Program Goal

This Programme equips graduates with both practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of electrical and electronics engineering. It is a two semester structured programme undertaken within an academic year and seeks to equip students with hands on skills and knowledge in the field of electrical engineering.

Target Group

  • Students who wish to work as electrical engineers.
  • Students in a relevant engineering field or,
  • Professionals currently working in relevant occupations and who wish to acquire knowledge and skills in electrical engineering.
  • Studentswhowishtopursuehigherlevelsoflearninginelectricalengineering


Career Opportunities

  • Lab technicians
  • Hardware engineer
  • Web developer
  • Network architect
  • Electrical engineer

Entry requirements

An aggregate of grade D in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E), and a minimum of grade D in each of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.

  • Pass in Artisan Level where applicable;
  • Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC


Programme Duration and Structure

This certificate course shall be offered in eight Five (5) terms.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Understand mathematical concepts relevant to electrical and electronics engineering field.

  • To understand general engineering concepts and perform electrical and electronics systems installations.
  • To appreciate the role of ICT in engineering.
  • To be able to service, maintain and repair electrical and electronics appliances and systems.


Progression path

  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power option)

CURRICULUM SETUP FOR CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING-KNEC

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 112 Entrepreneurship Education
  • EEE 101 TRADE PRACTICE I
  • EEE 115 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY I
  • ICT 111 Information Communication Technology - Theory

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 122 Entrepreneurship Education
  • EEE 102 TRADE PRACTICE I
  • EEE 111 ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES I
  • EEE 112 ELECTRONICS
  • EEE 114 TECHNICAL DRAWING I
  • ICT 121 Information Communication Technology

YEAR1 SEMESTER 3

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 132 Entrepreneurship Education
  • EEE 103 TRADE PRACTICE I
  • EEE 110 APPLIED SCIENCE
  • EEE 113 MATHEMATICS I
  • EEE 116 SOLAR INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY
  • ICT 131 Information Communication Technology

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 115 Communication Skills
  • EEE 201 TRADE PRACTICE II
  • EEE 212 MICRO-ELECTRONICS
  • EEE 214 ELECTRICAL MAITENANCE AND FAULT DIAGNOSIS

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 125 Communication Skills
  • EEE 202 TRADE PRACTICE II
  • EEE 210 WORKSHOP ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
  • EEE 211 MATHEMATICS II
  • EEE 215 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION II

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 3

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 135 Communication Skills
  • EEE 203 TRADE PRACTICE II
  • EEE 213 ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES II
  • EEE 216 ESTIMATING,TENDERING AND DESIGN
  • EEE 217 INDUSTRIAL MACHINES AND CONTROLS

 

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