Students from the NVQ system and G.C.E Advanced Level streams will be eligible to gain entry to the NVQ level 06 Electronic Technology Course. Thus, there will be two categories of entry requirement: Candidates who possess NVQ level 4 in the field of Electronics (Such as E40S001 – Certificate of Electrician, D32S001 – Radio/TV and Allied Equipment Repairer and D32S002 – Industrial Electronics Craftsman etc.) Candidates who have passed G.C.E (A/L) in general education system (In the field of Science (Maths) Stream or Engineering Technology Stream)

Ensure resources for the system installation and Supervise system operation Perform system installation and Test & Commission system installation Carryout system operation and Ensure the smooth functioning of the system Maintain electronic system and Manage tools, equipment and materials Ensure occupation health and safety procedures Manage electronic waste Manage workforce in electronic industry Manage Workplace Information & Communication Plan Work to be Performed in the Workplace Solve Problems & Make Decisions Provide Leadership and Facilitate Work Teams Facilitate establishment and maintenance of learning culture at workplace

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY

NVQ Level 5 & 6

Introduction

This qualification is for persons working or planning to work in the field of Electronic Technology sector. Persons with this qualification should have sound practical and theoretical knowledge and competencies to perform work at supervisory and managerial level with a career path from middle managers to higher managers in the Electronic Technology sector and eventually lead them for obtaining degree level qualifications (NVQ 7).

This program will provide theoretical and practical knowledge on the most important aspects of electronics such as Industrial Electronic/Electrical Instrumentation, Communication Systems, Networking, Industrial Automation, Power Control Systems, Microprocessor, PLC and Microcontroller Based Systems, Digital & Analog Broadcasting and Control Systems. The approach is both multi-disciplinary and industry oriented.

Entry Qualification

Students from the NVQ system and G.C.E Advanced Level streams will be eligible to gain entry to the NVQ level 06 Electronic Technology Course.

Thus, there will be two categories of entry requirement:

Candidates who possess NVQ level 4 in the field of Electronics (Such as E40S001 – Certificate of Electrician, D32S001 – Radio/TV and Allied Equipment Repairer and D32S002 – Industrial Electronics Craftsman etc.)
Candidates who have passed G.C.E (A/L) in general education system (In the field of Science (Maths) Stream or Engineering Technology Stream)

Duration

These students possess theoretical exposure of two and half years study at the University College of Anuradhapura and they are expected to undergo on the job training of one year in the industry as a part requirement of their study course. Two periods of On the Job Training six months each, usually at end of first two semesters and end of last two semesters of NVQ 6 is arranged by the University College of Anuradhapura in liaison with the industry and the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA).

Job Opportunities

Ensure resources for the system installation and Supervise system operation
Perform system installation and Test & Commission system installation
Carryout system operation and Ensure the smooth functioning of the system
Maintain electronic system and Manage tools, equipment and materials
Ensure occupation health and safety procedures
Manage electronic waste
Manage workforce in electronic industry
Manage Workplace Information & Communication
Plan Work to be Performed in the Workplace
Solve Problems & Make Decisions
Provide Leadership and Facilitate Work Teams
Facilitate establishment and maintenance of learning culture at workplace

Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4

D32T001M01	Basic Module in Principles of Electrical Engineering 1
D32T001M02	Basic Module in Principles of Electrical Engineering 2
D32T001M03	Engineering Mathematics
D32T001M04	Electronics 1
D32T001M05	ICT for Electronic Technology
D32T001M06	Occupational Health and Safety Procedures and Practice
EMTM01	Workplace Information Management
EMTM02	Workplace Communication Management

D32T001M07	Electronics 2
D32T001M08	Industrial Electrical, Electronic Instrumentations
D32T001M09	Communication Systems
D32T001M10	Data Communication and Computer Networking Systems 01
D32T001M11	Troubleshooting Techniques
D32T001M12	Introduction to Industrial Automations
D32T001M13	Industrial Electronics 1
EMTM03	Planning and Scheduling Work at Workplace

D32T001M14	Electronic Power Control Systems
D32T001M15	Data Communication and Computer Networking Systems 02
D32T001M16	Industrial Electronics 2
D32T001M17	Microprocessor Based Systems
D32T001M18	Analogue Broadcasting
D32T001M19	Advance Computer Programming for Industrial Systems Operations
EMTM04	Problem Solving and Decision Making
EMTM05	Teamwork and Leadership

D32T001M20	Microprocessor and Microcontroller in Industrial Systems
D32T001M21	Control Systems
D32T001M22	Digital Broadcasting
D32T001M23	Introduction to Mobile Technology
D32T001M24	Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers used in Industrial Automation Systems
D32T001M25	Digital Signal Processing
EMTM06	Creating and Maintaining of a Learning Culture