Applied Engineering College, Riyadh – Bachelor Degrees



Welcome to the Applied Engineering College, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

A brief introduction to our college and life in Saudi Arabia

Foreword by the Dean

Dear prospective team member,

Welcome to Saudi Arabia! You are reading this brochure because you are interested in joining our international team here at our Applied Engineering College. Working with us is as inspiring as it is challenging.

Joining the AEC team is:

• stimulating – you’ll be working to develop and deliver a project managed by the Lincoln College Group;

• international – you’ll work with over 125 colleagues who represent more than 25 different nationalities;

• exciting – take part in the broad range of unusual and unexpected leisure activities on offer;

• a launch pad – within easy reach are a host of fascinating places to visit and explore.

In the following pages we invite you to learn more about working at the AEC and about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Yours sincerely

Prof. Kenneth Hawick,

Dean, Applied Engineering College

Riyadh, July 2017

Some facts about education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

It’s a startling fact that a 66% majority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) 18.5 million-strong population is made up of young people below the age of 30. This being the case, improving the quality of Saudi education is vital to equip these young people with the right skills for employment.

Saudi Education budget triples in a decade Vocational training in the KSA

The Saudi Arabian Government has initiated impressive educational reforms to provide the Kingdom’s future generations with technical skills and expertise in different occupational fields. A key initiative is the thorough improvement of the training of vocational trainers. In this context the Colleges of Excellence (COE) has asked Lincoln College International (LCI) for operating the Applied Engineering College (AEC) in Riyadh.

Improving higher education is a central element of the government’s plan for a more diversified and sustain-able economy. About a quarter of Saudi Arabia’s yearly national budget is allocated towards education and vocational training. This underpins the Saudi Arabian government efforts to develop the infrastructure needed to support a population that is growing at more than two per cent each year.

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(Source: Saudi Ministry of Finance, SAMA) (Source: UNICEF, Division of Policy and Practice, Statistics

and Monitoring Section, , May 2008)

Working with Lincoln College International at our Applied Engineering College

About AEC – who we are, what we do

The Saudi Arabian Government has begun impressive educational reforms to provide the Kingdom’s future generations with technical skills and expertise in diverse occupational fields. Improving the training of vocational trainers has been a key part of these reforms. To achieve this, the Colleges of Excellence (COE), has asked Lincoln College International (LCI) to operate Applied Engineering College (AEC) in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Successful AEC graduates are awarded an internationally recognised Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) degree.

Join our international team of highly qualified experts

To join our team you need to have:

• successfully completed your studies in one of the following fields: Mechanical Technology; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC); Electronics and Electrical Technology; Information and Communication Technology;

• solid experience in teaching one of these subjects in academic institutions;

• good English language skills;

• an interest in working in a international team.

If you match the above, then Applied Engineering College is the place for you.

AEC – aiming high

The AEC is accredited according to European standards

and guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Educa-

tion. All lectures are taught in English by experts from

the leading international institutions. More than 80 highly

qualified international lecturers, coming mainly from

various developed countries, deliver the highest international standards in vocational training to, at present, some 1,500 Saudi-national trainees.

Our trainees:

• are Saudi nationals;

• have graduated from one of the Colleges of Technology (COT) run by our partner, the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation

• (TVTC);

• have a maximum age of 28 years;

• are not employed in either the public or private sectors when starting the training programme.

Overview on training progamme and specializations

Mechanical Technology

Trainees of Production Technology are introduced to conventional machining technology, forming technol-ogy, welding technology, machine elements, electrical power and control circuits. Within their specialisation, trainees will learn fundamental aspects of produc-tion technology and develop technical expertise about the function, application, maintenance and repair of manufacturing systems. Other major topics are quality control with software application, advanced metrology, heat treatment and material testing, combined forming and production and advanced manufacturing.

Trainees of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning are taught subjects like thermodynamics, technical drawing CAD, RAC system components configuration, psycho-metrics, electrical power and electrical control circuits, (non-) detachable joints and heat transfer, cooling energy needs. Within their specialisation, trainees will learn the fundamental aspects of refrigeration and air conditioning and develop technical expertise about the function, application and troubleshooting and preventive maintenance & repair of RAC systems. Other major topics are hydrodynamics and aerodynamics, perform-ance inspection and redesign, advanced air condition-ing system (re-) design and combined joining and RAC control system.

Electronics and Electrical Technology

Trainees of Electrical Machines acquire detailed knowl-edge in the handling, rewinding, maintenance and repair of different electrical devices such as single and three phase motors. Additionally, they will be trained

to operate and control sophisticated electrical machines, motors and industrial installations ranging from power stations to factories.

Trainees of Electrical Power receive knowledge in fun-damental electrical power engineering concepts and develop technical expertise for the transmission of elec-tricity and installation of power systems. Another major topic is the field of automatic control and protection.

Trainees of Electronics will learn to plan, develop and maintain advanced laboratory experiments in order to gain an overview of the different types of embedded systems such as microcontrollers. Within this speciali-sation, the trainees will furthermore learn fundamen-tal aspects of electricity and electronics and develop technical expertise in this field. This includes computer programming, process control and automation, as well as programmable logic control (PLC).

Information and Communication Technology

Trainees of Telecommunication will learn fundamental theories related to antennas, microwave and satellite communication, mobile communication, and communica-tion systems.

Trainees of Network and System Administration will learn the fundamental theories of computer hardware and ar-chitecture, operating systems, architectures of different networks, network configuration, network devices, ICT maintenance (software support, hardware maintenance, networks, and general maintenance).

Trainees of Application Development will gain knowledge in programming, algorithm and data structures, infor-mation management, web technology, and multimedia technology.

