Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power)

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE
The programme shall focus on providing adequate training, knowledge and skills to develop solution providers in the electrical and electronics engineering dynamic world and prepare graduates for progression to higher levels of study in their fields of specialization. Graduates of the program should be able to install, operate, service and maintain electrical installation systems and electronic equipment

PROGRAMME GOAL


The goal of the programme is to equip students with the competencies required to plan, install, manage sites, test and commission, maintain and repair different types of electrical installations. The program is designed to ground the students on the installation types ranging from domestic, commercial, industrial, horticultural, agricultural electrical installations and also include generator, motor, water boiling, solar, HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning), IBMS (Integrated Building Management System), and security

KEY SKILLS AND INTERESTS REQUIRED TO PURSUE A CAREER IN THIS FIELD

  • Critical thinking.
  • Technological knowledge.
  • Active learning.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Complex problem-solving skills.
  • Mathematics and physics skills.
  • Innovative thinking


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


In addition to the general admission requirements into Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Zetech University, applicants must have a minimum of the following:

  1. Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C-
  2. A PASS in Zetech University Certificate.
  3. Any other relevant qualifications approved by the Zetech University senate.


DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

  • Three (3) Academic Years- SIX (6) semesters
  • TWO (2) industrial attachment


Addition a student will be required to undertake three non-credit units which will be certified by National Industrial Training Authority;

  1. Electrical Wire Man, Grade I
  2. Electrical Wire Man, Grade II
  3. Electrical Wire Man, Grade III


LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Analyze and test electrical installation works and electronics circuits
  2. Evaluate mathematical concepts relevant to Electrical and Electronics engineering field
  3. Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot, repair, service and maintain different types of electrical installations and industrial control systems
  4. Apply safety regulations and expected standards when performing electrical tasks


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  1. Electrical technician
  2. Controls engineer
  3. Test engineer
  4. Electrical project manager
  5. Electrical designer
  6. Sustainability engineer
  7. Electrical engineer

 CURRICULUM SETUP FOR DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING-KNEC    
    
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1    
    
CORE UNITS     

  • CMB 115    Communication Skills
  • EEE 316    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY
  • CMB 112    Entrepreneurship Education
  • ICT 111    Information Communication Technology - Theory
  • EEE 317    SOLAR INSTALLATION SYSTEMS

 
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2    
    
CORE UNITS    

  • CMB 125    Communication Skills
  • EEE 312    ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
  • EEE 318    ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENT AND FAULT DIAGNOSIS
  • EEE 314    ENGINEERING DRAWING
  • EEE 313    ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I
  • CMB 122    Entrepreneurship Education
  • ICT 121    Information Communication Technology   

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 3    
    
CORE UNITS   

  • EEE 319    ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS I
  • CMB 135    Communication Skills
  • CMB 132    Entrepreneurship Education
  • EEE 315    MATERIALS,PROCESSES AND WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY
  • EEE 311    MECHANICAL SCIENCE
  • EEE 310    PHYSICAL SCIENCE
  • EEE 303    TRADE PRACTICE I


YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1    
    
CORE UNITS     

  • EEE 410    CONTROL SYSTEMS
  • EEE 417    ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION,TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
  • EEE 416    ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN
  • EEE 401    TRADE PRACTICE II

  
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2    
    
CORE UNITS  

  • EEE 413    ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS II
  • EEE 418    ELECTRICAL BUILDING SERVICES AND PROTECTION
  • EEE 411    INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
  • EEE 402    TRADE PRACTICE II   

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 3    
    
CORE UNITS 

  • EEE 412    DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
  • EEE 415    ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
  • EEE 414    ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II
  • EEE 403    TRADE PRACTICE II

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1    
    
CORE UNITS     

  • EEE 511    ESTIMATING,TENDERING AND ENGINEERING CONTRACTS AND SERVICE
  • EEE 513    MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS
  • EEE 515    POWER ELECTRONICS

   
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2    
    
CORE UNITS     

  • EEE 518    ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THEORY
  • EEE 510    INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
  • EEE 512    MICROCONTROLLER TECHNOLOGY   

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 3    
    
CORE UNITS     

  • EEE 517    ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
  • EEE 514    ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III
  • EEE 516    MACHINES AND UTILIZATION

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