Mechanical Engineering (ND)

Mechanical Engineering (ND)

The National Diploma (ND) programme in Mechanical Engineering Technology is aimed at producing technicians with knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical and related systems, components and equipment for the public and private sectors of the economy.

On completion of ND Mechanical Engineering Technology programme, the diplomates should be able to:

  • Apply basic principles of Science and Mathematics to solve Engineering problems.
  • Prepare and interpret engineering drawings of mechanical equipment, their components and systems;
  • Carry out machining, welding and fabrication operations.
  • Assist in preparing CNC part programs and use CNC machines to make simple jobs as well as interface CAD/CAM machines.
  • Produce and assemble machine components.
  • Operate, maintain and service mechanical equipment safely.
  • Prepare appropriate engineering report.
  • Carry out plant installation and maintenance.
  • Apply management principles in organising supervisory groups and in the arrangement of sequence of activities.
  • Set up and manage an enterprise.
  • Use computer and IT tools for creating document, making spreadsheet and presentation.
  • Use software like AutoCAD and Solid Works to prepare drawings.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for admission into the programme should have a minimum of:

  1. Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) with credit passes in at least five subjects at not more than two sittings which must include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and one other subject from
  2. Biology, agricultural science, further mathematics, economics, statistics, technical drawing, auto-mechanics, metal work and other relevant subject.
  3. GCE ´O‟ Level or its equivalent (Teachers Grade II or Senior School Certificate) with credit passes in five relevant subjects as specified in 1 above.
  4. National Technical Certificate (NTC) with credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and in the Mechanical Trade areas.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Most industries rely on a form of mechanical systems, and mechanical engineering is thought to be one of the most diverse of all engineering disciplines. Due to this, there are employment opportunities across several sectors.
Thanks to their dynamism, they can work in various industries including manufacturing, oil and gas, civil, electrical and in automobile industry which is their core aspect.