The Diploma in Underwater Welding Engineering Technology is designed to equip students with the technical knowledge and practical skills required for specialised careers in underwater engineering and the offshore industry. Offered under UTMSPACE Services, in association with the Underwater Welding Engineering Centre (UWEC), the programme integrates key disciplines in underwater welding, commercial diving, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
Through a combination of theoretical learning, practical training, and industry-oriented experiences, students will develop an understanding of underwater welding techniques, diving operations, structural inspection, and the assessment of subsea structures. The programme aims to strengthen students’ technical competencies, problem-solving abilities, and safety awareness in demanding marine and offshore environments.
Graduates will be equipped with a foundation to pursue career opportunities across the oil and gas sector, maritime operations, and heavy marine engineering industries, where specialised underwater engineering skills play an essential role in maintaining structural integrity, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Malaysian citizen.
- Aged 18 and above.
- At least 2 credits in SPM.
- Must get at least a C grade in Mathematics AND Science.
- Not currently studying at any other public or private higher education institution (for training loan purposes).
- Not bankrupt and not blacklisted by any financial institution.
- Ready to comply with all rules and conditions set by the institution and the funder.
- REMARK: For those without credits, please contact us for help and we can assist meeting the MQA requirement
CREDIT HOURS
TBA
DURATION
3 Years (6 Semesters)
RECOGNITION
No: MQA/PA18474
- RM 97,200 – Local, Full MQA
- RM 122,121 – International
*The stated fees are estimation on overall completion of the program. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there will be considerable reduction in the fees.
COURSES OFFERED
Semester 1
DTW1024 – SMAW and GTAW Practices
DTW2183 – Welding Joint Analysis
DTW1043 – Introduction to Wet Welding
DTW1054 – Introduction to Scuba Diving
DTW1073 – Commercial Diving 1
Semester 2
DTW2133 – Commercial Diving 2
DTW2194 – Advanced Commercial Diving
DTW2123 – Weldcraft Pro LOC 1
DTW2153 – Weldcraft Pro LOC 2
DTW2214 – Underwater Welding Inspection
Semester 3
MPU2183 – Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
MPU2313 – Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (KIAR)
MPU2232 – English for Professional Communication
Semester 4
DTW1014 – Engineering Drawing and CAD
DTW1033 – Welding Defects
DTW1103 – Underwater Welding Management
DTW1063 – Mathematics for Engineering
MPU2412 – Co-Curriculum
Semester 5
DTW1083 – First Aid
DTW2144 – Welding Mechanics
DTW1113 – Occupational, Safety and Health Management
DTW2173 – Welding Metallurgy
DTW1093 – Material Sciences
Semester 6
DTW2226 – Final Year Project
DTW2203 – Entrepreneurship
Semester 7
DTW2238 – Industrial Training
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Oil & Gas
- Marine Engineering
- Maritime Operations
- Heavy Engineering
EXPECTED SALARY
- RM 8K ~ RM 15K /month
JOB PLACEMENT
- 80% Successful Placement
