Technician Certificate – Mechanical (T. Cert. Mech)

School of Engineering Technology & Industrial Trades
School of Engineering Technology & Industrial Trades
Program Description:

A mechanical technician installs, maintains, and repairs rotating and static industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Working in Qatar’s energy sector, a mechanical technician reads and interprets technical drawings, installs, aligns, and dismantles mechanical equipment, and operates various devices and machine tools. Mechanical technicians generally work in the maintenance departments of factories, plants, and other petrochemical establishments. The Technician Certificate Mechanical (T. Cert. Mech) prepares graduates for entry into a career as technicians in the mechanical 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 Mechanical 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%.

  1. 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
  2. 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:

  1. Qatari nationality
  2. Males born of Qatari mothers or fathers
  3. Under 26 years old
  4. Documented medical fitness as determined by QatarEnergy Standard Medical Test
  5. Clearances from:
    • Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (ADLSA)
    • Ministry of the Interior (MOI)
    • General Headquarters Qatar Air Force (GHQAF)
  6. Approval from Director of Administration (DA)
  7. Sponsorship from any company within Qatar’s energy sector.

To see the 2022-2023 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

2023-2024 Study Plan:

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/COURSE
    Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB

SEMESTER 1 (15 WEEKS)

FTEN1100

General English I

FTEN1020 & FTEN1021         OR Min Score on AEP

- 0 225 0
FTMA1100

Technician Mathematics I

- - 0 75 0
TCCO1110

Health, Safety, & Environment

- - 2 18 42
TCME1110 Hand Tools - TCCO1110 1 13 32

TCME1120

Precision Measuring Tools

TCCO1110 TCME1110 - 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
TCME2110 Technical Drawings FTMA1100 TCCO1110 - 2 21 49
TCME2120 Machine Tools TCCO1110 TCME1120 3 31 74
TCME2130 Engineering Materials TCCO1110 TCME1110 - 1 15 35
Semester 2 Total: 6 292 158
SEMESTER 3 (7 WEEKS)
TCME2210 Pipes, Gaskets & Threads TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
- 2 21 49
TCME2220 Valves TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
- 2 18 42
TCME2230 Heat Exchangers TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
TCME2130 1 15 35
TCME2240 Filters & Strainers TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
- 1 9 21
Semester 3 Total: 6 63 147
YEAR 1 TOTAL: 16 699 411

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/COURSE
    Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB

SEMESTER 4 (15 WEEKS)

TCME2310

Bearings & Lubrication

TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
- 1 15 35
TCME2320

Couplings

TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110

- 2 18 42
TCME2330

Seals

TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
- 1 15 35
TCME2340 Pump Maintenance TCME1110 TCME1120
TCME2110 TCME2310
TCME2320
TCME2330
2 18 42

TCME2350

Compressors

TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
TCME2320
TCME2370
1 15 35
TCME2360 IC Engines TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
TCME2320 2 18 42
TCME2370 Maintenance Procedures TCCO1110 TCME1110 - 1 9 21
TCME2380 Condition Monitoring Systems TCCO1110 TCME2370 - 1 9 21
ELECTIVE I: SELECT 1 OF 4
TCME2311 Basic Static Equipment TCCO1110 TCME2110 - 1 9 21
TCME2321 Turbo Expanders TCCO1110 TCME2110 - 1 9 21
TCME2331 Gas Turbines TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
- 1 9 21
TCME2341 Hydraulics TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
- 1 9 21
ELECTIVE II: SELECT 1 OF 4
TCME2311 Basic Static Equipment TCCO1110 TCME2110 - 1 9 21
TCME2321 Turbo Expanders TCCO1110 TCME2110 - 1 9 21
TCME2331 Gas Turbines TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
- 1 9 21
TCME2341 Hydraulics TCCO1110 TCME1110
TCME1120 TCME2110
- 1 9 21
WORK FAMILIARIZATION (24 WEEKS)
TCME3100 Worksite Practicum - - 24 0 0
Semester 4 Total: 37 135 315
YEAR 2 TOTAL: 37 135 315
T. Cert. Mech Total: 52 834 726

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Technician Certificate - Mechanical (T. Cert. Mech) may choose to continue their studies and receive advanced entry into the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Dip. MET) program.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The two year Technician Certificate - Mechanical (T. Cert. Mech) 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:

• Industrial Mechanic Technician

• Junior Maintenance Mechanic

• Junior Equipment Calibrator

Program Contact:

Will Skeels
Department Head, Industrial Trades