Study Guide

Description

240 cr
4 years
Part-time studies

KNOWLEDGE PRODUCED BY EDUCATION
A large part of Finland's exports consists of mechanical engineering products, in the design and production management of which mechanical engineers play a key role. Pirkanmaa's economic area is a significant concentration of technology industry in the areas of mobile work machines, mechanical and production technology. In addition, a large number of Finnish companies utilizing aviation technology are concentrated in Pirkanmaa. The operations of these companies are largely global.
The training program produces design, automation, production technology and project expertise for the needs of all these operators.

PLACEMENT OF THE GRADUATES IN THE WORKING LIFE
Mechanical engineers work both in production, automation and machine design tasks, as well as in design, production, development, operation, maintenance, marketing, training and management tasks. Graduated engineers are placed in an international operating environment in the engineering industry, engineering offices, technical trade and as private entrepreneurs.

THE VALUE BASIS OF EDUCATION
Machine, production and automation technology create effective aids to carry out the everyday activities that people need. These fields of technology free people from repetitive, heavy and health-damaging work and enable them to focus on control and planning functions. Well-functioning devices bring energy efficiency. This is of central importance in saving natural resources and sustainable development.
The general competencies of mechanical engineering also include ethical competence. The graduate knows the value base and professional ethical principles of his field, which he knows how to apply in his own activities, knowing and acknowledging his responsibilities. He knows how to act in accordance with the agreed operating methods, applying the principles of sustainable development and taking others into account.
High quality, safety, appropriateness, functionality and customer satisfaction are the basis of values in the design, manufacture and maintenance of machines and equipment needed both in industry and in private use. Ease of use, design, ergonomics, organizing recycling and meeting environmental standards are also important values.

IMPLEMENTATION OF TEACHING
The teaching utilizes learning-activating and diverse teaching methods, and the activities are carried out in modern learning environments. The study courses have project work, practice tasks, presentations and learning tasks. Laboratory exercises and project work give a practical perspective to support theory teaching. In addition to Finnish-language material, only English-language material is used as teaching material. Guided training starts immediately in the first year of study. Students are guided to complete part of their studies or internship abroad, for which the extensive international partnership network provides good opportunities. At the end of the studies, a thesis is made, with which the student shows his professional competence.

KNOWLEDGE PRODUCED BY EDUCATION IN DIFFERENT YEARS OF STUDIES
In the first two years of study, the focus is on learning basic science knowledge - basic physics and mathematics skills, and on the other hand skills related to basic mechanical engineering subjects such as statics, strength theory, mechanical engineering, 3D printing and computer-aided drawing and modeling. Basic laboratories in materials technology, welding, machining, machine installation and machine automation provide a wide range of practical skills and capabilities. The study of vocational subjects according to the chosen field of study begins in the fall of the third year of study and is continued in the fourth year of study with the following competence goals:

The product development course of study includes the principles of product design, product development systems such as 3D design and simulation methods and 3D printing, product information management systems (PDM/PLM) and the various stages of bringing a product to market in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.

The field of study in production technology focuses on the application of modern production technology and production automation, computer-aided production, flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) and production planning and control. New digital solutions and the principles of energy efficiency and sustainable development are used in the training.

TEH GOALS OF THE EDUCATION
1st year: The student knows the basics of mechanical engineering and knows the mathematical and natural science basics for studies in the field. The student has the skills to work under supervision in the field of mechanical engineering in employee-level positions.
2nd year: The student knows the key functions of mechanical engineering. The student is able to navigate the tasks of an assistant foreman or designer. The student knows the different production methods, the procedures related to production planning and occupational safety and knows how to work in the area of mechanical and production technology as an assistant supervisor under the guidance of a more experienced person or as a designer's assistant.
3rd Year: The student has deepened his knowledge related to the functions of the mechanical engineering area in the areas of production technology, machine automation, product development, aircraft technology, intelligent machines and/or production economics. The student is able to work independently in the tasks of assistant foreman or designer.
4th Year: The student controls the areas of expertise to the extent that he is able to develop into an expert through work.

Curriculum development and working life cooperation

Konetekniikan työelämäfoorumi guides and guides in developing the study structure and setting priorities.
With a close working life connection, mechanical engineering education receives valuable information from companies and communities as a basis for curriculum work.

Further information

ELIGIBILITY
See TAMK's application pages and eligibility for the AMK degree.