The Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Design (DSD) enables the students to grasp the fundamental principles of Ship and Boat Design; the ability to work and communicate with boat/ship designers, draftsman and tradesmen; marine propulsion systems use of one or more marine Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) systems; linking modern ship design with efficient manufacturing processes; knowledge of traditional and current shipbuilding materials and the various construction techniques across the ship industry.
Overview
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
UniKL graduates who are:
PEO1 | knowledgeable, competent, and innovative, which will contribute towards the human capital in the marine related industry. |
PEO2 | effective leadership and team work skills as well as verbal, non-verbal and interpersonal communication skills to support their role in industry. |
PEO3 | committed to the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement. |
PEO4 | practice professionalism with ethics and social responsibility. |
PEO5 | capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities. |
Programme Learning Outcome (PLO)
The students of Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Design, upon graduation will be able to:
PLO1 | Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to wide practical procedures and practices. |
PLO2 | Analyze well-defined engineering problems. |
PLO3 | Formulate solutions for well-defined technical problems. |
PLO4 | Conduct investigations of well-defined problems. |
PLO5 | Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools to well-defined engineering activities, with an awareness of the limitations. |
PLO6 | Function effectively in a diverse technical team. |
PLO7 | Communicate effectively with the engineering community and society at large. |
PLO8 | Demonstrate an awareness of and consideration for societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities. |
PLO9 | Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practices. |
PLO10 | Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of engineering practices, taking into account the need for sustainable development. |
PLO11 | Demonstrate an awareness of management, business practices, and entrepreneurship. |
PLO12 | Recognize the need for, professional development and to engage in independent and life-long learning. |
PLO13 | Assist in the formulation of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs. |
Career Path
Most employers are more interested in the technical skills that graduates have obtained from their studies rather than the specifics of a certificate programme. Well-qualified students who graduate from UniKL MIMET in ship design will have the opportunity to expand their career in various field such as;
- Welding and Fabrication Ferrous/ non-ferrous)
- Naval Architecture
- Technical Design/ Draught person
- CAM Programming
- Hydraulic and Pneumatics
- CNC Machining