New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology

What you'll study

The course runs across three years with taught semesters and an industrial placement. Key skills highlighted by the programme include understanding professional practice and regulations in mechanical engineering, workshop techniques such as grinding, cutting and welding, applied mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, statics and hydraulics) and use of manufacturing methods to improve systems.

• Year 1, Semester 1: DME01 Engineering Mathematics I; DME02 Engineering Science I; DME03 Professional Practice and Communication Skills; DME04 Information and computing skills; DME05 Mechanical Engineering Workshop Practice
• Year 1, Semester 2: DME06 Engineering Mathematics II; DME07 Electrical and Electronics Workshop; DME08 Engineering Science II; DME09 Engineering Drawing I; DME10 Material Science and Metrology
• Year 2, Semester 3: DME11 Manufacturing Engineering I; DME12 Electricity and Magnetism; DME13 Strength of Materials; DME14 Engineering Drawing II; DME15 Introduction to Programming Principles
• Year 2, Semester 4: DME16 Thermodynamics; DME17 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; DME19 Fluid Dynamics and Pneumatics; DME20 Theory of Machines
• Year 3, Semester 5: DME21 Industrial Based Learning (placement)
• Year 3, Semester 6: DME22 Individual Project; DME23 Industrial Safety and Maintenance; DME24 CAD/CAM; Electives: DME25 Production Planning and Control; DME26 Power Plant Engineering; DME27 Industrial Engineering and Management; DME28 Automobile Technology; DME29 Design of Machine Elements; DME30 Alternate Energy Sources and Management

Entry requirements

The published course page does not list specific admission criteria. Applicants should consult New Era College admissions for entry qualifications, English language and any prerequisite subjects or portfolio/work-experience requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for technician and supervisory positions in manufacturing and plant operations. Examples of roles identified by the college include:

• Mechanical technician
• Production supervisor
• Senior manufacturing technician
• Quality manager
• Plant manager

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

No specific scholarships are listed on the course page. Prospective students should review the college's financial aid and tuition information, external scholarships for technical education, and employer-sponsored funding related to industrial placements.