Pre-Engineering course

This is a 1-year preparatory course offered jointly by the University of Stavanger (UoS) and Rogaland Training & Education Centre (RKK). The programme is for applicants with a vocational background but who lack general academic qualifications for entry to degree courses in Engineering. It is also suitable for those with general entry qualifications but insufficient knowledge of mathematics and physics.

This is made possible through ICT-based methods and a highly flexible teaching system, allowing students to combine education with employment. Group sessions take place in Stavanger, Haugesund, Egersund and other centres of education.

A term fee (UoS registration) and course administration fee (approx. NOK 600,-/2500) are payable.
There are 2 terms in an academic year. Students are required to pay for books and materials.

Possible routes for those with vocational qualifications at Advanced Level I and II:

Complete the theoretical modules for the subject (including the Adv. II examination in electro subjects) Gain sufficient practical experience Study for and obtain a craft/journeyman certificate One year’s practical experience after obtaining a craft/journeyman certificate. 2- year school course: a good combination of theory and practice Direct entry to Engineering studies (with preparatory mathematics if required) Obtain the necessary theoretical competence (see below) A certificate in general academic studies with special entry qualifications Pre-Engineering course; fulltime study or part-time combined with employment Special schemes for those coming directly from Adv. Level I and II

Preparatory course - For whom?

• Those who have a pass at Adv. Level I and, in some cases, Adv. II , in vocational subjects
• Skilled worker with craft/journeyman certificate
• Skilled worker with substantial work experience – 5 years
• Those with general higher education entry qualifications but who lack the necessary competence in mathematics and physics. It is only necessary to obtain a pass in the missing subjects.

Teaching

• Classrooms at UoS; 3 half days or 2 evenings
• Videoconferencing, to Haugesund, Egersund and other relevant locations
• Support teaching, assignments
• Netbased presentation of important topics (video and lectures)
• Individual follow-up over the Internet (it’s:learning)
• Individual study, particularly in Norwegian, English and Social Studies
• Course can be taken as an exclusively netbased course
• Compulsory submission of assignments in all subjects before being admitted to examinations

Assessment

There are examinations in all subjects. Only examination grades count. Compulsory assignments are not graded

Subjects and exemption

The subjects are:

• Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• Norwegian, English and Social Studies

Exemption from individual subjects may be granted in accordance with special rules. NB: The subjects are not identical to those in upper secondary school. Refer also to the separate notice of the rules for exemption (melding om fritaksregler.)

We offer:

• A new and unique type of course from the University of Stavanger, developed by RKK.
• The best teaching at the lowest cost. Tuition itself is free.
• Students pay only for materials and registration/course administration fees

Since 2004, this course has officially been under the University of Stavanger, with RKK as the administrative organiser.

In contrast with previous years, the number of teaching hours has been drastically reduced, and the emphasis instead is on follow-up over the Internet ( itslearning).

Evening classes are also transmitted nation-wide by videoconference, and lectures are recorded to allow revision and as a provision for e.g. offshore workers.

All this makes the Pre-Engineering course very flexible, so that it can be combined with employment or apprenticeships.

The course consists of 6 general subjects: mathematics, physics, Norwegian, English, social studies and chemistry. These each have their own approved curriculum, with the aim of giving participants a sound foundation for more advanced engineering courses.