Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen
Kleinhoefstraat 4, B - 2440 Geel
014 56 23 10
URL: http://www.khk.be/khk04/eng/opleidingen/master/Electrotechnology.asp
Datum: 11 februari 2012
Kleinhoefstraat 4
2440 Geel
014 56 23 10
info@khk.be
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Energy (Campus Geel)
About Energy
Energy is a dynamic and very important field. Our current society simply cannot live without electricity. It is such that people in various sectors study the consequences of a long-term blackout: communications, traffic, industry, agriculture and food and emergency services. In the near future, the electricity sector will undergo major changes. The production and distribution of electrical energy is already facing new challenges.
The knowledge of electrical components, electronics, automation and electrotechnology, and the design of electrical installations are of major importance. The planning of large and reliable distribution grids, the selection of suitable switching devices and managing these physical networks remains a constant worry in our society. You learn to take into account requirements for an economic, safe and environmentally conscious management.
Options:
Automation
Course content
You will learn about the design of electric circuits, about the control and management of production machines, about the use of industrial communication protocols for the communication between sensors, motors and PCs in automated systems, and about the choice, dimension and control of electrical installations.
Work placement
A three-months’ work placement will offer an excellent opportunity to gain experience and prove that you can indeed put the acquired knowledge into practice.
Job opportunities
You will finds a job as a designer of electrical installations for companies and public institutions, you will operate and maintain energetic installations in companies, provide training courses (in a company or in education), be an active member in a technical-commercial job, taking care of energy.
Energy
Course content
You will learn about design and maintenance of electric appliances, while keeping the safety rules in mind. Furthermore you will learn about design and dimension of industrial lighting installations. You will also gain insight in energy production (including renewable energy sources), energy consumption and energy management. Finally you will learn about the choice, dimension and control of electrical installations.
Work placement
A three-months’ work placement will offer an excellent opportunity to gain experience and prove that you can indeed put the acquired knowledge into practice.
Job opportunities
You will finds a job as a designer of electrical installations for companies and public institutions, you will operate and maintain energetic installations in companies, provide training courses (in a company or in education), be an active member in a technical-commercial job, taking care of energy.