Diploma Aeronautical Engineering(Airframe and Engines option)
This is a 3 year KNEC course under the technical and vocational education and training(TVET) which aims to impact learners with hands-on skills as well as theoretical knowledge in the development and control of air-frames structures.Students get to understand various aviation branches such as manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, defense and many other disciplines practiced in the aviation industry. Qualification to pursue diploma in aeronautical engineering(Airframes and engines option) is a minimum KCSE mean grade C-(minus). Graduates can seek employment in the aviation industry after successfully completing this course.
Diploma Aeronautical Engineering(Avionics-Communication and Navigation option)
This is a 3 year KNEC course under the technical and vocational education and training(TVET) which aims to impact learners with theoretical as well as practical experience in the progress and control of electronic systems. Students will learn radio communication theories, avionics systems line maintenance and avionics system integration. Qualification to pursue diploma in aeronautical engineering(Airframes and engines option) is a minimum KCSE mean grade C-(minus). Successful graduates can seek employment in the aviation industry.
Diploma in aeronautical engineering(Avionics-communication and navigation option) course codes-2207
MODULE I: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
- Communication Skills
- Life skills
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Entrepreneurship
- Engineering Mathematics I
- Engineering Drawing
- Mechanical Engineering Principles
- Workshop Technology
- Aerodynamics
- Aircraft Electrical Installation Technology
- Airfield Safety and Procedures
- Airframe Structures
- Aero Piston Engine
MODULE II: INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS
- Engineering Mathematics II
- Electronics
- Airfield and Safety Procedures
- Communication Systems
- Control Systems
- Aircraft Instruments and Measurement Systems
- Electric Circuit Analysis
- Measurement Technology
- Telecommunications Principles
- Research Methods
- Business Plan
MODULE III: COMMUNICATION NAVIGATION AND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
1. Engineering Mathematics III
2. Industrial Organization and Management
3. Data and Computer Networks
4. Micro controller Technology
5. Aircraft Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Systems
6. Electromagnetic Field Theory
7. Automatic Pilot Systems
8. Airfield and Safety Procedures
9. Trade Project
10. Guidelines for Industrial Attachment
Diploma in aeronautical engineering(Airframes and Engines option) course outline
MODULE I: AIRCRAFT MECHANICS
- Communication Skills
- Life Skills
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Entrepreneurship
- Engineering Mathematics I
- Engineering Drawing
- Mechanical Engineering Science
- Electrical Engineering Principles
- Workshop Technology
- Aerodynamics
- Aircraft Electrical Installation Technology
- Airfield Safety and Procedures
- Airframe Structures
- Aero Piston Engine
MODULE II: AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY
- Engineering Mathematics II
- Electronics
- Strength of Materials
- Mechanics of Machines
- Airfield and Safety Procedures
- Control Systems
- Airframe Systems I
- Theory of Flight
- Propellers
- Research Methods
- Business Plan
MODULE III: AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
- Engineering Mathematics III
- Industrial Organization and Management
- Thermodynamics
- Data and Computer Networks
- Fluid Mechanics
- Airfield and Safety Procedures
- Airframe Systems II
- Flight Mechanics
- Gas Turbine Engines
- Trade Project
- Guidelines for Industrial Attachment
