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Goal

The National Innovation diploma programme in Building construction Technology is aimed at producing Technicians with entrepreneur and ICT capacities that are capable of performing basic function in construction technology practice both in private and public sector.

OBJECTIVE

Production of simple buildings

Maintenance of simple Buildings

Management of small projects

Costing of simple construction works

Cost control techniques in minor construction and Engineering works

Selection of materials and Techniques for new building systems

Apply computer aid in execution of simple construction works

Establish trade outfits for simple construction works.

ENTRY QUALIFICATION

Applicants with any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the National Diploma programme by direct entry.
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a. S. S. S. C or its equivalent (N. T. C. WASC. GCE O’ Level) with credit in Physics and Mathematics and any other two subjects from the following: Further Mathematics, Fine Art/Technical Drawing, Geography, Economics, English Language, Chemistry/Biology, Agricultural Science obtained at not more than two sittings. Candidates are expected to have at least a pass in English Language. .
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b. Four credit passes in relevant subjects as stated in (1) above obtained at the final examination of an NBTE recognized preliminary ND programme offered in a polytechnic or similar post – secondary technical Institution. .
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c. NVC Holders

STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME

The National Innovation diploma in Building Technology is a two year programme i.e. four semesters. Three months supervised industrial work experience (SIWES) shall be carried out at the end of each year of the programme. Each semester shall be of 17 weeks duration made up as follows: 15 Contact weeks of teaching, i.e. recitation, practical exercises, quiz, tests, etc and 2 weeks for examination and registration.

EVALUATION SCHEME

The National Innovation Diploma Examination must be externally moderated. In grading the students, theory shall constitute 30% while Practical is 70%.