National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Seychelles Institute of Technology (SIT)

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National Diploma in Mechanical

Engineering

TVET PROGRAMME

Purpose

The National Diploma programme is aimed at providing both the

theoretical principles as well as the necessary skills/
competences in mechanical engineering with specialization in
Visit: www.sit.sc plant maintenance, installation and commissioning. It enables
the learner to acquire mastery of skills in welding and machining
applications.

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Introduction Career Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering

Career Opportunities in the Mechanical Engineering Industry exists.
The National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a three-year A graduate mechanical engineer will work with new technologies,
(3600 hours) training programme offered full-time to secondary for example advanced materials, new manufacturing processes or
five (S5) school leavers and learners from other professional cen- highly efficient cooling systems, converting demanding require-
tres. This is equivalent to six (6) semesters. Two semesters repre- ments into optimized production component designs. Later in their
sents one academic year. A learner on full time may exit after year careers they might be leading the innovation of these technologies,
one and qualify for a Certificate after successfully completing all for example the composite fan. Alternatively, they may be leading
the units from semesters one and two and accumulated 120 cred- engineering teams that apply those technologies to the next gener-
its. A learner can exit with an Advanced Certificate after year two if ation of power systems.
he/she has been successful on all units covered in year one and Most of the graduate roles in the fast-moving consumer goods in-
year two combined and accumulated 240 credits. dustry are in one of two areas: manufacturing/engineering or sup-
ply network operations/logistics. For both of these areas, the work
Entry Criteria is not defined in nice separate buckets of mechanical, electrical,
chemical etc. but is normally a mixture of different engineering dis-
Learners wishing to apply for the Diploma in Mechanical Engineer- ciplines as a general manufacturing or logistics engineer. Graduates
ing must have attained a minimum grade of “C will pick up skills from other disciplines as they go through their
training and career
” from the IGCSE exam in English, Mathematics and Design Tech-
nology or preferably Physics. A mechanical engineer in the materials and metals industry will be
Applicants from another professional centre may be accepted ex- involved in the design, development and testing of a range of com-
iting with a Advanced Certificate from that Institution. plex mechanical systems. They will work on the full maintenance
lifecycle of the mechanical plant items (steam turbines, gas tur-
Learners should be able to: bines, pumps, valves, pipework, coal mills, fans etc.)
Progression and Further Studies
 Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing, Graduates with a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering can
commissioning and maintenance procedures used in the be accepted in different universities for a degree study in Mechani-
trade of mechanical engineering. cal Engineering with specialization in Mechanical Engineering,
 Demonstrate comprehensive range of specialized manufac- maintenance engineering, CNC engineering, thermal engineering.
turing and maintenance skills using all commonly used me-
chanical hand and power tools in compliance with all rele-
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vant health and safety legislation and best practice. 11
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Assessment Technique (s) including weighting (s)

 Exercise appropriate judgments in planning, diagnostics and
The Diploma grade is based on a weighted average of all unit result delivering all services, installations and maintenance process-
grades. Assessment approach varies from one unit to another. Dur- es relating to the mechanical equipment, mechanical plants,
ing every unit of study there is a minimum number of continuous arc and gas welding.
assessments which the learner must undertake. This could be in the  Transfer and apply theoretical understanding and technical
form of small tests and assignments and research. For the final unit know-how to inspect, diagnose faults, maintain and repair
assessments, in most cases a learner will have to sit for both a theo- mechanical systems in a wide variety of domestic and com-
ry paper which can be multiple choice, structured or a mixture and mercial contexts.
a practical for skills demonstration.  Exercise substantial independence in the workplace, taking
responsibility for mechanical and manufacturing duties per-
Work based experience (WBE) is a compulsory unit and is assessed formed by others and interacting with a variety of individuals
by the supervisor in the work place for full-time learners and and groups to Include customers, colleagues and suppliers.
through compilation of a portfolio and assessed against the  Take initiative to identify and address self-development and
performance criteria for the different elements in the WBE unit for training needs in both an employment and structured
learner on part-time. training environment.

