Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Semester 1 :

• English & Communication : Workplace Interaction (6)
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication I : Putonghua Conversation and Reports (6)
  
• Fundamental Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering (6)
  
• Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering I (6)
  
• Drawing and CAD (10)
  

Semester 2 :

• IT Essentials – Smart Living (6)
  
• English & Communication : Workplace Correspondence (6)
  
• Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (6)
  
• Mechanical Engineering Principles (10)
  
• Basic Electricity and Electronics (6)
  

Semester 3 :

• English & Communication : Persuasive Presentations (9)
  
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (6)
  
• Electrical Principles (6)
  
• Instrumentation & Control (10)
  

Semester 4 :

• Engineering Materials (7)
  
• Practical Training for ME I ^ (4)
  
• Statics & Dynamics (10)
  
• Environmental Awareness & OSH (10)
  
• Electrical Technology for Mechanical Engineering (7)
  

Semester 5 :

• Project Management (7)
  
• Practical Training for ME II ^ (6)
  
• Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer (10)
  
• Fluid Mechanics (10)
  
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace (3)
  

Semester 6 :

• English & Communication : Promotional Materials (10)
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication III : Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing (9)
  
• Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering II (10)
  
• Engineering Dynamics (7)
  

Semester 7 :

• English & Communication : Reports (9)
  
• Mechanics of Materials (7)
  
• Mechanical Engineering Design (14)
  
• Enrichment Module A (6)
  

Semester 8 :

• Elective Module 1* (14)
  
• Elective Module 2* (14)
  
• Industry-Based Student Project (24)
  

Semester 9 :

• Industrial Attachment ^ (10)
  
• Industry-Based Student Project (24)
  
• Enrichment Module B (3)
  

* Elective Modules (Choose any 2) :

• Marine Engineering Knowledge ^#
  
• Applied Thermo Fluids ^#
  
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics
  
• Automation
  
• Timepiece Technology Studies A ^##
  
• Timepiece Technology Studies B ^##
  
• Computer Aided Design with 3D modelling
  
• Rolling Stock in Railway
  
• Track System in Railway
  
• Applied Robotics
  
• Introduction to Jet Engine
  
• Rolling Stock Technology I
  
• Rolling Stock Technology II
  

# Module offered in TY campus only
## Module offered in LWL campus only
^ Applicant may apply for exemption of the module if either he / she has full-time employment in relevant trade or is competent with his / her work.
 
[Required No. of Credits for Graduation: 334]
Note:
All students will be required to take and pass all of the Whole Person Development modules before graduation. Students possessing at least two-year full-time work experience (from the date of attaining the qualifications that can meet the entry requirements of Higher Diploma Programme) can apply for module exemption subject to passing the related assessment. Please click here for details.