Diploma in Engineering Technology (Welding)

The welding programme aims to support malaysia aspirations to become an industrialized nation by nurturing skilful, resilient, responsible & globally recognized welding engineering technician with technopreneurial skills that are relevant to societal and malaysia economic growth. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO 1 UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable and technically competent in the field of Welding engineering technology.
• PEO 2 UniKL graduates who are effective leaders and teamwork skills, as well as verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication skills to support their role in the field of Welding engineering technology.
• PEO 3 UniKL graduates who are committed towards the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
• PEO 4 UniKL graduates who are professional, ethical, and socially responsible.
• PEO 5 UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Majors in welding technology will be able to:

• PLO 1: Knowledge Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation.
• PLO 2: Problem Analysis Identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity.
• PLO 3: Design / Development of Solutions Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• PLO 4: Investigation Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements.
• PLO 5: Modern Tool Usage Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to well defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations.
• PLO 6: Individual and Team Work Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse technical teams.
• PLO 7: Communications Communicate effectively on well defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions.
• PLO 8: The Engineer and Society Demonstrate knowledge of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technician practice and solutions to well-defined engineering problems.
• PLO 9: Ethics Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of technician practice.
• PLO 10: Environment and Sustainability Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technician work in the solution of well-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.
• PLO 11: Project Management and Finance Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
• PLO 12: Life Long Learning Recognize the need for and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in specialist technologies.

Career Information
With its strength in hands-on and multidisciplinary skills, the prospective graduates can become technopreneurs who create job opportunities as well as to work as engineering technologists in the following economic sectors:

• Transportation/Automotive
• Process & Power Generation
• Offshore
• Underwater
• Pipelines
• Maintenance & Repair
• Structural Steel & Construction
• Heavy Fabrication
• Shipbuilding
• Ship Repair
• Pipe Mill
• Learning Institutions and Skill Centers

Semester 1

• Engineering Drawing
• OAW and SMAW Practices
• Welding Processes and Consumable Designation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Islamic Practices in Malaysia/Religious Practices in Malaysia
• Co-Curriculum 1
• Technical Mathematics 1

Semester 2

• GTAW and GMAW Practices
• Computer Aided Drafting
• Welding Joint, Symbols, and Blueprint Reading
• Malaysian Studies 2 / Malay Communication 1
• Competency English
• French 1
• Technical Mathematics 2

Semester 3

• Weld Defects, DT and NDT
• Metallurgy
• Plant  Piping  & Pressure Vessel Drawing
• Statics  and Dynamics
• Occupational, Safety and Health Management
• Communication English 1
• French 2

Semester 4

• Welding Procedure and Specifications
• Welding Metallurgy
• Welding Joint Analysis 1
• Welding Mechanics
• Welding Management
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Communication English 2

Semester 5

• Welding Inspection and Testing
• Welding Joint Analysis 2
• Final Year Project
• Elective

Semester 6

• Industrial Training

Electives

• Industrial Engineering
• Basic Pressure Vessel Design
• Technical Mathematics 3