Mechanical Design and Materials
Two-year post-diploma technical specialization course
MODENA
Operazione delle Fondazioni ITS ACADEMY A.F. 2025/2027 approvata con Determinazione Dirigenziale n. 17626 del 18/09/2025 in risposta alla DGR N. 1137/2025 Approvazione dei percorsi biennali validabili presentati dalle fondazioni ITS Academy da avviare nell’a.f. 2025/2026. PR FSE+ 2021/2027. I Provvedimento
Rif PA 2025-25203/RER
Design the future of mechanics and materials
Do you want to enter the world of mechanics and automotive by designing the products of tomorrow?
With the Mechanical Design and Materials course, you will learn to use the most advanced CAD-CAM software for 3D modeling, understand the properties of innovative materials, and collaborate in the development of mechanical components in highly innovative sectors. You will become a key professional in technical offices, R&D departments, and quality control teams of leading companies, acquiring skills that are in high demand in the job market.
| Duration | 2 years (approx. 2000 hours) |
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| Period | From late October to July (1st year) and from September to July (2nd year) |
| Attendance | Mandatory (minimum 80% attendance) |
| Schedule | Full-time (approx. 35 hours per week) |
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| Cost | All programs are free of charge |
| Erasmus+ | International experiences available (internships, language courses) |
Professional profile
The Higher Technician in Mechanical Design and Materials is a highly qualified professional who works in the design and industrialization of mechanical products and components, applying advanced CAD-CAM modeling and simulation tools.
They have in-depth knowledge of materials and components and apply advanced technologies in quality control and research and development.
Employment sectors
- Automotive
- Motorcycles
- Mechanical industry
- Mechatronics
- Automation
- All manufacturing and industrial companies
Career opportunities
The Higher Technician in Mechanical Design and Materials works in companies specialized in design, R&D, technical offices, production planning, and quality control. They are involved in technical drawing, process control, in-line quality checks, and production scheduling.
You can work as:
- Technical office designer / draftsman
- Mechanical production technician
- Materials testing and processing technician
- Industrialization and engineering technician
- Production planning technician
- R&D technician
- Quality control technician
- Mechanical testing technician
- Field technician
Course program
Team work module
The course includes transversal skills modules on teamwork, organizational communication in companies, and basic leadership skills. These competencies are essential for applying technical knowledge effectively within organizational contexts.
Practical training
1
Learning by doing
The course alternates classroom theory with hands-on learning in laboratories and companies, including project work, business simulations, meetings with entrepreneurs, and company visits.
2
Alignment courses
Introductory alignment courses in Mechanics, Electrical/Electronics, and English are offered to ensure a common knowledge base among admitted students.
3
Internships in companies
More than 40% of the total hours of post-diploma courses are dedicated to educational internships in leading companies in the mechanical, mechatronics, automotive, and automation sectors in Emilia-Romagna.
Educational internships in partner companies
Over 40% of the total course hours are dedicated to educational internships carried out in leading companies in the mechanical, mechatronics, automotive and automation sectors of Emilia-Romagna.
Why choose ITS MAKER Academy
ITS MAKER training allows you to acquire the tools, knowledge, and technical skills most in demand on the job market, giving you access from the very beginning to excellent corporate positions.
Alessandro Renzanigo
Production Office Assistant at Vici&C and former ITS MAKER Academy student
Why choose an ITS MAKER Academy course?
ITS MAKER Academy’s training programs are designed together with companies to meet real labor market needs. This highly specialized education allows you to quickly access stable, well-paid positions in top industries.
