Four-year progression
The first year covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, computing, graphics and workshops. The second year develops mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, materials processes and measurement.
The third year covers materials processing, forming, joining, computer-aided materials analysis, CAD/CAM, quality, automation and materials processing planning. The final year includes electives, internship and major project.
Laboratory workload
Students perform materials processing, casting, forming, welding, metrology, computer-aided materials analysis and automation work. Reports should include parameters, measurements, defects and safety.
Internship
Internships may occur in automotive, aerospace, machine-tool, fabrication, electronics, foundry, energy or quality organisations. Defined technical work and supervision matter more than the company name.
Major project
Projects can develop fixtures, optimise a process, analyse defects, automate inspection or evaluate additive manufacture. Scope should match available machines, materials and time.