Introduction
Mechanical engineering is one of the most versatile engineering branches, but to excel in today’s competitive job market, students need practical, industry-focused skills in addition to their regular syllabus. Value Added Courses (VACs) provide these extra skills, making you job-ready and enhancing your placement opportunities.
In Tamil Nadu, many engineering colleges offer specialized Value Added Courses for Mechanical Engineering students, often in collaboration with industry leaders.
Popular Value Added Courses for Mechanical Engineering Students in Tamil Nadu
CAD & Design Software Training
- AutoCAD 2D & 3D
- SolidWorks
- CATIA V5
- Creo Parametric
Manufacturing & Production Skills
- CNC Programming & Operations
- 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
- Sheet Metal Fabrication Techniques
Thermal & Energy Systems
- HVAC Design & Drafting
- Boiler Operation & Maintenance
- Solar Energy System Design
Industrial Automation
- PLC & SCADA Programming
- Robotics & Mechatronics Basics
- Industrial IoT Applications
Quality & Testing
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT Level I & II)
- Quality Control & Assurance Techniques
- Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing
Maintenance & Safety
- Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance
- Industrial Safety Engineering
- Reliability Engineering Basics
Benefits of Taking a Value Added Course in Mechanical Engineering
Gain hands-on practical skills
Increase placement opportunities in core mechanical companies
Learn latest industry tools used in manufacturing & design
Fulfill NAAC & UGC skill development criteria
Stand out in competitive government & private sector recruitments