Department Profile

This is the oldest department in the Institute. The objective of the department is to produce technicians and studio technical operators with necessary skills and training for the broadcasting industry.

Academic programs

Diploma programs

• Diploma in Electronics Engineering
• Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering

Admission requirements
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C in English, C- (minus) in mathematics, in physics/physical sciences or C- (minus) in electricity or drawing and design

• Diploma in Media and Studio Techniques

Admission requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English and (minus) Kiswahili and D+ (plus) in mathematics or physics/physical sciences
Mean Grade C- (minus), C plain in English, C- in Kiswahili and a D+ (plus) in mathematics
Certificate Programs

• Certificate in Media and Studio Techniques
• Certificate in Computer Applications
• Certificate in Computer Servicing and Maintenance

Admission requirements
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (minus) in English, D (plain) in mathematics, C - (minus) in any other 2 subjects.
Equipment and Facilities

• Modern Oscilloscopes.
• Signal generators (for both A.F. and R.F. signals)
• Digital Modular setboards (Multifunctional)
• Amplifiers – Different Ranges
• Solid state components i.e. Transmitters
• Resisters, ICS, Diodes etc
• Soldering Gums (Existing in different ratings)
• Electronic Breadboards (Different sizes)
• Laboratory (ies)
• Computer Labs (equipped with laptops and desktops)
• Electrical cables

Career Opportunities
On completion of their studies our graduates are employed as:

• Studio operators and technicians.