Full-Time Certificate Programmes
The Department of Engineering offers the following full-time Certificate programmes:
- Certificate in Automotive Repairs Technology
- Certificate in Property and Facilities Maintenance
- Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
Certificate in Automotive Repairs Technology
This programme provides a competency-based alternative to the Associate Degree in Automotive Repairs Technology. It is completed in two semesters, or one academic year, and offers students the option to pursue the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) award in addition to the SVGCC Certificate. Students may therefore gain unit awards of competency leading to a full CVQ award upon being assessed as competent in all relevant units. Students who pursue this programme are prepared with the necessary skills and attitudes needed to function in industry.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency passes (Grades I, II or III) or their equivalent including English A (Language).
- A technical subject would be an asset
Courses
- AUTO113 Introduction to Automotives
- CHSY113 Auto Chassis Systems
- COMP111 Use of Computer
- COMS113 Communication Skills
- ENGS113 Engine Systems
- AELF124 Automotive Electrical Fundamentals
- APTR124 Auto Power Train
- EFSY124 Engine and Fuel Systems
- ESYS124 Engine Systems II
Certificate in Property and Facilities Maintenance
Property and Facility maintenance encompasses a broad spectrum of services, competencies, processes and tools required to assure the built environment will perform the function for which it was designed and constructed for. This Programme seeks to provide individuals with the skills, knowledge and training to oversee construction, repair, renovation and redecoration of residential and commercial maintenance. Creating professionals who can adequately handle day to day operations of maintenance.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of four (4) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency passes (Grades I, II or III) or their equivalent including English A (Language).
- A technical subject would be an asset.
Courses
- TRMC113 Trade Related Mathematics
- COMP111 Use of Computer
- COMS113 Communication Skills
- ELIN113 Electrical Installation I
- CARP114 Carpentry
- MASO114 Masonry
- WELD113 Welding Theory and Practice I
- PLUM223 Plumbing
- DRAB113 Drawing and Blueprint Reading
- BMEE123 Building Measurements and Estimating
- RACS123 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
- BINS123 Building Inspection
Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
This programme provides a competency-based alternative to the Associate Degree in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technology. It is completed in two semesters, or one academic year, and offers students the option to pursue the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) award in addition to the SVGCC Certificate. Students may therefore gain unit awards of competency leading to a full CVQ award upon being assessed as competent in all relevant units. Students who pursue this programme are prepared with the necessary skills and attitudes needed to function in industry.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of four (4) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency passes (Grades I, II or III) or their equivalent including English A (Language).
- Integrated Science and any other technical subject would be an asset.
Courses
- REFP113 Refrigeration Principles I
- TRMC113 Trade Related Mathematics
- PROJ101 Project Planning
- OHAS111 Occupational Health and Safety
- DRAB113 Drawing and Blueprint Reading
- COMS113 Communication Skills
- WSHP124 Workshop Fundamentals
- ELCA124 Electrical Concepts and Applications
- ELCA124 Electrical Concepts and Applications
- ACON124 Introduction to Air Conditioning
- DREF214 Domestic Refrigeration