The Diploma in Electronic Engineering (Communication) covers broad discipline of electronics engineering, with specialization in communication technology which includes, electrical and electronic fundamentals, computer fundamentals and programming, communication system fundamentals, semiconductor devices, and computer aided design, while emphasizing the area of specialization. The specialization courses include telecommunication network, fibre optic communication system, data communication and networking, wireless communication and microwave devices

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JOB PROSPECT

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This programme provides the knowledge and skills in communication engineering that can be applied to a broad range of careers in most electronic communication field. The knowledge and skills that the students acquire from the programme will enable them to participate in the job market as:

a. Assistant Engineer

b. Assistant Radio Frequency Engineer

c. Technical Executive

d. Marketing Executive

e. Technical Supervisor

f. Assistant Technical Designer

g. Assistant Network Engineer

h. Assistant Network Administrator

i. Assistant Drive Test Engineer

j. Assistant Drive Test Analyser Engineer

k. Network planner

l. Electrical/Electronic Technician

 

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
 
The engineering programme should produce balanced TVET graduates who are:

PEO1: practicing technician in electrical engineering related field

PEO2: contributing to society with professional ethic and responsibilities

PEO3: engaging in enterprising activities that apply engineering knowledge and technical skills

PEO4: engaging in activities to enhance knowledge for successful career advancement

 
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)
 
Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:

PLO1: apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices

PLO2: identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity (DK1 to DK4)

PLO3: design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (DK5)

PLO4: conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements

PLO5: apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK6)

PLO6: demonstrate knowledge of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technician practice and solutions to well-defined engineering problems (DK7)

PLO7: understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technician work in the solution of well-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts (DK7)

PLO8: understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of technician practice

PLO9: function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse technical teams

PLO10: communicate effectively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions

PLO11: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments

PLO12: recognise the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent updating in the context of specialised technical knowledge

 

Notes:

DK 1: A descriptive, formula-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable in a sub-discipline

DK 2: Procedural mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics applicable in a subdiscipline

DK 3:A coherent procedural formulation of engineering fundamentals required in an accepted sub-discipline

DK 4:Engineering specialist knowledge that provides the body of knowledge for an accepted sub-discipline

DK 5:Knowledge that supports engineering design based on the techniques and procedures of a practice area

DK 6: Codified practical engineering knowledge in recognised practice area

DK 7:Knowledge of issues and approaches in engineering technician practice: ethics, financial, cultural, environmental and sustainability impacts