New and Renewable Energy Program

Program Description

Energy production using renewable natural resources such as wind, sunlight, biomass, geothermal heat, etc. has gained high acceptance in recent years .

The renewable energy program represents a response to the growing need for good training in the renewable energy sector .

The renewable energy program will focus on the basic practical applications of renewable energy .

The program first provides fundamental knowledge in relevant electrical, electronic, and mechanical disciplines required for practical work in the renewable energy sector. Given the increasing number of renewable energy solutions and applications emerging in our current environment, the program will address more than just renewable energy technologies. It will give students a solid scientific foundation, as well as the installation techniques necessary to work with various renewable energy solutions. These components will include solar power, wind turbines, biomass energy, and geothermal energy systems .

Best practices in health, safety and environmental protection will play a key role in all courses offered in the program, including full safety training for working at heights and in confined spaces .

The program will also present general concepts related to global climate change and practical applications related to sustainable energy, including conservation technologies .

Upon completion of the program, students gained experience and knowledge that enabled them to conduct site assessments for wind and photovoltaic energy projects with the ability to integrate with existing energy sources .

Graduates will have in-depth practical knowledge of current practice in the installation, commissioning, routine maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and wind power generation systems, enabling them to work effectively in the field of wind power facilities and photovoltaic solar energy operators .

Program educational objectives

Upon graduation, our students are expected to do the following :

  1. Applying mathematical, scientific, and practical skills in solving technical problems .

  2. Working efficiently in the field of renewable energy

  3. Working effectively and behaving ethically in their professional environment .

  4. Developing their skills and knowledge .

Targeted learning outcomes of the program :

Knowledge and understanding

The graduate must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding :

  1. Concepts and theories of mathematics and science appropriate for new and renewable energy .

  2. Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology .

  3. The fundamentals, basic characteristics, and features of new and renewable energy systems .

  4. Methodologies for solving technical problems, collecting and interpreting data in new and renewable energy systems .

  5. Quality assurance systems, codes of practice, standards, health and safety requirements, and environmental issues related to new and renewable energy systems .

  6. Principles of work and management relevant to industrial applications .

  7. Methods of maintenance and repair of new and renewable energy equipment and devices .

thinking skills

The graduate must be able to :

  1. Identifying appropriate mathematical and computer-based methods for modeling and analyzing problems .

  2. Assessing energy quantities and uses for energy efficiency in residential buildings, offices, retail, commercial establishments, industrial properties and institutions .

  3. Identifying the appropriate technical methods for carrying out repair work on new and renewable energy equipment and devices .

  4. Judging technical decisions during diagnostic work on new and renewed systems .

  5. Solving technical problems, even with limited or contradictory data .

  6. Proposing solutions to new and emerging technical problems .

  7. Evaluating and interpreting qualitative and quantitative technical data .

  8. Analyze the records and test results thoroughly .

practical and professional skills

The graduate must be able to :

  1. Integrating knowledge of mathematics, science, information technology, business context, and technical practice to solve technical problems .

  2. Using computer facilities, measuring instruments, workshops and laboratory equipment to conduct tests, collect, analyze and interpret results .

  3. Using a wide range of analytical and technical tools and techniques, including relevant software .

  4. Implementing safe systems at work .

  5. Preparing and presenting  technical materials .

  6. Demonstrate basic organizational and project management skills .

  7. Appreciating precision and beauty in the workplace .

In order to develop and improve new skills to enhance their practice status at the level of new and emerging technologies, students must be proficient in performing the following defined industry competencies :

