Diploma in Renewable Energy Technologies

College of Engineering

N/0712/4/0022 (TVET/QPSWA 17902)

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Overview

Diploma in Renewable Energy Technologies
This programme equip students with practical and theoretical knowledge in renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and bioenergy technologies. Graduates gain the skills to support sustainable energy solutions and pursue careers in the growing green energy sector.
   

 

About Programme

The DRET programme offers a well-rounded curriculum that combines technical knowledge with practical training. Students will explore key areas such as renewable energy systems, solar PV technologies, and electrical applications through hands-on laboratory work and structured industry exposure. The programme includes interactive learning sessions, supervised labs, and Final Year Project (FYP) focused on solving real industry challenges. Through Industrial Training and Work-Based Learning (WBL), students gain direct experience in professional environments—enhancing their technical competencies, building industry networks, and increasing their readiness for employment in the renewable energy sector.

The programme consists of 90 credit hours of subjects, which can be completed in 2 ½ years

🗓️ Intakes
January & August 
 
🕒 Duration
2 ½ years (full-time)
 
🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM28,800 - for Malaysian students

RM33,120 - for International students

 

⭐ Career Prospect
  1. Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
    RM2,000 – RM25,000
    Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

  2. Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
    97.7% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
    Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

Program Structure

PEO No. Programme Educational Objectives
PEO1 Practicing technical assistant in the renewable energy-related field with the ability to venture into energy or other businesses.
PEO2 Holding leadership/supervisory responsibilities and/or establishing their own enterprises.
PEO3 Pursuing or holding competency qualifications/certifications/higher-level studies in renewable energy-related areas.
PO No. PO Statements
PO1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, technology fundamentals and renewable energy technology principles to well – defined practical procedures and practices.
PO2 Propose solutions for well-defined science and technological problems in renewable energy field to perform varied complex routine and non-routine task.
PO3 Organize and plan solutions to perform varied complex routine and non-routine task by employing appropriate methods, tools, technologies, materials and practices.
PO4 Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse teams.
PO5 Communicate effectively by means of oral presentation and/or report writing as an individual or group to perform varied complex routine and non-routine task.
PO6 Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations.
PO7 Analyse and interpret data with the assistance of digital technology to perform varied complex routine and non-routine task.
PO8

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of management principles, and apply them to one’s own work, both as a member and as a leader in a team, as well as in managing projects within multidisciplinary environments.
PO9 Recognise the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent updating in various fields.
PO10 Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills.
PO11 Demonstrate the ability to apply organizational/personal ethics and sustainable practices in task and learning context.

 

Sem I (At UNITEN Campus Putrajaya)

✔️ Introduction to Electrical & Electronics

✔️Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Laboratory

✔️ Basic Information Technology

✔️ English for Diploma

✔️ Penghayatan Etikda & Peradaban

✔️ Islamic/Moral Studies

Sem II (At UNITEN Campus Putrajaya)

✔️ Electric Circuits

✔️ Introduction to Renewable Energy

✔️ Digital Electronics

✔️ Instrumentation

✔️ Microcontroller & Interfacing Lab (IOT)

✔️ Occupational Safety & Health (OSH)

Sem III (At UNITEN Campus Putrajaya)

✔️Ethics and Civilization Appreciation (PEP)

✔️ Low Carbon Technologies

✔️ Machine & Power Technologies

✔️ Electrical Wiring

✔️ Electrical Safety & Hazards

 

 

Sem IV (At Selected Industry Partner)

 

✔️ Power System

✔️ Electricity Sustainable Applications

✔️ Mechanical Manufacturing Workshop

✔️ Consumer Installations & Testing

✔️ Battery Storage & Electric Vehicle

Sem II (At Selected Industry Partner)

✔️ Solar PV Installation, Test & Commissioning

 ✔️ Solar PV Operation & Fault Preventive Maintenance

✔️ Final Year Project

 ✔️ Industrial Training

 

Entry Requirement

For Malaysian Student

Applicants must meet one of the following

✔️ Certificate Level 3 SKM or equivalent in the same field

✔️Pass SPM or equivalent with min credits (grade C) in at least three (3) subjects, or

✔️ Pass SPMV or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) credits.