DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Introduction

Mechanical Engineering is one of the prominent and popular disciplines within engineering. Many people in the developed countries, developing countries and under developed countries have given emphasis for the broader application of mechanical engineering. This field has been helping the world for the mechanical development and it has been creating wage and selfemployment opportunities both in public and private sectors. This curriculum is designed with the purpose of producing the middle level technical workforce equipped with knowledge and skills related to the field of mechanical engineering so as to meet the demand of such workforce in the country to contribute in the national economic development of Nepal. The knowledge and skills incorporated in this curriculum will be helpful to deliver the individual needs as well national needs in the field of electronics engineering.

Rationale of Revision

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering curriculum was last revised in 2014. This is the Second revision after the implementation of its first revision. The rationales behind its revision are as follows:

It crossed the 5 years maturity period of its implementation after the 1st revision and similarly the implementing agencies/college have requested to revise this curriculum based on their teaching experiences.
The year-wise re-adjustments of the existing subjects are felt necessary.
Some new subjects seem to be introduce as per the advancement in technology.
It is needed to revisit its weightage in both theory and practical marks and contents to make it more practical oriented.
The technologies invented in the field of automobile are necessary to incorporated.

Furthermore, technology of Mechanical occupation upgraded rapidly and new technology are introducing in the recent year. With the advent in technology trained technicians are needed throughout the world. To cope with the national and international demand, the knowledge and the skills should be updated to make the skills relevant and pertinent to the industry. Hence this curriculum is revised to equip the students as per the changing technology in changing environmental context.

Curriculum title

Diploma in Mechanicals Engineering (DME)

Aim

The program aims to produce mid-level technical human resource equipped with knowledge and skills in allied field of study.

Objectives

This curriculum has following objectives to:

Produce middle level competent workforce in the field of mechanical engineering.
Prepare such technicians who are able to work in the mechanical sector related local workshop and industrial settings of the country.
Meet the demand of such technical workforce for the mechanical industries of Nepal.
Reduce the dependence on employing such technicians from foreign countries.
Prepare technical workforce demonstrating positive attitude and respect for the profession and socio-cultural values.
Create self-employment opportunities.

Group size

The group size is a maximum 48 students.

Entry criteria

SLC pass or SEE or equivalent with minimum C Grade (2.0 Grade Point) in Mathematics and Science and 1.6 Grade Point or equivalent in English and as per the provisions mentioned in the admission guidelines of Office of the Controller of Examinations, CTEVT.
Pre-diploma in related subject or equivalent with minimum 68.33%
Pass entrance examination administered by CTEVT.

Duration

The total duration of this curricular program is three academic years [six semesters]. The program is based on semester system. Moreover, one semester consists of 19.5 academic weeks including evaluation period. Actual teaching learning Hrs. will be not less than 15 weeks in each semester.

Medium of instruction

The medium of instruction is in English and/or Nepali.

Pattern of attendance

Minimum 90% of attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination.

Teacher (Instructor) and Student Ratio

The ratio between teachers and students must be:

Overall ratio of teacher and student must be 1:12 (at the institution level)
1:48 for theory and tutorial classes
1:12 for practical/demonstration
1:8 for bench work
75 % of the technical teachers should be full timer

Qualification of Instructional Staff

The program coordinator should be a master's degree holder in the related subject area.
The disciplinary subject related teachers should be a bachelor’s degree holder in the related subject area.
The demonstrators should be a bachelor’s degree holder or diploma or equivalent with 3 years work experience in the related subject area
The foundational subject related teacher (refer to course codes SH and MG) should be master’s degree holder in the related subject area.

Instructional Media and Materials

The following instructional media and materials are suggested for the effective instruction and demonstration.

Printed media materials: Assignment sheets, case studies, handouts, performance checklists, textbooks etc.
Non-project media materials: Displays, models, photographs, flipchart, poster, writing board etc.
Projected media materials: Slides, Multimedia Projector.
Audio-visual materials: Audiotapes, films, slide-tapes, videodisc, etc.
Computer based instructional materials: Computer based training, interactive video etc.
Web-Based Instructional Materials (Online learning)
Radio/Television/Telephone
Education-focused social media platform)

Teaching Learning Methodologies

The methods of teachings for this curricular program will be a combination of several approaches such as; illustrated lecture, tutorial, group discussion, demonstration, simulation, guided practice, fieldwork, block study, industrial practice, report writing, term paper presentation, heuristic and other independent learning exercises.