  1. Health and safety application .

  2. Using hand tools in a mechanical workshop .

  3. Using power tools in a mechanical workshop .

  4. Performing basic measurements

  5. Operation and monitoring of the conversion and charging machines .

  6. Use of drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, symbols, and specifications .

  7. Problem solving .

  8. Counting and launching a small business project .

  9. Conducting an electrical inspection .

  10. Installing standalone photovoltaic systems .

  11. Installing of low voltage network system

  12. Installation of wind energy conversion systems .

  13. Replacing defective components in renewable energy systems .

  14. Production and storage of hydrogen for fuel cell applications and power system repair .

  15. Use and maintain reference standards .

  16. Verification of the reference standards for mechanical trade .

General and transferable skills

General skills that are essential for professional competence in all sectors and at all levels include :

  1. Communication that contributes to productive and harmonious relationships between employees and customers .

  2. Teamwork contributes to productive working relationships and results .

  3. Planning and organization that contribute to long-term and short-term strategic planning .

  4. Self-management that contributes to employee satisfaction and growth .

  5. Learning that contributes to continuous improvement and expansion in employee and company processes and results .

  6. Technology that contributes to the effective execution of tasks .

Certificates awarded :

  • Higher Diploma in Technology in New Energy .

Higher National Diploma in Renewable Energy.

This degree is awarded after completing the first and second years of study (first stage) and after at least four weeks of field training in this field, and after fulfilling any other university requirements as stipulated in these regulations .

  • Job Title : Advanced Technician in New and Renewable Energy .

“Senior Technician”

  • Degree requirements

  1. The student spends four weeks in field training at an industrial institution during the summer semester, and submits a technical report about it, which is then discussed .

  2. Reaching level B1 according to the European Union Framework of Reference for Languages (EUFRS) .

  • Bachelor of Technology in Solar Energy .

Bachelor of Technology in Solar Energy.

  • Job title : Solar Energy Technologist .

“Technologist”

  • Degree requirements :

  1. field training at one of the industrial institutions during the summer semester for 4 weeks, he submits a technical report about it which is discussed .

  2. Reaching level B2 according to the European Union Framework of Reference for Languages (EUFR) .

  • Bachelor of Technology in Wind Energy .

Bachelor of Technology in Wind Energy

  • Job Title : Wind Energy Technologist

“Technologist”

  • Degree requirements

  1. The student spends four weeks in field training at an industrial institution during the summer semester and submits a report about it, which is then discussed .

  2. Reaching level B2 according to the European Union Framework of Reference for Languages (EUFRS) .

  • Bachelor of Technology in Hydraulic Power Plants

Bachelor of Technology in Hydro-Power Plant

  • Job Title : Hydroelectric Power Plant Technologist

“Technologist”

  • Degree requirements :

  1. The student spends four weeks in field training at an industrial institution during the summer semester, during which he submits a technical report that is discussed .

  2. Reaching level B2 according to the European Union Framework of Reference for Languages (EUFR) .

Which is granted after studying the third and fourth years (second stage) and after fulfilling any other requirements of the university according to the rules mentioned in these regulations .

A study unit has been set up at the undergraduate level in each semester to meet local needs that are not covered by the units in each major, and it has been named Local Needs (MLN) Unit Meeting.

The basic structure of study units and educational outcomes .

The basic structure of each study unit consists of what is called educational outcomes.

Learning Out comes for the unit, where the unit usually includes three or four learning outcomes, with a brief explanation of each learning outcome, the teaching scenario, the assessment method, etc.

criteria are formulated for each learning outcome, with varying levels of skills. The criteria for each learning unit are classified into three levels as follows :

Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D), and so on. The number of  Pass (P) level criteria ranges from 4 to 12 criteria, the number of Merit (M) level criteria is four criteria, while the Distinction (D) level usually consists of only two criteria .

Standards at the P level are designed to measure basic cognitive levels, which may reach the level of knowledge, understanding, and some application. Standards at the M level are designed to measure levels that reach the level of application and analysis, while standards of type D measure levels that may reach the level of creative thinking, evaluation, and problem-solving .

It should be noted that the execution of the tasks or duties  of the study unit must be done in a professional manner , focusing on acquiring practical skills that will benefit the student when he joins a job in his field of specialization .