Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Department Of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Mr. Samuel Njiru - HoD
Welcome Message
We welcome you to the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This is one of the four Engineering departments at the Nyeri National Polytechnic. We offer training under the following broad sections:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Medical Engineering
The Department is currently offering Competency-based Education and Training (CBET) courses that are geared towards industrial needs.
Currently the department has a committed staff, comprising both male and female trainers. We also have qualified technicians who are well-equipped with the relevant knowledge and technical skills. We strive to equip our trainees with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitude so that they become well-rounded Engineering Craftsmen/technicians/ technologists who will not only be technically fit but also disciplined and morally upstanding in their place of work.
Our graduates find employment in the following sectors:
- Kenya Power & Lighting Company
- Manufacturing Industries
- Electrical Power Producing companies
- Medical facilities
- Telecommunication firms
Department's Objective
To train students well equipped with skills and Knowledge in areas of specialization.
Department's Goals
- To provide a foundation for the student to develop an appreciation and an understanding of the principles of Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- To provide practical exposure to our students through modern laboratories.
- To create technical awareness among the students through special lectures from resource persons and industrial training and in-plant training.
- To train students to appreciate professional obligations, responsibilities and ethics in relation to the needs of society.
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The following courses are offered in the department:
| S/No. | COURSE NAME | LEVEL | MINIMUM QUALIFICATION | DURATION | EXAM BODY | MODE OF STUDY |
| 1 | Biomedical Engineering Technologist | Level 6 | KCSE C- with D+ in Maths or Physics | 3 Years | NNP | Regular/Dual Tvet |
| 2 | Electrical Engineering (Power Option) | Level 6 | KCSE C- with D+ in Maths or Physics | 3 Years | NNP | Regular/Dual Tvet |
| 3 | Electrical Engineering | Level 6 | KCSE C- with D+ in Maths or Physics | 3 Years | NNP | Regular |
| 4 | Electrical Engineering (Power Option) | Level 5 | KCSE D with D in Maths or Physics | 2 Years | NNP | Regular |
| 5 | Electrical Engineering | Level 5 | KCSE D with D in Maths or Physics | 2 Years | NNP | Regular |
| 6 | Electrical Engineering (Power Option) | Module 2 | Pass in Craft Module 1 and 2 | 2 Years | KNEC | Regular |
| 7 | Electrical Installation | Level 4 | Open | 6 Months | NNP | Regular/RPL/ODEL |
| 8 | Automated Motor Control Circuits | - | KCSE | - | NNP | RPL |
| 9 | Solar installation | Level 4 | KCSE or Equivalent | 6 Months | NNP | Regular/ ODEL |
| 10 | Simple Automation | Level 4 | KCSE | 6 Months | NNP |
Short course/ Part time |
| 11 | Mobile Phone Repair | Level 3 | Open | 2 Months | NNP | |
| 12 | CCTV Installation | Level 3 | Open | 2 Months | NNP | |
| 13 | PLC Programming | - | Electrical/electronic background | 30 Days | NNP | |
| 14 | Microcontroller Technology | - | Electrical/electronic background | 30 Days | NNP |
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This course is designed to equip Electrical Technicians with the competencies required to perform electrical installation, power line construction, electronics, electrical machine installation, machine automation, security system installation, solar installation, Electrical equipment and system maintenance, project management and power generation.
The total duration of the course is 2,490 hours (83 weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive of industrial attachment.
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minus)
- Electrical Technician Level 5(Power Option) Certificate
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
This course is designed to equip an Electrical operator with the competencies required to perform electrical installation, electrical machine installation, electronics, security system installation, solar system installation and Electrical systems maintenance.
The total duration of the course is 1790 hours (59 weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive of industrial attachment.
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of D (plain) or KCE Div III
- Electrical Technician Level 4 Certificate
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA
Biomedical Engineering Technologist Level 6 consists of competencies for performing maintenance of Laboratory Equipment, Basic Diagnostic Equipment, Theatre Equipment, Radiology and Imaging Equipment, ICU Equipment, Ophthalmic and ENT Equipment, Dental and Renal Equipment, Maternity Equipment, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment and Physiotherapy and Orthopedic Equipment.
The total duration of the course is 2,950 hours (97weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive of industrial attachment.
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minus)
- Biomedical Engineering Technologist Level 5 Certificate
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
This course is designed to equip an Electrical operator with the competencies required to perform electrical installation, electrical machine installation, electronics, security system installation, solar system installation and Electrical systems maintenance.
The total duration of the course is 1970 hours.
The total duration of the course is 1970 hours (66 weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive of industrial attachment.
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of D (plain) or KCE Div III
- Electrical and Electronics Technician Level 4 Certificate
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
Electrical and Electronics engineering Level 6 qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to be certified as an Electrical and electronics technician.These competencies include Perform Electrical Installation, Design and fabricate electronic circuits, Install power supply system’s Perform electrical machine installation, Perform industrial control and automation, Maintain electrical and electronics system, Install Security Systems and Manage Electrical Project
The total duration of the course is 2,460 hours (82 weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive of industrial attachment.
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minus)
- Electrical Technician Level 5(Power Option) Certificate
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
This course is designed to equip a Mechatronics Technician with the competencies required to Install Industrial wiring control, operate computer and numerical control (CNC) machines, Program programmable logic controllers (PLC), Install Mechatronic system, Install Robotics systems and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
The total duration of the course is 2890hours (82 weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive of industrial attachment.
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minus)
- Mechatronics Technician Level 5 Certificate
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
This course is designed to equip an Industrial Automation Technician with the competencies required to Install Electrical System,Install Electric Motors and Motor Control Circuits,Install Electromechanical systems,Install hydraulic and pneumatic systems,Install Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC),Design Industrial Automation process,Testing and Commission Industrial Automation system and Maintain Industrial Automation Systems.
This course is designed to equip an Industrial Automation Technician with the competencies required to Install Electrical System,Install Electric Motors and Motor Control Circuits,Install Electromechanical systems,Install hydraulic and pneumatic systems,Install Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC),Design Industrial Automation process,Testing and Commission Industrial Automation system and Maintain Industrial Automation Systems.
The total duration of the course is 2,990hours (100weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive of industrial attachment.
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minus)
- Industrial Automation Technician level 5(Power Option) Certificate
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
This course is designed to equip an Electrical Technician with the competencies required in preparing Electrical Installation Work plan, Installing Electrical Systems, Testing Electrical Installation Equipment and Systems and Maintaining Electrical Installation Systems.
The total duration of the course is 1080hours (36weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive of industrial attachment.
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) mean grade E
- Level 3 certificate in electrical installation
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
This course is designed to equip an Solar PV installer Level 4 with the competencies required to prepare solar pv installation work plan, install solar PV, test solar PV and maintain solar PV
The total duration of the course is 770 hours (26weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive of industrial attachment.
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) Grade E
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
This course is designed to equip a Mobile phone repair personnel with the competencies required to perform electrical installation perform mobile phone hardware repair,perform mobile phone software maintenance and electronics.
The total duration of the course is 540 Hours which includes 240 Hours of industrial attachment.
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E)
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)