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Last verified: 2026-08-03
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The Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Technology) aims to better prepare working adults with necessary skills and knowledge for career advancement to meet the demands for the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities for all key industry sectors such as Precision Engineering (PE).
What You'll Learn
Graduates of the course will be better equipped with knowledge and skills required of a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to enable him/her to:
i. Support Mechanical Engineers in the performance of their technical duties, such as design, operation, fabrication, commissioning and maintenance work.
ii. Operate and maintain a wide range of mechanical and manufacturing equipment.
iii. Carry out design, fabrication, modification and commissioning of mechanical components and systems.
Minimum Entry Requirement
a) The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:
English Language Grade 1 "“ 7
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) Grade 1 "“ 6
Science Grade 1 "“ 6
OR
b) Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5
OR
c) Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
OR
d) Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
OR
e) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0
OR
f) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=1.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
OR
g) Higher Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.