Technical Design Mechanical
Technical Design Mechanical
- Study facts
- Prog. CodePTEDM
- NQF Level5.1
- Credits60
- Valid fromH24
- Dated14.08.2024
- Version2.52
- Study modeFull-time, Part-time
- Program manager
Technical Design: Mechanical is an applied professional degree education in the field of Technical Design (TED). The programme provides competence for developing technical documentation for mechanical and architectural projects, with a strong focus towards the mechanical direction, parametric solid modelling and prototyping. Prototyping using Additive manufacturing is the process of printing a part layer by layer, rather than machining it from a piece of raw material.
Technical Design: Mechanical educates candidates within specialised subject areas to create mechanical 2D/3D models for single/multipart products and product visualisations. The programme provides knowledge and skills that are required for CAD operators, mechanical drafters and entry level digital prototypes. After graduation, candidates possess the competence to work with technical content development in the mechanical industry, in addition to the production of visualisation material for design communication, sales and promotional purposes. Candidates are able to work independently and in interdisciplinary constellations.
The education is aimed at people that want a career developing technical drawings and 3D models for the mechanical industry. The education is suited for people with no prior experience in the field of technical design and as further education for people with prior education in mechanics, mechanical engineering, product development, process industry and the visualisation industry.
The programme focuses on practical skills in all aspects of technical content development within the mechanical industry, with special emphasis on parametric solid modelling and prototyping. Relevant practical work within the field will follow theory, and candidates are provided competence through professional workflows and pipelines used in the field of Technical Design. The academic structure of the programme consists of theory presented by the teacher, practical work with daily exercises, larger compulsory assignments and major projects. Several subjects and assignments can be facilitated for collaboration with fellow students across disciplines at Noroff.
The digital classroom
All students at Noroff have access to a digital classroom, referred to as the learning platform. Here the student can access relevant academic and practical information about the study programme. The learning platform also contains learning content, activities, delivery deadlines, work requirements and assessments for every course.
Online
Online studies are flexible since students can study from anywhere and at their own pace according to the academic progression and scheduled deadlines. Students access their learning material for each course through the learning platform, and discussion forums are used for communication between fellow students and teachers. Lectures and live-stream sessions are not a part of the delivery model online but may be given as an add-on.
Campus
As part of the campus community, students will have access to on-site teachers, guest lecturers, and other students during their learning journey. Students on campus study in modern working environments and have access to equipment used for practical training.
Vocational education at Noroff can expand career opportunities and lay lifelong learning foundations. Throughout the programme, students will familiarise themselves with key competencies relevant for industry employment. Students who graduate with a higher professional degree may be eligible to enter one of our partner universities.
Career opportunities
After graduation, the candidate may qualify for work within these areas:
- CAD Designer
- Technical Drafter
- CAD Operator
Knowledge:
Understanding theories, facts, principles, procedures in the discipline, subject area and/or occupation.
Skills:
Ability to utilise knowledge to solve problems or tasks (cognitive, practical, creative and communication skills).
General Competence:
Ability to independently utilise knowledge and skills in different situations.
After graduation from this programme, students have acquired the following learning outcomes:
The candidate:
- has knowledge of concepts, theories and terminology that are used in CAD industries.
- has knowledge of relevant processes and tools that are used to plan and document 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional CAD projects.
- has knowledge of concepts, processes and tools that are used for technical drawings and documentation in a CAD project.
- has knowledge of concepts, processes and tools that are used in professional visualisations.
- has insight into relevant regulations, standards and quality requirements for technical content creation.
- has a knowledge of the CAD industry and is familiar with professional workflows for developing and presenting CAD projects.
- can update his/her knowledge of CAD workflows, tools and techniques.
- understands the importance of timely and complete deliveries and the required level of professionalism during a collaborative project.
The candidate:
- can apply knowledge of 3D models and technical drawings to perform modifications based on design intent and new information.
- can apply knowledge of 3D models and technical drawings to plan a multidisciplinary project.
- master’s relevant tools and techniques to create CAD models and technical drawings.
- master's relevant tools and techniques for visualising CAD models.
- master’s relevant tools and techniques for Additive Manufacturing and prototyping.
- can find information and material that is relevant to the production of CAD models and technical drawings.
- can find information and material that is relevant to professional visualisations.
- can study elements in a CAD project and identify issues and what measures need to be implemented.
