NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SYSTEMS AND MAINTENANCE (NCES)
Electrical Installation Systems and Maintenance course is aimed at producing Electricians who are relevant to the industry and world of work. It is trainee-centered and practical-based. It emphasizes acquisition of skills by the trainees, through practical learning, projects and Innovation as well as industrial training after completion of each year.
- DURATION...........................2 Years
- Accreditation......................DIT & UBTEB
- Tuition
- International Students: UGX 800,000 (USD 223) per semester
- Ugandans / East Africans / Refugees: UGX 420,000 per semester.
- Accommodation/Hostel/Meals
- ........UGX 480,000 per semester
The assessment is categorized in nine packages/modules basing on the competences that a learner desires to achieve for a given trade.
These include;
- Module 1: Domestic electrical installation, maintenance and repair,
- Module 2: Solar PV systems installation, maintenance and repair;
- Module 3: Generators installation, maintenance and repair;
- Module 4: Electrical motors installation, maintenance and repair;
On completion of modules 1, 2, 3 and 4, the trainees are expected to go for industrial training as indicated for each of these modules.
The trainee to be assessed in any of the certificate modules in Electrical Installation Systems and Maintenance he /she should have
- a minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary level)
- holder of Uganda Junior Technical Certificate (UJTC), Community polytechnic Certificate or National Junior Vocational Certificate from a recognized institution OR its equivalent in Technical /Vocational education.
The course produces professionals who are capable of the following;
- Programming and troubleshooting industrial automation systems and carrying out electrical installation.
- Designing, drawing and interpreting electrical circuits and drawings.
- Repairing and maintaining electrical and electronic appliances/equipment.
- Erecting, installing and maintaining transmission and distribution power lines.
- Installing and maintaining a solar PV system.
- Initiating and managing small business enterprises.
MODULES, LEARNING OUTCOME AND AWARD
This section describes the modules, expected learning outcome and awards before a student receives a final National Certificate in Electrical Installation Systems and Maintenance (NCES)
NO | MODULE | EXPECTED OUTCOME | AWARD |
1 | Domestic electrical installation, maintenance and repair | Install, maintain and repair domestic electrical installations | Certificate of competence in domestic electrical installation, maintenance and repair. |
2 | Solar PV systems installation, maintenance and repair | Install, maintain and repair solar PV systems | Certificate of competence in solar PV systems installation, maintenance and repair |
3 | Generators installation, maintenance and repair | Install, maintain and repair generators | Certificate of competence in generators installation, maintenance and repair |
4 | Electrical motors installation, maintenance and repair | Install, maintain and repair electrical motors | Certificate of competence in electrical motors installation, maintenance and repair |
Admission Requirements
Electrical Installation Systems and Maintenance course at TRIDI is offered to a student who provides the following requirements:
- UBTEB admission is for the candidates has sat the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Examination or its equivalent and obtained a certificate at the minimum level of pass in three subjects.
Fees for the Programme
The fees structure for the programme is as follows:
Tuition
- Ugandans / East Africans / Refugees shall pay tuition of UGX 550,000 per Semester.
- International students shall pay tuition of UGX 800,000 (USD 223) per Semester.
Examination fees: The fees are fixed by UBTEB and DIT
Accommodation/Hostel/Meals: Hostel/meals are available at UGX480,000/= per Semester. However, students can also have their own private accommodations.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Lines man
- Meter reader
- Power station foreman
- Maintenance electrical foreman
- Power system operator
A graduate of NCES may be employed in the following Organizations:
- Manufacturing / production, processing and service industries both in the private and public sector.
- Power generation, transmission and construction projects.
- Construction companies, public works department and rural development agencies
- Oil and gas industries.
- Self-employment in installation and maintenance
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
The Institute has all the necessary facilities for conducting training programmes. The
important facilities are listed below:
- A well-equipped workshop facility
- Machinery with advance technologies; lathe, drilling machines, shapers, motors, computers and others.
- Different type of benchwork tools
- Well-equipped class rooms facilities,
- Well qualified and experienced faculty,
- 24 hours Security in the Campus.
