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NATIONAL BAORD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA (NID)

IN

FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

CURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

2015

Produced by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)

Plot B, Bida Road, P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna Nigeria

GENERAL INFORMATION

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1.0 PROGRAMME NOMENCLATURE: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

2.0 GOAL AND OBJECTIVES:

GOAL: To produce technically competent manpower to meet and enhance national requirements in the areas of fire

fighting and rescue.

OBJECTIVES: A product of NID in Fire Engineering Technology should be able to:

(i) Assemble, install and test run portable fire detection and protection equipment.

(ii) Carry out routine preventive and corrective maintenance on fire detection and protection

equipment.

(iii) Select and use appropriate first aid firefighting equipment for extinguishing fire incidents.

(iv) Operate telecommunication systems and installations with appropriate expertise whenever the need

arises.

(v) Carry out a fire risk assessment.

(vi) Carry out supervision of installation of portable fire detection and protection equipment.

(vii) Start small and medium scale enterprises that would provide Fire Protection solutions.

(viii) Assist in the management and administration of fire stations for optimum efficiency.

(ix) Assist in enlightenment campaigns and public awareness on the prevention, detection and active

protection against fire outbreaks.

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(x) Participate in active firefighting of fire outbreaks.

3.0 MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

The general entry requirements for the NID programme are:

a. Five credits in English, Mathematics, and any other three subjects from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,

Technical Drawing, Geography, Agricultural Science, and Basic Electricity, in not more than two sittings.

b. National Vocational Certificate (NVC) in any of the approved related trades or craft.

c. The National Technical Certificate (NTC) with credit passes in the five relevant subjects.

d. Matured candidates with degree or its equivalent, or cognate experience of not less than 5 years plus a certificate of

proficiency in firefighting from a recognised fire institution.

e. Admission is subject to the successful completion of a physical ability test conducted by the awarding institution.

4.0 CURRICULUM

4.1 The curriculum of NID in Fire Engineering Technology programme consists of four main components. These are:-

I. General courses

II. Foundation courses

III. Professional/Core courses

IV. Supervised Industrial Attachment

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4.2 General Studies component shall include courses in Communication Skills, Entrepreneurship, Citizenship Education,

and ICT.

4.3 Foundation Courses include courses in Mathematics and Technical Drawing.

4.4 Professional Courses are courses which give the student the theory and practical skills needed to practice in the field

at the technical/technologists level.

4.5 Student Industrial Attachment shall be taken during the long vacation following the end of the second semester of

the first year.

5.0 Curriculum Structure

5.1 The structure of the programme is made up of four or six semesters of classroom, full time laboratory, workshop

and practical activities in the institution and a period of at least 3 months of supervised industrial attachment. Each

semester shall have 17 weeks duration made up as follows:

1. Four (4) semesters of two years (full time).

2. Six (6) semesters of three years (part time).

3. Eight (8) hours per day or forty (40) hours per week per programme.

4. Eighteen (18) weeks per semester (one week for registration and one week for examination inclusive).

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Assessment methods should be:

1. Examination – 20%

2. Continuous Assessment – 20%

3. Practical – 60%

4.0 CURRICULUM TABLE FOR NID IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

YEAR ONE 1STSEMESTER

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COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE L T P CU CH PRE-

REQUISITE

GS 101 USE OF ENGLISH I 2 - - 2 2

ICT 101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING 2 - 2 4 4

MTH 112 ALGEBRA AND ELEMENTARY TRIGONOMETRY 3 - - 3 3

FET 101 INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY 2 - - 2 2

FET 102 FIRE SERVICE ORGANISATION 3 - 2 5 5

FET 103 FIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND APPLLIANCES 2 - 4 6 6

TOTAL 14 - 4 18 18

2NDSEMESTER

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COURSE

CODE


REQUISITE

GS 102 USE OF ENGLISH II 2 - - 2 2

GS 111 CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION 2 - - 2 2

MEC 122 TECHNICAL DRAWING 2 - 4 6 6

MTH 122 TRIGONOMETRY AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY 3 - - 3 3

MEC 126 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY 2 - 2 4 4

FET 104 SCIENCE OF FIRE 3 - - 3 3

TOTAL 14 - 10 24 24

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YEAR TWO 3RDSEMESTER

COURSE

CODE


REQUISITE

MEC 221 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 2 - 4 6 6

ICT 201 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND

DRAFTING

2 - 2 4 4

SDV 210 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2 - - 2 2

MEC 217 TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING 2 - - 2 2

FET 201 SAFETY MANAGEMENT 2 - - 2 2

FET 202 FIRE DETECTION AND FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS 2 - 4 6 6

FET 203 FIRE ENGINEERING SCIENCE 2 - - 2 2

TOTAL 14 - 10 24 24

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4THSEMESTER

COURSE

CODE


REQUISITE

FET 204 FIREFIGHTING DRILLS 2 - 4 6 6

FET 205 RESCUE TECHNIQUES 2 - 4 6 6

FET 206 FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS 2 - 2 4 4

FET 207 FINAL YEAR PROJECT - 2 4 6 6

FET208 SIWES - - - - -

TOTAL 6 2 14 22 22

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GENERAL COURSES

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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology

Course: Use of English I

Code: GS 101

Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs

Unit: 2 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the basic rules of English grammar.

General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:

1.0 Understand ways of promoting the necessary language skills which will enable student to

cope effectively.

2.0 Understand the basic rules of grammar; know the nature of the language, appreciate literary words

in English.

3.0 Understand the basic rules of grammar.

4.0 Understand the essential qualities of paragraph.

5.0 Appreciate literary works in English.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA FIRE ENGINNERING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: USE OF ENGLISH I (GRAMMAR) COURSE CODE: GS 101 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS/ WEEK Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content

General Objective: 1.0: Understand ways of promoting the necessary language skills which will enable student to cope effectively.

Week

Specific Learning Objective

Instructor’s Activities

Resources Specific Learning Objective

Instructor’s Activities Resources

• Explain the necessity for acquiring good note-taking/making techniques

• List the methods of note-taking/making

• Explain the use of dictionary

• Explain the use of Library

• Explain the type of information sources in the library

Ask the trainees:

• The techniques of note-taking/making and list the various methods

• The correct ways of using the dictionary

• The best ways of using the library to list the information sources in the library and how to locate these

Multimedia board Recommended textbooks.

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• Identify the good reading habits

• Explain the different methods of reading viz, scan, skim, normal and study.

• Use the different methods of reading explained above

information sources

• The different methods of reading and the difference between the methods

General Objective 2.0: Understand the basic rules of grammar, know the nature of the language, appreciate literary words in English 4-6 • Explain the

concept of language

• List the characteristics of language

• Explain the four language skills, viz: speaking,

Ask the trainees:

• The basic concept of language

• To mention the characteristics of language


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listening, writing, readings

• Explain the functions of language

• List the uses of English language in Nigeria e.g. as the language of research, government, commerce

• To identify the functions of language

• To list the uses of English in Nigeria.

General Objective 3.0: Understand the basic rules of grammar 7-10

• Explain grammar

• Explain parts of speech

• Analyse the use of parts of speech in sentences

• Correct common errors in the use of parts of speech in sentences

• Explain how to construct sentences with

Ask the trainees:

• To explain grammar, parts of speech and how to apply them in a sentence

• To identify common errors in use or parts of speech in sentences


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correct syntactic arrangement

• List punctuation marks

• Enumerate the uses of punctuation marks and explain how to punctuate a given passage

• Explain idioms, figures of speech and attrication

• To construct sentences with correct syntactic arrangement

• To identify punctuation marks and their uses and how to punctuate a given passage

• To construct sentences to illustrate idioms, figure of speech and affixes

General Objective 4.0: Understanding the essential qualities of paragraph

11-13

• Define a paragraph

• Name the parts of a paragraph viz: topic, sentence, development and

Ask the trainees:

• To define a paragraph and to name the part of a paragraph

• What they understand by


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conclusion/transition

• Explain the thematic qualities of a paragraph development viz, unity, coherence and emphasis

• Explain methods of ordering details in a paragraph, viz less complex to more complex to more complex and vice versa, less important to more important and vice versa, spatial, chronological etc

the thematic qualities of a paragraph

• To explain the various methods of paragraph development and the methods of ordering details in a paragraph

• Assess the trainees

General Objective 5.0: Appreciating Literary works in English 14-15

• Give the meaning of literature

Ask the trainees:

• The meaning of literature and

Multimedia board

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• Trace the development of literature

• Differentiate between the literary genres

• Explain the functions of literature

• Explain the terminology of prose fiction e.g plot setting, characterization etc

• Answer an essay question on a given novel

the development of literature

• The functions of literature and the terminology of prose fiction

Recommended textbooks.

ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, test and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester Examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the total score.

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Course: Use of English II

Code: GS 102


Unit: 2 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the basic rules of English grammar.


1.0 Understand the rules of grammar.

2.0 Know How To Write Good Essays.

3.0 Understand the difference between denotative and connotative uses of words.

4.0 Understand the techniques of comprehension and summary writing.

5.0 Appreciate literature in English.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: USE OF ENGLISH II COURSE CODE: GS 201 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 1.0: Understand the rules of grammar Week Specific Learning

Objective Instructors Activities


Instructors Activities

Resources

1-3 • Define the phrase

• Explain the different types of phrases, i.e, structural and functional

• Define the clause

• Explain the different types of clauses i.e. structural and functional

• Define the sentence

• Explain the different types of sentences, i.e.

Ask the trainees:

• To identify the different types of phrases

• To define a clause and to identify the different types of clauses to define a sentence and to identify the different types of sentences assess the

Whiteboard, Recommended textbooks, Lecture notes, etc.

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structural and functional

• Explain the constitution of different types of sentences

trainees on the construction of different types of sentences.

General Objective 2.0: Know How To Write Good Essays

4-5 • List the different types of essays.

• Explain the features of each type of essay listed above

• Generate/gather relevant information on a given topic

• Draw up a good outline

• Write a good essay on a given topic

• Ask the trainees to list the different types of essays and to identify the features of each types of essay list above.

• Assess the trainees on essay writing


General Objective 3.0: Understand the difference between denotative and connotative uses of words

6-8 • Explain the term denotation

• Ask the trainees to

Whiteboard, Recommended

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• Identify words used denotatively

• Explain the term connotation

• Identify words used connotatively

• Use words connotatively

• Compare denotative and connotative usage in groups of synonyms e.g women, lady, female, client, customer, patient, fear terror, dread etc

define the terms denotation and connotation and how to identify words used denotatively, connotatively.

• Assess the student.

textbooks, Lecture notes, etc.

General Objective 4.0: Understand the techniques of comprehension and summary writing 9-12 • Answer

questions on comprehension passage at a

• Ask the trainees to distinguish the various types of summary


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higher level of difficulty

• Give contextual explanations to statements from the texts used

• Identify colloquialisms, slangs and jargons

• Explain summary writing

• Distinguish between types of summary writing

• Explain the steps in summary writing

• Write, within a specified length, a goal summary of a given passage.

writing and the steps in summary writing

• Give the trainees passages to summarise


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General Objective 5.0: Appreciate literature in English

13 – 15

• Describe drama

• Explain the types of drama

• Explain the terminology of drama e.g act, resolution, conflict, denouement etc.

• Distinguish between radio drama and television drama

• Answer an essay question on a given drama text

• Ask the trainees to identify the various types of drama and to explain the terminology of drama to differentiate between radio drama and television drama to answer question on a given essay question on a given drama text.



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Course: Citizenship Education

Code: GS 101


Unit: 2 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the learner understand the rights and obligations of a citizen.

