The programme endeavours to address the changing trends in industry by updating pertinent modules namely Electrical Technology, Electronics, Control, Instrumentation, Electrical machines, Protection Supply which will enable the Technician to perform skillfully and apply knowledge to achieve desired objectives.

Diploma in Electrical Technology

The purpose of this program is to equip trainees with knowledge, skills and appropriate attitudes to interpret design specifications, install, test, commission, maintain and operate electrical equipment plants and power systems.

Requirements

1. For Direct entry - Grade 12 certificate with a minimum of 5 credits in English, Mathematics, Physics/Chemistry/Science and any other subjects.

2. For Mature age entry - Candidates with level 5 (Certificate in Advanced) Certificate in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience.

Duration

The duration of the programme is three years (4210 hours) inclusive of industrial attachment.

Subjects for Year 1

• Module 81-01-A Workshop Practice
• Module 81-02-A Engineering Mathematics I
• Module 81-03-A Engineering Drawing
• Module 81-04-A Engineering Science
• Module 81-05-A Electrical Fundamentals
• Module 81-06-A Communication Skills
• Module 81-07-A Introduction to Computers
• Module 81-08-A Analogue Electronics
• Module 81-09-A Instrumentation
• Industrial Attachment

Subjects for Year 2

• Module 81-10-B Mechanics of Machines
• Module 81-11-B Protection Systems
• Module 81-12-B Digital Electronics
• Module 81-13-B Electrical Machines
• Module 81-14-B Motor Control Systems
• Module 81-15-B Engineering Mathematics II
• Module 81-16-B Power Systems
• Module 81-17-B Solar Technology
• Industrial Attachment

Subjects for Year 3

• Module 81-18-C Supervisory Control and Carrier System
• Module 81-19-C Automatic Control Systems
• Module 81-20-C Management and Organisation
• Module 81-21-C Power Electronics
• Module 81-22-C Electrical Machines II and Drives
• Module 81-23-C Projects Management
• Module 81-24-C Entrepreneurship

Level 4 Certificate in Electrical Technology

The purpose of this program is to equip trainees with knowledge, skills, and appropriate attitudes to interpret design specifications, install, test, prepare for commission, maintenance and operation of electrical equipment, plants, and energy systems.

Requirements

1. Direct entry: Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) passes in English, Mathematics, Physics/Chemistry/Science and any other two (2) subjects. .

2. General Certificate of Education with a Minimum of three (3) passes in English, Mathematics Physics/Chemistry/Science, and any other subjects.

Duration

The duration of the programme is two years or 2400 notional learning hours inclusive of 480 hours industrial attachment.

Subjects for Year 1

• Module 13-01-A: Workshop Practice and Processes
• Module 13-02-A: Domestic Electrical Installation and Appliances
• Module 13-03-A: Principles of Electricity
• Module 13-04-A: Electrical Measuring Instruments
• Module 13-05-A: Communication Skills and Introduction to Computers
• Module 13-06-A: Engineering Drawing
• Module 13-07-A: Engineering Science
• Module 13-08-A: Engineering Mathematics

Subjects for Year 2

• Industrial Attachment
• Module 13-09-B: Solar Technology
• Module 13-10-B: Analogue Electronics
• Module 13-11-B: Electrical Machines
• Module 13-12-B: Industrial Motor Control
• Module 13-13-B: Principles of Protection
• Module 13-14-B: Principles of Power System
• Module 13-15-B: Entrepreneurship
• Module 13-16-B: Entrepreneurship