The National Engineering Technician Diploma (NETD) programmes are designed to create well-rounded technicians with a strong educational foundation and industry-relevant skills and competencies. Graduates who meet the programme matriculation requirements may apply for admission into any of the UTT’s Engineering Bachelor degree programmes. The NETD in Petroleum Engineering produces Technicians capable of performing effectively in all areas of the upstream petroleum industry. Graduates develop the required skills through the practical application of key concepts and principles in petroleum engineering technology. Graduates who meet the matriculation requirements may apply for BASc Petroleum Engineering on a 2+2 route which allows completion of the BASc in an additional two years. This programme is internationally accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) of the United Kingdom and the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT).

Programme Credits: 72

Full Time; Two (2) Years 

Part Time; Four (4) Years

1. UTT San Fernando Campus

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC (CXC O’Level) General Proficiency in Grades I or II and from 1998, Grade III or equivalent GCE O’Level including Grades A, B or C in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry (excluding Electrical/Electronic, Instrumentation, Renewable Energy Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering); and OR 
• Completion of UTT’s Pre-University Programme (PUP) or Certificate in Applied Engineering programme with a minimum of 50% in ALL attempted subject areas; OR 
• Other equivalent qualifications may also be considered. 

Mature Student Entry: 

An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to the programme may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed by the UTT Programme Leader as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the programme. 

Graduates from this programme can be employed in the following positions:

• Petroleum Engineering Technologists
• Well Test Analysts
• Well-site Geological Technologists
• Well Log Analysts
• Rig Supervisors
• Field Supervisors
• Geological, Drilling, Production and Reservoir Technologists
• Computer Application Technologists