INTRODUCTION

In line with the 3rd Industrial Malaysia Plan (IMP3) aiming for innovative and creative human capital development, via matching talent to expertise with market demand, the Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Supply Chain Management) with Honours for polytechnic is developed to give balance emphasis on theoretical and practical aspects. The Eleventh Malaysia Plan was drawn to produce 60% out of 1.5 million workers in TVET sector. Until now a total of 69,475 (51%) of the 136,062 technical education and vocational training (TVET) graduates in Malaysia are working as professionals and skilled workers. Thus, to keep abreast with rapid demand in TVET sector, the Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education (DPCCE) progressively collaborates with major industry players in the country in developing the curriculum. The program will take eight semesters to complete, six academic semesters at their respective polytechnics and two semester of work-based learning at relevant industries during the final year. This program complies with the Board of Engineer (BEM) requirement. Work-Based Learning (WBL) concept gives students the opportunity to learn a variety of skills by expanding the walls of classrooms learning and teaching during specific periods of attendance at polytechnic and of employment. By narrowing the gap between theory and practice, Work-Based Learning creates meaning for students. Goals and benefits of WBL:-

• Active participation of educators, employees, students, parents, and appropriate agencies and community representatives.

• Development of learning and workplace competencies. • Improvement of student grades and employability.

• Assist students in identifying career pathways.

SYNOPSIS

The Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Supply Chain Management) with Honours is designed to cover the current wide discipline of manufacturing engineering with the area of specialization in the supply chain. The broad-based engineering foundation courses include Engineering Mathematics, Principles of Electric and Electronics, Computer-Aided Design, Material Technology, Manufacturing Workshop Practice, and Entrepreneurship providing versatility to the graduates. The program also emphasizes the area of supply chain specialization in manufacturing engineering. Some of the specialized courses include Production Planning and Control, Material Handling, and Logistic and Supply Chain Management.

JOB PROSPECT

This program provides the knowledge and skills in manufacturing engineering and supply chain management fields that can be applied to a broad range of careers in manufacturing industries. The knowledge and skills that the students acquire from the program will enable them to participate in the job market as:

a. Engineer / Technologist

b. Plant Engineer

c. Supply Chain Engineer / Executive

d. Instructor/ Lecturer / Demonstrator

e. Sales Executive / Sales Engineer

f. Supplier Sourcing Technology

g. Warehouse Executive

h. Shipping Officer

i. Logistic Executive 

j. Entrepreneur

VISION

To be the Leading-Edge TVET Institution.

MISSION 

a. To provide wide access to quality and recognized TVET programmes. 

b. To empower communities through lifelong learning. 

c. To develop holistic, entrepreneurial and balanced graduates. 

d. To capitalise on smart partnership with stakeholders. 

EDUCATIONAL GOAL 

To produce holistic and competent TVET graduates capable of contributing to the nation development. 

PROGRAMME AIM 

The Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Supply Chain Management) with Honours graduates in Polytechnics, Ministry of Education will gain the relevant theoretical knowledge, technical skills and attitude to adapt themselves with new technological changes and challenges in excellent and innovative academic programme that will allow them to contribute effectively and efficiently in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Supply Chain Management fields in line with the Vision and Mission of the Polytechnic. 

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) 

The Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Supply Chain Management) with Honours programme should produce balanced and competent TVET workers who are:

PEO1 : Equipped with industry-relevant knowledge and skills in Manufacturing Engineering Field 

PEO2 : Engage in lifelong and continuous learning to enhance knowledge and skills 

PEO3 : Applied entrepreneurial skills and mind set in real work 

PEO4 : Established strong linkage with society and players in the industry

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO) 

Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to: 

PLO1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, manufacturing engineering technology and supply chain management to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies.

 PLO2: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse broadly-defined manufacturing engineering technology and supply chain management problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to their discipline or area of specialisation. 

PLO3: Design solutions for broadly-defined manufacturing engineering technology and supply chain management problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. 

PLO4: Conduct investigations of broadly-defined problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions. 

PLO5: Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly-defined manufacturing engineering technology and supply chain management activities, with an understanding of the limitations. 

PLO6: Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to manufacturing engineering and supply chain management practice and solutions to broadly-defined engineering problems. 

PLO7: Understand the impact of manufacturing engineering technology and supply chain management solutions of broadly-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental context and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

PLO8: Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of manufacturing engineering technology and supply chain management practice. 

PLO9: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse technical teams. 

PLO10: Communicate effectively on broadly-defined engineering activities with the manufacturing engineering technology and supply chain management community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. 

PLO11: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of manufacturing engineering technology and supply chain management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments. 

PLO12: Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in specialist technologies.