Diploma in Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology (Dip. CPET)

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Program Description

The Diploma in Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology (Dip. CPET) is an applied two-year program which provides students with the knowledge and competencies needed to start a career in chemical and processing engineering. Through hands-on learning, in state-of-the art laboratories and machine shops, students develop the knowledge and technical skills to install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot chemical equipment, units and processes.

Program Duration:

Two years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred).

  1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;  OR
  2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
  3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

 

  1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
  2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
  3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

To see the 2022-2023 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

 

To see the 2023-2024 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

2024-2025 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
AECH1201 Basic Engineering Calculations - - 1 0

3

CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - CHEM1011 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab) - CHEM1010 1 0 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% - 3 3 1
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2  
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 18 15 10
SEMESTER 2
AECH1112 Health, Safety & Environment in the Process Industries - - 2 2 0
AEEL1100 Fundamentals of Electricity MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 2 2 0
AEEL1200 Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) - AEEL1100 1 0

3

AEMA1312 Engineering Graphics AECH1201 - 3 1 4
CHEM1020 General Chemistry II CHEM1010 CHEM1011 CHEM1021 3 3 0
CHEM1021 General Chemistry II (Lab) CHEM1010 CHEM1011 CHEM1020 1 0 3
MATH1020 Pre-Calculus

MATH1010 OR

AMPII Score of 75%

- 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 15 11 10
SEMESTER 3
AECH1100 Environmental Awareness & Ethics - - 2 2 0
AECH1103 Industrial Process Overview

CHEM1020 OR CHEM1030

- 2 2 0
AEPC1203 Basic Instrumentation

AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR  

AEEL1101 & AEEL1201

- 2 0 4
Semester 3 Total: 6 4 4
Year 1 Total: 39 30 24
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-Req Co-Req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
AECH2111 Principles of Chemical Engineering I

AECH1201 CHEM1020 PHYS1020 MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 85%

- 3 3 0
AECH2121 Process Control Systems AEPC1203 - 3 3 0
AECH2241 Chemical & Processing Plant Operation AECH1103 AECH2121 2 0 6
AECH2251 Instrumentation & Control (Lab) AEPC1203 AECH2121 1 0 3
AECH2331 Process Equipment - AECH2111 4 3 2
Semester 4 Total 13 9 11
SEMESTER 5
AECH2122 Principles of Chemical Engineering II AECH2111 - 2 2 0
AECH2142 Basic Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer

AECH2111 MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85%

- 2 2 0
AECH2332 Chemical & Processing Plant Troubleshooting AECH2241 - 2 1 2
CHEM3010 Petrochemistry CHEM1020 CHEM3011 2 2 0
CHEM3011 Petrochemistry (Lab) CHEM1021 CHEM3010 1 0 3
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
Semester 5 Total: 12 10 5
SEMESTER 6
AECH2103 Leadership & Management Principles AECH1100 COMM1020 - 2 2 0
AECH2112 Sustainability & Renewable Energy AECH1100 - 3 3 0
AECH2113 Quality Assurance COMM1020 - 2 2 0
Semester 6 Total 7 7 0
Year 2 Total 32 26 16
Dip. CPET Program Total: 71 56 40

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Diploma in Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology (Dip. CPET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Advanced Diploma in Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. CPET) or the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Processing Engineering (B.Sc. CE-PE) degree.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Diploma in Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology (Dip. CPET) is an applied two-year program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Chemical Operator
  • Chemical Technician
  • Control System Technician
  • Utility Operator
  • Treatment Technician
  • Technician in Product Development

Program Contact:

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Dr. Mohannad AlJarrah
Department Head, Chemical Engineering Technology

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