Aviation and Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Highlights about course

Program Level

Diploma

Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

RM6,000 – RM9,500

Intake

January, July

Overview

This programme will be taught in 6 semesters (3 years) which will cover all aspects of avionic systems, its operation and maintenance. The syllabus encompasses the fundamentals and practical of electrical and electronic systems which also includes electronics instrumentation, aircraft electrical systems and the maintenance of the aircraft electrical and instrument systems.

Upon completion of the programme, the graduates will be awarded Diploma of Engineering Technology in Avionics Maintenance. This comprehensive programme will prepare the graduates to be readily absorbed by the aviation industry such as airlines, maintenance and repair organization, aircraft vendors, and also avionics repair stations or workshops. With the growth in aviation industry locally and internationally, this programme will provide greater employment opportunities for the graduates.


Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO 1
    UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent, and innovative which will contribute towards the human capital in Avionics technology related industry.
  • PEO 2
    UniKL graduates who are effective leadership and team work skills as well as verbal, non-verbal and interpersonal communication skills to support their role in Avionics technology related industry.
  • PEO 3
    UniKL graduates who are committed to the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
  • PEO 4
    UniKL graduates who are practice professionalism with ethics and social responsibility.
  • PEO 5
    UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Majors in Avionics Maintenance will be able to:

  • PLO 1
    Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, engineering fundamentals and aircraft engineering specialisation as wide practical procedures and practices specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to defined practical procedures and practices.
  • PLO 2
    Identify and analyse well-defined aircraft engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods for analysis specific to their field of activity (DK1 to DK4)
  • PLO 3
    Design solutions for well define aircraft technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations (DK5)
  • PLO 4
    Conduct investigations of well-defined problems, locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements
  • PLO 5
    Apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined aircraft engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK6)
  • PLO 6
    Demonstrate knowledge of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to aircraft engineering technician practice and solutions to well-defined aircraft engineering technology problems (DK7)
  • PLO 7
    Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of aircraft engineering technician work in the solution of well-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental context (DK7)
  • PLO 8
    Understand and commit professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of aircraft technician practice
  • PLO 9
    Function effectively as an individual, as a member in diverse technical teams
  • PLO 10
    Communicate effectively on well-defined aircraft engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions
  • PLO 11
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of aircraft engineering management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
  • PLO 12
    Recognise the need for and have the ability to engage in independent updating in the context of specialised aircraft technical knowledge. 

 

Career Path 

Upon completion, DET Avionics Maintenance holders may register as an Engineering Technologist and join the industrial workforce to be able to hold positions such as assistant Engineer, senior technician or technician.

  • Avionics maintenance technician in the aviation company
  • Technician or assistant engineer in electronics, electrical and instrumentation company
  • Teaching lab assistant in the avionics, electronics, electrical and instrumentation technology
  • Instructor in the avionics, electronics, electrical and instrumentation company or school.
  • Technopreneur in developing a business in the current technology 

 

Subject

Semester 1
  • Material and Hardware
  • Physics and Aerodynamics
  • Electrical Fundamental 1
  • Technical Mathematics 1
  • Foundation Aviation English
  • Amalan Islam di Malaysia/ Religious Practices in Malaysia/ Culture and Lifestyle in Malaysia 1
  • Co-curriculum

 


 

Semester 2
  • Electrical Fundamental 2
  • Electronics Fundamental (Avionics)
  • Maintenance Practices
  • Theory of Flight and Control
  • Technical Mathematics 2
  • Foreign Language 1
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1/ Penghayatan
  • Etika dan Peradaban

 


 

Semester 3
  • Aircraft Structures
  • Basic Instruments System
  • Aircraft Instruments System
  • Propulsion
  • Digital Technique (Avionics)
  • Aviation Legislation
  • Intermediate Aviation English
  • Foreign Language 2

 


 

Semester 4
  • Aircraft Electrical Systems 1
  • Aircraft Communication Systems
  • Aircraft Navigation Systems
  • Electronics Instrument Systems
  • Human Factors
  • Integrated Information System

 


 

Semester 5
  • Autoflight Systems
  • Aircraft Radar Systems
  • Compass and Compensations
  • Advanced Aviation English
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Aircraft Electrical System 2
  • Final Year Project

 


 

Semester 6
  • Industrial Training

 

Fees

Local Student Tuition Fees (Per Semester)
INSTITUTES DIPLOMA BACHELOR
UniKL MIIT RM4,500 – RM6,500 RM7,000 – RM7,500
UniKL MFI RM5,400 – RM5,938 RM7,500 – RM7,813
UniKL BMI RM5,400 RM7,500 – RM9,500
UniKL MIAT RM6,500 RM7,500 – RM8,570
UniKL MSI RM5,400 RM7,500
UniKL MIMET RM6,000 – RM6,500 RM7,500 – RM8,000
UniKL MICET RM5,700 RM7,500
UniKL MESTECH RM 5,650 – RM 6625 RM 7,500 – RM 8,000
UniKL MITEC RM5,700 RM7,500 – RM8,570
UniKL RCMP RM6,250 – RM6,500 RM36,000 (Pharmacy – 1 Year)
RM60,000 (MBBS – 1 Year)
Others: RM8,500 – RM13,000
UniKL Business School RM6,000 – RM6,500
UniKL MIDI RM7,500

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