Associate degree in Engineering Technology (Electromechanical)

Faculty of EDICT (Engineering,Design and ICT)
Programme Title (Arabic) الدبلوم المشارك في تقنية الهندسة (الهندسة الكهروميكانيكية)
Acronym / Abbreviation* AssDegreeEngTech (Electromechanical)
Nature Embedded Qualification
Programme Code ENT7050 Programme Duration 3 Year/Cycle Programme Level Level 7
Programme Credits 360 Award Category Associate Degree
Effective From 2021/2022 Sem 1
Owner School of Engineering
Professional Body
Professional Body Recognition Status Effective From Interim Date Professional Bodies Contact Person Evidence
Employability Skills Yes 04/01/2021        
Target Groups*
High School Graduates
International Students
People in Employment
Unemployed
Qualification Completion Requirements Criteria

Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below:       

  • Successful completion of, or exemption from, all courses listed in Schedule A. 

  • Successful completion of at least 30 credits from Electives Group.

  • Succesful competion of all the courses listed in the National requirements group and 5 credits of the 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.

Programme Overview*

The Associate Degree in Engineering Technology is an exit qualification of the Bachelor in engineering technology and it stands at NQF level 7. It is available for the Bachelor of Engineering technology students that have completed the 3rd year of their studies. 

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Programme offered at Bahrain Polytechnic is composed of five Qualifications; the Mechanical Major, the Electronics Major, the Electrical Major, the electromechanical major and the Communications and networks major Each of these qualifications, also have their own exit qualification which is an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology of 360 credits. 

The Associate Degree Qualification reflects the needs of the rapid and modern developments in Electromechanical, solid mechanics, thermodynamics, sustainability and Control that are happening nationally, regionally and internationally. It has a significant industrial focus on the petrochemical, aluminum and manufacturing Industries which are widely present in Bahrain. Students gain advanced theoretical knowledge and specialist practical skills in the areas of mechanics (static, structural and dynamic), workshop practice, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, engineering design, circuits design, digital devices, electrical machines and drives, instrumentation, control systems, power electronics and systems, design and installation of electromechanical systems and the important Engineering software packages MatLab and LabView and 3Dimensional modeling software. The Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Electromechanical) is designed as an exit qualification for students who are unable to complete the full requirements of the degree, but have achieved core technical skills and knowledge after a minimum of 3 years full-time study.

 
Entry and Selection*

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 the ENT8050 Bachelor of Engineering Teachnology (Electromechanical) 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.

The Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Electromechanical) is an exit qualification of the corresponded Bachelor program and the students gain entry via the BEngTech above requirements. 

 

 
Selection and Criteria and Process*

N/A (exit qualification of the BEngTech program)

 
Major Selection Criteria*

N/A (exit qualification of the BEngTech program)

 
Accreditation / External Approval Requirements*

The mechanical, electronics and electrical engineering technology majors have been submitted for potential IET, UK accreditation, receiving “confidence” at the 1st initial related review. It is expected that the accreditation visit will take place within 2021. The new electromechanical and communications and networks engineering technology majors will be submitted for similar international accreditation during 2022 or after the first completion of all offered courses subject to the accreditation body’s requirement and review. 

 
Attendance Requirements*

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

 
Qualification Overview*

The Associate degree in the Electromechanical Engineering technology qualification is an exit qualification of the corresponded BEngTech. It is a technically strong qualification that aims to provide for the needs industry nationally, regionally and internationally for engineering technicians.  The qualification has a  combination of electrical, mechanical and electronics engineering knowledge and skills upon which graduates can build to reflect the wide range of fields and industries that are present locally and regionally.  There is emphasis on solid mechanics, thermodynamics and  electrical machines to suit the petrochemical, aluminum and manufacturing industries.
Students gain advanced theoretical knowledge and specialist practical skills in the areas of Mechanics (static, structural and Dynamic), workshop practice, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, engineering design, digital devices, electrical machines, instrumentation and systems, design and installation of electromechanical systems. Students are introduced to software packages Matlab and LabView and 3Dimensional modelling software, SolidWorks, is integrated and used extensively throughout the programme.

