NATIONAL DIPLOMA

NATIONAL DIPLOMA [FULL-TIME]

MODE OF STUDY :

Full Time  |  Time-Table: Day  |  Duration: 4 Semester

COURSE OBJECTIVES [FULL-TIME]

The National Diploma in Building Technology is aimed at producing middle level technicians that are capable of performing basic functions in Building Technology practice both, in private and public sectors. The objectives are to produce graduates that will assist the professional expert in low-rise building production in such aspects as;

- preparation of Bills of Quantities and tender documents;

- management of site works; 

- maintenance of existing buildings;

- examination of building plans for conformity with building regulations; 

- carrying out repairs, rehabilitation, improvement and alteration of existing building and related structures;

- selection of materials and techniques for new building systems; and ensuring safety, welfare and quality assurance in building construction and maintenance. 

MODE OF STUDY [PART-TIME]

Part Time  |  Time-Table: Day/weekend  |  Duration: 6 Semester

COURSE OBJECTIVES [PART-TIME]

The National Diploma in Building Technology is aimed at producing middle level technicians that are capable of performing basic functions in Building Technology practice both, in private and public sectors. The objectives are to produce graduates that will assist the professional expert in low-rise building production in such aspects as;

- preparation of Bills of Quantities and tender documents;

- management of site works; 

- maintenance of existing buildings;

- examination of building plans for conformity with building regulations; 

- carrying out repairs, rehabilitation, improvement and alteration of existing building and related structures;

- selection of materials and techniques for new building systems; and ensuring safety, welfare and quality assurance in building construction and maintenance. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PROGRAMMES

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES

Applicants seeking Higher National Diploma [HND] admission must possess the basic entry requirements for the National Diploma Programme.  In addition, the applicant must possess the ND in Building Technology obtained at not less than the Lower Credit level from the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro or from any other Polytechnic accredited for the programme, or its recognised equivalent plus a minimum of one [1] year post qualification relevant industrial work experience. The candidate should also request his or her institution to forward his or her official academic transcript under confidential cover to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PROGRAMMES

WAEC,GCE[O/L],SSCE,NECO,NABTEB or equivalent with Credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two of the following Economics/Commerce, Building Construction, Technical Drawing/Graphics Design, Civic Education, Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, Painting and Decoration, Wood work, Computer Studies, Chemistry, Biology,  Geography, Further Mathematics, Religious Knowledge,  Metal Work, Upholstery, Basic Electronics, Introduction to Building Construction, Financial Accounting, Draughtsmanship/ Graphic Design, Machine WoodWorking,  Computer Craft Studies, Furniture Making, Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work, Welding and Fabrication   A pass in Technical Drawing and  or Building Construction will be an advantage.  

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA