Diploma Program

Electrical Program Outline

The program leads to certificates internationally accredited by GQA, City & Guilds, and ACCET. It is designed to provide students with a balanced combination of engineering theory and practical hands-on experience. This will ensure graduates have the required job entry skills to work within the energy sector upon completion.

Each student will complete the Academic and PEO foundation training before entering the Program.

CertificateAccreditation
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (QCF)GQA
Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IVQ)City & Guilds
EnergyTech Diploma in Electrical TechnologyTVTC/ACCET

Upon completing the program, the graduates will be able to:

  • Understand electron, voltage, current and resistance theory.
  • State the general principles of electromagnetic induction.
  • Perform simple measurements of current, voltage and resistance.
  • Follow safety requirements and correctly maintain battery systems and record results.
  • Correctly use electrical test equipment and follow fault finding techniques to locate faults in lighting wiring systems.
  • Remove and replace fuses, disconnect switches, and circuit breakers and check for correct operation.
  • Troubleshoot and rectify control circuit faults in electrical and plant systems.
  • Competently troubleshoot power distribution systems and accurately calculate transformer KVA.
  • State the principles of operation, types and applications of single and three-phase motors and carry out installation and testing.
  • State the principles of operation, types and applications of single and three-phase motors and carry out installation and testing.
  • Install, test, and troubleshoot three-phase induction motor, control, and power circuit.
  • Identify control schematic symbols and interpret elementary diagrams.
  • Maintain and operate motor operated valves (MOVs) used in the energy sector.