Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)
About Program
Credential Awarded: Post Graduate Diploma
Duration: 2 years
Petrel College’s Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma program addresses critical employment needs in the electric utilities work-force. The students will gain hands-on experience and necessary set of skills and competencies and broad knowledge of the Power Industry.
Industry’s electrical needs are diverse and ranges from Electricians to Electrical Engineers. One of the special needs of any un-interrupted industrial operation is consistent power generation in response to unreliable electricity grids or when tradition hydroelectricity is unavailable. This makes Electrical Technologist with expertise in Power System Design and Maintenance valuable assets for companies.
Program Highlight
Curriculum Highlights
- Automation Hands-on Training (Rockwell Automation, Allen Bradley
- State-of-the-art Electrical Power System Modelling Software(Easy Power)
- Industrial Seminars and Guest Speakers from Industry
- Field Trips
- Opportunity for Internships
Program Highlights
- 3-Month Co-op Engineering Experience
- SCADA Functions in Electrical Power Systems
- Relay Protection Fundamentals
- Introduction to Maintenance of Power Systems
Course Schedule
| Course | Course ID | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Short Circuit Calculation | ELE – 2306 | 4 Units |
| Arc-Flash Calculations and Protection | ELE – 2301 | 4 Units |
| Electrical Power System Modeling | EPT – 2302 | 4 units |
| Grounding System Design | EPT – 2303 | 4 Units |
| Power Harmonics and Filters | EPT – 2304 | 4 Units |
| Protection Coordination | EPT – 2305 | 4 Units |
| Course | Course ID | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Distributed Generation, Green Energy, Hydro Transmission and Line Interaction | EPT – 2401 | 2 Units |
| High Power, High (Medium) Voltage Substation | EPT – 2402 | 4 Units |
| Low Voltage Electrical Systems (VFD, MCC, Motors,UPS, etc.) | EPT – 2403 | 4 units |
| Power Transformer Maintenance | EPT – 2404 | 4 Units |
| Protection Coordination | EPT – 2405 | 4 Units |
| Short Circuit Calculation | EPT – 2406 | 4 Units |
| Course | Course ID | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ABB Relay Programming | EPT – 2501 | 5 Units |
| BASLER Relay Programming | EPT – 2502 | 4 Units |
| GE Relay Programming | EPT – 2503 | 4 units |
| SECL Laboratory Relay Programming | EPT – 2504 | 4 Units |
| Course | Course ID | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Active and Reactive Power Calculation | EPT – 2601 | 4 Units |
| Advanced Human Machine Interface Design | EPT – 2602 | 4 Units |
| Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC/PAC) | EPT – 2603 | 5 units |
| SCADA Function in Power Systems | EPT – 2604 | 4 Units |
Successful Students & Job Market
The job market for qualified specialists in the electrical and Power Generation field is strong and growing, due to supply shortages, climate disruptions and the increase in energy demands. Commonly, servicing companies that maintain power supply as well as power generating companies.
Our 1-year Electrical and Power Technology Diploma program addresses critical employment needs in the electric utilities work-force. The students will gain hands-on experience and necessary set of skills and competencies and a broad knowledge of the Power industry. The Advanced Technology Diploma program is suitable for individuals with at least one year of work experience in Electrical Power industries and will prepare you to work as a support in Electrical Power Generation units. However, if you are a recent high-school graduate or do not possess work experience in this field, you will be enrolled in the 2-year diploma program.
