Mechanical Department

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering deals with anything that moves, including the human body, a very complex machine. Mechanical engineers learn about materials, solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, control, instrumentation, design, and manufacturing to understand mechanical systems. This is a two year full time programme.

First Year

  • Physics
  • Workshop Technology
  • Electrical Principles
  • Chemistry
  • Mechanical Science
  • Auto Engines
  • Power Production
  • Engineering Drawing
  • English Mathematics
  • Workshop Practical
  • Industrial Orientation

Second Year

  • Mechanical Science
  • Power Production
  • Mathematics
  • Auto Engines
  • AutoCad
  • Electrical Principles
  • Engineering Drawing

Technician Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Parts 1 & II

Mechanical technicians, also referred to as mechanical engineering technicians, are responsible for assisting mechanical engineers in the design of machinery, products and equipment. Any designs created by mechanical engineers are tested by technicians to ensure they are safe, reliable and used properly. The duties of mechanical technicians may include creating the drawings or sketches used in production, recording data, making estimates and analyzing test results. Safety precautions must be followed to prevent injuries from toxic materials or equipment. This programme is offered on a Day release basis and caters for persons already employed in industry.  One must successfully complete Part One in order to proceed to Parts II.

First Year

  • Workshop Practice
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Calculations and Science
  • Workshop Technology

Second Year

  • Workshop Practice
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Calculations and Science
  • Workshop Technology

Third Year

  • Engineering Science
  • Plant Practice
  • Mathematics
  • Plant Theory

Fourth Year

  • Engineering Science
  • Plant Practice
  • Mathematics
  • Plant Theory

Agricultural Machinery

This programme concentrates on demonstrating the use, service and maintenance of heavy duty machinery, such as tractors, combines, excavators. This programme is a two year programme and is offered both at a full time and evening basis.

First Year

  • English Language
  • Agricultural Process, Theory and Materials
  • Power Unit
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Agricultural machinery
  • Calculations and Science
  • Power Transmissions
  • Power Unit

Second Year

  • Computer Studies
  • Agricultural Machinery
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Calculations and Science
  • Power Unit
  • Fitting
  • Practical
  • Power Transmission

Motor Vehicle Repairs (Cars and Light Trucks) – Level 1

To achieve the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in this programme requires completing 24 mandatory units and 5 electives. The student will be exposed to basic inspection, detection and routine maintenance of the vehicle.

Motor Vehicle Engine Systems – Level 1

To achieve the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in this programme requires completing 16 mandatory units; 3 Level 1 and 1 Level 2 electives. The student will be exposed to basic inspection, detection and routine maintenance of the engine systems of the vehicle.

Motor Vehicle Engine Systems – Level 2

To achieve the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in this programme requires completing 33 mandatory units; two (2) Level 1,  three (3) Level 2 and one (1) Level 3 electives. The student will be exposed to advanced inspection, detection and routine maintenance of the engine systems of the vehicle.

Metal Work Engineering – Level 1

To achieve the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in this programme requires completing 15 mandatory units. The student will be exposed to basic mechanical cutting and machining operations.

Metal Work Engineering – Level 2

To achieve the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in this programme requires completing  26 mandatory units. The student will be exposed to advanced mechanical cutting and machining operations.

Welding – Level 1

To achieve the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in this programme requires completing 16 mandatory units. The student will be exposed to basic welding.

Welding – Level 2

To achieve the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in this programme requires completing 28 mandatory units. The student will be exposed to advance welding.

 

Automotive Electrical/Electronic Servicing and Repairs – Level 1

To achieve the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in this programme requires completing  22 mandatory units. The student will be exposed to basic automotive electrical/electronic servicing and repairs.