General Objectives: At the end of the course the learner should be able to:

1.0 Understand the constitution of Nigeria.

2.0 Understand the federal system of government in Nigeria.

3.0 Know the Constitutional rights and Obligations of the Nigeria Citizens.

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4.0 Understand Citizenship.

5.0 Fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy in Nigeria.

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSE: CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION COURSE CODE: GS 111 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS/ WEEK

Course Specification: Theoretical Content General Objective: 1.0: Understand the constitution of Nigeria

Week Specific Learning Objective

Instructor Activities Resources Specific Learning Objective

Instructor Activities

Resources

1-4 • Explain the term constitution

• Distinguish the different types of constitution

• Highlight some provisions of an

Ask the trainees:

• What they understand by the term constitution and to distinguish the different rules of constitution known

Whiteboard, books, etc.

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International Constitution

• Explain the effectiveness of International Constitution

• Explain the supremacy of the Nigerian Constitution to other laws with emphasis on the 1989 constitution

• Evaluate the main parts of the Nigeria Constitution

• Draft a constitution for an association

• Trace the historical development of the Nigerian Constitution

• To explain the effectiveness of International Constitution

• To explain Nigerian Constitution to other laws

• To identify the main parts of the Nigerian Constitution

• Assess the trainees by giving them assignment to draft a constitution for an association

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• Discuss the merits and demerits of each of the Nigerian Constitutions

• Explain the concept of the rule of law

General Objective 2.0: Understand the federal system of government in Nigeria

5-7 • Describe a federation

• Distinguish a federation from a confederation

• Outline the basis for the federal system in Nigeria

• Examine the evolution, structure and functions of the federal

Ask the Trainees:

• To describe a federation and to differentiate between a federation and a confederation

• To define the functions of the federal system in Nigeria and the relationship


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system in Nigeria

• Analyse the relationships among the three tiers of government in Nigeria

• Evaluate the revenue allocation formula in operation in Nigeria

• Compare and contrast other federation with Nigeria

among the three tiers of government

• To evaluate the revenue allocation formula operation in Nigeria

General Objective 3.0: Know the Constitutional rights and Obligations of the Nigeria Citizens

8-9 • Examine the significant of rights and obligations in Nigeria

• Assess government’s

• Ask the trainees to identify the responsibilities and duties of Nigerian citizenship


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protection and fundamental rights as contained in the Nigeria constitution

• Evaluate the responsibilities and duties of constituted authority to the people

• Evaluate the responsibilities and duties of government to the people

General Objective 4.0: Understand Citizenship 10-12 • Discuss the

significance of citizenship

• Analyse the principles and benefits of citizenship

Ask the trainees:

• To discuss and analyse the principles and benefits of citizenship

- To analyse the basis for the


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• Explain the difference in the modes of acquiring citizenship

• Evaluate the merits and demerits of each type of citizenship

• Analyse the basis for the acquisition and withdrawal of Nigerian citizenship

• Examine the benefits derivable from Nigeria citizenship

acquisition and withdrawal of Nigerian citizenship

General Objective 5.0: Fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy in Nigeria 13-15 • State the

fundamental obligations of

• Ask the trainees to explain the directive


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provided in the constitution

• Explain the general provisions of the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy

• Explain the political, economic, social and education policies of Nigeria

• Explain the directive principles and policy of the Nigerian government on culture, the mass media,

principles and policy of the Nigerian Government on cultures, the mass media, national ethics and duties of the citizen

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national ethnics and duties of the citizen

• Asses the conformity observance and application of the fundamental objectives and directive principle state policy by governments and people of Nigeria

• Recommend improvements on the provision, conformity, observance and application of the fundamental

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objectives and directive principles of state policy



Course: Introduction to Computing

Code: ICT 101


Unit: 2 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand computer, operating systems and its

applications.


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1.0 Understand the importance and application of operating system.

2.0 Understand the operation of windows operating system and application packages.

3.0 Understand the operation of windows operating system and application packages.

4.0 Understand file management and software package.

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COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING

Course Code: ICT 101 Contact Hours: 4hrs

GOAL: Understand computer, operating systems and its applications Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content:

WEEK

General Objective 1.0: Understand the basic components of the computer and how it has evolved over the year.

General Objective:



Learning Resources



Learning Resources

1-4 • Explain the history of computer development.

• State the uses of computer and the impact of PC on computer technology.

• Differentiate between

• Relate the present idea of computer to other equipment and items that assess man to perform tasks faster.

• Trace the historical evolution

• Maximum of 4 trainees to a computer system.

• Maximum of 4 computers to a printer except when a network is in use.

• Demonstrate how Data is managed by various parts in the system.

• Show the trainees through the various parts of the computer how data is managed by the various parts in the system.

Computer Systems

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hardware and software.

• Explain the input-process-output algorithm with the following in mind: 1. Central

Processor

2. Input Mechanism

3. Output Mechanism

of computers.

• Assess the impact of computers to everyday living.

• Paper and computer accessories.

• Magic Board.

• Multimedia projector system.

General Objective 2.0: Understand the importance and application of operating system.

General Objective:

5 – 6 1. List the application of the following:

Explain the need for data storage.

Maximum of 4 trainees to a system.

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RAM ROM Fixed disc Removable MS Office Lotus Smart Suite MS Encarta Explain the concept of an operating system PC-DOS/MS DOS Windows Linux Unix

Dismantle a computer system and show the trainees the RAM card, the Hard disk and the processors.

Maximum of 4 computers to a printer except when a network is in use. Paper and computer accessories. Magic board multimedia projector system

General Objective 3.0: Understand the operation of windows operating system and application packages.

General Objective:

7 – 9 • Describe the

steps for opening and

• Discuss the advanta

• Maximum of 4 trainees

• Demonstrate the steps for

• Give opportunity to each

• Maximum of 4 trainees to

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closing windows.

• Describe the application of program manager

• State the uses and application of the various windows bars.

ge of windows operating system.

• Explain the windows menu and tools. Each student must be given an opportunity to start a computer, open/close the windows operating system and view

to a computer system.


• Paper and Computer accessories.

• Magic Board


opening and closing windows.

• Use the various windows bars.

• Create files, folders and manipulate them.

• Perform printing

• Operation using

• Print Manager

• Access computers correctly through windows operating system.

student to boot a computer, carry out a task on window operating system and shutdown the computer.

• Assists trainees to load MS office.

• Explain the various packages that makes up MS office.

• Load MS Encarta and discuss its uses.

a computer system.


• Paper and computer accessories.

• Magic Board

• Multimedia projector system

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the windows environment.

• Explain the process of creating a file, manipulating the file and describe how to use the print manager.

• Explain the various packages that make up

• Move from one window to another and how to operate them concurrently.

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MS office.

General Objective 4.0: Understand file management and software package.

General Objective:

10 – 12

• Explain the steps in creating files and folders.

• Describe the concept of software package.

• Explain file management

• Explain the concept of software package.

• Computer systems.

• Writing materials.

• Recommended textbooks.

• Manipulate files (moving, copying, saving and deleting)

• Create files and folders.

• Use print manager.

• Demonstrate ability in the use of word processing packages such as MS Word or Word Perfect and

• Demonstrate the process of creating and manipulating a file.

• Demonstrate the installation of MS Word.

• Identify the different features of the software.

• Ask trainees to type a short document and save it.

• Computer systems

• Reams of A4 papers

• Printers.

• Magic Board.

• Maximum of 4 trainees to a computer system.

• Maximum of 4 computers to a printer except when a

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the following:

i. Entering text

ii. Formatting text (emboldening font size, vitalizing etc.)

iii. Creating and saving text files

iv. Importing objects

v. Spelling and grammar checking

• Ask student to edit a document and carry out a spell check.

• Demonstrate the use of tables.

network is in use.

• Paper and computer accessories

• Magic Board


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vi. Creating and manipulating tables, text boxes equations.

vii. Printing and file export.

Assessments: Coursework 10%; Course test 10%; Practical 40%; Examination 40%

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Course: Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Code: ICT 201

Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs Theory: 2hrs Practical: 2hrs

Unit: 4 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the application of computer in design and

drafting.


1.0 Understand the use of Computer in the Design and Drafting Process.

2.0 Understand how to construct simple geometric shapes.

2.0 Understand the different edit boxes.

3.0 Understand how to use edit commands.

4.0 Understand how to create layers.

5.0 Understand how to create linear and aligned dimensions.

6.0 Understand how to create linear and aligned dimensions.

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COURSE: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND

DRAFTING

COURSE CODE: ICT 201 CONTACT HOURS: 4HRS

GOAL: Understand the application of computer in design and drafting

Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content

General Objective 1.0: Trainees should be able to:

• Understand the use of Computer in the Design and Drafting Process

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

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• Know the

advantages and

disadvantages of

computer in the

design process

• Explain the links

between CAD and

CAM

• Understand the

Principles of

Operation

capabilities and

system requirements

of Auto CADD

• Install the Auto

CADD software

correctly.

• Ask trainees

to explain

advantages

and

disadvantage

s of

computer in

the design

process.

• Ask trainees

to explain

the links

between

CAD and

CAM

Complete

computer sets

1 Computer to 2

Trainees

1 Large Format

Printer or

Plotters in a

Network

1 Digitizer to 2

Trainees

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2

• Identify the main

parts of the screen of

Auto CAD 14 or

Later versions

• Explain the

functions of the

above

• Understand and use

the different input

methods: Keyboards,

mouse, digitizers,

and scanners.

• Understand the

different coordinate

systems

• Demonstrate the use

of the HELP Menu

in solving problems

when using the

Package

• Ask the

trainees to

identify the

main parts of

the screen of

Auto

CAD 14

• Ask the

trainees to

explain the

function of

the above.

Ask the

trainees to

explain and

use the

different

input

methods

Manuals

Recommended

textbooks

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3

• Use the OSNAP facility

to select options

• Use layer control to

change the layers in a

drawing

• Use Cartesian and Polar

coordinates to draw

lines

• Prepare and change the

size of the drawing field

• Know how to save

drawings on demand

and also how to set up

the auto-save feature

• Ask trainees

to explain

differences

between

Cartesian

and polar

coordinates

systems.

• Ask trainees

to

demonstrate

the

above

options on

the computer

screen

• Ask trainees

to construct

lines at

• set lengths

and angles

using above

coordinate

systems.

• Ask trainees

to use snap

points to

Manuals,

Recommended

textbooks

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construct

lines

• Ask trainees

to explain

the use of

snap points

and ortho-

commands

• Assess the

trainees


• Understand how to construct simple geometric shapes

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

4

• Know how to hatch

the shapes drawn

and change the hatch

pattern and scale

• Explain how to draw

circles, ellipses and

arcs to given

dimensions

• Explain how to

construct polygons

• Ask the

trainees to

hatch the

shapes drawn

• Ask the

trainees to

change the

hatch pattern

and scale

Manuals,

Recommended

Textbooks

Manuals,

Recommended

textbooks

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and squares to given

dimensions

• Produce a simple

drawing -Drawing 1

• Ask the

trainees to

draw circles,

• ellipses and

arcs to given

dimensions

• Ask the

trainees to

construct

polygons and

squares to

given

dimensions


• Understand the different edit boxes

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

5

• Explain the different

edit boxes, how to

use them and their

attributes

• Explain how to

select the shapes

using edit boxes.

• Use array command

to draw both polar

• Ask trainees

to explain

the different

edit boxes.

Ask trainees

to use them.

• Ask trainees

to explain

their

attributes.

