Diploma in Renewable Energy Technologies

College of Engineering

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 & September

🏫 Campus

Putrajaya Campus

🕒 Duration

2 ½ years (full-time)

🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM28,800 - for Malaysian students

RM33,120 - for International students

Program Structure

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 V (At Selected Industry Partner)
✔️ Solar PV Installation, Test & Commissioning	✔️ Solar PV Operation & Fault Preventive Maintenance
✔️ Final Year Project	✔️ Industrial Training

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.

Entry Requirement

For Malaysian Student