Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering Technology (Dip. EPET)

School of Engineering Technology & Industrial Trades

Program Description:

The Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering Technology (Dip. EPET) is an applied two year program which provides students with skills and knowledge necessary to become competent and effective members of an electrical engineering team. The program will enable the students to earn technical knowledge and skills in the design, construction, installation, application, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical power systems with a focus on utility, large industry, institutional and commercial facilities. The Dip. EPET stresses the application of fundamental electrical power knowledge in operation, construction, application, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

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 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Physics or Chemistry.

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. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

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

2023-2024 Study Plan:

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

Semester 1

AECH1201 Basic Engineering Calculations - - 1 0 3
AEEL1101 Fundamentals of Electricity I - - 3 3 0
AEEL1201 Fundamentals of Electricity I (Lab) - AEEL1101 1 0 2
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% - 3 3 1
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
Semester 1 Total: 18 15 9
Semester 2
AEEL1102 Fundamentals of Electricity II AEEL1101 - 3 3 0
AEEL1202 Fundamentals of Electricity II (Lab) AEEL1201 AEEL1102 1 0 2
AETN1102 Network Fundamentals - AETN1202 3 3 0
AETN1202 Network Fundamentals (Lab) - AETN1102 1 0 3
AETN1112 Digital Electronics AEEL1101 AETN1212 3 3 0
AETN1212 Digital Electronics (Lab) AEEL1201 AETN1112 1 0 2
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 3 3 0
MATH1020 Pre-Calculus

MATH1010 OR

AMPII Score of 75% 
- 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total:   18 15 7
Semester 3
AECH1100 Environmental Awareness & Ethics - - 2 2 0
AEMA1312 Engineering Graphics

AECH1201

- 3 1 4
AEPC1203 Basic Instrumentation AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 - 2 0 5
Semester 3 Total: 7 3 9
Year 1 Total: 43 33 25
COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB

Semester 4 

AEEP2111 Electrical Machines AEEL1102 - 3 3 0
AEEP2211 Electrical Machines (Lab) AEEL1202 AEEP2111 1 0 2
AEEP2301 Applied Programming AEEL1101 MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 2 1 2
AETN2101 Analog Electronics AEEL1102 - 3 3 0
AETN2201 Analog Electronics (Lab) AEEL1202 AETN2101 1 0 2
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - CHEM1011 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry Lab I - CHEM1010 1 0 3
Semester 4 Total: 14 10 9
Semester 5
AEEP2102 Power Systems I

AEEP2111

- 3 3 0
AEEP2202 Power Systems I (Lab)

AEEP2211

AEEP2102 1 0 2
AEEP2112 Electrical Practices AEEP2111 - 2 2 0
AEEP2212 Electrical Practices (Lab) AEEP2211 AEEP2112 2 0 5
AEEP2122 Motor Controls & Drives AEEP2111 AETN2101 - 3 3 0
AEEP2222 Motor Controls & Drives (Lab) AEEP2211 AETN2201 AEEP2122 1 0 3
Semester 5 Total: 12 8 10
Semester 6
AEEP2103 Facilities & Electrical Systems AEEP2102 - 2 2 0
AEEP2203 Facilities & Electrical Systems (Lab) AEEP2202 AEEP2103 1 0 2
AEEP2113 HV Equipment Testing and Maintenance  AEEP2111 - 2 2 0
AEEP2213 HV Equipment Testing & Maintenance (Lab) AEEP2211 AEEP2113 1 0 2
Semester 6 Total: 6 4 4
Year 2 Total: 32 22 23
Dip. EPET Program Total: 75 55 48

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering Technology (Dip. EPET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Advanced Diploma in Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. EPREET) or the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering (B.Sc. EE-EPREE) degree.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering Technology is an applied two year program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Electrical Technician
  • Plant Operator
  • Design Assistant
  • Electrical Power Transmission Engineering Technician
  • Electrical Power Generation Technician
  • Industrial/Commercial/Residential Electrician

Program Contact:

Wesam Rohouma
Department Head, Electrical Engineering