An electrical technician installs, operates, tests and repairs electrical equipment and controls. Working in Qatar’s Energy sector, an electrical technician performs routine maintenance checks, ensuring that the testing and calibration of equipment are conducted according to standard operating procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations. Electrical technicians generally work in the maintenance departments of factories, plants, and other petrochemical establishments. The Technician Certificate - Electrical (T. Cert. Elec) prepares graduates for entry into a career as technicians in the electrical field within Qatar’s Energy sector. The program is competency-based, with two workplace- learning components completed within the trainees’ sponsoring company: a 4-week workplace orientation in the first half of the program, and a 24-week worksite practicum at the end of Year 2. While on campus, students train in a simulated work environment in workshops and College of Engineering and Technology pilot plants, using modern industrial class equipment. Trainees receive workplace safety training at the beginning of the program, with safety principles reinforced throughout every course and technical task in the program.
The Electrical program uses a block-training schedule within three 15-week semesters and one 7-week semester.
Program Duration:
Two years
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 50%.
- The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
- Successful completion of Foundation program requirements.
1. Completion of the University Math Placement Test.
1. Industry sponsorship is required for admission to this program.
Admission to this program is reserved for eligible applicants meeting the following additional non-academic requirements:
- Qatari nationality
- Males born of Qatari mothers or fathers
- Under 26 years old
- Documented medical fitness as determined by QatarEnergy Standard Medical Test
- Clearances from:
- Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (ADLSA)
- Ministry of the Interior (MOI)
- General Headquarters Qatar Air Force (GHQAF)
- Approval from Director of Administration (DA)
- Sponsorship from any company within Qatar’s energy sector.
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2023-2024 Study Plan:
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COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/course | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
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SEMESTER 1 (15 WEEKS) |
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FTEN1100 |
General English I |
- | - | 0 | 225 | 0 |
| FTMA1100 |
Technician Mathematics I |
- | - | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| TCCO1110 |
Health, Safety, & Environment |
- | - | 2 | 18 | 42 |
| TCCO1120 | Hand Tools | - | TCCO1110 | 1 | 13 | 32 |
|
TCCO1130 |
Power Tools |
- |
TCCO1110 TCCO1120 |
1 | 13 | 32 |
| WORKPLACE FAMILIARIZATION (3 WEEKS) | ||||||
| TCCO1100 | Workplace Orientation | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 4 | 344 | 106 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 (15 WEEKS) | ||||||
| FTEN1200 | General English II | FTEN1100 | - | 0 | 150 | 0 |
| FTMA1200 | Technician Mathematics II | FTMA1100 | - | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| TCEL2110 | Electrical Fundamentals I | TCCO1110 TCCO1120 TCCO1130 |
- | 3 | 35 | 75 |
| TCEL2120 | Electrical Fundamentals II | TCCO1110 | TCEL2110 | 3 | 25 | 60 |
| TCEL2130 | Hazardous Areas | TCCO1110 | - | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 7 | 294 | 156 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 (7 WEEKS) | ||||||
| TCEL2210 | Conductors & Cables | FTMA1100 FTMA1200 TCCO1110 TCCO1120 TCCO1130 |
- | 1 | 15 | 35 |
| TCEL2220 | Electrical Drawings | TCCO1110 | - | 1 | 16 | 39 |
| TCEL2230 | Electrical Transformers | TCCO1110 | TCEL2220 | 1 | 13 | 32 |
| TCEL2240 | Electromagnetic Devices |
TCCO1110 |
TCEL2220 | 2 | 18 | 42 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 5 | 62 | 148 | |||
| YEAR 1 TOTAL: | 16 | 700 | 410 | |||
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COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/course | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
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SEMESTER 4 (15 WEEKS) |
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TCEL2310 |
Switchgear & Protection |
TCCO1110 TCEL2240 |
- | 1 | 15 | 35 |
| TCEL2320 |
Power Supply & UPS |
TCCO1110 TCEL2120 TCEL2220 TCEL2240 |
TCEL2310 | 1 | 21 | 49 |
| TCEL2330 |
Electric Motors |
TCCO1110 TCCO1120 TCCO1130 TCEL2110 TCEL2120 TCEL2220 |
- | 2 | 22 | 53 |
| TCEL2340 | Motor Controls & Drives | TCCO1110 TCCO1120 TCCO1130 TCEL2110 TCEL2120 TCEL2220 |
TCEL2330 | 4 | 40 | 95 |
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TCEL2350 |
PLC I |
FTMA1200 TCEL2120 TCCO1110 TCCO1120 |
- | 2 | 18 | 42 |
| Elective: 1 | ||||||
| TCEL2311 | AC Generators | TCCO1110 TCCO1120 TCCO1130 TCEL2110 TCEL2120 TCEL2220 TCEL2240 |
- | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| Elective: 2 | ||||||
| TCEL2321 | PLC II |
FTMA1200 TCEL2110 |
TCEL2330 TCEL2340 TCEL2350 |
1 | 9 | 21 |
| WORK PLACEMENT (24 WEEKS) | ||||||
| TCEL3100 | Worksite Practicum | - | - | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 36 | 134 | 316 | |||
| YEAR 2 TOTAL: | 36 | 134 | 316 | |||
| T. Cert. Elec Total: | 52 | 834 | 726 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Technician Certificate – Electrical (T. Cert. Elec) may choose to continue their studies and receive advanced entry into the Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering Technology (Dip. EPET) program.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The two year Technician Certificate - Electrical (T. Cert. Elec) is an applied certificate with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and they include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Electrical Technician
• Junior Power Supply Technician
• Electronic Equipment Maintenance Technician