DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MOTORSPORT)

(MQA/FA8854)

Programme Summary

Designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of motorsport. This program covers the fundamental principles of automotive engineering and specialized skills required for motorsport applications, including race car design, performance tuning, and team management. Students will gain practical insights through workshops, simulations, and real-world projects, preparing them for careers in the dynamic world of motorsport.​

Entry Requirement

i.        Pass Certificate MQF level 3 with minimum CGPA 2.00 or equivalent; or

ii.       Pass SPM or equivalent with a minimum of three credits in any subject; or

iii.     Pass a minimum of one semester pre-diploma programme with SPM or equivalent with a minimum of three credits in any subject; or

iv.     Pass STPM or equivalent with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2,00) in any subject; or

v.       Pass STAM (Grade Maqbul) or equivalent; or

vi.     APEL.A as prescribe by MQA; or

vii.    Other recognised qualification or equivalent.

Programme Structure

Duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Semester: 7 semesters

Credit Hours: 92 credit hours

Programme Education Objectives (PEO’S)

  • PEO 1: Technically competent in mechanical and automotive engineering skills to fulfil in the industry needs.
  • PEO 2: Effective in communication, teamwork and leadership in diverse technical teams. ​
  • PEO 3: Demonstrating professionalism and socially responsible in all motorsport engineering practices.​
  • PEO 4: Demonstrating entrepreneurship skills and recoqnize the need of life long learning for successful career development.​

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO’S)

  • PLO 1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and motorsport engineering principles to well-defined practical procedures and practices.​
  • PLO 2: Formulate solutions to well-defined technical problems in motorsport engineering.​​
  • PLO 3: Assist in the formulation of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs.​​
  • PLO 4: Conduct investigations of well-defined motorsport engineering problems.​
  • PLO 5: ​Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and engineering tools to well-defined motorsport engineering activities, with an awareness of their limitations.​
  • PLO 6: Demonstrate an awareness of and consideration for societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and their consequent responsibilities. ​
  • PLO 7: Communicate effectively with the engineering community and society at large.​
  • PLO 8: Function effectively in a diverse technical team
  • PLO 9: Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practices.
  • PLO 10: Demonstrate an awareness of management, business practices and entrepreneurship.
  • PLO 11: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of engineering practices, taking into account the need for sustainable development.
  • PLO 12: Recognize the need for professional development and to engage in independent and lifelong learning.
  • PLO 13: Analyze well-defined motorsport engineering problems​​​​

Career Prospect

  • Race Strategist
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Motorsports Technician
  • Vehicle Diagnostic Technologist
  • Aftersales Service Advisor
  • Aftersales Technician
  • Performance Analyst
  • Mototsport Technician Trainer