Professional Training in Engineering English
Why Take This Course
English is the official language of South Sudan. However, a significant portion of the population, including university graduates, struggle with English. This is a legacy of the education system which, under Sudan, focused on Arabic as the national and official language, and considered English as a second language, but never gave it the attention it deserved in the school curricula, bookshops, business, and media.
Engineering and construction have specialized vocabularies of their own. This poses extra challenges for individuals who are already struggling with English language proficiency. Meanwhile, engineers from diverse fields such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical and power engineering have to contend with different vocabularies.
Other non-engineering professionals working in the engineering sector are also challenged. For example, to be effective on the job, managers, finance and procurement officers, sales and customer support personnel working in the engineering or construction industry, need to be conversant with a wide range of engineering vocabulary.
The course on English for Engineering will be of benefit to engineering professionals, and those involved in vocational technical education. Non-engineering professionals working in
The course on English for Engineering will be of benefit to engineering professionals, and those involved in vocational technical education. Non-engineering professionals working in engineering and construction industry can also broaden their understanding of engineering vocabulary by taking this course.
Course Duration
The course is made up of 7 units, to be delivered over a 10-week period of 2 training sessions per week, each session taking 3 hours (or 6 hours per week).
Who this Course is for
This course is for professional engineers, those teaching technical subjects, and anyone one working in engineering-related fields, and include the following:
- Professional engineers who want to be up-to-date with a wide range of technical words used by engineers within different engineering disciplines.
- Managers in engineering and construction firms.
- Marketing and sales personnel working in engineering and construction sectors.
- Technical and Vocational Education teachers.
- Students studying for undergraduate engineering degrees or technical vocational qualifications
- Academics specialized in one branch of engineering and want to broaden their engineering vocabulary.
- Technical English translators
- Journalists and technical writers
Course Content
The course covers English for Engineering in 9 thematic areas as follows:
- Design
- Measurement
- Material Technology
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Static and Dynamic Principles
- Energy and Temperature
- Fluids
- Mechanisms
- Electricity
Course Outcome
After completing all 7 units, the trainees will have improved:
- Their communication in the use of English in engineering profession
- Prospects for earning higher academic grades if they are studying for an engineering degree or technical vocational education (TVET) qualification
- Opportunity for promotion and career advancement
- Ability to understand, review or negotiate engineering contracts
- Ability to interact confidently with English-speaking clients using Engineering vocabulary like an English native.
- Employment opportunities in the international job market.
Interested in this course?
- +211 91 256 4006/+211 91 504 2041
- training@akecconsulting.com
- Enterprise House, University of Juba, Custom Campus, Behind University Bakery
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