Manuals,

Recommended

textbooks

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and rectangular

arrays

• Explain how to use

the offset command

• Ask trainees

to draw both

polar and

rectangular

arrays using

array

command

• Ask trainees

to draw

using the

offset

command


• Understand how to use edit commands

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

• Explain how to

use edit

commands

• Demonstrate

how to move

objects

accurately using

both snap

• Ask trainees to

copy objects

from one

position to

another

accurately using

snap and

coordinate entry.

Manuals,

Recommended

Textbooks

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6

commands and

coordinates

• Demonstrate

how to copy

objects from one

position to

another

accurately using

snap and

coordinate entry

• Demonstrate

how to erase

objects

• Demonstrate

how to trim

objects

• Demonstrate

how to fillet and

chamfer angles

• Ask trainees to

erase objects.

• Ask trainees to

trim objects

• Ask trainees to

fillet and

chamfer angles


• Understand how to create layers

• Demonstrate

how to create

layers

• Demonstrate

how to change

colour of layers

• Ask trainees to

create layers

• Ask trainees to

change colour of

layers

Manuals,

Recommended

Textbooks

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7-8 • Demonstrate

how to change

the line types of

a layer

• Demonstrate

how to move

objects from one

layer to another

• Demonstrate

how to switch

layers on and off

• Describe the use

of layers and

how they help in

the construction

and

understanding of

a drawings

• Ask trainees to

change the line

type of a layer

• Ask trainees to

move objects

from one layer to

another

• Ask trainees to

switch layers on

and off

• Ask trainees to

use layers to

construct

drawings


• Understand how to create linear and aligned dimensions

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Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

• Explain how to

create linear and

aligned

dimensions

• Ask trainees to

create linear and

aligned

dimensions

Sets of personal

computers,

Recommended

textbooks,

Manuals, etc.

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9-10

• Describe how to

create angular

dimensions

• Demonstrate

how to add to

tolerances to

dimensions

• Demonstrate

how to create

leader lines.

• Demonstrate

how to add

single line and

multiple line

texts to drawing

• Demonstrate

how to edit

dimensions and

text

• Ask trainees to

create angular

dimensions

• Ask trainees to

add tolerances to

dimensions

• Ask trainees to

create leader

lines.

• Ask trainees to

add single line

and multiple line

text to drawings.

• Ask trainees to

edit dimensions

and text

DRAWING EXERCISE - 2

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11

• Create the

title block

for a

drawing

• Write letters

and numbers

on drawings

• Draw circles

be able to

erase parts

of lines or

circles

• Ask each

trainee to

carry out

his/her own

drawing

• Let each

trainee carry

out his/her

own

drawings

• Grade each

trainee’s

drawing

12


• Produce a

simple

drawing

with correct

details in

terms of title

block etc

• Select parts

of a drawing

in order to

do further

work

• Move, Copy

and

• Ask each

trainee to

carry out

his/her own

drawing

• Let each

trainee carry

out his/her

own

drawings

• Grade each

trainee’s

drawing

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• Rotate

drawing

parts

13


• Produce a

full drawing

with title

blocks from

a real

engineered

object

• Show all the

views

• Ask each

trainee to

carry out

his/her own

drawing

• Let each

trainee carry

out his/her

own

drawings

• Grade each

trainee’s

drawing

14-15


• Produce a

fully

dimensioned

drawing of

an object

• Assess the

trainees

Revision and Examination

Assessment: Attendance to class will be awarded 20% of the total score, the continuous assessments, tests and quizzes will be

awarded 40% of the total score, while the remaining 40% will be for the end of semester examination.

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Course: Entrepreneurship

Code: SDV 210


Unit: 2 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the instructor understand the basic rules of English grammar.

General Objectives: At the end of the course the instructor should be able to:

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1.0 Understand the basic concept of entrepreneurship.

2.0 Understand the historical perspective of entrepreneurship development.

3.0 Know how to plan a business enterprise/project.

4.0 Know how to operate simple stock keeping records

5.0 Know how to prepare and operate cash flow on spreadsheets.

6.0 Understand employment issues.

7.0 Understand the Nigerian Legal System.

8.0 Comprehend the nature of contract and tort.

9.0 Understand Agency and Partnership.

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COURSE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE CODE: SDV 201 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS

GOAL: Knowledge of Fire prevention, protection against fire and fire fighting process that is very important to prevent

loss of life and property.



• Understand the basic concept of entrepreneurship

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Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

1

• Define

entrepreneurship,

entrepreneur, small

business and self-

employment.

• State the

entrepreneurship

philosophy and

identify

entrepreneurial

characteristics.

• Identify

entrepreneurial

characteristics.

• Define development

enterprise.

• Lecture and

cite

examples of

each.


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• Understand the historical perspective of entrepreneurship development

2

• Historical

perspective.

• Trace the origin of

entrepreneurship.

• Explain

organizational

structure.

• Explain the role of

an entrepreneur.

• Explain the reasons

for business failure.

• Trace the

historical

evolution of

business

enterprise

citing

examples

• Highlight the

reasons for

their

failure/

success

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• Know how to plan a business enterprise/project

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K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

3

• Define the concepts:

planning, business

enterprise and

project.

• Explain the

importance of

planning to a

business enterprise.

• Analyse the skills

and Techniques of

starting and

managing small

business

successfully.

• Lecture and

illustrate

with

examples.

Highlight to

the trainees

the initial

problems

likely to be

faced

• Invite a

successful

entrepreneur

to deliver

lecture to the

trainees

4-5

• Prepare and present

project proposal.

• Manage a small

business profitably.

• Lecture and

introduce the

trainees to

the formats

of various

project

proposals

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• Know how to operate simple stock keeping records

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Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

6

• Ordering spare

parts/ materials

• Receipt of parts/

materials

• Storage of

parts/materials

• Issue of parts

/materials

• Lecture and

demonstrate to

trainees how to

write receipt and

keep records of

ordering, storage

and issue

materials.

Store or any

storage facility

Record notebooks.


• Know how to prepare and operate cash flow on spreadsheets

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

7-8

• Need for

different records

(capital, revenue,

credit

transaction, tax)

• Formatting

spreadsheet

• Operating

spreadsheet

• Lecture and

demonstrate for

the

trainees to

appreciate

• Give practical

exercise to

trainees.

Chalkboard and

Computer

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• Understand employment issues

9

• Define the terms:

education,

training and

development.

• Relate education,

training and

development to

employment.

• Distinguish

between skills

and employment.

• Explain the role

of the private

sector in

employment

generation.

• Identify the

forms and

informal sectors.

• Explain the

issues of:

(i) Rural youth and

employment

(ii) Urban youth

and employment

• Lecture and cite

examples.


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• Understand the Nigerian Legal System

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective


10

• Explain the

nature of law.

• Analyse the

sources of

Nigerian laws.

• Evaluate the

characteristics of

Nigerian Legal

System.

• Lecture


• Comprehend the nature of contract and tort

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

11

• Define contract.

• Explain types of

contracts

• State the basic

requirements for

a valid contract.

• Analyse

contractual

terms.

• Lecture

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12

• Examine

vitiating terms.

• Explain breach

of contract and

remedies.

• Define Tort.

• Explain types of

Tort

• Discuss tortuous

liabilities and

remedies.

• Lecture


• Understand Agency and Partnership

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

13-14

• Define agency

• Explain creation

of agency

• Explain authority

of the agent.

• Analyse the

rights and duties

of principal

agent and third

parties.

• Lecture

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• Explain

termination of

agency and

remedies.

15

• Define

partnership.

• Examine

creation of

partnership.

• Explain relations

of partners to

one another and

to persons

dealing with

them.

• Analyse

dissolution of

partnership and

remedies

• Lecture and cite

examples




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FOUNDATION COURSES


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Course: Algebra and Elementary Trigonometry

Code: MTH 112

Duration: Hours/Week: 3hrs - Theory: 3hrs Practical: 0hrs

Unit: 3 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the concept of Algebra and Elementary

Trigonometry


1.0 Understand the manipulation of trigonometric equations.

2.0 Understand the concept of mensuration and its application to engineering problems.

3.0 Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications.

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COURSE: ALGEBRA AND ELEMENTARY TRIGONOMETRY

COURSE CODE: MTH 112 CONTACT HOUR: 3HRS

GOAL: TO UNDERSTAND TRIGONOMETRY AND ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content

General Objective 1.0: Understand the manipulation of trigonometric equations Week



Learning Tools Specific Learning Objective


Learning Tools

1

• Convert sums and differences of trigonometric ratios to products: Sin A + Sin B = 2 Sin (A+ B)/2 Cos (A +B)/2 Cos A +Cos B = 2 Cos (A+B)/2

Illustrate with good examples/activities.

White board, calculators and recommended text books

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Cos (A+B)/2

• Prove the sine and cosine formulae of triangles

• Solve triangles using the sine and cosine formulae e.g. : the sides a,b,c of a triangles are 4cm, 5cm and 6cm respectively. Find the angles.

General Objective 2.0: understand the manipulation of trigonometric equations….. continued

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2 • Calculate angles of elevation and depression using trigonometric ratios eg : from top of a tree 120m high an observer sees a boat 560m away. Calculate the angle of depression.

• Compute bearings, heights and distances of inaccessible object and projections, e.g. A man walks 3km

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due N, and the 3km N. 52 w. How far is the man from his starting point? What is his bearing from his original position?

General Objective 3.0 : Understand the manipulation of trigonometric equations

3 • Derive half angle formulae from sin, cos, and tan.

• Define inverse circular function

• Explain inverse circular

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function graphically

• Solve problems involving 3.2 and e.g. : draw the graph of 1/(cos 2ᶱ) taking values from 0ᶱ to 90 inclusive

• Apply the concepts in 3.2 above to three dimensional problems

General Objective 4.0 : understand the concept of mensuration and its application to engineering problems

4 • Explain circular measure

• State the relation

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between radian and degrees

• Prove the formulae for arc length and area of a sector

• Identify segment and chord of a circle

• Determine the area of a segment and the chord of length of a given circle.

General Objective 5.0: understand the concept of mensuration and its application to engineering problems ….. cont 5 • Calculate

the surface areas and volumes of

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simple shapes such as cylinder, sphere and cone, eg a solid sphere has radius 8cm. calculate its volume

• Determine the areas and volumes of irregular shapes applying Simpson rule

• Apply mid ordinate rule to determine the areas and volumes

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applying mid ordinate rule

General Objectives 6.0: understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications

6 • Explain two dimensional coordinate systems: Cartesian and polar-coordinate systems

• Explain plotting and sketching of graphs w.r.t. the two coordinate systems

• Relate Cartesian coordinate to polar coordinates

Illustrate the activities in 6.1 to 6.2 with good examples and ask the trainees to solve them.

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• Explain the slope of a line in relation to the above concepts

General Objectives 7.0: Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications ………continued

7 • Explain the intercept of a line.

