Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
About Mechanical Engineering Department
A warm and affectionate welcome from the Department of Refrigeration & Air conditioning at PCET’s NMIET, Talegaon Dabhade. The department is fully equipped with 03 laboratories and 01 well-furnished LCD projector lecture hall. The department is also equipped with almost all the advanced equipment’s required for Refrigeration & Air conditioning programs as per the curricula as well as latest technology to provide our students with hands on experience.
A warm and affectionate welcome from the Department of Refrigeration & Air conditioning at PCET’s NMIET, Talegaon Dabhade. The department is fully equipped with 03 laboratories and 01 well-furnished LCD projector lecture hall. The department is also equipped with almost all the advanced equipment’s required for Refrigeration & Air conditioning programs as per the curricula as well as latest technology to provide our students with hands on experience.
During study at the department, the students are encouraged to get hands-on experience in the corporate world through on job training with reputed organizations
1. Introduction:
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Ministry of HRD, Government of India has introduced Entrepreneurship oriented Skill development courses of B.Voc. /D.Voc. /Skill Diploma. These courses will be run by AICTE approved institutes by using available infrastructure and facilities. In these courses the institute will conduct general education content and sector specific skills will be imparted by Skill Knowledge Providers/ Training Providers/ Industries
2. Objectives :
- To provide judicious mix of skills relating to a profession and appropriate content of General Education.
- To ensure that the students have adequate knowledge and skills, so that they are work ready at each exit point of the programme.
- To provide flexibility to the students by means of pre-defined entry and multiple exit points.
- To integrate NSQF within the undergraduate level of higher education to enhance employability of the students and meet industry requirements. Such student apart from meeting the needs of local and national industry are also expected to be equipped to become part of the global workforce.
- To provide vertical mobility to students admitted in such vocational courses
- The certification levels will lead to Diploma/Advanced Diploma/B. Voc. Degree in the Automotive Manufacturing stream of Automotive Sector and will be offered by respective affiliating University/Board of Technical Education.
- Students may be awarded Level Certificate/Diploma/Advance Diploma /Degree as out-lined in the Table below:
3. Levels of Awards :
The certification levels will lead to Diploma/Advanced Diploma/B. Voc. Degree in one or more vocational areas and will be offered under the aegis of the University.
This is out-lined in the table below :
| Award Duration | Duration | Corresponding NSQF level |
| Diploma | 1 year | 5 |
| Advance Diploma | 2 years | 6 |
| B. Voc. Degree | 3 years | 7 |
4. Eligibility for admission in B.Voc :
The eligibility condition for admission to B.Voc. programme shall be 10+2 or equivalent, in any stream.
5. Curriculum :
The curriculum in each of the years of the programme would be a suitable mix of general education and skill development components.
6. Skill Development Components :
- The focus of skill development components shall be to equip students with appropriate knowledge, practice and attitude, so as to become work ready. The skill development components should be relevant to the industries as per their requirements.
- The curriculum should necessarily embed within itself, National Occupational Standards (NOSs) of specific job roles within the industry sector(s). This would enable the students to meet the learning outcomes specified in the NOSs.
- The overall design of the skill development component along with the job roles selected should be such that it leads to a comprehensive specialization in one or two domains
- In case NOS is not available for a specific area / job role, the university/college should get the curriculum for this developed in consultation with industry experts.
- The curriculum should also focus on work-readiness skills in each of the three years.
- Adequate attention needs to be given in curriculum design to practical work, on the job training, development of student portfolios and project work.
7. General Education Component :
- The general education component should adhere to the normal university standards.
- It should emphasize and offer courses which provide holistic development.
- However, it should not exceed 40% of the total curriculum
- Adequate emphasis should be given to language and communication skills.
This is out-lined in the table below :
| NSQF Level | Skill Component Credits | General Education Credits | Normal Calendar Duration | Exit Points/Awards |
| Year 1 | 36 | 24 | Two Semesters | Diploma |
| Year 2 | 36 | 24 | Four Semesters | Advanced Diploma |
| Year 3 | 36 | 24 | Six Semesters | B. Voc. Degree |
| Total | 108 | 72 | - | - |