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

Pass SPM or its equivalent with at least credits in three subjects including Mathematics and one relevant Science/Technical/Vocational subject and pass in English; 

OR

Pass STPM or its equivalent with a pass in Mathematics, English and one relevant Science/Technical/Vocational subject at the SPM level; 

OR

Recognised Certificate in Engineering/Engineering Technology or its equivalent;

OR

Recognised related Vocational and Technical/Skills Certificate or its equivalent with one year of relevant work experience or a minimum of one semester of a bridging programme.

OR

For international student, TOEFL score of 500 or IELTS score of 5.0 or its equivalent

OR

Other equivalent qualification as recognised by Malaysia Government

Programme Structure

 

Semester/year Course Name Credit
Semester 1/ Pengajian Malaysia 2 3
Year 1 Malay Language for Communication 1  
  Introductory English 2
  Algebra 2
  Computer Application 2
  Material Science 2
  Metrology 2
  Total credit hours 13
Semester 2 Technical Communication 1 2
  Calculus 2
  Fundamental of Automotive Technology 2
  Introduction to Electrical and Electronics 2
  Visual Management 2
  Thermo-Fluids 3
  Thinking Skills / Bahasa Kebangsaan A 2
  Total credit hours 15
Semester 3 Pembangunan Masyarakat I 2
  Siswa Niaga I  
  Siswa Siswi Pertahanan Awam Malaysia I  
  Technical Communication 2 2
  Statistics 2
  Statics & Dynamics 3
  Drivetrain System 3
  Engine Technology 3
  Total credit hours 15
Semester 4 / Pembangunan Masyarakat Ii 2
Year 2 Siswa Niaga Ii  
  Siswa Siswi Pertahanan Awam Malaysia Ii  
  Introduction To Quality Management System 2
  Strength of Materials 3
  Engineering Drawing 3
  Chassis Technology 3
  Body Electrical & Acessories 3
  Total credit hours 16
Semester 5 Safety Health & Environment 2
  Automotive Air Condition System Discipline 3
  Engine Management and Control System 3
  Alternative Fuel Technology  
  Service Operation and Management 3
  Project 1 2
  Total credit hours 16
Semester 6 CONSTITUTION & SOCIETY 2
  VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICING AND PRE-DELIVERY 3
  EMERGING ISSUE AND TECHNOLOGY IN AUTOMOTIVE 2
  INDUSTRY  
  ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION 3
  PROJECT 2 3
  Total credit hours 13
Semester 7 / Internship 4
Year 3    
  Total credit hours 4
  OVERALL CREDIT HOURS 92

Career Prospect

The graduates would be employed in automotive industry in various technical and administrative in automotive and after-sales services.