- can study a mechanical 3D model and identify issues, and what measures need to be implemented for an optimised and functional design.
The candidate:
- understands the principles and requirements in standards, regulations and requirements that apply in the architectural and mechanical industry.
- has developed a professional attitude in relation to quality requirements and his/her own productions and project documentation.
- can carry out professional 2D and 3D work based on specifications.
- can build relations with his/her peers, also across disciplinary boundaries, and with professionals about best practices and CAD workflows.
- can develop 3D models and technical drawings of relevance to CAD projects.
| Course code | Course name | Semester | Weeks | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM1AR2D75 | Technical Drawing | 1 | 5 | 210 | 7.5 |
| FM1AR3M75 | 3D Mechanical | 1 | 5 | 210 | 7.5 |
| FM1AR3A75 | 3D Architectural | 1 | 5 | 210 | 7.5 |
| FM1ARS175 | Semester Project | 1 | 2 | 84 | 7.5 |
| FM1ARVI05 | Visualisation | 2 | 5 | 210 | 5 |
| FM1MEPD75 | Product Design | 2 | 5 | 210 | 7.5 |
| FM1MEPT75 | Prototyping | 2 | 5 | 210 | 7.5 |
| FM1ARCP05 | CAD Project | 2 | 2 | 84 | 5 |
| FM1AREP05 | Exam Project | 2 | 4 | 168 | 5 |
| Total | 38 | 1596 | 60 | ||
Noroff offers an engaging and student-active learning experience that prepares candidates for professional working life through unique and industry-relevant teaching and learning activities governed by the current learning outcomes. Teaching and learning engage students in the learning process by promoting a holistic understanding of the different issues and challenges relevant to the subject areas. By fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication, students will develop lifelong learning skills.
Activities can vary for campus and online delivery and are composed of theoretical and practical approaches, providing students with the best possible outcome for each course. Noroff distinguishes between teacher and student-led activities. Both are equally important and tailored to each course’s educational approach. Teaching and Learning activities used in the courses are outlined in the course descriptions.
For all online studies, English is the primary language for teaching. English can also be used as the teaching language on some campuses.
Assessment impacts the student’s learning significantly and concludes if the student has achieved the intended learning outcome and, if so, at what level. Assessments include summative and formative methods depending on the content of the learning outcome of each course.
A course usually consists of one or more work requirements. The most common is compulsory course assignments that assess the acquired competencies outlined in the course learning outcomes. Course assignments are assessed as Passed/Failed or graded from A to F, after which verbal or written feedback is provided. Tests can also evaluate students’ achievements and are usually used in combination with compulsory assignments.
Online studies may also require students to deliver one or more compulsory module assignments during a course. This is to follow up and support the online students’ learning path. Module assignments can be used as learning activities for campus students.
Work requirements and assessment methods for each course are described in the course descriptions.
Information about equipment requirements is available here: https://www.noroff.no/en/studies/vocational-school/technical-design-mech...
Online students are required to purchase and maintain their equipment.
There are three ways to meet the admission criteria and be enrolled as a student:
1. By upper secondary education (videregående skole)
- Higher education entrance qualification from Norway or abroad
2. By Norwegian vocational upper secondary education
- Documented one of the following vocational qualifications diploma (yrkeskompetanse) within the Norwegian educations: “Bygg- og anleggsteknikk”, “Håndverk, design og produktutvikling” and “Teknologi og industrifag”,
- Documented one of the following craft certificates (fag og svennebrev) within: Dimensjonskontrollør, Fagoperatør i Grafisk produksjonsteknikk, Industrioppmåler, Industrirørlegger, Industrisnekker, Modellbygger, Møbelsnekker, Skipsmotormekaniker, Motorsykkelmekaniker, Motormekaniker, Verktøymaker, Sveiser, Platearbeider, NDT-Kontrollør, Industrirørlegger, Industrioppmåler, Industrirørlegger, Industrimekaniker, Finmekaniker, CNC-Operatør, Aluminiumskonstruktør, Børsemaker, Truck- og liftmekaniker, Landbruksmaskinmekaniker, Annleggmaskinmekaniker, Urmaker, Flysystemmekaniker, Flyinstrumentmekaniker, Flymotormekaniker, Automatiker.
3. Prior learning and work experience
More Information about admission requirements is available here: https://www.noroff.no/sok/opptakskrav