• Derive the formular for the gradient of line passing through two points

• Derive the equation of a straight line given the gradient and co-ordinate of a point

Assess the student

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• Reduce a given linear equation to the intercept form. x/a + y/b = 1

• Determine the coordinates of the point of the points of intersection of two straight lines

General objective 8.0 Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications 8 • Define locus

• Derive the slope-intercept form of the equation of a straight

Assess the trainees

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line: y = mx + c

• Derive the point – slope form of the equation of a straight line: y – y1 = m(x – x1)

• Derive the double – point form of the equations of the straight line : y – y1 = y2 – y1 (x – x1) x2 – x1

• Derive the perpendicular form of the equation of

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a straight line

General Objectives 9: Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications

9 • Find the angle (Q) between two lines whose slopes, (m1, and m2) are known : Q= tan (m2 – m1)/ 1 + m1m2

• Determine the conditions for two parallel and to be perpendicular

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• Derive the expression for the perpendicular distance from a point to a line

General Objectives 10: understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications

10 • Draw a circle

• Derive the equation of a circle with center at the origin and radius r

• Derive the equation of a circle with center outside the origin

• State general

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equation of a circle

• Determine the coordinates of the center of a given equation of a circle

General Objective 11: Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications 11 • Derive the

equation of a circle with center outside the origin

• State general equation of a circle

• Determine the coordinates of the center of a

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circle from a given equation of a circle

General Objective 12: Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications

12 • Define the parabola

• Derive the standard equation of a parabola y2 = 4ax

• Define the hyperbola

• Derive the equation of the hyperbola

General Objectives 13: Revise The Work With The Trainees And Conduct Test For Them

13 REVISION/TEST ASSESSMENT:THE TEST WILL BE 20%, ASSIGNMENT 15%, ATTENDANCE 05% AND THE REMAINING 60% WILL BE FOR THE EXAMINATION;

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Course: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry

Code: MTH 122


Unit: 3 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand algebra and elementary trigonometry.


1.0 Understand laws of indices and their applications in simplifying algebra expressions.

2.0 Understand theory of logarithms, surds and their applications in manipulating expression.

3.0 Understand principles underlying the construction of charts and graphs.

4.0 Know the different methods of solving quadratic equations.

5.0 Understand permutations and combinations

6.0 Understand the concept of set theory.

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7.0 Understand the binomial theorem and its application in the expansion of expressions and

in approximations.

8.0 Understand the definition, manipulation and application of trigonometric functions.


COURSE: TRIGONOMETRY AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY

COURSE CODE: MTH 122 CONTACT HOURS: 3HRS

GOAL: TO ENABLE STUDENT UNDERSTAND ALGEBRA AND ELEMENTARY TRIGONOMETRY

COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content General Objective 1.0: understand laws of indices and their applications in simplifying algebra expressions





Learning Tools

1

• Define index

• Establish the laws of indices

• Solve simple problems using the laws of indices.

• Ask the trainees to solve logarithmic and surd related problems

White board, calculators and recommended text books

General Objective 2.0: Understand theory of logarithms , surds and their applications in manipulating expression 2 • Define

logarithm

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• Establish the four basic laws of logarithm

• Solve simple logarithm problem

• Define natural logarithm and common logarithm

• Define characteristics and mantissa

• Read the logarithm table for given numbers

• Simplify numerical expressions using log tables e.g. 18

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D 3 √ 4JPC^2 MB, find D. when J = 0935 , eg ᶱ = 35, = 1.6 , 10, C = 55, M = 0.0025. ∏= 3.142

General Objective 3.0 : Understand theory of logarithms surds and their applications in manipulating expression…continue

3 • Apply logarithm in solving non linear equations e.g. y= axn; logy – log a + n log x;

Y = bcx = logy = logb + x logc; y = a + bxn – log (Y – D) = Logb + nlogx.,

• Define surds

• Reduce a surd into its

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simplest form

• Solve simple problems on surds

General Objective 4.0 : Understand principles underlying the construction of charts and graphs 4 • Construct

graphs of functions fractions such as Y = ax + b n = 1,2 Y = CST (a + x) Y = ax k, including cases of assembles

• Apply knowledge from 4.1 In determining as laws from experimental data

. Ask trainees to draw graphs

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General Objective 5.0: know the different methods of solving quadratic equations

5 • Solve quadratic equations by factorisation

• Solve quadratic equations by methods of completing the squares

• Solve quadratic equations by formulae

• Discriminate the roots

• Form equations whose roots are given in

Ask trainees to solve quadratic equations

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different methods

General Objectives 6.0: understand permutations and combinations 6 • Define

permutation

• State examples of permutations

• Define combination

• States examples of combination

• Establish the theorem nPr = n !/[ (n-r) !] giving examples eg number

Give exercises on permutation and combination to them

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of ways of collecting two out of 8 balls

General Objectives 7.0: Understand the concept of set theory

7 • Establish nCr = nCr – r.

• Define sets, subsets, and null sets

• Define union, inter – section and completion of sets

• Draw Venn diagrams to demonstrate the concepts above.

• Calculate the size or

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number of elements in a given set.

General objective 8.0 understand the properties of arithmetic and geometric progressions 8 • Define an

arithmetic progression (A.P)

• Obtain the formula for nth term and the first n term for an A.P

• Give examples of the above e.g. Find the 20th term of the series e.g. 2 + 4

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+ 6 + ¼.Find also the series of the first 20 terms.

General Objectives 9: Understand the properties of arithmetic and geometric progressions….. continued

9 • Define a geometric progression (G.P)

• Obtain the formula for the nth term and the first n terms of a geometric series.

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• State examples of 9.2 above e.g. given the sequence 1/3, 1, 3 ¼ find the 20th term and hence the sum of the 1st 20 terms.

• Define arithmetic mean (AM) and geometric mean (G.M.)

• Define convergency of series

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• Define divergence of series

General Objectives 10: Understand the binomial theorem and its application in the expansion of expressions and in approximations

10 • State the definitions and representations of vectors.

• Define a position vector

• Define unit vector

• Explain scalar multiple of a vector

• List the character

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istics of parallel vectors

• Identify quantities that may be classified as vector e.g. displacement velocity, acceleration, force etc

• Compute the modulus of any given vector up to 2 and 3 dimensions

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General Objective 11: Understand the binomial theorem and its application in the expansion of expressions and in approximations …continued 11 • State the

parallelogram law in solving problems including addition and subtraction of vectors

• Apply the parallelogram law in solving problems including addition and subtractions of vectors

• Explain the

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concept of components of a vector and the meaning of orthogonal component

• Resolve a vector into its orthogonal components

• List characteristics of coplanar localized vectors

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• Define the resultant or composition of coplanar vectors

General Objective 12: Understand the definition, manipulation and application of trigonometric functions 12 • Define

the basic trigonometric ratios, sine, cosine and tangent of an angle

• Derive the other trigonometric ratios; cosecant,

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secant and cotangent using the basic trigonometric ratios above.

• Derive identities involving the trigonometric ratios of the form; Cos2® + Sin2® = 1, Sec = 1 + tan 2®, etc.

• Derive the compound angle

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formulae for sin (A + B), COS (A + B) and Tan (A + B).

General Objectives 13: Revise The Work With The Trainees And Conduct Test For Them

13 REVISION/TEST

ASSESSMENT:THE TEST WILL BE 20%, ASSIGNMENT 15%, ATTENDANCE 05% AND THE REMAINING 60% WILL BE FOR THE EXAMINATION;

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Course: Technical Drawing

Code: MEC 122


Unit: 6 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the concept of Technical drawing


1.0 Know different drawing instruments, equipment and materials used in technique drawing.

2.0 Know graphical communication.

3.0 Know the construction of simple geometrical figures and shapes.

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4.0 Know the single orthographic projects.

5.0 Understand the intersections of regular solids.


COURSE: TECHNICAL DRAWING COURSE CODE: MEC 122 CONTACT HOURS: 6HRS

Goal: Understanding the concept of Technical Drawing

Course specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content General Objective: Know different drawing instrument s, equipment and materials used in technical

drawing. Week



Learning Resources



Learning Resources

1 • Outline the uses of the various drawing instruments, equipment

• Present the trainees all drawing instruments: a. Drawing

set

White board ruler (1m) Tee Square Compass Projector

• Identify the different types of drawing instruments, equipment and materials.

• Demonstrate the uses of various drawing instrumen

White board ruler (1m) Tee Square

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and materials.

• State the precautions necessary to preserve items 1.1 above.

b. T- square c. Drawing

board d. Set

squares e. Types of

pencils (H to B)

Explain the uses of the above.

Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.

• Use each of the items outline in 1.1 above.

• Maintain the various instruments and equipment.

ts, equipment and materials.

Compass Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.

General Objective: 2.0 Know Graphical Communication

2 – 3

• Explain graphics and the different types of graphic

• Ask the trainees to illustrate in a


• Illustrate the various conventions present in graphical

Assist student to construct various convention

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present in graphical production.

drawing the various types of lines based on BS 308 1972 Part 2 and assess.

• Ask the trainees to set drawing area on A1 paper with a title block and the boarder lines and assess

• Ask trainees to illustrate


production of construction lines, finished lines, hidden and overhead details, projections, centre lines, break lines, dimensioning of plane, elevation and sections of objects.

• Present drawings on drawing sheets with the following;

• Margins

• Title block etc.

• State the various standards of drawing sheets.

• Print letters and figures of

as outline in 2.1

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technical lettering in capital and small letters using free hand and using letter stencils and assess

• Ask trainees to identify the various standard sheets A0, A4 and assess

• Ask trainees to draw conventional signs and

various forms and characters.

• Illustrate conventional signs, symbols and appropriate lettering characters.

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symbols and assess.

General Objective: 3.0 Knowledge and Construction of simple geometrical figures and shapes. 4 – 6

• Carry out simple geometrical constructions on circles e.g.

a. diameter of a circle of a given circumference.

b. the circumference to a circle of a diameter

c. A circle to pass through 3 points.

d. A circle to pass through 2 points

• Ask trainees to explain the various properties of a circle and assess.

• Ask trainees to differentiate the different methods of constructing ellipses and assess.

White board ruler (1m) Tee Square Compass Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates

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and touch a given line.

e. A circle to touch given smaller circle and a given line.

f. tangents to circles at various points

g. An arc of radius tangent to two lines at an angle to less than and more than 90°.

h. an area externally tangent to

• Ask trainees to construct an ellipse using the various draughting techniques and assess.

• Ask trainees to construct plane and diagonal scales and assess.

Complete drawing table.

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two circles

i. inscribing and circumscribing circles

• Define an ellipse

• Construct ellipse using;

j. trammel method

k. concentric circle method

• Explain the following draughting techniques

l. Projection method

m. Measurement method.

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n. Transportation method.

• Construct plane scales and diagonal scales using appropriate instrument.

General Objective: 4.0 Draw Isometric and Oblique Projections. 7 – 9

• Explain isometric and oblique projections.

• Discuss isometric and oblique projections

• Draw a square in isometric and oblique forms.

• Draw a circle in isometric and oblique forms.

• Draw an ellipse in isometric and oblique forms.

• Draw a polygon with a minimum of eight sides in isometric and oblique forms

• Ask trainees to differentiate between isometric and oblique projections and assess.

• Ask trainees to

White board ruler (1m) Tee Square Compass Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square

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• Draw dimension holes circles, arc and angles correctly on isometric and oblique

• Use appropriate convention symbols and abbreviations.

construct a square and circle in isometric and oblique projections and assess.

• Ask trainees to draw a polygon in isometric and oblique projections and assess.

• Ask trainees to construct dimensio

45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.

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n holes circles, arcs and angles in isometric and oblique projection and label with appropriate conventional symbols and abbreviations and assess.

General Objective: 5.0 To Know simple orthographic projection

10 – 12

• Explain the principle of orthographic projection

• Ask trainees to differentiate between


• Illustrate the principle planes of projection

a. Vertical plane

• Ask trainees to construct orthographic

White board ruler (1m) Tee Square

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first and third angle orthographic projection and assess.

• Ask trainees to explain the vertical and horizontal planes in orthographic projection and assess.


b. Horizontal plane

• Project views of three-dimensional objects on to the basic planes of projection in both first and third angle to obtain

a. the front view or elevation b. the top view or plan.

projections of simple objects in first and third angle orthographic projections and assess.

Compass Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.

General Objective: 6.0 Understand the intersections of regular solids

13 – 15

• Explain interpretations of solids.

