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
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