Mechanical Engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
- To enter N1 – student must have passed Grade 10 (with a pass in Maths and science above 40%) or equivalent qualification with appropriate subjects.
- To enter N2 –student must have N1 Certificate in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification
- To enter N3 – student must have N2 Certificate in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification
N1 MODULES
MECHANICAL AUTOMATIVE
- Mathematics
- Engineering science
- Engineering Drawing
- Motor Trade Theory
MECHANICAL FITTER
- Mathematics
- Engineering science
- Engineering Drawing
- Fitting and Machining
MECHANICAL WELDER
- Mathematics
- Engineering science
- Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
- Platers theory
N2 MODULES
MECHANICAL AUTOMATIVE
- Mathematics
- Engineering science
- Engineering Drawing
- Diesel Trade Theory or Motor Trade Theory
MECHANICAL FITTER
- Mathematics
- Engineering science
- Engineering Drawing
- Fitting and Machining
MECHANICAL WELDER
- Mathematics
- Engineering science
- Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
- Welder theory
N3 MODULES
MECHANICAL AUTOMATIVE
- Mathematics
- Engineering science
- Engineering Drawing
- Mechano technology
MECHANICAL FITTER
- Mathematics
- Engineering science
- Engineering Drawing
- Mechano technology
MECHANICAL WELDER
- Mathematics
- Engineering science
- Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
- Mechano technology
COURSE MATERIALS:
Books available on campus
PROGRAM DURATION:
N1 ( 3 to 6 months )
N2 (3 to 6 months )
N3 ( 3 Months )
(Full-time, part-time & distance learning available on request)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Once you have obtained your N2 or N3 National certificate you will be qualified to work as an artisan in the Mechanical industry. This will equip you to work at any organization within the industry that requires an artisan with your qualifications. You will be able to work towards promotion within your career by working within your field of study and gaining experience within the industry.
After 18 months of work within your field of study you can apply for a trade test.
Job Chances: After qualifying as artisan , you can work directly on construction, Automotive sites or different projects.
You can search for different job portals and employment newspapers for the latest job vacancies.
Self employment: After qualifying as artisan in Mechanical engineering you can also become a job provider by becoming entrepreneurs and can start your own Automotive or Welding company. And you can also register yourself as a contractor with various public sector undertakings.
EXAMINATION
At the end of each trimester or semester NATIONAL EXAMINATION will be conducted by the department of Higher education and training