Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Petroleum) with Hons.

• PLO1 Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in SK1 to SK4 respectively to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies; (Cognitive)

• PLO2 Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse broadly-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions, using analytical tools appropriate to their discipline or area of specialisation with considerations for sustainable development; (SK1 to SK4). (Cognitive)

• PLO3 Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for broadly-defined engineering technology problems, and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life coast, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal and environmental considerations as required; (SK5) (Cognitive)

• PLO4 Investigation: Conduct investigations of broadly-defined engineering problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions; (SK8) (Psychomotor)

• PLO5 Tool Usage: Select and apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly-defined engineering problems; (SK2 and SK6) (Psychomotor)

• PLO6 The Engineering Technologist and the World: Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving broadly-defined engineering problems; (SK1,SK5 and SK7) (Affective)

• PLO7 Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering technology practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of need for diversity and inclusion; (SK9) (Affective)

• PLO8 Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-discliplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings; (SK9) (Affective)

• PLO9 Communications: Communicate effectively and inclusively on broadly-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by beaing able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences; (Affective)

• PLO10 Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments; (Affective)

• PLO11 Life Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the ability for i) independent and life-long learning and ii) critical thinking in the face of new specialist technologies. (SK8). (Affective)

Graduates are equipped with skills in mechanical and petroleum engineering technology, with soft skills as added value, which allow them to build a career as:

•     Pipeline Integrity Technologist

•     Operation Technologist

•     Reservoir Technologist

•     Petroleum Process Technologist

•     Drilling Technologist

•     Production Technologist

•     Process Technologist

•     Research & Development

•     Government Services