Program Overview

Higher Professional Training Course in Mechanical Technology

The Graduate Technical Professional Course in mechanical technology trains professionals capable of performing technical functions associated with the manufacturing process in the metalworking industry, in its different stages: elaborating mechanical construction projects, defining and implementing manufacturing processes, coordinating manufacturing activities and organising production.

Main Activities

• Design products, tools and equipment.
• Implement manufacturing processes associated with the production of parts and components.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities of parts and components.
• Plan and manage production according to the manufacturing processes and operating sequences appropriate to the production of products.

Course Details

• Director: Pedro Alexandre de Almeida do Vale Antunes
• Departments/Polytechnic Schools: Higher School of Technology and Management of ¡gueda
• Curricular Plan: Available
• Duration: 2 years
• Mode: Evening
• Course Type: Higher Professional Training Course
• National/EU Student Tuition Fee (2025/2026): 600/year
• Scientific Area(s): 521 - Metallurgy and Metalworking
• Teaching Language(s): Portuguese
• International Tuition Fees (2025/2026): 600 /year

Admissions

The course does not have an active applications phase.

Curricular Plan

The Higher Professional Training Course in Mechanical Technology has a duration of 2 years.

Accreditation

• Accreditation Body: a3es
• Accreditation Status: Course accreditation not required by A3Es
• Self Evaluation Report: Available (SGQ)

Registers

The course is registered at the General Directorate of Higher Education.