To attain the required standard, a minimum of a pass grade must be  Determine the function and role of the mechanical engineer
achieved in all assessments prescribed . in society to include an awareness of energy conservation and
other relevant ecological concerns
Pass mark for every unit on the programme is 55%.
Certification
As per SIT Assessment Policy, the final mark for a unit is made up of To be awarded a certificate in the National Diploma in Mechanical
40% of all continuous assessments plus 60% from the results of the Engineering, the learner must have achieved the expected perfor-
final unit assessment (s) and the following grades and mance criteria set out in the different elements of each unit that
corresponding marks are used make up the programme. The total credit requirement for this Di-
Not yet Competent-NYC-0 - 54% ploma is 360 Credits .
Pass -P - 55%-69% This qualification is at level 5 on the National Qualification Frame-
Credit or Merit - M or C - 70% - 84% work (NQF).
Distinction -D - 85%+
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Semester Structure of the Programme for (8 semesters) for part-time learners

Statement of Competencies Unit title Credits
(s) involved Semester
Semester Semester 3
1 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8
Health, Safety and Securi- 2
1. Apply health, safety and security proce-
Health,
dures in the context of mechanical engi- ty Procedures 1 4.5 Safety and
neering. Security Engineer-
Refrigeration Maintenance of machine systems
Project
Proce- ing Health (40/20)
(30/15) (100/80)
dures and Safety (2hrs per
(2hrs per week) (4hrs per week)
Engineering Materials (30/15) (80/40) week)
2. Demonstrate knowledge of engineering (2hrs per
1 4
materials and there properties week)
Engineer-
Manage-
ing Principles of maintenance, Organizing and managing engi-
Engineering Principles ment
Materials installation and Commissioning neering operations
(80/40) (40/20)
(20/10) (100/50) (80/40)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of Engineering Engineering Tools & (2hrs per
(2hrs per Week)
(4hrs per week) (4hrs per week)
(2hrs per
1&2 10.5 week)
Tools & Instruments. Instruments week)
Engineer-
ing Tools Entrepre-
Principles of Electrical & Electron-
& Instru- neurship
ics Engineering
ments (40/20)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the occupa- Mechanical Engineering (130/110)
(30/15) ( 2hrs per
( 4hrs per week)
tion of a mechanical engineer in the context Occupation 1 3.0 (2hrs per week)
week)
of Seychelles
Auto CAD
(40/40)
5. Apply principles and practices of technical Technical Drawing (2hrs per week)
1, 2,3 & 4 12 Electronic power control principles
drawing Mathematics Advanced Mathematics
and practice
(60/30) (60/30)
(80/80)
6. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to (2hrs per week) (4hrs per week)
Mechanical Technology (4hrs per week)
select appropriate components to produce 1 20 ICT Energy efficiency
or assemble functional items of equipment. (20/10) (40/20)
(2hrs per week) (2hrs per week)
Technical Drawing Renewable energy
7. Demonstrate understanding of engineer- Basic Engineering Science (80/40) (30/30)
1 6.0
ing scientific principles. (2hrs per weeks) (2hrs per week)

Mechanical Technology
Electricity
(100/100)
8. Apply principles of basic mathematics Mathematics 1 6.0 (30/15)
(2hrs per week)
(2hrs per week)
Basic Engineering Science Advanced Science
9. Apply knowledge and skills of metal arc (60/30) (60/30)
and gas welding, sheet metal work, machin- (2hrs per week) (2hrs per week)
ing and fitting and inspect for and correct Engineering Practice 1 9 Engineering Practice
(60/30)
defects. (4hrs per week)

Mechani-
10. Demonstrate knowledge of Engineering Engineering Health and cal
2 12 Engineer-
Health and Safety. Safety
ing
Occupa-
11.Demonstrate knowledge of engineering tion
Engineering Principles 2 15
principles. (20/10)
(2hrs per
week)
12. Use information and communication
ICT 2 3 Semester Semester Semester Semester Semester
technology (ICT) skills one: two: three: four: five:
Semester six:
360/240 260/130 260/130 250/140 310/290
120/60 (180)
13 Apply principles of basic refrigeration (600) (390) (390) (390) (600)
Notional Hours
Refrigeration 3 4.5 Notional Notional Notional Notional Notional
and Air Conditioning. (120+60+420)
Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours
= 600
Principles of mainte- (360+240) (260+130+21 (260+130+21 (250+140+21 (310+290) =
14. Demonstrate principles of engineering = 600 0) = 600 0) = 600 0) = 600 600
nance, installation and Total hours for the
maintenance, installation and commission- 3&4 15
Commissioning program:
ing
4 3600 9

15. Apply principles and practice of Science Advanced Science 3 9

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Structure of the Programme for (6 semesters) for Full-time learners

