level 1 | Unit Credits |
| 1. | Control Systems | 6 | 20 |
| 2. | Electronics & Communication Systems | 6 | 20 |
| 3. | Health & Safety Laws and Regulations | 6 | 20 |
| 4. | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | 6 | 20 |
| 5. | Instrumentation | 6 | 20 |
| 6. | Manufacturing Technology | 6 | 20 |
| 7. | Materials Science | 6 | 20 |
| 8. | Mathematics for Engineering | 6 | 20 |
| 9. | Mechanical Engineering Science | 6 | 20 |
| 10. | Process Technology | 6 | 20 |
| 11. | Project Management | 6 | 20 |
| 12. | Quality & Reliability in Engineering | 6 | 20 |
| 13. | Renewable Energy Technology | 6 | 20 |
| 14. | End-Point Assessment | 6 | 60 |
| Total: | 320 |
Information about Assessment Regulations
Participation and completion of all assessments are mandatory in order to obtain an overall final grade for the unit.
The use of any of the following Assessment Methods may be utilized in the individual assessments
- Course Assignments
- Self-study assignments
- Online Quizzes
- Portfolios