• Ask trainees to give examples

White board ruler (1m) Tee Square Compass

• Draw the lines of intersections of the following regular solids

• Ask trainees to construct:

White board ruler (1m)

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of intersection of solids.

Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.

and planes in first and third angles. a. Two square – prisms meeting at right angles. b. Two dissimilar square prisms meeting at an angle. c. Two dissimilar square prisms meeting to an angle. d. A hexagonal prism meeting a square prism at right angle. e. Two dissimilar cylinders meeting at right angle, their centre not being in the same vertical plane.

a. Two square – prisms meeting at right angle. b. two dissimilar square prisms merely c. Two dissimilar square meeting at 60°. d. A hexagonal prism meeting at a square prism. e. Two dissimilar cylinders meeting at an angle.

Tee Square Compass Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.

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f. Two dissimilar cylinders meeting at right angle, then centres at long in the same place.

Assessment: The practice class will be awarded 40% of the total score. The continuous assessments, test and quizzes will take 20% of the total score, while the remaining 40% will be for the end of the semester examination score.

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Course: Introduction to Engineering Graphics

Code: MEC 221


Unit: 6 Units

Goal: This course is designed to equip trainees with knowledge and appreciation of how various geometrical

figures and shapes are constructed and viewed from various perspectives.

General Objectives: At the end of the course the learner should be able to:

1.0 Know how to construct of different geometrical figures and shapes.

7.0 Understand Orthographic Projections.

3.0 Understand the developments and intersections of regular and irregular solids shapes

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COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

COURSE CODE: MEC 221 CONTACT HOURS: 6HRS

GOAL: To equip trainees with knowledge and appreciation of how various geometrical figures and shapes are constructed

and viewed from various perspectives



• Know how to construct different geometrical figures and shapes

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Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

1-3

• Explain

geometrical

figures such as

an ellipse e.g.

Tangent to an

ellipse at any

given point on

the ellipse,

tangent to an

ellipse from a

given point ‘p

’ outside the

ellipse, etc.

• Construct and

draw areas of

plane figure

• Explain how to

construct

samples of single

geometrical /

Construction

• Explain how to

divide areas of

plane surface

• Define and

explain the listed

terms construct

parabola,

hyperbola and

then ask trainees

to define and

construct

Blackboard ruler

Blackboard Tee

Square

Blackboard Set

Squares (45o, 60o)

Blackboard

Compass

Black board

Protractor

Adjustable set

square

45o Set square

60o Set square

Drawing Table

Pencil

Demonstrate

how to

construct

simple

geometrical

shapes.

• Demonstrat

e and then

ask trainees

to enlarge

and reduce

from given

areas of

plane

figures

• Ask the

trainees to

draw

samples

of simple

geometric

al

constructi

on of an

ellipse

and ask

student to

draw a

tangent to

an ellipse

at any

given

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• Enlarge and

reduce from the

given areas of

plane figure

• Parabola and

hyperbola

• Parabola and

hyperbola using

(a) Rectangular method

(b) Ordinate method

(c) tangent method

(d) Offset method.

• Locate the

directrix and

focus of a given

parabolic curve

• A curve of a

parabolic form

through two

given points

• Define and

construct

involute to a

square, circle,

cycloid and

Archimedean

spiral

parabola and

hyperbola

• Assess the

trainees

• Discuss the

term focus of

a point

Desk Sharper

French curve set

Drawing

Instrument Set

point

inside the

ellipse,

tangent to

an ellipse

from a

given

point

outside

the ellipse

etc.

• Ask

trainees to

enlarge

and

reduce a

given area

of a plane

figure.

• Ask

trainees to

construct

parabola

and

hyperbola

using

(a)

rectangular

Drawing Table

Adjustable Set

square

45o Set square

60o Set square

Pencil

Desk

Sharpener

French curve

set

Drawing

instrument set

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method

(b)Ordinate

method

(c) tangent

method

(d) Offset

method

• Ask trainees

to locate;

✓ directrix

and focus

of a given

parabolic

curve

• Ask trainees

to construct a

curve of a

parabolic

form through

two given

points

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4

• Explain Link

mechanisms

• State the locus of

point e.g.

(a)mechanism

with a link

constrained to

pass through a

fixed point

(mechanism with

the end of the

link constrained

to move in a

horizontal link

(c) three links

mechanism (d)

linkages of a

mechanically

operated lever

system

mechanism of a

printing press (f)

mechanism of a

pair of scissors

• Define and

describe the

various types of

involute to a

square, circle,

cycloid and

Archimedean

spiral

Drawing Table

Adjustable Set

square

45o Set square

60o Set square

Pencil

Desk Sharpener

French curve set

Drawing

instrument set

• Ask the

student to

construct

involute to a

square,

circle,

cycloid and

Archimedean

spiral

• Assess the

trainees

• Ask trainees

to describe

the various

types of link

mechanisms

• Ask

trainees to

plot the

locus

point e.g.

mechanis

m with a

link

constraine

d to pass

through a

122

fixed

Point


• Understand Orthographic Projections

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

4.

• Explain Third

Plane(the

auxiliary or side

vertical plane) of

projection

• Three-

dimensional

object

• Sketch from an

object (with

changer, round

hole, stepped,

block, etc.)

• The plain and

elevation and

draw the view in

• Identify and

draw

auxiliary and

vertical plane:

then ask

student to

sketch from

an object(with

changes,

round holes,

stepped

block, etc) the

plan and

elevation and

draw the view

in first and

third angle

Drawing set

Lecture notes

Recommended

Textbooks, etc.

• Demonstrate

how todraw

auxiliary

and vertical

plane: then

ask student

to sketch

from an

object (with

changes,

round holes,

stepped

block, etc.)

the plan and

elevation

and draw the

view in first

• Ask trainees to

draw auxiliary

and vertical

plane: then ask

student to

sketch from an

object (with

changes, round

holes, stepped

block, etc.) the

plan and

elevation and

draw the view

in first and

third angle

orthographic

projections.

Recommended

Textbooks, etc.

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5.

first and third

angle.

• Orthographic

projection

• State how to

apply successive

auxiliary

projections to

determine the

true position of a

point to both

horizontal and

vertical planes.

orthographic

projections.

• Help them

state further

application

Assist

trainees to

apply

successive

auxiliary

projections to

determine the

time position

of a point to

both

horizontal and

vertical

planes.

• Assess the

trainees

and third

angle

orthographic

projections.

• Ask the

trainees to

apply

successive

auxiliary

projections to

determine the

time length of

line inclined to

both horizontal

and vertical

planes.


• Understand the developments and intersections of regular and irregular solids shapes.

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WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

6.

• Explain Prism

• State the

development of

pattern of regular

solids such as

truncated prism,

prism, circular

cylinder, truncated

cylinder, frustum of

a pyramid,

truncated cone, etc.

• Explain the lines of

intersections of the

following regular

solids and plane in

both first and third

angles

• Define and

construct prism:

Ask the trainees

to determine the

dihedral angle of

two intersecting

surfaces

Drawing Table

Adjustable set

square

45° Set square

60° Set square

Pencil

Desk Sharpener

Drawing

instrument set

Demonstrate

how to

construct solid

shapes such as

Truncated

Prism etc.

Ask the trainees

to develop

patterns of

regular solids

such as

truncated prism,

circular

cylinder,

truncated

cylinder,

frustum of a

pyramid,

truncated cone,

etc.

Books




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PROFESSIONAL/CORE COURSES

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Course: Industrial Safety

Code: MEC 126


Unit: 4 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable trainee to acquire the basic knowledge of industrial work place safety.

General Objectives: At the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:

1.0 Understand health, safety and environmental management.

2.0 Understand safety in building construction.

3.0 Understand major accident hazards and transportation of hazardous materials

4.0 Understand the principle of accident prevention in industries.

5.0 Understand Personal Protective Equipment

6.0 Understand public health

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COURSE: INDUSTRIAL SAFETY COURSE CODE: MEC 126 CONTACT HOURS: 4HRS GOAL: This course is designed to enable trainee acquire the knowledge, skill and mechanism of functioning of machine, tools and save use of the same COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content

General Objective 1.0: Understand health, safety and environmental management. Week



Learning Resources



Learning Resources

1.

The trainee should be able to:

• Define safety, health and environmental management.

• Identify hazards in workplaces.

• Define Industrial hygiene and

Instruct trainees on:

• Occupational safety, health and environment.

• Types of hazards in engineering, textile, construction and chemical industry.

• Industrial pollution and control techniques.

White board, Recommended text books, Charts White board and recommended text books.


• Identify some peculiar hazards in workplace and their safety management techniques.

The instructor should:

• Supervise a class visit to a selected industry to identify the types of hazard prone to it

• Recommend safety measures to be adopted.

White board, Recommended text books, Charts, Case Studies, etc

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occupational health.

• Hygiene and occupational health in industry.

General Objective 2.0: Understand safety in Building Construction.

2. The trainee should be able to:

• Explain safety procedures in building and construction sites

• Explain safety procedures


• Safety in engineering, textile, construction and chemical industries.

• Incidence of accidents in different industries

• Safety features

Whiteboard, Markers, Recommended Books, etc

129

in material handling

• Describe electrical safety procedures

• Explain safe procedures while working at heights

associated with ladders, scaffolds, safety belts and full body safety harness used while working at heights.

• Safety requirements while working at heights

General Objective 3.: Understand Major Accident Hazards and Transportation of Hazardous Materials. 3. The trainee

should be able to:

• Explain the requirement for safe transportation of hazardous materials.


• United Nations guidelines in transportation of hazardous materials.

Whiteboard, Videos, Recommended Books, Charts, Multimedia


• Recognise major accident hazards


• Assist the trainees in identifying and assessing major accident hazards

Multimedia, Workplace.

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• Explain major accident hazards (MAH)

• Major accident control & hazards.

General Objectives 4.0: Understand the principle of accident prevention in industries.

4.


• Define the following: incident, accident, injury, dangerous occurrences, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, error, oversight mistakes and near miss.


• The general principle of accidents and accident prevention

• Theories/models of accident occurrences, principles of accident prevention, accident and financial implications.

• Principles in machine guarding,

Whiteboard, Markers, Recommended Books

131

• Describe accident prevention

• Describe Machine guarding and its purposes

types of guards, guarding of different types of machine.

General Objective 5.: Understand Personal Protective Equipment


• Identify different personal protective equipment


• Various types of PPEs, their importance and uses; helmets, safety goggles, ear

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plugs, mufflers, safety shoes, canisters, chemical resistant suits

General Objective 6: Understand Public Health


• Describe methods to maintain public health


• Refuse and sewage disposal, protection and provision of clean water, food hygiene and health organisations.

General Objectives 6: Revise The Work With The Trainees And Conduct Test For Them 6 REVISION/TES

T

ASSESSMENT:THE TEST WILL BE 20%, EXAMINATION 20%, AND PRACTICAL 40%

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LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Fire service search and rescue (7th edition) Carl. G 2005

2. Industrial emergency services training: incipient level (2nd edition) Cindy. B

2003

3. Fire and emergency services safety and survival Travis. F

2012

4. Emergency responder training manual for the hazardous materials technician (2nd edition) Kenneth. W et.al

2005

5. Emergency dispatching; a medical communicator’s guide Susi. B. 1993

6. Emergency planning Ronald. W & Michael. K

2007

7. Managing fire and rescue services Dennis. C et.al 2009

8. Paramedic care, principle & practice Bledsoe. P 2009

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Course: Introduction to Safety

Code: FET 101


Unit: 2 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand safety concepts.