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 16. Apply principles and practice of
Health, Safety and Engineering Refrigeration Maintenance Maintenance Project Advanced Mathematics 3 9
Mathematics
Security Proce- Health and of machine of machine (40/20)
dures Safety (30/15) systems systems
(30/15) (80/40) (40/20) (60/60) 17. Apply principles of electricity Electricity 3 4.5
Principles of Organizing and Electronic Management
maintenance, managing power control (40/20)
Engineering Engineering
installation engineering principles and 18. Demonstrate knowledge and skills
Materials Principles Maintenance of machine systems 4 18
and Commis- operations practice in maintenance of machine systems .
(20/20) (100/50)
sioning (80/40) (80/80)
(60/30)
Advanced Principles of Principles of Entrepre-
Engineering
Engineering Tools Science Electrical & Electrical & neurship 19. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in
Tools & Instru- Organizing and managing engi-
& Instruments 1 (60/30) Electronics Electronics (40/20) Organizing and managing of engineering 4 12
ments 2 neering operations
(30/15) Engineering Engineering
(40/20) operations
(40/20) (90/90)
Mechanical Advanced Renewable Energy effi-
Engineering ICT Mathematics energy ciency
Occupation (20/10) (30/30) (40/20)
20. Demonstrate knowledge of princi-
(20/10) (60/30) Principles of Electrical & Electron-
ples of Electrical & Electronics Engineer- 4&5 24
Technical Technical Technical Auto CAD ics Engineering
Technical Drawing ing
Drawing 2 Drawing 3 Drawing 4 (40/40)
1
(20/10) (20/10) (20/10)
(20/10)

Principles of 21. Demonstrate knowledge of Renewa-

Renewable energy 5 6
Electricity maintenance, ble energy
Mechanical (30/15) installation
Technology and Commis-
(100/100) sioning
22. Apply principles and practice of Electronic power control princi-
(40/20) 5 16
Electronic power control. ples and practice
Basic Engineering
Science
(40/20)
23. Demonstrate knowledge of Energy
Mathematics Energy efficiency 5 6
Efficiency
(40/20)

Engineering 24. Produce drawings using Auto CAD Auto CAD 5 8

Practice
(60/30) 25. Apply knowledge and skills in design
Project 6 6
and production .
Work Based Work Based Work Based Work Based
Experience Experience Experience Experience
26. Demonstrate knowledge of Industri-
Management 6 6
(W.B.E rotation (W.B.E rota- (W.B.E rota- (W.B.E
al Management
2) tion 2) tion 2) rotation 2)
(210) (210) (210) (420)
27. Demonstrate knowledge of Entre-
Semester Semester four: Semester five: Semester six: Entrepreneurship 6 6
Semester two: preneurship
Semester one: three: 250/140 (390) 310/290 (600) 120/60 (180)
260/130 (390)
360/240 (600) 260/130 (390) Notional Hours Notional Hours Notional
Notional Hours
Notional Hours Notional Hours (250+140+210) (310+290) = Hours
(260+130+210) Apply knowledge and skills of mechani-
(360+240) = 600 (260+130+210) = 600 600 (120+60+420
= 600 cal engineering during work based Work Based Experience (W.B.E) 2,3,4&6 105
= 600
8
) = 600
experience (WBE) 5
Total hours for the program:
3600
Total number of credits 360
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Books and References for Study

A number of publications are available for study and training in the
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. They are books
which are regularly updated with new editions. Learners are advised
to identify the latest versions.

The following are available in the SIT Library and can be borrowed
for study and references:

 An Introduction to technical Drawing, A. Yarwood

 Technical Drawing for G.C.E and C.S.E, J.N Green
 Mathematics for technicians New level 1 A.Greer and
G.W.Tayor
 Maintenance Engineering Handbook by Lindley Higgins and
Keith Mobley
 Plant Equipment & Maintenance, Engineering Hand book by
Duncan C. Richardson
 GCSE Additional Applied Science Student Book by Nuffield/
York.
 Physical Metallurgy: Principle and Practice, V. Raghavan.
Prentice Hall India Pvt Ltd.
 Machine Tool Technology by K S Yadav
 Industrial Safety & environment, Anupana Prashav
 Engineering Fundamentals, Roger Timings
 Mechanical Workshop Practice by K. C. JOHN
 Sheet Metal Work (Workshop Practice) by R.E. Wakeford
 Basic Welding and Fabrication W Kenyon

The following websites contain journals and articles on mechanical

engineering:
 http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/JMER
 http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/mer
 http://journals.sagepub.com/home/ade
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