Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET)

Program Description

The Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET) is an applied program which provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for a career in maintenance engineering. Through the program, students develop the knowledge and technical skills required to install, operate, and maintain mechanical systems. Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through the operation of equipment in state-of-the art on-campus laboratories and machine shops.

Program Duration:

Three years

Admission Requirements:

Academic Admission Requirement

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred); OR

2. Two-year Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Language Admission Requirement

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

Mathematics Admission Requirement

1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

Additional Admission Criteria

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation from the Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET) program, graduates will be able to:

PEO01ad: Contribute to problem solving in industries and activities appropriate to the discipline

PEO02ad: Distinguish themselves as effective communicators and team members in their profession

PEO03ad: Model ethical and professional attitudes and behavior

PEO04ad: Pursue credentialing and professional development opportunities to remain current and adapt to changes in the field

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET) program, graduates will be prepared to:

SLO01ad. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve well-defined mechanical engineering problems

SLO02ad. Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes

SLO03ad. Apply written, oral and graphical communication in technical and non-technical environments, and identify and use appropriate technical literature and other technical documents to appropriate engineering standards

SLO04ad. Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and analyze and interpret the results

SLO05ad. Function effectively as a member of a technical team

SLO06ad. Apply hands-on skills needed in the operation and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and processes

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2026-2027 Study Plan:

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	REQUISITE		HOURS/WEEK
COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	Pre-req	CO-req	CR	LEC	LAB
SEMESTER 1
AECH1201	Basic Engineering Calculations	-	-	1	0	3
CHEM1010	General Chemistry I	-	-	3	3	0
CHEM1011	General Chemistry I (Lab)	-	-	1	0	3
COMM1010	English Communication I	-	-	3	3	0
MATH1010	Algebra & Trigonometry	FMAT1000 OR AMPI Score of 60%	-	3	3	1
PHYS1000	Applied Physics	-	PHYS1001 & MATH1010 OR AMP I Score of 60%	3	3	0
PHYS1001	Applied Physics (Lab)	-	PHYS1000	1	0	2
EFFL1003	Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship	-	-	3	3	0
Semester 1 Total:				18	15	9
SEMESTER 2
AEEL1100	Fundamentals of Electricity	MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75%	-	2	2	0
AEEL1200	Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab)	-	AEEL1100	1	0	2
AECH1100	Environmental Awareness & Ethics	-	-	2	2	0
AEMA1102	Health & Safety in the Workplace	-	-	2	2	0
AEMA1312	Engineering Graphics	-	-	3	2	3
COMM1020	English Communication II	COMM1010	-	3	3	0
MATH1020	Pre-Calculus	MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75%	-	3	3	0
Semester 2 Total:				16	14	5
SEMESTER 3
AEMA1113	Materials Science	CHEM1010 & PHYS1020	-	2	2	0
AEMA1213	Materials Science (Lab)	AERO1000 OR AEMR1102 OR AEMA1102 or AEMA1000	AEMA1113 & AEMA1303	1	0	2
AEMA1303	Machine Shop Practices	AEMA1102 OR AEMA1000 OR AERO1000 OR AEMR1102	-	2	1	3
AEPC1203	Basic Instrumentation	-	-	2	0	4
Semester 3 Total:				7	3	9
Year 1 Total:				41	32	23

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	REQUISITE		HOURS/WEEK
COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	Pre-req	CO-req	CR	LEC	LAB
SEMESTER 4
AECH2103	Leadership & Management Principles	AECH1100 & COMM1020	-	2	2	0
AEMA2101	Welding Fundamentals	-	-	1	1	0
AEMA2201	Welding Fundamentals (Lab)	-	AEMA2133	1	0	3
AEMA2121	Materials & Processes	AEMA1242 OR AEMA1213	-	2	2	0
AEMA2221	Materials & Processes (Lab)	-	AEMA2121	1	0	2
AEMA2131	Industrial Maintenance	AEMA1000 OR AEMA1102	-	2	2	0
AEMA2231	Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (Lab)	-	AEMA2131	1	0	3
AEMA2311	Computer Aided Design I	AEMA1312	-	3	2	2
MATH1030	Calculus I	MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85%	-	3	3	0
Semester 4 Total:				16	12	10
SEMESTER 5
AECH2112	Sustainability & Renewable Energy	AECH1100	-	3	3	0
AEMA2102	Power Plant Components	-	-	2	2	0
AEMA2202	Power Plant Components (Lab)	AEMA1102	AEMA2102	1	0	3
AEMA2112	Rotating Equipment Maintenance	AEMA2231	-	2	2	0
AEMA2232	Rotating Equipment Maintenance (Lab)	-	AEMA2112	1	0	2
AEMA2122	Non-Destructive Testing	AEMA2221	-	2	2	0
AEMA2222	Non-Destructive Testing (Lab)	-	AEMA2133 OR AEMA2101	1	0	2
MATH2010	Calculus II	MATH1030	-	3	3	0
Semester 5 Total:				15	12	7
SEMESTER 6
AEMA2103	Principles of Maintenance	AEMA2222	-	2	2	0
AEMA2203	Principles of Maintenance (Lab)	-	AEMA2103	1	0	2
AEMA2113	Hydraulics & Pneumatics	PHYS1020	-	2	2	0
AEMA2213	Hydraulics & Pneumatics (Lab)	AEMA1102	AEMA2113	1	0	2
Semester 6 Total:				6	4	4
Year 2 Total:				37	28	21

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	REQUISITE		HOURS/WEEK
COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	Pre-req	CO-req	CR	LEC	LAB
SEMESTER 7
AEMA3301	Mechanics, Statics & Dynamics	AEMA1102 & PHYS1021 & MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85%	-	3	2	2
AEMA3311	Computer Aided Design II	AEMA2311	-	3	2	2
AEMA3321	Technology Capstone Project I	-	-	0	0	1
COMM3010	Research & Reporting	COMM1020 ; Min 75 credits	-	3	3	0
MATH3030	Probability & Statistics	MATH2010	-	3	3	1
Semester 7 Total:				12	10	6
SEMESTER 8
AECH3302	Thermodynamics	MATH1030 & PHYS1020	-	3	2	2
AEMA3121	Fluid Mechanics	MATH1030 & PHYS1020	-	2	2	0
AEMA3221	Fluid Mechanics (Lab)	-	AEMA3121	1	0	2
AEMA3302	Strength of Materials	AEMA1332 & AEMA2221	-	3	2	2
AEMA3332	Technology Capstone Project II	AEMA3321	-	3	3	0
Semester 8 Total:				12	9	6
SEMESTER 9
AECH2113	Quality Assurance	COMM1020	-	2	2	0
AEMA3322	Maintenance Engineering	AEMA2203	-	3	3	1
AEMA4312	CNC & CAM	AEMA2221	-	3	2	3
Semester 9 Total:				8	7	4
Year 3 Total:				32	26	16
Program Total				110	86	60

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE) degree.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET) is an applied three-year diploma with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

Maintenance Technologist
Shop Supervisor
Field Service Technologist
Maintenance Coordinator
Mechanical Technician
Building Operator

Program Contact:

Dr. Mansour Al Qubeissi

Department Head, Mechanical Engineering

mansour.alqubeissi@udst.edu.qa

Phone

+974-4495-2521