Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator

Qualification Awarded

Associate degree in Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator

Level of Qualification

Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral or vertical transfer student admission is carried out basing on the "The Transfer Regulations for Associate and Undergraduate Degrees, Double Majors, Sub-specialties and Credit Transfer Regulations among Institutions". The prior learning of transfer students is recognized as per the relevant regulations of Council of Higher Education and under the coordination of the Adaptation Committee.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of non-formal and informal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Has basic, current and practical knowledge about his/her profession.
• Have knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness and quality processes.
• Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively.
• Uses professional-related information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) effectively.
• Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
• Can effectively present thoughts through written and oral communication at the level of knowledge and skills and express them in an understandable manner.
• Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to his/her field.
• Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
• It has social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ??in the stages of collecting data related to its field, applying it and announcing the results.
• Keeps up with information in his/her field and communicates with colleagues using a foreign language.
• Have the ability to define and design manufacturing operations and processes.
• Have the ability to understand, model and design Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Have the ability to integrate, operate, monitor and report Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Have the ability to collect, analyze and interpret MES Data.
• Have knowledge and skills in defining and designing intelligent production.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Associate Prof. Dr. Alpay Tamer ERTÜRK