Programme Brief
The Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology, allows learners to pursue the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in any of the following:
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) - Graduates from this programme can progress to the final year of the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology programme.
- Mechanical Engineering - Graduates from this programme can progress to the final year of a BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering programme.
- Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) - Graduates from this programme can progress to the BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Construction) or BSc (Hons) Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (Top-Up).
Schedule
The next intake for this offering will be in October 2023.
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- This qualification can be earned in 1 year.
- Champs Fleurs
To be eligible for entry into this Diploma programme, applicants must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- A minimum of four (4) CSEC or CXC passes inclusive of Mathematics, English and a Science subject or any equivalent qualification to that stated above such as from GCE O’Level OR
- City & Guilds International Technician Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or any other recognised qualifications.
NOTE: Persons interested in this programme and who do not hold any of the above qualifications may be interviewed and accepted, even if they are not currently employed in the field.
The next intake for this offering will be in October 2023.
For more details on fees and courses Download the Programme Brief
HOW TO REGISTER
Step 1 – Confirm your eligibility. Forward soft copies of the following to CITE@sbcs.edu.tt
- Original certificate and transcript or official transcript and completion letter from the awarding educational institution
- National ID or Passport
- For students with qualifications more than five years old, a resume listing positions held and key responsibilities will be also required.
Administration must confirm of your eligibility before you apply.
Step 2 – Complete the Online Programme Registration Form and click submit.
Once the form has been completed, please proceed to make your payment via any of the following options below.
Step 3 – Payment can be made via Direct deposit / Online bank transfer. Please click here for further instructions regarding the banking options available.
Please note that online bank transfers can be done from the following banking institutions – Republic Bank, Royal Bank, First Citizens Bank and Scotia Bank.
Step 4 –WI Pay (Credit Card) – If you wish to utilize this method, please forward an email to the Centre for Information Technology and Engineering indicating if you would be paying the full cost or whether you would like to access any of our payment plan options. Once this is confirmed, an invoice will then be forwarded via email.
Note: If an Acceptance Letter is required after registration, kindly note that such requests usually takes three (3) working days to process.
For further information, please send an email to the Centre for Information Technology and Engineering
Course administrators can be contacted as follows:
Telephone 663-SBCS (7227) | ||
Reshmi | Extension 1094 | cite@sbcs.edu.tt |
Aims and Objectives
- To provide a pathway for progression to the Pearson BTEC HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Construction and the Built Environment – Building Services Engineering programmes by equipping learners with the relevant knowledge, understanding and skills required to succeed in the Higher National Diploma programmes.
- To expose students to a work based experience via a blend of vocational and academic learning experience.
- To produce a graduate with the requisite skills, knowledge, understanding and personal attributes so as to continue their professional development and further their study in an engineering discipline.
- To produce a graduate that can communicate effectively in the work place.
- To ensure that graduates understand the structures and objectives of their discipline.
- Establish a foundation for career development in Engineering for all graduates of this programme.
Assessments
This course will be assessed by a combination of practical assignments and examinations.
Professional Recognition
This programme is approved by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago.
Programme Content
The Diploma Programme comprises of six (6) Units. They are: