Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering of Technological Education. Department of Mechanical Engineering of Technological Education. Faculty of Technological Applications. Technological Educational Institute of Central Macedonia.

Description

KNOWLEDGE 
The Undergraduate Programme of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Technological Education covers fully the cognitive subject of the science of Mechanical Engineering, which refers to the design, the development, the study, the manufacture and the operation of engines, devices, and facilities for production, as well as the systems for the production and management of energy, with focus on the economy, respect to the environment, and social acceptance. 
 
This Programme covers fully the trends for specialisation and deeper examination of the modern cognitive fields of Constructive Direction and Energy Direction, while ensuring the necessary background of knowledge on physical and positive sciences, in order to allow the monitoring of constant technological progress, as well as the assimilation and active participation in the development of new technologies.  Moreover, it provides knowledge on Business Administration, Finance, Technical Legislation, and Occupational Safety. 

The Undergraduate Programme of the Department of Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education is equally shared between the development of solid theoretical background and the acquisition of technical skills, through the training of students in properly equipped workshops, thus supporting the necessary connection between academic knowledge and technological application. In this way, it is expected of our graduates to be capable of completing the gap between the increasing demands of the various labour organisations for specialisation and excellence, and the skills made available today in the labour market. 

SKILLS 

Direction of Manufacturing Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education: 

Calculation, design, and manufacture of the various elements comprising a mechanical system. 
Management of the technology of the materials used in manufacturing, interventions in the structure thereof, and their applications. 
Management of the technology of welding. 
Formulation and calculation of the systems for moving loads, i.e. with regard to the lifting and transporting machines. 
Application of standard and modern methods of processing in manufacturing. 
Application of the construction design and improvement methodology. 
Applications of control methods for constructions. 
Design and construction of the mechanical facilities in buildings. 
Financial - technical analysis, organisation, and administration of the construction and productive procedures. 

Direction of Energy Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education: 

Study and design of systems using renewable energy sources. 
Applications of technologies for the protection of the environment - cleaning of pollution. 
Technology of measurements for non-electrical - electrical volumes in energy systems and environmental studies. 
Design, manufacture and operation of heating, cooling and air-conditioning systems. 
Application of techniques for the development and improvement of the production of the various products for energy saving and resolution of the relevant problems. 
Design of energy facilities in buildings and industries. 
Study, operation, and maintenance of energy converting systems - thermal and hydrodynamic engines. 
Technology and dynamics of vehicles, technology of standard and alternative fuel, of standard and composite lubricants, tribology.  Research methodology, ability to collect and analyse data, as well as write financial • technical studies and composite papers. 

Ability to apply the knowledge obtained, following suitable practice in work areas. 

COMPETENCES: Within the context of the above, the students of the Department of Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education develop and learn to use the following competences: 

• Apply modern scientific and technological methods for the drafting of mechanical designs (e.g. heating, cooling, air-conditioning, hydraulic facilities, fire safety, sound-insulation, gas fuels, elevators, etc.) related to facilities in buildings, and supervise the application thereof. 
• Design, develop, and supervise the operation of electromechanical facilities and industrial production systems. 
• Design and apply safety rules in mechanical facilities. 
• Apply modern scientific and technological methods, as well as administration practices with regard to the production and the certification of quality and suitability of engines and devices. 
• Undertake the social, environmental, and legal obligations of productive, construction, and processing businesses, and of energy production businesses at a local, regional, national, and international level. 
• Apply modern scientific and laboratory techniques on laboratories used for testing the final products, for testing the procedures and issuing certificates verifying compliance with the specifications on safe operation and the protection of the environment, and for quality assurance. 
• Organise, supervise, process, and assess laboratory measurements and experiments in every field of the specialty. 
• Organise the productive procedure by using modern methods for monitoring, organising, controlling, and manufacturing (with computer assistance, CAD/CAM/CAE systems, etc.). 
• Develop and put in practice modern methods of processing and formulation (e.g. CNC, FMS, etc.). 
• Design and supervise the application of measures for the protection of the environment against the pollution caused by energy systems, mechanical facilities and transportation means, such as the design and manufacture of internal combustion engines of anti-pollution technology. 
• Deal with the design, development, installation and operation of energy producing systems using various types of renewable sources of energy.
• Have abilities of collective and team work with regard to composite and technical-financial issues of their specialty. 
• Deal with the investigation, development, and innovation in every field of their specialty. 

