Programme Overview
The program aims to produce semi-skilled technical personnel in the field of metallurgy to meet the demand in metal-based processing and manufacturing industries such as the iron and steel sectors, shipping, automotive, electronics, metal extraction and even oil and gas industries. Through this program, students will be exposed to various knowledge and skills in the field of metallurgy such as metal processing and manufacturing, metal machining and metal joining through arc, gas, TIG and MIG welding techniques. Students will also learn metal product testing methods using specific equipment such as Universal Testing Machine (UTM), hardness testing equipment (Vicker’s, Brinell and Rockwell), impact testing (Izod and Charpy). The ability to relate test results to the properties and behaviour of metals through the use of state-of-the-art equipment such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) equipment will provide advantages to future metallurgical diploma graduates. Graduates of the Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering have broad employment prospects either in the private or public sector. Graduates of this program are qualified as assistant engineers or technical personnel in industries such as metal processing and manufacturing, automotive, oil and gas, electronics, materials testing, service and maintenance, product control and quality, product design, failure analysis and welding metal. Among the key industry players related to this program are Ann Joo Steel, Antara Steel, Intel, KOMAG, Proton, Perwaja Steel, Produa and Malaysian Smelting Corporation. While in the public sector, graduates can choose to serve in government departments, statutory bodies and research institutions. In addition to entering the field of employment, graduates also have the opportunity to continue their education to the bachelor's degree level in metallurgical engineering or materials engineering offered by universities in or outside the country.
Core Skills Developed
This materials program develops core technical skills in materials manufacturing, processing and machining, alongside joining proficiency in Arc, Gas, TIG, and MIG welding techniques. Students gain hands-on expertise in destructive mechanical testing—including tensile testing via Universal Testing Machine (UTM), Vickers, Brinell, and Rockwell hardness testing, and Izod and Charpy impact testing—as well as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods. Furthermore, the curriculum builds analytical skills in evaluate microstructures and directly relate test data to the real-world properties, quality control, and behavior of materials.
Specialized Facilities
UniMAP Testing Laboratory accredited by SAMM, Materials Processing & Mechanical Workshops, Materials Characterization & Analytical Labs, etc.
Quick Facts
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Graduate Employability
100.0%
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Duration
3 Years
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Total Credits
94 Credits
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Campus
Jejawi
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Accreditation
BEM, MQA
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Estimated Local Fees
RM 6,835.00