Mechanical Engineering students in Tamil Nadu can enhance their technical knowledge and industry readiness through Value Added Courses (VACs). These courses provide practical skills, industry-recognized certifications, and exposure to modern technologies beyond the regular curriculum.
List of Value Added Courses for Mechanical Engineering Students in Tamil Nadu
Design & CAD/CAM Courses
- AutoCAD (Mechanical)
- SolidWorks (3D Design & Simulation)
- CATIA V5 & V6
- Creo (Pro/ENGINEER)
- Siemens NX (Unigraphics)
- MasterCAM
Manufacturing & Production Technology
- CNC Programming & Operations
- 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
- Tool & Die Design
- Sheet Metal Design
- Welding Technology & Inspection
Simulation & Analysis
- ANSYS (Structural, Thermal, CFD)
- HyperMesh (Finite Element Analysis)
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- MATLAB for Mechanical Applications
Automotive & Thermal Engineering
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology
- Hybrid Vehicle Systems
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems
- Automotive Engine Design
Industrial & Quality Management
- Six Sigma (Green Belt & Black Belt)
- Lean Manufacturing Practices
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Emerging Technologies
- Mechatronics & Industrial Automation
- Internet of Things (IoT) for Mechanical Systems
- Renewable Energy Systems (Solar, Wind, Bioenergy)
- Robotics & Control Systems
Benefits of These Courses
- Enhances Employability in core and allied industries
- Industry-Recognized Certificates improve job prospects
- Hands-on Experience with modern tools & software
- Bridges Skill Gap between academics and industry needs