1.0 Understand general safety acts and procedures.

2.0 Understand accident prevention in workplaces

3.0 Know fire prevention methods.

4.0 Understand manual handling procedures

5.0 Understand various first aid methods

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COURSE:INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY

COURSE CODE: FET 101 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS

GOAL: To Enable trainee Understand Safety Concept COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content

General Objective 1.0: Understand general safety acts and procedures Week



Learning Resources



Learning Resources

1


• Describe the importance of safety regulations in workplaces

• Describe good house keeping

• Describe how to carry out safety inspection.


• Safety acts and regulations.

• Good housekeeping procedures

• Preparation of safety inspection reports

White board, Recommended Text Books, Multimedia.

Trainees should be able to:

• Carry out safety inspection


• Demonstrate inspection procedures

Inspection checklist

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2 The trainee should be able to:

• Identify air receivers, ropes and chains

• Identify pulley blocks, cranes


• Air receivers, ropes, chains, pulley blocks, cranes, etc and the methods of inspecting them

White board, Recommended Text Books, Multimedia.


• Carry out safety inspection of air receivers, ropes and chain.


• Demonstrate inspection process

Inspection checklist, ropes, chain, air – receivers.


• Describe forklift, mobile and overhead cranes, derricks and gantries


• Forklift carriage, mobile and overhead cranes, derricks and gantries

White board, Recommended Text Books, Charts, Multimedia.

General Objective 2.0 : Understand accident prevention in workplaces 4 – 5


• Explain workplace hazards, identification


• Workplace hazards



• Identify hazards in selected


• Supervise the trainees as they identify

Case Study, Inspection Tour to Selected Workplaces, etc

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and classification.

• Describe hazards associated with machinery, welding, compressed air, chemicals

• Describe the causes of accidents in workplaces

• Explain accident preventive methods in workplaces.

• Causes of accidents in workplaces

• Accident preventive measures

workplaces

• Recommend accident preventive measures to be taken in workplaces

hazards in workplaces

• Guide the trainees in recommending accident preventive measures

General Objective 3.0: Understand fire prevention methods


• Describe the causes of fire

• Discuss hazard associated with fire and smoke


• The causes of fire

• Hazards associated



• Carry out simple fire risk assessmen


• Discuss the procedures required in carrying out

Workplace, Case Study, Inspection Tour, etc

138

• Explain fire prevention

• Describe fire prevention techniques

with fire and smoke

• Fire prevention

t and make recommendations for fire prevention

fire risk assessment

• Supervise the trainees as they carry out fire risk assessment of a workplace

General Objectives 4.0: Understand manual handling procedures

7-8 The trainee should be able to:

• Describe the types and causes of injuries associated with improper handling of equipment, tools, etc

• Explain safe handling procedures

• Explain cellular layout –


• Hazards and injuries associated with manual handling

• Safe handling procedures

• Cellular layout -production flow analysis

White board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia.


• Carry out safe manual handling procedures


• Demonstrate safe lifting of heavy objects

Various Materials for Manual Handling

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production flow analysis (PFA)

General Objectives 6: Understand various first aid methods 9 - 10


• Describe minor injuries e.g. burns, cuts, simple fractures, etc

• Describe the methods of rendering first aid to victims with such injuries

• Describe how to prevent further injuries and risks e.g. electricity isolation.

• Explain artificial respiration


• Principles of first aid

• Minor injuries

• First aid treatment of simple injuries

• Artificial respiration

White board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia. First Aid Box, etc


• Carry out first aid on victims with minor injuries.

• Perform CPR on unconscious victims


• Demonstrate how to treat minor injuries and resuscitate unconscious victims

First Aid Box, Mannequin, etc

140

11-12

REVISION/TEST

ASSESSMENT:EXAMINATION 20%, CONTINOUS ASSESSMENT 20% PRACTICALS 60%

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Course: Fire Service Organisation

Code: FET 102


Unit: 5 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the fire service organization and its functions.


2. Understand the fire service organization.

3. Understand fire service administration and management.

4. Understand leadership and discipline in fire service organisation.

5. Know the training needs of fire service personnel.

6. Know special skills required for fire investigation

7. Understand control room and watch room procedures.

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8. Know fire laws.

NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: FIRE SERVICE ORGANIZATION COURSE CODE: FES 102 CONTACT HOURS: 5HRS GOAL: Understand the fire service organization and its functions


General Objective 1.0 : Understand the fire service organization

Week



Learning Resources



Learning Resources


• Define Fire Service Organization.

• Describe the functions of Fire Service.

• Explain different sections of Fire Service Organization.

• Identify Chains of Command of


• The organization of the fire service

• Functions of different sections in the fire service

• Chain of command of the fire service organization.

White Board, Markers, Fire Service Act and other related handbooks on Fire Service.

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Fire Service Organization

General Objective 2.0: Understand fire service administration and management.


• Describe the duties, responsibilities and fundamentals of Fire Station Management

• Explain Public Relation

• Define Operational records.

• Explain Orders and instructions

• Examine Station Administration

• Explain the importance of


• Administration and management of fire stations

• Public relations

• Commands, orders and instructors in paramilitary services

• Ranks in the fire service

Charts, Recommended Books

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Maintenance of documents

• Identify different uniform, ranks, rank marking and helmet marking.

General Objective 3.0: Understand leadership and discipline in fire service organization. 3 - 4 The trainee

should be able to:

• Distinguish types of leadership

• Describe the functions of leadership and aspects of welfare and discipline.

• Identify qualities of a good leader.

• Explain the terms: Discipline,


• Different types of leadership.

• Functions of leadership and aspect of welfare and discipline.

• Qualities of a good leader.

• Levels of discipline, motivation and decision making in

Whiteboard, Marker, Recommended Books, etc

145

Motivation and Decision Making with respect to Fire Service

• Explain the concept of discipline, motivation and decision making in respect of Fire Service.

• Define standard operating procedure of fire service operations.

respect of Fire Service.

• Standard operating procedures in fire service operations.

General Objective 4.0: Know the training needs of fire service personnel 4 - 5 The trainee

should be able to:

• Recognize the need for training as a first responder


• Need for training as a First Responder

Recommended Textbooks, Whiteboard, Fire Reports, Recent Fire Statistics, etc

146

• Describe the classification of training

• Describe the training methodology

• Distinguish methods of instructions

• Classification of training and training methodologies.

• Methods of instruction.

General Objective 5.0: Know special skills required for fire investigation. 6 - 7 The trainee

should be able to:

• Explain the importance and reasons for thorough fire investigation

• Explain the process of fire investigation

• Explain the Role of Scientific Forensic


• The process, importance and reasons for thorough fire investigation

• The use of forensic laboratory in fire investigation

• Fire investigation

Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Fire Investigation Reports, etc

147

laboratory in the investigation of fires

• Describe the preparation of fire investigation report

• Define the meaning of arson, arson detection, and motive

• Explain the role of fire officer in investigation of arson fires

report writing

• Arson, arson detection, motive, incendiary fires, criminal investigation of arson, etc

General Objective 6.0: Understand control room and watch room procedures 8 - 9 The trainee

should be able to:

• Define control room and watch room


• Control room, watch room and

Recommended Books, Lecture Videos, Various Equipment used in the Control and Watch rooms, etc

148

• Explain the purposes of control room and watch room

• Distinguish between the control room and watch room

• List the equipment in control room and watch room

• Use the equipment in the control room and watch room to perform fire service duties

• Describe the handling of fire calls procedure

their differences

• The purposes of the control and watch rooms

• Various equipment found in the control and watch rooms and their uses

• Procedures involved in handling fire calls

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General Objective 8.0: Know fire laws and the regulations

10 - 11


• Define law, acts and bills

• Describe the levels of interpretation of law

• Discuss the provisions of sections in the Fire Service Act


• The meaning of laws, acts and bills

• Levels of interpretation of laws

• The provisions of the Fire Service Act

Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Fire Service Act, etc

Recommended Books:

S/N Author Title Publisher 1. Esinwoke, Chinedum Joseph Nigeria Fire Service Fact and Details Publishers

2. International Fire Service Training Association

Fire Service Orientation and Terminology

I.F.S.T.A

3. International Fire Service Training Association

Essentials of Fire Service First Aid Pearson Custom Publishing

4. Essentials of Fire Safety Management

Fire Protection Association Fire Protection Association

5. Kidd, CzajkowskiBriese Safe Firefighting, First thing first The Mc-Craw Hill

Companies

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6. NFPA NFPA Standard for Profession

Qualifications for Fire Investigator NFPA

7. Gordon M. Sachs Officer’s Guide to Fire Service EMS PennWell

8. Phillip L Queen Visual Dictionary of Firefighting Tools &

Resources Delmar Cengage Learning

9. Randy R. Bruegman Fire Administration Pearson Prentice Hall

10. HM Fire Service Inspectorate Fire Service Manual HM Fire Service

Inspectorate 11. BS Mathur Principles of Management -----

12. Angle. Gala. Harlow. Lombardo. Maciuba

Firefighting Strategies and tactics Delmar Cengage Learning

13. Lawrence T. Bennett Fire Service Law Pearson Prentice Hall 14. John Norman Fire Officer’s Handbook of Tactics PenWell

15. Michael Stefano The Fire-fighter’s Workout Book Collins

16. Alan V. Brunacini Fire Command ---------- 17 Federal Fire Service National Fire Safety Code ----------

VIDEO CLIPS:

1. Essentials of Fire Fighting, IFSTA

2. Fire Extinguishers at Work, NFPA

3. First Responder Study Helper, Knightlite Software.

4. Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Skills and Drills, DVD Series, NFPA

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Course: Fire Service Equipment and Appliances

Code: FET 103


Unit: 6 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee gain complete knowledge of various fire fighting equipment

and apparatus.


1.0 Know the tools and equipment used in fire service operations

2.0 Understand Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

3.0 Know different types of fire appliances and their uses

4.0 Understand hoses and hose drills.

5.0 Understand hydrants.

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6.0 Know portable fire extinguishers (PFE).

7.0 Understand the importance of fire service ladders.

8.0 Understand ladder drills

9.0 Understand fire appliance and its drills.

10.0 Understand foam compound and its operations

11.0 Understand the Breathing Apparatus (BA)

12.0 Know ropes and lines

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COURSE: Fire Service Equipment & Appliances


GOAL: Gain complete knowledge of various fire fighting equipment and apparatus

Course Specification: Theoretical Content Course Specification: Practical Content Week



Learning Tools



Learning Tools

General Objective: - Know tools and equipment used in fire service operations 1 –

2 Trainees should be able to

• Identify various tools and equipment used in fire service

• Categorize the tools


• The category of tools and equipment e.g. breaking-in tools, cutting away tools, turn-over

Recommended books. Charts, Whiteboard, Marker, Different Types of Tools and Simple


• Identify tools and equipment by mere observation

The instructor should

• Identify different tools and equipment

• Select appropriate tools for specific fire

Various Kinds of Tools and Equipment, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc

154

and equipment

• Mention the uses of such tools and equipment

• Sketch and label simple tools

tools, lights, rescue tools, etc

• The uses of various tools and equipment and the fire service operations they are used for

• Care and maintenance of tools and equipment

Equipment, etc

• Select appropriate tools and equipment for work

• Use tools to carry out simple fire service operations

• Maintain and properly store the tools and equipment

service operations

• Use the tools to carry out work

• Demonstrate the care and maintenance procedures of different tools and equipment

General Objective: Understand Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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2 Trainees should be able to:

• Define Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Describe the functions of different types of PPE

• Describe how the PPE can be maintained


• The meaning of ‘Personal Protective Equipment’

• The uses of different PPE

• Care and maintenance of PPE

Recommended Books, Clips, Multimedia, Various Types Of PPEs e,g, Helmets, Safety Goggles, Ear Plugs, Mufflers, Safety Shoes, Canisters, Chemical Resistant Suits, etc


• Select appropriate PPE for work

• Don and doff the PPE

• Maintain the PPE


• Demonstrate the donning and doffing procedure of PPE

• Carry out simple care and maintenance procedures on PPE

Various Types Of PPEs e,g, Helmets, Safety Goggles, Ear Plugs, Mufflers, Safety Shoes, Canisters, Chemical Resistant Suits, etc

General Objective: - Know different types of fire appliances and their uses 3 Trainees should be

able to

• Define a fire apparatus or appliance

• Mention the uses of a fire appliance


• The fire apparatus and its importance in fire service

Recommended books. Charts, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia


• Identify different types of fire appliance


• Compare the functions of different fire appliances

Fire appliance, Hose, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc

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• Identify various types of fire appliances

• Various kinds of appliances and their applications

• Care and maintenance of the fire appliance

• Operate the fire appliance

• Maintain the fire apparatus for efficient and effective functioning

• Operate one fire appliance for firefighting purposes

• Demonstrate care and maintenance of fire appliances

General Objective: - Understand hoses and hose drills

4 Trainees should be able to

• Define a hose

• Identify the types of hoses used in fire service

• Identify the different types of


• Hose, its parts, types and purposes in fire service.

