Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Dip. MET)

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Program Description:

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Dip. MET) is an applied two-year program which provides students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to start a career in mechanical engineering. Specific areas of study include: rotating equipment, pumps, piping systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, preventive maintenance and non- destructive testing. Through hands-on learning in state-of-the art laboratories and machine shops, students develop the knowledge and technical skills required to install, operate, and maintain mechanical systems.

Program Duration:

Two years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred).

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;

OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test;

OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

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To see the 2023-2024 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

2024-2025 Study Plan:

Course number

course title REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-Req co-req cr lec lab
Semester 1
AECH1201 Basic Engineering Calculations - - 1 0 3
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I

-

CHEM1011 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab)

-

CHEM1010 1 0 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% - 3 3 1
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2   
EFFL1001 Effective Learning  - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning  - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 18 15 10
Semester 2
AEEL1100 Fundamentals of Electricity MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 2 2 0
AEEL1200 Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) - AEEL1100 1 0 3
AECH1100 Environmental Awareness & Ethics - - 2 2 0
AEMA1102 Health & Safety in the Workplace - - 2 2 0
AEMA1312 Engineering Graphics

AECH1201

- 3 1 4
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
MATH1020 Pre-Calculus

MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75%

- 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 16 13 7
Semester 3
AEMA1113 Materials Practices CHEM1010 PHYS1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA1213 Materials Practices (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA1113 1 0 2
AEMA1303 Machine Shop Practices AEMA1102 - 2 1 3
AEPC1203 Basic Instrumentation AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 - 2 0 4
Semester 3 Total: 7 3 9
Year 1 Total: 41 31 26

Course number

course title REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-Req co-req cr lec lab
Semester 4
AECH2103 Leadership & Management Principles AECH1100 COMM1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA2101 Welding Fundamentals - - 1 1 0
AEMA2201 Welding Fundamentals (Lab) AEMA1303 AEMA2101 1 0 3
AEMA2121 Materials & Processes AEMA1213 - 2 2 0
AEMA2221 Materials & Processes (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2121 1 0 2
AEMA2131 Industrial Maintenance Mechanics - - 2 2 0
AEMA2231 Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2131 1 0 3
AEMA2311 Computer Aided Design I AEMA1312 - 3 2 2
Semester 4 Total: 13 9 10
Semester 5
AECH2112 Sustainability & Renewable Energy AECH1100 - 3 3 0
AEMA2102 Power Plant Components - - 2 2 0
AEMA2202 Power Plant Components (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2102 1 0 3
AEMA2112 Rotating Equipment Maintenance - - 2 2 0
AEMA2232 Rotating Equipment Maintenance (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2112 1 0 2
AEMA2122 Non-Destructive Testing AEMA2221 - 2 2 0
AEMA2222 Non-Destructive Testing (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2122 1 0

2

Semester 5 Total: 12 9 7
Semester 6
AEMA2103 Principles of Maintenance

AEMA2112

AEMA2131

- 2 2 0
AEMA2203 Principles of Maintenance (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2103 1 0 2
AEMA2113 Hydraulics & Pneumatics PHYS1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA2213 Hydraulics & Pneumatics (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2113 1 0 2
Semester 6 Total 6 4 4
Year 2 Total:   31 22 21
Dip. MET Program Total:   72 53 47

 

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Dip. MET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET) or the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE) degree.

 

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Dip. MET) is an applied two-year program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
  • Maintenance Technologist
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Telecom Technician
  • Service Install Technician

Program Contact:

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Dr. Mansour Al Qubeissi
Department Head, Mechanical Engineering

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