To this end, it is expected that following the completion of their Studies, the Graduates of the Department of Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education, School of Technology Applications of the Technological Educational Institute of Central Macedonia, will have acquired all the scientific and technological knowledge necessary for engaging with the cognitive subject of the Department, either as self-employed, or as managers or executives of relevant businesses, organisations, and agencies.

Further Information

The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Technological Education, of the Faculty of Technological Applications of the Technological Educational Institution of Central Macedonia aims to the development and dissemination of knowledge and to the theoretical and applied research on the science of Engineering, and to provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical background, which shall ensure the most complete training for them, in order to have a successful scientific and professional career. 

The content of the Undergraduate Programme of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Technological Education, of the School of Technological Applications of the Technological Educational Institute of Central Macedonia has been formulated in such a way that it fully covers the cognitive subject of the Science of Mechanical Engineering, which refers to the study, design, development, manufacture, and operation of machines (and/or of facilities), including systems for producing and managing energy, with focus on the economy, social acceptance, and respect to the environment. 

Our Department offers to undergraduate students the ability of participating in quality studies, and by closely interacting with the members of the Faculty, become successful professional Mechanical Engineers.  

One of the main objectives of the Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education is the provision of academic education that can be applied in the labour market.  In conclusion, the Programme is equally shared between the development of solid theoretical background and the acquisition of technical skills, through the training of students in properly equipped workshops, thus supporting the necessary connection between academic knowledge and technological application.

The transfer of knowhow from the academic field in the various areas of the social and financial activity (commercial businesses, industry, prefectures, etc.) and vice-verse are issues of fundamental importance.  Within this context, the role of the Practical Training for students, which constitutes an integral part of the Undergraduate programme of the Department of Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education is very important. 

The main cognitive subjects of the Undergraduate Programme of the Department of Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education include, among others, Technical Engineering, Material Technology, Mechanical Drawings, Machine Elements, Fluid Mechanics, Machining Technology, etc., while in the context of the two directions in an advanced semester, the students delve into specialisation courses, such as: 
Direction of Manufacturers Mechanical Engineers:
Machine tools, Mechanical Facilities, Structure Design, Lifting and Transport Machines, Welding Technique, Computer-aided Design and Calculation of Structures, etc.  
Direction of Energy Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education: 
Hydrodynamic Engines, Heating - Cooling - Air-Conditioning, Steam turbines - Steam boilers, Internal Combustion Engines, Renewable Energy Sources, etc.

Relation To Employment

The degree of the Mechanical Engineer of Technological Education is one of the necessary degrees for the exercise of the profession of the Mechanical Engineer.  The Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education are active in an extensive range of professional employment, which covers the entire Greek market in practice, such as: 
• Public Sector and Local Government organisations. 
• Private Sector
• Personal businesses (freelancing).  
It is noted that the Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education, despite being a traditional specialty have in general high rates of employment, since they are mainly active in industries such as constructions and energy, which have shown great rigour in the past years. 
With regard to the granting of the required "professional license" and the registration in the "Registry of Mechanical Engineers of Technological Education", the agencies of the Ministry for Development take into consideration the Vocational Rights that apply to the Certified Engineers of abolished Schools (Deputy Engineers), as per Royal Decree 657 - Government Gazette 227/24-10-70-File Α΄. 

Transitions

Access to this type of qualification have those who have completed at least the secondary education (level 4).
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 7 or 8.

Ways To Aquire

Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.