Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering entry requirements course outline

Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering entry requirements course outline and all the related concerning Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering here. There are three types of DEE course which include DEE power option, telecommunication option and instrumentation option this guide will focus on DEE power option. The aim/focus of the Diploma in electrical and electronics course is to prepare trainees and equip the learners with the skills and knowledge they will require in the industry as Electrical Engineers. and also prepare the trainees for further academic pursuit.

Course duration: 3 years (3 modules)
Examination body: KNEC

Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering Entry requirements

Diploma in electricals and electronic engineering is examined by KNEC and is offered by various approved TVETS, universities and colleges in Kenya. The entry requirements are;

KCSE aggregate Grade of C- and above or its equivalent as acceptable Qualification by KNEC
Pass in Relevant Certificate Qualification Learning Outcomes for example a certificate in electrical and electronics engineering graduate wishing to upgrade his or her qualifications need to have obtained a PASS result from a recognized institution to enroll for Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering.
Mean grades for specific KCSE subjects are not specified for Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering course

Universities and colleges offering Diploma in electrical and electronics courses

Trainees wishing to enroll for a Diploma in electrical and electronics course can easily choose from various institution offering the course. Full institutions are always listed on KUCCPS portal as soon as it is open for application during various intakes, for more on this just visit the KUCCPS portal here

ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Once shortlisted to this course the materials requirements to enhance learning include;

Pliers
Multi-meter
Dust coat
Heavy boots-industrial boots
Hammer
Masking tape
T-square
Set squares 40⁰, 60⁰-400⁰
Drawing papers A_1-2
Masking Tape 2 rolls
Screw driver
Tester
2HB Pencils
Engineering drawing set

Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering course outline

Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering is offered in 3 modules. 1 module takes a duration of 6 months then an examination is always administered at the end of each module for trainees to proceed to field attachment and eventually the next module. Attachment is always offered twice module 1 and module 2. The final exam is administered in module 3 for a candidate to graduate into the field market.

Career opportunities in diploma in electrical and electronics engineering

Chief Engineering post.
Workshop Manager post.
Operations Manager post.
Engineering Technologist post.
Development and Test Engineer post.
Electrical Product Design Engineer post.
Project Manager post.

The following are a list of units/ subjects studied at Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering module 1

Entrepreneurship education
Information communication technology
Communication skills
Life skills
Engineering mathematics I
Physical science
Mechanical science
Materials, processes and workshop practice
Engineering drawing
Electrical engineering principles
Electrical installation technology
Solar installation systems
Analogue electronics I
Electrical measurements and fault diagnosis

The following are a list of units/ subjects studied at Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering module 2

Building services and protection
Control systems
Digital electronics
Electric circuit analysis
Electric Power Generation and Transmission
Industrial programmable logic controllers
Analogue electronics 2
Engineering mathematics 2

The following are a list of units/ subjects studied at Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering module 3

Trade project.
Engineering mathematics 3.
Power Electronics.
Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution.
Machines and Utilization.
Electromagnetic Fields Theory.
Estimating, Tendering and Engineering services contracts.
Microprocessor Systems.
Micro-controller technology
Microprocessor systems

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