Diploma in Automotive Technology
Programme Summary
Graduates will have a broad range of automotive skills in engine, chassis, drive train, electrical/electronic and air-conditioning system. The programme is structured to have a direct relevance to the industry’s needs, and graduates will have the intellectual, technical and personal qualities necessary to successfully implement in automotive service technologies.
Entry Requirement
Passed in SPM with Minimum 3 credits including Mathematic and any subject in Science/Technical/Vocational and passed in English
**Passed in SPM
Before Year 2013
Passed in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia at SPM
Year 2013 onwards
Passed in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia & Sejarah at SPM
OR
Passed in STPM or equivalent and passed in Mathematic, English and one subject in Science/Technical/Vocational at SPM
**Passed in SPM
Before Year 2013
Passed in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia at SPM
Year 2013 onwards
Passed in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia & Sejarah at SPM
OR
Passed in Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with 3 Bs including Mathematic and one subject in Science/Technical/Vocational and passed in English
OR
Passed in O-Level with 3 Cs including Mathematic and one subject in Science/Technical/Vocational and passed in English
OR
Passed in SKM Level 3 including a credit in any subject at SPM and passed in intensive Mathematic programme (for candidate failed in Mathematic)
Passed in SKM Level 3 and a credit in any subject at SPM** and to enrol intensive programme (if required)
**Passed in SPM
Before Year 2013
Passed in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia at SPM
Year 2013 onwards
Passed in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia & Sejarah at SPM
OR
Passed Vocational and Technical / Skill with minimum CGPA 2.00 and one year working experience or had enrolled 1 semester in intensive programme
OR
Passed in Engineering Certificate / Engineering & Technology (level 3, MQF) with minimum CGPA 2.00
OR
Other qualification that is recognized by the Malaysian Government equivalent to the above.
English Requirement for International Student
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score 500
OR
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score 5.0
OR
Other equivalent qualification as recognised by Malaysia Government
Programme Structure
| Semester/ Year | Course Code | Course Name | Classification | Credit | Pre-requisite Course |
| Semester 1 Year 1 (13 credits) |
MPU2163 | U1 : PENGAJIAN MALAYSIA 2 | COMPULSORY COURSES | 3 | NONE |
| MPU2133 | U1 : MALAY LANGUAGE FOR COMMUNICATION 1 | NONE | |||
| DLET1012 | INTRODUCTORY ENGLISH | PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | 2 | NONE | |
| DMTH1012 | ALGEBRA | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE | |
| DCMP1012 | COMPUTER APPLICATION | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE | |
| DMAT1012 | MATERIAL SCIENCE | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE | |
| DMFG1012 | METROLOGY | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE |
| Semester/ Year | Course Code | Course Name | Classification | Credit | Pre-requisite Course |
| Semester 2 Year 1 (15 credits) |
DLET1022 | TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION 1 | PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | 2 | NONE |
| DMTH1022 | CALCULUS | COMMON CORE | 2 | DMTH1012 | |
| DDVT1012 | FUNDAMENTAL OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE | |
| DELC1012 | INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE | |
| DMGM1012 | VISUAL MANAGEMENT | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE | |
| DMEC1033 | THERMO-FLUIDS | COMMON CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| MPU2232 / MPU2213 | U2 : THINKING SKILLS / BAHASA KEBANGSAAN A | COMPULSORY | 2 / 3 | NONE |
| Semester/ Year | Course Code | Course Name | Classification | Credit | Pre-requisite Course |
| Semester 3 Year 1 (15 credits) |
MPU2422 | U4 : PEMBANGUNAN MASYARAKAT I | COMPULSORY COURSES | 2 | MPU2232 / MPU2213 |
| MPU2442 | U4 : SISWA NIAGA I | COMPULSORY COURSES | |||
| MPU2462 | U4 : SISWA SISWI PERTAHANAN AWAM MALAYSIA I | COMPULSORY COURSES | |||
| DLET2032 | TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION 2 | PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | 2 | DLET1022 | |
| DMTH1032 | STATISTICS | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE | |
| DMEC1013 | STATICS & DYNAMICS | COMMON CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DDVT1023 | DRIVETRAIN SYSTEM | DISCIPLINE CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DENG1013 | ENGINE TECHNOLOGY | DISCIPLINE CORE | 3 | NONE |
| Semester/ Year | Course Code | Course Name | Classification | Credit | Pre-requisite Course |
| Semester 4 Year 2 (16 credits) |
MPU2432 | U4 : PEMBANGUNAN MASYARAKAT II | COMPULSORY COURSES | 2 | MPU2422 |
| MPU2452 | U4 : SISWA NIAGA II | COMPULSORY COURSES | MPU2442 | ||
| MPU2472 | U4 : SISWA SISWI PERTAHANAN AWAM MALAYSIA II | COMPULSORY COURSES | MPU2462 | ||
| DQLT1012 | INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE | |
| DMEC2023 | STRENGTH OF MATERIALS | COMMON CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DDSN2013 | ENGINEERING DRAWING | DISCIPLINE CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DCHS1013 | CHASSIS TECHNOLOGY | DISCIPLINE CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DELC2023 | BODY ELECTRICAL & ACESSORIES | DISCIPLINE CORE | 3 | NONE |
| Semester/ Year | Course Code | Course Name | Classification | Credit | Pre-requisite Course |
| Semester 5 Year 2 (16 credits) |
DSFY1012 | SAFETY HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE |
| DTHM2013 | AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM DISCIPLINE | CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DENG2023 | ENGINE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEM | DISCIPLINE CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DGTC2013 | ALTERNATIVE FUEL TECHNOLOGY | DISCIPLINE CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DSVC2013 | SERVICE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT | DISCIPLINE CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DFET2032 | PROJECT 1 | DISCIPLINE CORE | 2 | NONE |
| Semester/ Year | Course Code | Course Name | Classification | Credit | Pre-requisite Course |
| Semester 6 Year 2 (13 credits) |
MPU2322 | U3 : CONSTITUTION & SOCIETY | COMPULSORY COURSE | 2 | NONE |
| DSVC2033 | VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICING AND PRE-DELIVERY | DISCIPLINE CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DMGM2092 | EMERGING ISSUE AND TECHNOLOGY IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY | COMMON CORE | 2 | NONE | |
| DMGM2153 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION | COMMON CORE | 3 | NONE | |
| DFET2043 | PROJECT 2 | DISCIPLINE CORE | 3 | DFET2032 |
| Semester/ Year | Course Code | Course Name | Classification | Credit | Pre-requisite Course |
| Semester 7 Year 3 (4 credits) |
DFET2024 | INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME | INDUSTRIAL TRAINING | 4 | NONE |
Career Prospect
The graduates would be employed in automotive industry in various technical and administrative in automotive and after-sales services.