• Theory: Lecture, Group discussion, assignment and group work etc.

• Practical: Demonstration, observation and self-practice.

• Internship: Industrial Practice.

Approach of Learning

There will be inductive, deductive and learner-centered approaches of learning.

Examination and Marking Scheme

Internal assessment

There will be a transparent/fair evaluation system for each subject in both theory and practical exposure.
Each subject will have internal assessment at regular intervals and students will get the feedback about it.
Weightage of theory and practical marks are mentioned in curriculum structure.
Continuous assessment format will be developed and applied by the evaluators for evaluating student's performance in the subjects related to the practical experience.

Final examination

Weightage of theory and practical marks are mentioned in course structure.
Students must pass in all subjects both in theory and practical for certification. If a student becomes unable to succeed in any subject, s/he will appear in the reexamination administered by CTEVT.
Students will be allowed to appear in the final examination only after completing the internal assessment requirements.

Requirement for final practical examination

Professional of relevant subject teacher must evaluate final practical examinations.
One evaluator in one setting can evaluate not more than 24 students.
Practical examination should be administered in actual situation on relevant subject with the provision of at least one internal evaluator from the concerned constituent or affiliated institute led by external evaluator nominated by CTEVT.
Provision of re-examination will be as per CTEVT policy.

Final practicum evaluation will be based on

Institutional practicum attendance - 10%
Logbook/Practicum book maintenance - 10%
Spot performance (assigned task/practicum performance/identification/arrangement preparation/measurement) - 40%
Viva voce :

Internal examiner - 20%
External examiner - 20%

Pass marks

The students must secure minimum 40% marks in theory and 50% marks in practical. Moreover, the students must secure minimum pass marks in the internal assessment and in the semester final examination of each subject to pass the subject.

Provision of Back Paper

There will be the provision of back paper but a student must pass all the subjects of all semester within six years from the enrollment date; however, there should be provision of chance exam for final semester students as per CTEVT rules

Disciplinary and Ethical Requirements:

Intoxication, insubordination or rudeness to peers will result in immediate suspension followed by the review of the disciplinary review committee of the institute.
Dishonesty in academic or practical activities will result in immediate suspension followed by administrative review, with possible expulsion.
Illicit drug use, bearing arms in institute, threats or assaults to peers, faculty or staff will result in immediate suspension, followed by administrative review with possible expulsion.

Grading System

The grading system will be as follows:

Grading Overall marks

Distinction: 80% and above
First division: 65% to below 80%
Second division: 50 % to below 65%
Pass division: Pass marks to Below 50%

Certificate Awarded

Students who have passed all the components of all subjects of all 6 semesters are considered to have successfully completed the program. Students who have successfully completed the program will be awarded with a degree of "Diploma in Mechanical Engineering".

Career Path

The graduates will be eligible for the position equivalent to Non-gazetted 1st class/Level 5 (technical) as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal and other related agencies.

General Attitudes Required

A student should demonstrate following general attitudes for effective and active learning. Acceptance, Affectionate, Ambitious, Aspiring, Candid, Caring, Change, Cheerful, Considerate, Cooperative, Courageous, Decisive, Determined, Devoted, Embraces, Endurance, Enthusiastic, Expansive, Faith, Flexible, Gloomy, Motivated, Perseverance, Thoughtful, Forgiving, Freedom, Friendly, Focused, Frugal, Generous, Goodwill, Grateful, Hardworking, Honest, Humble, Interested, Involved, Not jealous, Kind, Mature, Open minded, Tolerant, Optimistic, Positive, Practical, Punctual, Realistic, Reliable, Distant, Responsibility, Responsive, Responsible, Self-confident, Self-directed, Self-disciplined, Self-esteem, Selfgiving, Self-reliant, Selfless, Sensitive, Serious, Sincere, Social independence, Sympathetic, Accepts others points of view, Thoughtful towards others, Trusting, Unpretentiousness, Unselfish, Willingness and Work-oriented.