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3. Mechanical Engineering – Course Code: ETC 03.1

Objective:
On completion of the course, students should be able to acquire knowledge, skills and develop attitudes required for Technical Officers in Mechanical field.

Entry Qualifications:
1. G.C.E (O/L) examination in six subjects in not more than two sittings.
    Six subjects shall be:
    (a) Sinhala/Tamil/English Language
    (b) Mathematics and Science.
    (c) Three other subjects or equivalent qualifications

                Or
Have passed the National Certificate in Engineering Craft Practice (NCECP) full time day, 2 years- Motor Vehicle Mechanic/General Machinist/Fitter Machinist course
               Or
Equivalent qualifications.
               and
2. Age should not be less than 17 years. Candidates must be employed in the relevant field.     (Mechanical)

How to qualify:
New syllabus: During academic three years, candidates should be completed compulsory eighteen subjects in new syllabus.
Old syllabus : First year & second year all modules are compulsory for entry to the third year of the course and Minimum requirement to qualify for the certificate, Student must obtain passes in four subjects listed for 3rd year including subject No. 1,2 and 3 in final examination.

Career Prospects:
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to get promotions in their carrier and also to find employment in government organizations, local and foreign industries as Technical Officers and Assistant Engineers.

Conducted in Sinhala Medium at following technical colleges:
Maradana,Ratmalana,Homagama,Kalutara,Kandy,NuwaraEliya, Galle,Matara,Badulla,Kurunegala,Kuliyapitiya,Anuradhapura,Ratnapura,Kegalle,Warakapola

Conducted in Tamil Medium at following technical colleges:
Jaffna, Sammanthuri