Technician Certificate
This certificate provides a broad introduction to the theory and practical sides of engineering for a front line worker or a person beginning an academic training program.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Basic knowledge of electronics and mathematics
PROGRAMME CONTENT
ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS 1
- Health and Safety
- Mathematics
- Introduction to the use of computer technology
- Science
- Drawing
- Materials
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS
- Electrical supplies and electronic signals
- Resistors and dc circuits
- Capacitors
- Inductors and transformers
- Diodes
- Transistors
- Power supplies
- Electrical cables
- Isolation and protection in electrical circuits
- Circuits and wiring
- Electrical circuit testing
- Electric motors
- Use of soldered connections
- Integrated circuits
PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS
- Engineering fundamentals 1
- Electrical and electronic applications
Testing
Students are tested via the following:
- Practical Assignments - Eleven assignments to be completed by each candidate.
- Knowledge Requirements - Two written examinations.
- Written examinations for each level will be available twice a year, in May / June and November / December.
Technician Diploma
The diploma provides practice involving a broader range of skills appropriate to a person who may also supervise or is going on to higher education.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Technician Certificate in Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering
PROGRAMME CONTENT
ENIGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS 2
- Statistics
- Algebra
- Geometry and trigonometry
- Graphs
- Calculus
- Statics
- Stress and strain
- Kinematics
- Dynamics
- Heat
- Direct current electrical Circuits
- Alternating Current Theory
- Electrical machines
- Electrical measurements
ELECTRICAL POWER
- Testing and measurement
- Transmission and distribution
- Power factor improvement
- DC machines
- AC machines
- Transformers
ELECTRONICS
- Integrated Circuits
- Signal shaping and Coupling Circuits
- Basic Transistor Circuits
- Basic Amplifier Circuits
- Feedback
- Oscillators
- Operational amplifiers
- Basic Logic Circuits
- Power Output Circuits
- Use of Instruments
- Optoelectronics
PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS
- Computer-aided communication
- Electrical Power
- Electronics
Testing
Students are tested via the following:
- Practical Assignments - Nine assignments to be completed by each candidate.
- Knowledge Requirements - Three written examinations.
- Written examinations for each level will be available twice a year, in May / June and November / December.
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