Vocational Pedagogy

Comprehensive training modules provide trainees with the most up-to-date knowledge in their specialised technical fields. Alongside this, some 50 % of the course’s theory-based learning is dedicated to voca-tional pedagogy. These pedagogy-related components provide trainees with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully deliver vocational learning.

General, Business and Pedagogical English

English is the language of instruction during the entire Bachelor programme and its use is an essential part of all lectures. Students therefore build on and improve their English language proficiency in additional lan-guage classes where they learn specialised vocabularies related to their field of study.

Company Field Practice — Trainees’ first in-company work experience

AEC develops its trainees to the highest levels to prepare them for their role as vocational trainers who will, in turn, be responsible for developing the Saudi workforce.

To be successful in this role our trainees need practical insights and firsthand ‘coalface experience’ of today‘s globalised world of work. Our trainees undertake two six-week-long work experience programmes (Company Field Practices 1 and 2) during summer recesses.

Social life

Introduction to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s culture, lifestyle, habits and language are an interesting departure from those of your home country. Some things are familiar, however: Saudi Arabia boasts high living standards and there are Western-style shopping malls with all your favourite products, retail chains and much more to discover.

This section gives you an insight into your new life in Riyadh outside of work. Get hints and tips on how to spend your leisure time and on important areas like the expat scene, compound living, medical issues, women’s lives and children’s schooling.

Living in Saudi Arabia and working for us ...

... offers lots of opportunities. You can:

• enjoy the international atmosphere of well-equipped compounds, which include restaurants, swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts in most cases;

• try out a range of activities designed for you and your family.

While working in Riyadh, many of your colleagues have discovered new passions and have often taken up new and unexpected hobbies. Don’t hesitate to ask them about the lifestyle options and entertainments they enjoy. The AEC team are always on hand to give you sup-port and guidance about settling in to your new home.

From enjoying a picnic in the desert and trying your hand at golf, to visiting the intriguing sultanates of Oman or Dubai and going diving in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has much to offer.

Location and expat scene

Your new home will be Riyadh, the Saudi capital and a city of over 5 million inhabitants. The expat scene

is very diverse. Don’t forget that about a third of Saudi Arabia’s population come from abroad so, wherever you live, the international community is always within easy reach. Furthermore, rest assured that your colleagues at the AEC will give you all the support you need to learn about your new home and about starting out in Saudi Arabia. There are also several interesting blogs written by individuals living in the Kingdom, which provide you with the inside track on life as an expat in the KSA.

Good to know…

Daily life for women in Riyadh Schools

It has to be said that finding work as a woman in Riyadh is not easy. Therefore, some women see their time in Saudi Arabia as a unique chance to spend more time with their family, focus on their health and wellbeing with exercise, take up a completely new hobby, or maybe sign up for distance-learning university courses. Some women also get involved in social networks and voluntary work, while others work full- or part-time, mainly in the education and health sectors.

There are social club activities for both Saudi and non-Saudi women. These clubs offer a unique insight into Saudi society and culture. One interesting example is the Women’s Skills Bureau, an organization that encour-ages and supports expat spouses to share their skills and expertise and offers access to full-time, part-time, freelance or volunteering opportunities in Riyadh.

Medical issues

Lincoln College KSA has a Medical Insurance Plan from a local insurance company covering the health of all its national personnel that are permanently residing in KSA and are regular full-time employees. The medical plan is reviewed and renewed on an annual basis.

Lincoln College KSA reserves the right to change insurers when it deems necessary.

For further details please contact the HR department.

If you are planning on bringing your children to Riyadh there are several high-standard international schools, which offer an excellent education. There are highly-rated international schools — including British, Americans and German schools — for all school ages located in many of the Kingdom‘s larger cities.

Most international schools offer a genuinely international environment and a variety of after-school activities for children, including sports, music, drama and other clubs. Often compounds offer school bus services.

Prayer times

Muslims pray five times a day. In Saudi Arabia everything stops during prayers. Shops and restaurants close for about 30 minutes. So whenever you go out, make sure to check prayer times in advance. This website provides useful information about prayer times: .

And after work?

Nature Shopping

Saudi Arabia is nothing if not a desert country. So when you talk about ‘nature’ here, you are usually talking about the desert. If you’ve ever dreamed of picnicking in the rocky expanses of the desert, then Saudi Arabia is for you.

If you prefer a mountain retreat, you can find one of the most breathtaking sceneries of the Kingdom in the fertile mountains of South Western Saudi Arabia near the National Park of Asir. With mountains reaching nearly 3000 m, a generally moderate climate and agricultural plateaus, the area belongs to one of the most famous destinations. The mountains also provide out-standing sport activities like paragliding, hang-gliding, rock climbing and mountaineering.

Diving

How about diving in the Red Sea? The city of Jeddah is located on the KSA’s west coast, about 1,200 kilometers from Riyadh. Flights are regular and very affordable when booked early. Diving is, without doubt, one of the most popular expat pastimes in the Kingdom.

You can buy all the world’s best known products in Riyadh’s air conditioned and impressive shopping malls — not forgetting the local corner shops and souqs with their array of traditional goods. From Sunday

to Thursday — the Saudi weekdays — the majority of shops open from 10 am to as late as midnight. On Fridays malls will usually open at 9 am and close sometime between 10.30 am and midday. Similar to all other shops, they then reopen at 4 pm and close at 10 pm. Shopping malls very much reflect those you find in the West and eateries range from well known fast food joints to upscale gourmet restaurants.

Golf

Fancy trying your hand at golf or improving your handicap? Riyadh offers plenty of opportunities for the budding or seasoned golfer and many of us at AEC have developed big golfing habits.

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