Technician Certificate - Electrical (T. Cert. Elec)

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Program Description

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:

2 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. (AMP)
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. 

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2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
FTEN1100 General English I FTEN1020 & FTEN1021 OR Min Score on AEP - 0 15 0
FTMA1100 Technician Mathematics I FTMA1100 - 0 5 0
TCCO1110 Health, Safety, & Environment - - 2 2 2
TCCO1120 Hand Tools - TCCO1110 1 2 4
TCCO1130 Power Tools - TCCO1110 & TCCO1120 1 2 4
Semester 1 Total: 4 26 10
SEMESTER 2
FTEN1200 General English II FTEN1100 - 0 10 0
FTMA1200 Technician Mathematics II FTMA1100 - 0 5 0
TCEL2110 Electrical Fundamentals I TCCO1110 ; TCCO1120 & TCCO1130 - 3 5 10
TCEL2120 Electrical Fundamentals II TCCO1110 TCEL2110 3 5 10
TCEL2130 Hazardous Areas TCCO1110 - 1 5 10
Semester 2 Total: 7 30 30
SEMESTER 3
TCEL2210 Conductors & Cables - - 1 5 10
TCEL2220 Electrical Drawings TCCO1110 - 1 5 10
TCEL2230 Electrical Transformers - TCEL2220 1 5 10
TCEL2240 Electromagnetic Devices TCCO1110 & TCCO1120 & TCCO1130 & TCEL2110 & TCEL2120 TCEL2220 2 5 10
Semester 3 Total: 5 20 40
Year 1 Total: 16 76 80
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
TCEL2310 Switchgear & Protection TCCO1110 & TCEL2240 - 1 6 10
TCEL2320 Power Supply & UPS TCCO1110 & TCEL2120 & TCEL2220 & TCEL2240 TCEL2310 1 6 10
TCEL2330 Electric Motors TCCO1110 & TCCO1120 & TCCO1130 & TCEL2110 & TCEL2120 & TCEL2220 - 2 4 10
TCEL2340 Motor Controls & Drives TCCO1110 & TCCO1120 & TCCO1130 & TCEL2110 & TCEL2120 & TCEL2220 TCEL2330 4 4 10
TCEL2350 PLC I FTMA1200 & TCCO1110 & TCCO1120 & TCEL2120 - 2 6 10
Elective: select 0 of 2
TCEL2311 AC Generators TCCO1110 & TCCO1120 & TCCO1130 & TCEL2110 & TCEL2120 & TCEL2220 & TCEL2240 - 1 6 10
TCEL2321 PLC II FTMA1200 ; TCCO1110 & TCCO1120 & TCEL2110 & TCEL2240 TCEL2330 & TCEL2340 & TCEL2350 1 6 10
Semester 4 Total: 10 26 50
Year 2 Total: 10 26 50
Program Total 26 102 130

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  

Program Contact:

Will Skeels
Department Head, Industrial Trades