PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
The program shall focus on providing adequate training, knowledge and skills in order to develop solution providers in the electrical installation 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
PROGRAM GOAL
The goal of the program 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 in a way that grounds the students on the installation types ranging from domestic, commercial, industrial, horticultural, agricultural electrical installations and also include water boiling, solar, HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
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 Artisan in Electrical installation at Zetech University, applicants must have a minimum of the following:
- Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of D- Minus OR
- Be a holder of KCPE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of D- Minus OR
- Any other relevant qualifications approved by the Zetech University senate.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
- Three (1) Academic Years- THREE (3) Terms
- ONE (1) industrial attachment
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Analyze and test electrical installation works
- Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot, repair, service and maintain different types of electrical installations and industrial control systems
- Apply safety regulations and expected standards when performing electrical tasks
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Electrical technician
- Controls engineer
- Test engineer
- Electrical project manager
- Electrical designer
- Sustainability engineer
- Electrical engineer
PROGRESSION PATH
- Certificate, Diploma and Degree in Electrical Engineering
CURRICULUM SETUP FOR ARTISAN IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION-KNEC
SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- EEE 611 APPLIED GEOMETRY
- EEE 610 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TRADE THEORY
- EEE 612 GENERAL STUDIES
- EEE 614 MATHEMATICS
- EEE 613 SCIENCE
- EEE 601 TRADE PRACTICE
SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- EEE 621 APPLIED GEOMETRY
- EEE 620 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TRADE THEORY
- EEE 622 GENERAL STUDIES
- EEE 624 MATHEMATICS
- EEE 623 SCIENCE
- EEE 602 TRADE PRACTICE
SEMESTER 3
CORE UNITS
- EEE 631 APPLIED GEOMETRY
- EEE 630 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TRADE THEORY
- EEE 632 GENERAL STUDIES
- EEE 634 MATHEMATICS
- EEE 633 SCIENCE
- EEE 603 TRADE PRACTICE