Program Overview

Programs Offered

Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI) offers a diverse range of applied Certificates and Diploma programs that fit the job market needs, including:

• Business
• Information Technology
• Travel & Tourism
• Design
• Environment studies
• Industrial Technology
• Logistics
• Engineering

A foundation program is available for students who do not meet the English requirements to enter the Diploma Programs.

Program Details

The programs offered at ADVETI have been specifically designed in consultation with Abu Dhabi industry and businesses to ensure that ADVETI graduates are employable and ready to meet the requirements of local commercial enterprises and organizations.

Electrical Engineering Technology

Introduction

Electrical Maintenance graduates can continue their professional studies in Higher Education to Advanced Diploma, and move into professional engineering roles such as:

• Electrical Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Electrical Research Engineer
• Electrical Transmission Engineer
• Instrumentation and Control Engineer
• Electrical Distribution Engineer
• Electrical Engineer- Avionics

Functional Skills

• Monitoring technical aspects of the manufacture, installation, and utilization
• Maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations
• Assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying, and repairing electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements
• Conducting tests of electrical and electronic systems, assembling circuitry
• Checking completed installations for safety

21st Century Skills

• Skills related to designing, testing, troubleshooting, using, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, installations, and equipment
• Critical thinking, time management, teamwork, control precision
• Approaching non-routine problems by applying expert and creative solutions
• Use of systems and digital technology, practical design and build skills
• Experimental and testing techniques

Job Roles

• Electrical Technician
• Quality Inspector
• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Maintenance Foreman
• Electrical Inspector
• Workshop Manager
• Electrical Supervisor

Admission Requirements

Most students applying for a place in an ADVETI Institute enter in the fall term at the beginning of the academic year in September, but admission is also possible at the beginning of the Winter term in January. All students are notified of the outcome of their application by the Institute of their choice. Where student applications exceed the number of places available, priority is given to current High School graduates who have applied through the NAPO system, then to applications from mature applicants.

Accreditation

ADVETI is licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and has achieved accreditation for all of its offered Programs, working towards national accreditation for new programs.