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:
- Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C-
- A PASS in Zetech University Certificate.
- 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;
- Electrical Wire Man, Grade I
- Electrical Wire Man, Grade II
- Electrical Wire Man, Grade III
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Analyze and test electrical installation works and electronics circuits
- Evaluate mathematical concepts relevant to Electrical and Electronics engineering field
- 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