In light of the rapid advancement in technology and the economy, the importance of technical and vocational education emerges as a fundamental pillar for equipping youth theoretically and practically. This approach is considered the most effective in enabling students to create self-employment opportunities in the private sector. However, statistics from the Ministry of Planning indicate a growing need for more technical engineering specializations, emphasizing the importance of directing attention and investment towards the development of these sectors. This direction aims to achieve a sustainable balance between the demands of the labor market and economic development.
The Vision
The core vision of the department is to equip students to become proficient applied engineers in the field of Mechanical Power Engineering Techniques (PMET). Additionally, it aims to provide an academic environment and community services that keep pace with the rapid advancements in the field of mechanics, offering the latest academic programs to match the scientific departments equivalent to the PMET Department in reputable Arab and international universities.
The Mission
The mission of the PMET Department lies in providing an educational, technological, and research-oriented environment for students through modern educational programs and curricula that highlight the importance of this specialization. It also aims to deliver scientific and practical curricula, as well as advanced applied research, to simulate the needs of the job market. The department strives to engage with industrial institutions, contribute to enhancing service realities on both international and regional levels, and foster collaboration with industrial enterprises.
The Objectives
- Graduating an engineering staff equipped with both scientific and practical skills in diagnosing and repairing faults in systems.
- Preparing competent engineers capable of keeping pace with the rapid developments in the field of mechanics and imparting the necessary skills to develop and update medical devices.
- Designing, installing, operating, and maintaining various thermal and electromechanical systems.
- Contributing to and supervising the continuity, maintenance, and calibration of various refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
- Designing, developing, and exploring alternatives for some components related to systems.
- Scheduling and programming periodic maintenance tasks.
Admission Requirements
This department accepts graduates from the preparatory stage (biology, applied, scientific, and industrial tracks) in the following specializations: Mechanical Production, Carpentry, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Mechatronics for Cars, Industrial Technology, Gas and Electrical Welding, Cooling and Air Conditioning, Printing, Mechanical Maintenance and Operation, Metal Manufacturing Production, Casting, Spinning and Weaving, Automotive Technology, Machinery and Equipment, Pumps and Turbines, Production, Mechanical Engineering, Water Stations and Networks Treatment, Agricultural Machinery, Models, and graduates from vocational training centers with a three-year study period who have passed the ministry’s exam in the corresponding specialization. The study duration is four years, leading to a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, qualifying graduates for a career in technical engineering.
Business Environment for Graduates (Job Description):
The PMET Department aims to graduate practical engineers well-versed in applications and modern devices in the field of mechanics and renewable energy. Graduates are expected to be capable of:
- Installing and operating thermal and renewable energy systems.
- Contributing to and supervising the maintenance and necessary calibration of systems.
- Designing, developing, and finding alternative parts for some malfunctioning system units.
The needs of both the government and private sectors, as well as the local market, include opportunities in:
- Oil companies.
- Private refineries for fuel production.
- All government departments and institutions.
- Diagnostic laboratories in both the public and private sectors.