ACK offers Engineering courses for students who wish to pursue a career as professionals in the fields of:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Oil & Gas Engineering
• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
The Engineering Diploma Program at ACK provides students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to gain entry level engineering drafting and design, fabrication and construction, supervision and technical positions.
Engineering Diplomas at ACK are broad-based diplomas that offer student training within a specific field of Engineering to Diploma level. Successful graduates from ACK Engineering Diplomas are qualified to enter basic supervisory positions over-seeing engineering processes.
All ACK Engineering Diplomas are two year fulltime courses. In some courses, the units (subjects) in the first semester are the same. It may be possible, in these courses, for a student to change their enrolment stream at the conclusion of their first semester of study with full, or partial, credit for completed studies.
There are five majors offered within the Engineering Diploma Program in as follows:
Diploma of Engineering - Technical (Mechanical) (MEM5025)
The Diploma of Engineering - Technical (Mechanical) is a course especially designed for students who wish to gain employment in the mechanical engineering industry as a technical officer or draftsperson. They will develop skills applicable to the mechanical engineering industries and particularly in computer aided drafting and design.
TOPICS
• Computer Technology
• Electrical Systems
• Mathematical Techniques
• Electronic Switching and Timing
• CAD Systems
• Design of Basic Mechanical Systems
• Engineering graphics and drawing
• Work Practice Cost Factors
• Organise and communicate information
• Programming Computers & Controllers
• Engineering materials
• Electro and Control Scientific Principles
• Scientific Principles
• Root Cause Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering Methods
• Mechanical Engineering CAD
• Economic and Ergonomic concepts
• 3D CAD
• Workshop Practice and Projects
Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas 51657)
The Diploma of Engineering (Oil and Gas) is specifically designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the areas of oil and gas, with particular reference to the oil and gas industry in Kuwait.
TOPICS
• Managing self in the engineering environment
• Computing technology
• Apply mathematical techniques
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Organize and communicate information
• Apply basic scientific principles
• Select common engineering materials
• Interpret engineering drawings
• Overview of the oil and gas industry
• Reservoir engineering basics
• Chemical processing
• Process control and instrumentation technology
• Basic drilling operations
• Surface production operations and equipment
• Oil refining
• Petrochemical industry
• Assist in performing formation evaluation
• Petroleum Geology
• Workshop Practice
• Projects
Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (UEE50507)
The Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering has been designed to meet industry requirements to develop, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions of computer and network components/sub assemblies, apparatus and renewable energy systems at the Engineering Associate/Technical Officer levels. The Diploma has a focus on developing fundamental broad based electronic skills with electronic components and communication systems.he Diploma of Electrotechnology (Electronics) has been designed to meet industry requirements for the installation, maintenance and design of electronic equipment at the technician and technical officer levels. The Diploma has a focus on developing fundamental broad based electronic and hand soldering skills with electronic components and systems.
TOPICS
• Planning a Career
• Electronic Workshop Practices
• Analogue Techniques
• DC Electrical Fundamentals
• DC Power Supplies
• Amplifier and RF Fundamentals
• Digital Fundamentals
• Microprocessor Fundamentals
• PCB Design
• Electrical Mathematics 1
• Engineering Management
• Programming Fundamentals
• Industry Practices
• Communication Systems
• Networking Fundamentals
• AC Electrical Fundamentals
• Circuit Analysis
• Oscillators
• RF Systems
• Microprocessor Applications
• Data Communications
• PC Hardware and Software
• Customer Service
Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (3332)
The Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering is specifically designed to provide the training and education required for a civil and structural draftsperson. Civil and Structural Drafting entails using computer aided drafting in the production of structural and civil drawings and plans.
TOPICS
• Operate in an Engineering Environment
• Construction in Engineering
• Extended CAD features
• Use Mathematics in Engineering
• Materials in Engineering
• Rural Road Drawings
• Statics
• Reinforced Concrete Drawings
• Use Graphics in Engineering
• Computer aided design
• Structural Steel Drawings
• Use Physics in Engineering
• Fluids
• 3D CAD
• Environmental concepts
• Construction Management
• Use Surveying in Engineering
• Basic Soil Engineering
• Strength of materials
• Projects
Entry requirements
Applicants may be granted direct entry to Diploma Programs if they have adequate English language skills, i.e. TOEFL IBT score of 71 or better; IELTS 5.5 or better (Reading and Writing Bands to be a minimum of 5.5); or ACK Entry Level Placement Test – direct entry level and have a Secondary School Certificate [Science Stream] or its equivalent. Six IGCSEs is considered to be the equivalent of a Secondary School Certificate. British School graduates must have Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry at grade D or better.
Applicants who do not have adequate English language skills for direct entry to an Engineering Diploma will be required to complete a minimum of one semester of English Language studies.
Attendance
Attendance is an important ingredient to student success in programs at ACK. As the nature of the learning is so practical, it makes sense that you must be in class to participate in these activities and learn the necessary theory.
ACK has strict attendance requirements that influence:
• The final grade awarded for each unit (and subsequently your grade point average)
• Your eligibility for re-assessment
All students will be advised of these attendance requirements as part of their academic induction.