The Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Dip. TNET) is an applied two-year program which provides students with the knowledge and competencies needed to start a career in the telecommunications and networking industry. Through hands-on learning, in state-of- the art laboratories and machine shops, students develop the knowledge and technical skills required to operate, maintain and configure telecommunications devices or components, systems and equipment, in a variety of network environments and distribution centers.
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.
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2024-2025 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pre-req | Co-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 1 |
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| AECH1201 | Basic Engineering Calculations | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AEEL1101 | Fundamentals of Electricity I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEEL1201 | Fundamentals of Electricity I (Lab) | - | AEEL1101 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 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 | 9 | |||
| Semester 2 | ||||||
| AEEL1102 | Fundamentals of Electricity II | AEEL1101 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEEL1202 | Fundamentals of Electricity II (Lab) | AEEL1201 | AEEL1102 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AETN1102 | Network Fundamentals | - |
AETN1112 AETN1202 |
3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN1202 | Network Fundamentals (Lab) | - | AETN1102 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AETN1112 | Digital Electronics | AEEL1101 | AETN1212 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN1212 | Digital Electronics (Lab) | AEEL1201 | AETN1112 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1020 | Pre-Calculus |
MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% |
- | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 18 | 15 | 7 | |||
| Semester 3 | ||||||
| AECH1100 | Environmental Awareness & Ethics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEPC1203 | Basic Instrumentation | AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 | - | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences Elective: Select 1 of 3 | ||||||
| BIOL1001 | Inquiry-Based Biology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1002 |
Introduction to Botany |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1003 | Fundamentals of Ecology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 7 | 5 | 4 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 43 | 35 | 20 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pre-req | Co-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 4 |
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| AEEL2201 | Electronic Fabrication Practices |
AEEL1102 AEEL1202 |
- | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| AETN2101 | Analog Electronics | AEEL1102 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2201 | Analog Electronics (Lab) | AEEL1202 | AETN2101 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AETN2111 | Network Switching & Routing | AETN1102 | AETN2211 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2211 | Network Switching & Routing (Lab) | AETN1202 | AETN2111 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AETN2121 | Analog & Digital Communication |
AEEL1102 MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% |
- | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2221 | Analog & Digital Communication (Lab) | AEEL1202 | AETN2121 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 14 | 9 | 11 | |||
| Semester 5 | ||||||
| AECH2103 | Leadership & Management Principles |
AECH1100 COMM1020 |
- | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AETN2112 | Enterprise Networks | AETN2111 | AETN2212 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2212 | Enterprise Networks (Lab) | AETN2211 | AETN2112 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AETN2122 | Wireless Communication Systems | AETN2121 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN2222 | Wireless Communication Systems (Lab) | AETN2221 | AETN2122 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AETN2302 | Applied Programing I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 13 | 9 | 10 | |||
| Semester 6 | ||||||
| AETN2103 | Microprocessors & Microcontrollers | AETN2121 | AETN2203 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AETN2203 | Microprocessors & Microcontrollers (Lab) |
AETN2221 |
AETN2103 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 31 | 20 | 27 | |||
| Dip. TNET Program Total: | 74 | 55 | 47 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Dip. TNET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. TNET) or the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Telecommunications and Network Engineering (B.Sc. EE-TNE) degree.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Dip. TNET) 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:
- Network Technician
- Network Support Technician
- Telecommunication Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Telecom Technician
- Service Install Technician