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UNIVERSITY COLLEGECAYMAN ISLANDS

Key Facts about the Programme

Duration

1 Year

Internship

160 hours

Awarding Body

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Programme Entry

Fall 2026 and beyond

Programme Overview

Description

The Electro-Technology Level 3 Diploma combines technical and applied study in electrical systems. Students take courses in advanced wiring, solar photovoltaics, electronics, programmable logic controllers and industrial motor controls, supported by mathematics, applied science and computer-aided design.

In the Summer semester, students complete the final parts of Advanced Wiring and Solar Photovoltaics, along with a 160-hour electrical installation internship. Modular examinations form part of the programme.

Qualifications

The programme includes modular examinations leading to the following qualifications upon successful completion:

  • NCCER Certificate in Core Curriculum
  • NCCER Certificate in Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installer
  • NCCER Certificate in Electrical Installation Level 2
  • UCCI Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Technology

Degree Plan

Fall Semester

  • MAT 005 Introductory Algebra & Geometry
  • SCI 005 Applied Science TVET
  • TVET 080 Advanced Wiring
  • TVET 052: Solar Photovoltaics (Part 1)
  • ELE 002 Introduction to Electronics/Lab

Spring Semester

  • CON 016 Computer Aided Design
  • ELE 012 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
  • TVET 081 Advanced Wiring (Part 2)
  • ELE 018 Industrial Motor Controls 1
  • TVET 053: Solar Photovoltaics (Part 2)

Summer Semester

  • TVET 082 Advanced Wiring (Part 3)
  • TVET 054: Solar Photovoltaics (Part 3)
  • ELE 070 Electrical Installation Internship (Part 2)