Overview of Diploma of Engineering Technology (Railway System) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
The Diploma of Engineering Technology in Railway System programme is approach to the concept 2u1i as a mode of study. Two years will learn the UniKL MIDI and one year will attach to the industry rail. In the two years is start from semester 1 to 5 will learn all subject Mathematical, Applied Sciences, Analysis of materials, and Railway principal and engineering technology. In the one year will attach in industry at semester 5 for ROLLING STOCK AND MAINTENANCE (WBL), SIGNALLING AND COMMUNICATION (WBL), FINAL YEAR PROJECT and semester 6 will do the INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.
Professional Certificates:
IRSE Certificate
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH Green Card)
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO 1
UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent and innovative in railway industry and other related industry.
PEO 2
UniKL graduates with effective leadership and teamwork skills as well as verbal, non-verbal and interpersonal communication skills to support their role in railway industry.
PEO 3
UniKL graduates who are committed to the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
PEO 4
UniKL graduates who practice professionalism with ethics and social responsibility in railway industry.
PEO 5
UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities in railway industry.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
PLO 1
Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and railway engineering specialisation principles to well-defined practical procedures and practices.
PLO 2
Problem analysis: Identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to railway field of activity.
PLO 3
Design/ Development of solutions: Design solutions for well-defined railway technical problems and assist with the design of system, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PLO 4
Investigation: Conduct Investigation of well-defined railway 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 railway engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations.
PLO 6
The Engineer and Society: Demonstrate knowledge societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to railway engineering technician practice and solutions to well-defined railway engineering problems.
PLO 7
Environment and sustainability: Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of railway engineering technician work in the solution of well-defined railway engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.
PLO 8
Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of technician practice.
PLO 9
Individual and Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual and as a member in diverse technical teams.
PLO 10
Communications: Communicate effectively on well-defined railway engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at larger by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions.
PLO 11
Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of railway engineering management principles and apply these to one’s own work as member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
PLO 12
Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for and have the ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in specialist technologies.
Career prospects
The graduate from this program can become as a Technician in the railway industry as can refer to Job Scope Diagram below: –
Graduate from this DETRS programme will feed into BETRS (Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) in Railway System as can refer to Career Prospects diagram below:
Courses
Courses of Diploma of Engineering Technology (Railway System) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Semester 1
Amalan Islam di Malaysia / Religious Practice in Malaysia
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Mathematics 1
Competency English
Computer Science and Programming
Basic Electrical Railway
Foreign Language 1
Semester 2
Basic Electronics Railway
Technical Mathematics 2
Integrated Railway Automations Technology
Communication English 1
Railway Machines and Processes Technology
Mechanical Design and 3D Modelling
Co-Curriculum 1
Semester 3
Rolling Stock
Railway Safety
Statistics and Strength of Materials
Materials Science
Engineering Physics
Foreign Language 2 (Mandarin 2)
Semester 4
Railway Track Engineering
Railway Signaling and Communication Technology
Engineering Dynamics
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Communication English 2
Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Malaysia Komunikasi 1
Semester 5
Rolling Stock and Maintenance
Signaling and Communication
Final Year Project
Semester 6
Industrial Training
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
LOCAL STUDENTS
SPM or equivalent with at least credit in mathematics and, natural sciences or technical based subjects; OR
Accredited Certificate in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Technical or Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 with PT3 or equivalent; OR
Recognised related Technical/Vocational/Skills qualifications AND an adequate and relevant bridging programme; OR
Matriculation Technical or Science Stream
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Student must complete 11 years of schooling and obtain general pass in their Secondary School Certificate, O-levels or equivalent with min Grade C in Math, English, one science/vocational/technical subject and 2 other subjects.
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
