Level 5 Diploma in Electrical Technology
Recognized NQC UAE National Qualification; Code: ENG05001NQ17
Program Description
The Level 5 Diploma in Electrical Technology program aims to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to fit, adjust, install and repair electrical machinery and other electrical apparatus and equipment in buildings, factories, workshops or other places.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the graduates will be able to:
- Commission and maintain electrical equipment
- Diagnose, test and repair electrical equipment
- Provide technical assistance
- Read and prepare electrical diagrams
- Comply with safety regulations and work effectively with others
Occupation and Industry Sector
Completion Requirements
Students seeking the Level 5 Diploma in Industrial and Manufacturing Technology qualification degree must successfully complete all mandatory core courses worth 90 credits.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory core unit credits | 16 | |
| Electrical stream credits (level 4) | 16 | |
| Electrical stream credits (level 5) | 23 | |
| Electrical optional credits (level 4) | 11 | |
| Electrical optional credits (level 5) | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
Electrical Stream Courses | ||
| Required Credits : 39 | ||
| ECT 101 | Explore AC electrical circuits | 4 |
| ECT 120 | Explore combination logics | 3 |
| ECT 121 | Explore electronics | 4 |
| ECT 122 | Maintain electrical circuits and systems | 3 |
| ECT 123 | Apply DC and AC machines in engineering | 2 |
| ECT 124 | Write programs using C++ | 3 |
| ECT 220 | Test and maintain electrical transformers | 3 |
| ECT 221 | Create printed circuit boards | 2 |
| ECT 222 | Analyse Electrical Machines | 4 |
| ECT 223 | Explore simulations of electrical circuits | 2 |
| ECT 224 | Terminate and connect low voltage electrical cables | 3 |
| ECT 225 | Demonstrate AC and DC principles in electronic circuits | 3 |
| MCT 111 | Select instruments and sensors for measurement | 3 |
Electrical Mandatory Core Courses | ||
| Required credits : 16 | ||
| MCT 200 | Interpret and document technical information | 2 |
| MCT 201 | Apply engineering technology to real or simulated situations to produce technical solutions | 4 |
| MCT 230 | Perform practical training and support in electromechanical based industries | 10 |
Electrical Optional Courses | ||
| Required credits : 35 | ||
| ECT 212 | Explore the knowledge and skills of codes and standards in electrical engineering | 2 |
| ECT 100 | Create Simple Software Programs | 4 |
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| HSE 100 | Explore Health, Safety and Environment at Workplace | 2 |
| MCT 100 | Perform basic machining | 4 |
| MCT 110 | Interpret and Prepare Technical Drawings | 3 |
| MAT 210 | Apply fundamental concepts and skills in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry | 4 |
| ECT 211 | Develop leadership skills in work environment | 2 |
| MCT 120 | Solve problems in work and energy | 5 |
| MCT 216 | Develop knowledge of work organization and management | 2 |
| ECT 210 | Illustrate the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 4 |
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 90 |
| Program Code | DPELT |
| Major Code | EET |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Level 5 Diploma in Electrical Technology
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ECT 100 | Create Simple Software Programs | 4 |
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| HSE 100 | Explore Health, Safety and Environment at Workplace | 2 |
| MAT 210 | Apply fundamental concepts and skills in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry | 4 |
| MCT 100 | Perform basic machining | 4 |
| MCT 110 | Interpret and Prepare Technical Drawings | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 20 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ECT 121 | Explore electronics | 4 |
| ECT 122 | Maintain electrical circuits and systems | 3 |
| ECT 124 | Write programs using C++ | 3 |
| ECT 211 | Develop leadership skills in work environment | 2 |
| ECT 212 | Explore the knowledge and skills of codes and standards in electrical engineering | 2 |
| ECT 225 | Demonstrate AC and DC principles in electronic circuits | 3 |
| MCT 111 | Select instruments and sensors for measurement | 3 |
| MCT 200 | Interpret and document technical information | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 22 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ECT 101 | Explore AC electrical circuits | 4 |
| ECT 120 | Explore combination logics | 3 |
| ECT 123 | Apply DC and AC machines in engineering | 2 |
| ECT 221 | Create printed circuit boards | 2 |
| ECT 224 | Terminate and connect low voltage electrical cables | 3 |
| MCT 120 | Solve problems in work and energy | 5 |
| MCT 201 | Apply engineering technology to real or simulated situations to produce technical solutions | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 23 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ECT 210 | Illustrate the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 4 |
| ECT 220 | Test and maintain electrical transformers | 3 |
| ECT 222 | Analyse Electrical Machines | 4 |
| ECT 223 | Explore simulations of electrical circuits | 2 |
| MCT 216 | Develop knowledge of work organization and management | 2 |
| MCT 230 | Perform practical training and support in electromechanical based industries | 10 |
| Credit Hours | 25 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 90 | |