• The functions of different hose fittings

Recommended books. Charts, Whiteboard, Marker, Various Types of Hoses, Hose Fittings


• State the purpose of a hose drill

• Mention different equipment used in hose drills

• Perform hose lifting,


• Explain the purpose of hose drills and equipment used

• Demonstrate hose lifting, carrying, and lowering

Hoses, Hydrant, Hose fittings, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc

157

hose fittings and their uses.

carrying and lowering

• Connect hoses using its fittings where necessary

• Carry out hose running, under-running and making up

• Remove bends or kinks in hoses

• Describe the use of hose fittings in connecting hoses

• Demonstrate hose running, under-running and making up

.

General Objective : Understand hydrants 5 Trainees should be

able to:

• Describe a hydrant

• Mention types of hydrants

• Identify the functions of


• Hydrants, its types and purpose in fire service

• The functions of

Recommended books. Charts, Multimedia, Video and Picture Clips.


• Identify various hydrant gears and their uses

• Connect a hose to the


• Demonstrate various means of making hose-hydrant connections

Hose. Hose Fittings, Hydrants, Standpipe, Key, Bar, False

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various parts of a hydrant

• Draw and label parts of a hydrant

• Explain the working principle of hydrants

• Explain hydrant tests

various parts of a hydrant

• The principle of operation of hydrants

• Various tests of hydrants

• The use of hydrant gears.

hydrant directly

• Connect a hose to the hydrant using a standpipe

• Operate a hydrant using a key and bar

• Demonstrate how to open and close the hydrant

Spindle, Blank Cap, Water Source.

General Objective: Know portable fire extinguishers (PFE)

6-7 Trainees should be able to:

• Define a portable fire extinguisher (PFE)

• Draw and label parts of a simple PFE


• Portable fire extinguishers, its types and their peculiarities for easy identification

• The working principle of

Recommended Books, Various Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers, White board Markers etc


• Identify the various types of PFE by mere observation

• Use an appropriate PFE to extinguish a fire

• Inspect a PFE


• Explain how to identify PFE by mere observation

• Explain the P.A.S.S technique of using a PFE in fire

Various Types of Fire Extinguishers, Fire Tray, Ignition Source, Solid and Liquid Fuels, etc

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• Identify different types of PFE

• Identify classes of fire and the appropriate PFE used on such classes

• Explain the extinguishing mechanism of the agents in each type

each type of PFE

• The extinguishing properties of agents in different PFE

• Carry out tests and maintenance procedure of a PFE

• Carry out the recharging process of a used PFE

extinguishment

• Demonstrate methods of inspecting PFE and performing tests

• Demonstrate how to recharge a used PFE safely

General Objective: Understand the importance of fire service ladders 8 Trainees should be

able to:

• Define a ladder and its uses.

• Describe the uses of ladder in fire service


• Ladders and its types

• The importance of ladder in fire service operations

Recommended Books, Various Types of Ladder, Video Clips, Charts, White Board,


• Identify the various types of ladder

• Carry out fire service operations


• Organize the trainees in crews of three or four

• Demonstrate how to remove ladders from

Various Types of Ladders, Fire Appliance, Video Clips, Multimedia,

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• Recognise the various types of ladders

• Mention the parts of a ladder and their uses

• Explain ways to care for and maintain ladders

• Functions of various parts of a ladder

• Care and maintenance of ladders.

Marker, Multimedia

using ladders

• Perform simple care and maintenance procedures on ladders

the fire appliance

• Carry out simple fire service operations using ladders

• Carry out tests and maintenance procedures on ladders

General Objective: Understand ladder drills


• Describe ladder drills and its importance

• Explain the operations involved in each ladder drill exercise


• Different types of ladder drills

• The duties of each crew member

• Safety when using ladders

Recommended Books, Multimedia, Video Clips, Whiteboard, Marker


• Perform the duty of each crew member

• Carry out ladder lifting, carrying and pitching


• Gather the trainees in crews of three or four

• Demonstrate ladder lifting, carrying, pitching, climbing and descending

Ladders , Video Clips, Multimedia, Personal Protective Equipment,

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• List tools and equipment used in each ladder drill

• Discuss the duties of each crew member in each drill

• Explain how to ensure personal safety when using ladders

• Identify the various fire fighting methods with the use of a ladder

• Execute safe ladder climbing and descending procedures

• Perform ladder under-running

• Perform ladder under-running

• Explain how ladders should be maintained and stored safely

General Objective. Understand fire appliance and its drills.

10 - 11



Fire Appliance,


The instructor should Fire appliance, Hoses,

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• Identify various parts of the fire appliance

• Describe the functions of the parts

• Explain the purpose of fire appliance drills

• Describe the roles of each crew member in fire appliance drills

• The parts of a fire appliance and their functions

• Fire appliance drills and the roles of crew members

Video Clips, Multimedia

• Identify the roles of crew in the fire appliance drill

• Carry out mounting and dismounting procedures on the appliance

• Illustrate the various pumping hand signals.

• Demonstrate positioning at the appliance

• Demonstrate mounting and dismounting procedures

• Use hand signals in giving commands during operations

Branch, etc

General Objective. Understand foam compound and its operations.

11 Trainees should be able to:

• Explain the term ‘Foam’ in fire service


• Explain foam, its formation, types,

Whiteboard, Marker, Recommended Books, Video Clips,


• Identify the equipment used in


• Demonstrate the process of

Foam Compound, Foam-making Branch, Inline Eductor, Pick-

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• Describe the properties of firefighting foam

• Describe the types of foam and their constituents

• Identify foam-making equipment

• Explain the extinguishing effects of foam

properties and use in fire service

• Compare the properties of various types of foam

• Analyse the extinguishing abilities of foam

Multimedia, etc

foam making

• Use the foam-making equipment to create firefighting foam

• Apply the foam effectively on fires to extinguish them

making firefighting foam

• Carry out the extinguishment of fires using foam

up Tubing, Hose, etc

General Objective. Understand Breathing Apparatus (BA)

12


• Explain what is meant by the ‘Self Contained


• The breathing apparatus and

Breathing Apparatus, Charts, Recommended Books,


• Examine the BA before use


• Carry out adequate examinatio

B.A. set, Entry Control Board, Personal Protective Equipment,

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Breathing Apparatus’

• Identify the conditions where the BA can be used

• Describe the functions and uses of various parts of the BA

• Describe the tests carried out on the BA

• Identify ways to care for and maintain the BA

conditions where it should be used

• Functions of different parts of the BA

• Ways to test, care for and maintain the BA

Whiteboard, Marker

• Don and doff the BA

• Use the BA effectively in hazardous conditions

• Carry out tests and maintenance procedures of the BA

n of the BA before use

• Demonstrate the donning and doffing procedures of the BA

• Demonstrate the proper use of the BA in hazardous conditions

• Carry out tests and maintenance procedures of the BA

Video Clips, Multimedia, etc

General Objective. Know ropes and lines

13



Recommended Books, Whiteboard,



Various types of lines, etc

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• Differentiate between rope and line in fire service terminology

• Describe the properties of materials used in rope-making

• Describe the uses of lines

• Mention the various types of lines

• Describe the care and maintenance of ropes and lines

• Differences between ropes and lines

• Unique properties of materials used in making ropes

• The importance of lines in fire service operations

• Various types of lines, their care and maintenance

Marker, Video Clips, Samples of Lines, Multimedia, etc

• Identify the different types of lines

• Use any given rope to make a line

• Demonstrate how to cut out lines of specific sizes from ropes

Learning Resources:

Recommended Books:

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S/N Author Title Publisher

1. Philip L. Queen

Virtual Dictionary of Fire Fighting Tools & Resources

DelMar L. Gengorge Learning

2. NFPA Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills Jones &Barlett Publishers 3 HMSO Fire fighters drill manual HMSO

4. HMSO Fire service drill book

VIDEO CASSETTES/CDS:

5. Essentials of Fire Fighting, IFSTA

6. Fire Extinguishers at Work, NFPA

7. First Responder Study Helper, Knightlite Software.

8. Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Skills and Drills, DVD Series, NFPA


Course: Science of Fire

Code: FET 104


Unit: 3 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the properties of matter and other factors that

influence the behaviour of fire.

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1.0 Know the physical properties of matter.

2.0 Understand the basic principles of motion.

3.0 Understand the basic principles of heat and temperature.

4.0 Understand the thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases.

5.0 Know different means by which heat can be transmitted.

6.0 Understand the underlying principles of chemistry.

7.0 Know some simple combustible organic substances

8.0 Know polymers and their hazardous properties when involved in fires

9.0 Know other combustible solids and their properties.

10.0 Know the relevance of chemistry in the combustion of materials.

11.0 Understand different types/classes of fire and different methods of extinguishing fire.

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COURSE: SCIENCE OF FIRE COURSE CODE: FET 104 CONTACT HOURS: 3HRS

GOAL: Understand the properties of matter and other factors that influence the behaviour of fire. Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content

General Objective 1.0: Know the physical properties of matter

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Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor Activities Learning

Resources

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

1

Trainees should be

able to:

• Define matter

• Define matter

in different

states

• Describe

change of state

of matter

• Identify the

physical

properties of

matter

• Explain the

effects of

densities of

different liquids

and gases


• Vapour Density

• Liquids of

different densities

• Gases of different

densities

• Matter and

Energy

• Melting, Boiling

and Evaporation

Multimedia

White board,

Markers

Recommende

d Books,

Charts, etc.

Trainees should be

able to:

• Demonstrate

the effects of

density on

the

behaviour of

fluids.

The instructor

should:

Demonstrate

• The effects

of using

water on a

Class B

fire.

• The effect

of density

on smoke

& air

movement

in a fire

compartme

nt.

Various

fluids of

different

densities,

Beaker,

Recommend

ed Books,

Flip chart.

General Objective 2.0: Understand the basic principles of mechanics

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2

Trainees should be

able to:

• Explain the

basic principles

of motion.

• Carry out

simple

calculations

involving basic

physical

mechanics.

• Explain the

basic principles

and effects of

friction


• The Laws of

Motion

• Momentum and

Force

• Work, Energy and

Power

• Friction

Multimedia

White board,

Markers

Recommende

d Books,

Calculator.

Trainees should be

able to:

• Explain the

effects of

friction

The instructor

should:

• Demonstr

ate heat

generatio

n as an

effect of

friction.