 
Qualification Aim*

The aim of this qualification is to provide students with a comprehensive set of skills for employment as engineering technologists (an engineering technologist is defined by the Sydney Accord as being competent at analysing, solving, managing and taking responsibility for broadly-defined engineering problems and activities).

The qualification will provide students with:

  • theoretical and practical skills to solve engineering problems and design engineering systems in the broad area of electrical and mechanical engineering, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Control engineering systems, Power Systems, Electrical Machines and drives and Electromechanical Design of installation systems for the industry and Building Services Sector.
  • Skills necessary for effective communication, analysis, teamwork, documentation and evaluation of systems through the inclusion of courses in English language, mathematics, project management, ethics and social responsibility.
 
Graduate Pathways and Destination*

This exit qualification equips graduates to start their engineering career mostly as an engineering technician. 

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

  • Industrial process technician
  • Building services 
  • Iindustrial automation operations 
  • Electrical Machines operation and maitenance 
  • Medical devices operation
  • Construction
  • Mechanical and electrical manufacturing technician
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)

Graduates from the Associate Degree in Engineering Technology programme who wish to continue their studies may apply to any university for admission into their Bachelor engineering programme. 

2.6   Pathways Diagram

       
   

Master of Engineering*

   

   

BEngTech

                             

 

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Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

 

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Certificate in Academic Preparation

Direct Entry

Associate Degree in Engineering*

       

*Not currently offered by Bahrain Polytechnic

 

 
Other Information*

Empolyability 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.
 

Programme Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to :

Description
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation to deal with defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies.
Identify, formulate, research literature and solve broadly-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to their discipline or area of specialisation.
Demonstrate commitment to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practice.
Recongize the impact of engineering solutions in a societal context and demonstrate knowledge of the need for sustainable development.
Critically analyze the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technology practice.
Design solutions for broadly-defined engineering technology problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental cons
Conduct investigations of broadly-defined problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions.
Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including prediction and modeling tools, to broadly-defined engineering activities, with an understanding of their limitations.
Practice as a professional using 21st century skills
Demonstrate knowledge of management and business practices, such as risk and change management, and recognize their limitations.
Solve practical problems in specific engineering systems using electro-mechanical components and sound analytical, industrial, laboratory, and time-management skills.
Operate engineering instruments and machines and interpret their results and readings.
Analyze engineering systems performance based on constrains and diagnose faults
Work with computers and demonstrate an understanding of their place in an engineering environment
Contribute to the design and development of systems or processes to deliver engineering projects or services factoring in sustainability, cost factors and engineering ethics principles.

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Core
Course Code Title
EN6000 Electrical Fundamentals
EN6990 Engineering Practice
EN6907 Mathematics for Engineers 1
EL5005 Reading and Writing English for EDICT

Year 1 / Semester 2

Core
Course Code Title
EN6010 Engineering Computing Fundamentals
EN6914 Mathematics for Engineers 2
EN6903 Mechanical Fundamentals
EL5006 Speaking and Listening English for EDICT

Year 2 / Semester 1

Core
Course Code Title
EN6080 Alternating Current ( AC ) Circuit theory
EN6904 Engineering Graphics
EL6001 English for EDICT 3
EN7917 Fluid Mechanics

Year 2 / Semester 2

Core
Course Code Title
EN6020 Digital Devices and Systems
EL6002 English for EDICT 4
EN7230 Instrumentation and Automatic Control
EN7919 Thermodynamics

Year 3 / Semester 1

Core
Course Code Title
EN7032 Electrical Machines
EN6902 Engineering Mechanics 2
EN7008 Power Electronics
Elective
Course Code Title
ELE1 Electives 1

Year 3 / Semester 2

Core
Course Code Title
EN8033 Electrical Drives
NR National Requirements
EN8154 Structural mechanics and dynamics
Optional
Course Code Title
NR-Arabic National Requirements- Arabic
Elective
Course Code Title
ELE1 Electives 1