Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below:

• Successful completion of, or exemption from, all courses listed in Schedule A;
• Accumulation of at least 15 credits from courses from the National Requirements and National Requirements Arabic group of courses.
• Achieve the Bahrain Polytechnic General Qualification Requirements as found in Policy A/AB/004, Naming and Awarding Qualifications;
• Completion of courses to accumulate a total of 360 credits from any Bahrain Polytechnic Qualification;
• Completion of 60 days of work experience.

The Associate Degree in Renewable and Clean Energy Engineering Programme offered at Bahrain Polytechnic is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the renewable energy sector. This qualification is placed at NQF level 7, with an exit qualification of a Diploma Degree in Engineering at NQF level 6.

The A.Eng. degree in Renewable and Clean Energy qualification is developed through extensive interaction with the Bahrain Engineering environment and society, ensuring that graduates are work-ready and equipped with the necessary skills to drive the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. Graduates will acquire advanced technical knowledge in renewable energy technologies, specialized practical skills, and valuable employability skills, enabling them to contribute effectively to Bahrain’s transformation towards a knowledge-based and sustainable economy.

All A.Eng. Qualifications, including the Renewable and Clean Energy program, are delivered over a 3-year period consisting of 6 semesters. Students are expected to take 60 credits on average per semester, accumulating a total of 360 credits by the end of their studies. These 360 credits include 15 credits of Applied Project, 15 credits of National Requirements courses, 30 credits of English courses, and the remaining 300 credits from Core and Specialized Engineering Courses. All qualifications share a common 1st Year with foundational courses in Engineering school, providing students with the essential knowledge to succeed in their chosen specialization.

The uniqueness of the A.Eng. qualifications at Bahrain Polytechnic lies in the institution’s strong commitment to student-centred learning, specifically through the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Methodology. This approach ensures that graduates acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and employability skills to become enterprising and work-ready professionals for Bahrain’s society and economy. The PBL methodology involves designing assignments that motivate students to solve engineering design and analysis problems. Students engage in lab experiments, software practical assignments, design projects, controlled assignments such as theory tests, and provide rational justification for their work through technical reports, presentations, and posters. The theoretical knowledge is delivered through a balanced combination of lectures, tutorials, experimental work, project work, and one-to-one supervision with faculty members.

General entry requirements such as secondary school achievements, English and Mathematics are described in the Student Admission Policy A/AB/010. Specific entry requirements for this Programme, beyond those described in the Student Admission Policy are as follows:

Academic

Successful completion of

• AP4203 English 2
• AP4102 Mathematics 2 (Technical)  

or

Passing English and Mathematics selection tests at the required level or equivalent.

 

Moreover

- Bahrain Polytechnic foundation program graduates will be accepted in the Bachelor programs if their GPA is more than 3.

- Bahrain Polytechnic diploma graduates can progress to the higher qualification (Associate Degree or Bachelor) directly if their GPA is more than 2.75 (more than 75%)

- Associate Degree graduates of Bahrain Polytechnic can progress to the higher-level qualification.

All the above may be accepted in the BEngTech programme according to the availability of seats, per academic year. 

NB Applicants with relevant work experience and track record in a relevant industry may be considered for direct entry to the degree programme as long as they meet the English requirements for entry.

Where there are more applicants who meet the programme entry criteria than can be accepted, the following shall be used:

Selection Criteria

• Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at Bahrain Polytechnic and demonstration of a commitment to study.
• Results from programme entry tests.
• Work experience and prior educational achievement.

Selection Process

• Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Where the number of applicants exceeds the available places the following criteria for selection apply:

• First priority to students who have completed all courses in the common first year of the degree.
• Second priority will be those with highest combined GPAs from EN6914 Mathematics for Engineers 2.

All engineering programs at Bahrain Polytechnic are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The new program, “Associate Degree of Renewable and Clean Energy Engineering,” will also be submitted for IET accreditation.

 

Attendance requirements are described in the policy Student Attendance A/AB/010.

The Renewable and Clean Energy qualification is a robust program designed to meet the needs of the industry on national, regional, and international levels. This qualification provides a comprehensive foundation in renewable energy technologies and skills, enabling graduates to excel in various fields and industries locally and regionally. The program emphasizes sustainable energy systems, solar and wind energy technologies, energy storage, and energy efficiency, catering to the growing renewable energy sector and supporting industries.

Students gain advanced theoretical knowledge and specialized practical skills in areas such as renewable energy systems, solar and wind energy technologies, energy storage, energy efficiency, and sustainability. The program also covers essential engineering principles including mechanics (static and dynamic), thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, material science, and heat transfer. Students are introduced to software packages such as Matlab and LabView, and 3D modeling software like SolidWorks is integrated and extensively used throughout the program. In their final year, students have the option to undertake either a research-based project or an industry project related to renewable energy. These projects allow students to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired during their three years of study at Bahrain Polytechnic.

The aim of this program is to equip students with a comprehensive set of skills for employment as engineering technologists, as defined by the Sydney Accord, which includes competence in analyzing, solving, managing, and taking responsibility for broadly-defined engineering problems and activities.

The program will provide students with:

• Theoretical and practical skills to solve engineering problems and design engineering systems in the broad area of renewable energy, including solar and wind energy technologies, energy storage, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
• Essential skills for effective communication, analysis, teamwork, documentation, and evaluation of systems through courses in English language, mathematics, project management, ethics, and social responsibility.

This program prepares students for the following further learning, careers, and/or employment opportunities:

Renewable Energy major:

• Solar Energy Technician
• Wind Energy Technician
• Bioenergy Specialist
• Energy Efficiency Consultant
• Sustainable Energy Project Manager
• Renewable Energy Systems Specialist
• Energy Storage Technician
• Environmental Impact Assessor
• Smart Grid Consultatn

Graduates from the Associate Degree of Engineering program who wish to continue their studies may apply to any university for admission into their program. For an engineering technology degree, it is common practice for a university to first enroll the student into a post-graduate diploma program and, based on progress made, transfer them to a full Master’s program.

 

Employability Skills Generic Definition:

Communication	Communicate in ways that contribute to productive and harmonious relationships across employees and customers.
Team work	Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others.
Problem solving	Think critically and respond appropriately to changing needs within a growing and diversifying economy.
Initiative and enterprise	Apply resourcefulness, innovation and strategic thinking to a range of workplace situations.
Planning and organisation	Plan and manage their working lives.
Self management	Demonstrate self discipline and adaptability, and be able to plan and achieve personal and professional goals.
Learning	Understand the need for and engage with continuous learning throughout the lifespan.
Technology	Utilize information technology effectively and ethically in their personal and professional lives.