ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (Radio, Phone TV Repair)

Class Description

Introduction T

his National Certificate in Electronics Technology (NCET) curriculum is aimed at producing Electronics Technicians who are relevant to the Industry and world of work. It is learner-centred and competence-based and emphasizes acquisition of skills by the learner, through practical teaching and execution of projects.

The competences that the learner is expected to acquire are clearly spelt out in the modules covered in each of three terms of academic year. The modules offered in this course are packaged in a manner that will enable the learner to attain particular skills required for performing tasks at any level of the respective academic year of study.

Modules such as Computer Applications, Basic Kiswahil, and Life Skills, are aimed at enhancing the learner’s report writing, communication and presentation skills.

In addition, the following modules: Engineering Science, Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Testing Methods and Fault Diagnosis, Real Life Project are aimed at equipping the learner with the core hands-on skills and techniques in the field of Electronics Engineering.

Applied Technician’s Mathematics module is aimed at improving learner’s ability to judge and make decisions, estimate and cost materials and labour, analyse data and understand trends in the world of work.

The Entrepreneurship Skills module provides the learner with the skills of starting up, managing and sustaining an enterprise while following proper codes of conduct.

Industrial Training, which comes at the end of each academic year, is aimed at, among others, to bridge the gap between the training institutions and the world of work.

This curriculum, if implemented effectively, will produce Electronics Technicians who are able to:

i) maintain and repair industrial and domestic electronic equipment;
ii) build electronic circuits;
iii) prepare technical reports, budgets and operation plans;
iv) observe safety of workers and plant.
v) initiate and manage small business enterprises

Duration of the Course
The National Certificate in Electronics Technology is a full time course taught in two academic years.
Each academic year consists of three terms. Terms one and two consist of twelve (12) weeks, which comprise of ten (10) weeks of teaching and continuous assessment and two (2) weeks of practical and written examinations. Third term consists of ten weeks, which comprise of eight weeks of teaching and continuous assessment and two (2) weeks of practical and written examinations.
Industrial training is a core module carried out at the end of each academic year and lasts for at least 6 weeks.
The course shall be completed within a time frame of five (5) years from the time of enrollment and registration.
Entry Requirements
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the National Certificate in Electronics Technology course on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications:
a) Ordinary Level Entry Scheme (Uganda Certificate of Education)
The candidate should be a holder of Uganda Certificate of Education without restrictions on passes and the year of sitting OR its equivalent.
b) Certificate Entry Scheme
One should be a holder of Uganda Junior Technical Certificate (UJTC), Community Polytechnic Certificate OR National Junior Vocational Certificate from a recognised institution OR its equivalent in technical / vocational education.