Renewable Energy Technology Program

Program Description

This diploma program aims at preparing graduate for work in the renewable energy field, particularly in the installation and maintenance of solar and energy systems. The program also equips the graduate with knowledge and skills that enables them to continue their studies to a higher degree.

Admission Requirements

Before starting the study in the College of Engineering, the student normally studies the General Foundation Program first, which requires having a General Education Diploma (12th grade) or a certified equivalent with an overall score of “C” and a minimum of grade “D” in Pure Mathematics, English and (either Physics or Chemistry).

The student should also successfully complete the General Foundation Program with an overall score of 65% in the following Components:

o English

o Mathematics

o Information Technology

Remarks:

• There is a Placement Test for each of the 3 components of the General Foundation Program, and students with a high score (90% and above) and then pass a subsequent test (Challenge Exam) with a score 65% or above are exempted from the respective component.

• To be exempted from the (English Component), a minimum score of 5.00 in IELTS certificate or equivalent is required.

• To be exempted from the (IT Component), an ICDL Certificate in English or its equivalent is required.

Program Objectives

The Diploma in Renewable Energy Technology program (RENW) has the following program objectives (POs) to be attained by the alumni upon graduation:

o PO1: Graduates are expected to be able to contribute to the field of sustainable environment through renewable energy technology, in alignment with Oman's 2040 vision

o PO2: Graduates are expected to gain skills related to economy competitiveness, entrepreneurship, and innovative society, in alignment with Oman's 2040 vision

Student Outcomes

sA1. an ability to apply mathematics, science, engineering, and technology in problems appropriate to renewable energy technology

sB1. an ability to conduct measurements and experiments appropriate to renewable energy technology

sC1. an ability to assist with the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to renewable energy technology

sD1. an ability to communicate by writing, orally, or graphically in technical and non-technical environments

sD2. an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team

Career Path

Renewable Energy Technology program graduates can begin their career path in public or private organizations. in governmental sector, they can find an opportunity in the Ministry of Transportation, Information Technology and Communications, and also in communications and information technology departments in government organizations and in the Military and Security services sectors. In the private sector, they can work in the information and communication technology sector, and in the Organizations that supervise these sectors. As for students who prefer independence and enjoy the potential for self-success, they may start their own small businesses as technician. And that is in the field of Renewable Energy Technology.