- Teacher: Raju Sundaram
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- Teacher: Raju Sundaram

📘 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (One-Year Fast-Track)
Institution: PNS College of Engineering & KTES ITI Pvt
Duration: 12 Months (2 Semesters)
Eligibility: SSLC / Plus Two / Equivalent
Mode: Regular (Theory + Practical + Industrial Training)
🎯 Program Objectives
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Provide strong fundamentals in Mechanical Engineering.
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Develop hands-on skills in manufacturing, machines, automobile, refrigeration & CAD.
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Prepare students for technical jobs in India & abroad.
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Build confidence for entrepreneurship or higher studies.
📑 Course Structure
Semester I (6 Months)
| Subject | Weekly Hours | Credits | Key Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mechanics | 3 | 3 | Laws of forces, friction, centroid, simple machines |
| Engineering Drawing & CAD | 4 (Lab 2 + Theory 2) | 4 | Machine drawing, AutoCAD basics |
| Thermodynamics | 3 | 3 | Gas laws, 1st & 2nd law, basic power cycles |
| Strength of Materials | 3 | 3 | Stress-strain, bending, torsion |
| Workshop & Manufacturing Technology | 6 (Practical) | 4 | Fitting, welding, lathe, milling, CNC demo |
| Communication & Professional Skills | 2 | 2 | Technical communication, teamwork |
Total Weekly Hours: 21
Credits: 19
Semester II (6 Months)
| Subject | Weekly Hours | Credits | Key Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines | 3 | 3 | Fluid properties, pumps, turbines |
| Theory of Machines | 3 | 3 | Mechanisms, cams, gears, vibrations |
| Machine Design | 3 | 3 | Shafts, bearings, springs, joints |
| Heat & Mass Transfer | 2 | 2 | Conduction, convection, radiation, heat exchangers |
| Automobile Engineering | 3 | 3 | Engines, transmission, suspension |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 3 | 3 | Refrigeration cycles, refrigerants, AC systems |
| Industrial Engineering & Management | 2 | 2 | Production planning, quality, costing |
| Project Work & Industrial Training | 6 (Practical + Field) | 4 | Mini project + Industrial visit |
Total Weekly Hours: 25
Credits: 23
📌 Grand Total
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Duration: 12 Months
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Weekly Hours: 46 (Avg. 23 per semester)
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Credits: 42
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Assessment: Theory, Lab Work, Project & Viva
🛠 Laboratory & Practical Training
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Workshop Practice: Welding, Fitting, Lathe, Milling, CNC Demo
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CAD Lab: AutoCAD, SolidWorks Basics
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Thermal Engineering Lab: IC Engine test, boiler models, refrigeration demo units
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Industrial Visit: Automobile service center / manufacturing plant
🎓 Career Opportunities
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Mechanical / Automobile Technician
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CAD Designer (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)
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Refrigeration & AC Technician
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Production / Quality Assistant
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Maintenance Supervisor
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Overseas Job Opportunities in Mechanical, HVAC, Oil & Gas Sectors
- Teacher: Raju Sundaram

First Year (8 Subjects)
| Sl. No. | Subject | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Materials & Workshop Technology | Theory |
| 2 | Engineering Science | Theory |
| 3 | Engineering Drawing | Theory |
| 4 | Workshop Calculation & Applied Mathematics | Theory |
| 5 | Computer Fundamentals & Digital Skills | Theory |
| 6 | Communication & Employability Skills | Theory |
| 7 | Trade Practical – I | Practical |
| 8 | Trade Practical – II | Practical |
1. Engineering Materials & Workshop Technology
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Engineering materials
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Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
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Alloys
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Plastics, ceramics and composites
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Heat treatment (Introduction)
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Fasteners and joints
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Workshop tools
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Measuring instruments
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Lubricants and maintenance
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Material selection
2. Engineering Science
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Units and measurements
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Force and motion
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Work, power and energy
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Friction
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Simple machines
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Heat and temperature
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Electricity fundamentals
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Magnetism
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Basic electronics
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Environmental science
3. Engineering Drawing
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Lettering and lines
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Geometrical constructions
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Orthographic projection
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Isometric drawing
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Sectional views
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Dimensioning
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Symbols and conventions
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Reading engineering drawings
4. Workshop Calculation & Applied Mathematics
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Arithmetic
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Fractions and decimals
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Ratio and proportion
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Percentage
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Mensuration
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Basic algebra
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Trigonometry
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Unit conversion
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Estimation
5. Computer Fundamentals & Digital Skills
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Computer hardware
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Operating systems
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Office applications
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Internet
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Email
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Cloud storage
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Digital safety
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AI tools for technicians
6. Communication & Employability Skills
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Spoken English
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Technical communication
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Workplace communication
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Personality development
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Resume preparation
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Interview skills
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Entrepreneurship
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Financial literacy
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Teamwork
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Professional ethics
7. Trade Practical – I
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Workshop safety
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Hand tools
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Measuring instruments
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Basic practical exercises
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Equipment handling
8. Trade Practical – II
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Intermediate practical exercises
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Assembly and dismantling
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Testing procedures
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Maintenance practices
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Practical assignments
Second Year (8 Subjects)
| Sl. No. | Subject | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Manufacturing & Production Technology | Theory |
| 10 | Industrial Maintenance Engineering | Theory |
| 11 | Quality Control & Inspection | Theory |
| 12 | Industrial Safety & Environmental Engineering | Theory |
| 13 | Industrial Management & Entrepreneurship | Theory |
| 14 | Emerging Engineering Technologies | Theory |
| 15 | Trade Practical – III | Practical |
| 16 | Industrial Project & Internship | Project |
9. Manufacturing & Production Technology
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Manufacturing processes
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Production methods
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Machine tools
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Fabrication techniques
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CNC basics
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Lean manufacturing
10. Industrial Maintenance Engineering
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Preventive maintenance
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Predictive maintenance
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Breakdown maintenance
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Lubrication systems
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Maintenance planning
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Troubleshooting
11. Quality Control & Inspection
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Quality concepts
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Measuring instruments
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Inspection techniques
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Quality assurance
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ISO standards
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Documentation
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Statistical quality control (Introduction)
12. Industrial Safety & Environmental Engineering
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Occupational safety
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PPE
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Fire prevention
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First aid
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Electrical safety
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Waste management
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Pollution control
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Sustainable engineering
13. Industrial Management & Entrepreneurship
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Organization structure
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Inventory management
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Production planning
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Cost estimation
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Customer relations
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Business planning
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GST basics
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Small enterprise management
14. Emerging Engineering Technologies
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Industrial automation
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PLC basics
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Sensors and actuators
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Robotics
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CAD/CAM overview
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Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing
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Internet of Things (IoT)
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Renewable energy technologies
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Industry 4.0 concepts
15. Trade Practical – III
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Advanced practical exercises
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Fault diagnosis
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Calibration
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Industrial testing
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Quality inspection
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Advanced maintenance
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Trade-specific applications
16. Industrial Project & Internship
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Industrial attachment (4–8 weeks)
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Project planning
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Industrial problem solving
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Project implementation
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Technical report writing
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Seminar presentation
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Viva-voce
- Teacher: Raju Sundaram
🏗️ Career Paths After Course
* Site Supervisor / Junior Engineer
* Surveyor
* CAD Drafter
* Estimator / Quantity Surveyor