Recommended

Books; Solid

Materials, etc

General Objective 3.0: Understand the basic principles of Heat and Temperature

3

Trainees should be

able to:

• Define heat


• Measuring

Temperature

Multimedia

White board,

Markers

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• State the units

of heat

• Define

temperature

• Explain the

different

temperature

scales and the

inter-

conversions.

• Describe the

relationship

between heat

and temperature

• Explain the

processes

involved in

change of state

and the

associated

effects.

• Thermometric

Scales: The

Celsius or

Centigrade Scale

and The

Fahrenheit Scale

• Other methods of

measuring

temperature

- The air or gas

thermometer

- Using solids to

measure

temperature

- Thermocouple

s

- Electrical

Resistance

- Thermistors

- Comparison by

brightness

- Infra-red

• The Kelvin Scale

of Temperature

• Units of Heat

- The Joule

- The Calorie

Recommende

d Books,

Charts,

Thermometer

s.

Calculator,

etc.

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- The British

Thermal Unit

• Change of State

and Latent Heat:

- Latent Heat of

Vaporisation

- Effect of

Change of

Pressure on

Boiling and

Latent Heat

- Heat of fusion

- Cooling by

evaporation

General Objective 4.0: Understand the thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

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K

Specific Learning

Objective


Resources

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Trainees should be

able to:

• Explain the

principles of

thermal

expansion in

solids, liquids

and gases

• State the gas

laws and their


• Thermal

Expansion of

solids:

- Coefficient of

linear

expansion

Nickel-iron

alloy (invar)

Recommende

d Books

Lecture

Videos

Gas

Cylinders,

Multimedia

Whiteboard.

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4

inter-

relationships.

• Apply gas laws

to calculations

involving the

effects of heat

on pressure,

volume and

temperature.

• Explain critical

temperature and

critical pressure

of gases and

their

implications for

the safety of

compressed gas

systems.

- Allowing for

expansion in

large metal

structures

- Thermostats

- Coefficient of

superficial and

cubical

expansion of

solids

• Thermal

expansion of

liquids:

- Cubical

Expansion

- The effect of

expansion on

density

• The expansion of

gases:

- Temperature,

Pressure and

Volume

- The Gas Laws:

✓ Boyle’s Law

✓ Charles’ Law

✓ The Law of

Pressures

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✓ The General

Gas Law

• The liquefaction

of gases

- Critical

Temperature

and Pressure

- Liquefied

gases in

cylinders

- Sublimation

General Objective 5.0: Understand the different means by which heat can be transmitted

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective


Resources

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

5

Trainees should be

able to:

• Explain the

different

processes of

heat

transmission

and their

implications for

fire spread


• The different

means of Heat

Transmission:

- Conduction

- Convection

- Radiation

Recommende

d Books,

Lecture

Videos ,

Multimedia,

White board,

etc

Trainees should be

able to:

• Demonstrate

heat transfer

processes

resulting in

fire spread.

The instructor

should:

• Demonstrat

e heat

transmissio

n by

conduction

,

convection

and

radiation

through

various

materials

Recommende

d Books, Heat

conducting

material such

as metals,

Liquids,

Beaker,

Bunsen

burner, Bi-

metallic strip,

etc

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General Objective 6.0: Understand the underlying principles of chemistry

6

Trainees should be

able to:

• Explain the

basic principles

of chemistry.


• Atoms and

Molecules

• Compounds and

Mixtures

• Symbols

- Using symbols

to write

formulae

- Radicals

• Atomic mass

• Molecular mass

• Valency

- Multiple

valency

- Nomenclature

• Simple Equations

• Use of Chemical

Equations

• Limitations of

chemical

equations

- Reality

- Physical state

Recommende

d Books,

Periodic

Table,

Charts,

Whiteboard,

Multimedia,

etc.

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- Reaction

conditions

- Heat

- Rate of

reaction

General Objective 7.0: Understand some simple combustible organic substances

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective


Resources

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

7

Trainees should be

able to:

• Describe the

physical

properties of

simple organic

substances


• Aliphatic

hydrocarbons

(paraffins or

alkanes)

• Unsaturated

aliphatic

hydrocarbons

- Olefines or

alkenes

- Acetylenes or

alkynes

• Aromatic

hydrocarbons

• Liquefied

petroleum gases

(LPG)

• Simple oxygen-

containing

compounds

Recommende

d Books,

Charts,

Whiteboard,

Multimedia,

etc.

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derived from

hydrocarbons

- Alcohols

- Aldehydes

- Ketones

- Carboxylic

acids

- Esters

- Ethers

General Objective 8.0: Know polymers and their hazardous properties when involved in fires

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective


Resources

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

8

Trainees should be

able to:

• Define

polymers

• Describe the

basic structure

of polymers

• Explain the

basic properties

of polymers

• Explain the

underlying fire

hazards of

polymers.

Instruct trainees

on:

• Polymers

• Fire hazards

- Toxic and

corrosive gases

- Smoke

- Burning tars or

droplets

- Exotherms

- Catalysts

- Flammable

solvents

- Dusts

Recommende

d Books,

Charts,

Whiteboard,

etc..

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- Self-

extinguishing

plastics

• Monomer

hazards:

Acrylonitrile,

Butadiene,

Epichlorohydrin,

Methyl

Methacrylate,

Styrene, Vinyl

Acetate, Vinyl

Chloride

- Intermediates

and hardeners:

Isocyanates,

Chlorosilances,

Epoxides

General Objective 9.0: Know other combustible solids and their properties

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective


Resources

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Trainees should be

able to:

Instruct trainees on: Recommende

d Books,

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9

• Identify other

combustible

materials

• Explain the

nature of

combustion of

these materials

The composition

of :

• Wood

• Coal

• Metals

- Properties of

metals

- Reactions of

metals with

water and

steam

- Reaction with

oxygen

• Sulphur

• Phosphorous

Samples of

Wood, Coal,

Metals,

Whiteboard,

etc.

General Objective 10.0: Know the chemistry of combustion

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective


Resources

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Trainees should be

able to:

• Identify the

elements of

fire.


• The Fire Triangle

• Heat of reaction

and calorific

values

- Oxidation

Recommende

d Books

Lecture

Videos,

Multimedia,

etc.

The Trainees

should be able to

• Describe the

mechanism of

combustion.

The instructor

should:

• Demonstrat

e the

difference

between

premixed

Recommende

d Books,

Bunsen

burner, butane

gas cylinder,

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10

• Explain the

mechanism of

combustion

• Describe the

phenomenon in

sustained

flaming

combustion

• Identify

different types

of ignition

• Identify

oxidizing

agents and their

hazards

• What makes a

flame a flame

• Laminar flow and

turbulent flow

• Premixed and

Diffusion Flames

• Practical

examples of

premixed flames

and diffusion

flames

- The Bunsen

Burner

- A candle flame

- Flashpoint,

firepoint and

sustained fires

- Fireball

- Vapour cloud

explosions

• Ignition

- Spontaneous

ignition

temperatures

- Self-heating

and

spontaneous

combustions

and

diffusion

flames

using a

Bunsen

burner

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- Smouldering

• Hazards of

oxidising agents

- Nitric acid and

inorganic

nitrates

- Permanganates

- Chlorates

- Chromates and

dichromates

- Inorganic

peroxides

- Organic

oxidising

agents

- Organic

peroxides and

hydroperoxides

General Objective 11.0: Know different types/classes of fire and different methods of extinguishing fire

11

Trainees should be

able to:

• Identify classes

of fire

• Explain the

methods of

extinguishing

fires.


• Classification of

fires by type


fires by size

• Extinguishing

fire:

- Starvation

- Smothering

Recommende

d Books,

Lecture

Videos,

Different

Types of Fire

Extinguishers.

Trainees should be

able to:

• Describe the

methods of

extinguishin

g fires.

The instructor

should:

• Demonstrat

e the effect

of

removing

one or

more

elements of

Recommende

d Books

Simple

Combustible

Solids, Fire

Extinguishers,

etc

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• Identify fire

extinguishing

media and the

classes of fire

for which they

are appropriate

- Cooling

• Fire extinguishing

media

- Water

- Inert gas

- Foam

- Vaporising

liquids

- Carbon dioxide

and inert gases

- Dry chemical

powders

- Blanketing

- Beating out

the fire

triangle on

sustained

combustion

12-13 Revision and Examination

Assessment: The continuous assessments and tests will be awarded 20%, examination will be awarded 20% and practical

work will be awarded 60% of the total score.

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Course: Technical Report Writing

Code: MEC 217


Unit: 2 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee to understand the techniques of technical report writing


1.0 Understand the purpose of a technical report.

2.0 Understand the content of a technical report.

3.0 Know the information required in writing a technical report.

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4.0 Understand the format of a technical report.

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COURSE: TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING COURSE CODE: MEC 217 CONTACT HOURS:

2HRS/WK

GOAL: This course is designed to enable the trainee to understand the technique of technical report writing.


General Objective 1.0: Understand the purpose of a technical report

WEE

K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

1-2

The trainee should be able

to:

• Explain the meaning of

technical report

• Identify the purpose of

technical reports

• Explain types and uses

of

technical reports

• Explain the

methodology

and sequence of writing

technical report

Instruct trainees

on:

• Technical

report; its

purpose,

types and

uses

• Writing a

technical

report

Whiteboard,

Marker,

Recommended

Books, etc

General Objective 2.0: Understand the content of a technical report

The trainee should be able

to:

• Identify the methods of

Instruct trainees

on:

• Step-by-step

procedures in

developing a

Whiteboard,

Marker,

Recommended

Books, Sample

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3-7

obtaining the following

in technical reports

information:

- Topic/title

- Justification of title

- Abstract or synopsis of

the

report

- Aim and objectives of

the

report

- Classification of data

- Scope and limitation of

the report

- Data analysis

(graphical method,

tabular method

descriptive method)

- Presentation of data

• Explain the importance

of the foregoing in

writing technical reports

technical

report

• Critical

elements for

technical

report

writing

Technical Reports,

etc

General Objective 3.0: Know the information required in writing a technical report.

4.0: Understand the format of a technical report.

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K

Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

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8 –

10


• Explain the various

types of information

required in technical

reports

• Explain how to gather

the various information

required in technical

reports

Instruct trainees

on:

• Necessary

information

required while

writing a

technical

report

• Technical

report

presentation


Assessment:

187


Course: Safety Management

Code: FET 201


Unit: 2 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee acquire the skill to appreciate the principles of safety

management.


1.0 Understand workplace accidents

2.0 Understand the mechanism and prevention of accidents

3.0 Understand safety management in industries

4.0 Understand area classifications

5.0 Understand fire control systems

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COURSE: SAFETY MANAGEMENT COURSE CODE: FET 201 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS GOAL: To enable trainees acquire the skill and mechanism of safety techniques

Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content:

GENERAL OBJECTIVE 1.0: Understand workplace accidents



Learning Resources



Learning Resources


• Define workplace accidents

• Categorize accidents e.g. by cause, by injury

• Describe the casual factors

• Identify benefits of accident prevention


• Workplace accidents; types and causes

• Accidents: reportable, non-reportable, fatal and non fatal, near-miss accident, loss time accident

White Board Recommended Books, Multimedia and Charts.

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• Benefits of accident prevention

General Objectives 2.0: Understand the mechanism and prevention of accidents 4 - 5 The trainee

should be able to:

• Recognize the importance of a workplace accident prevention program

• Carry out a health and safety survey

• Develop an accident prevention program for a given workplace


• Workplace accident prevention programs

• Health and safety survey of a workplace

• Safety and health recordkeeping

White Board Recommended Books, Multimedia, Sample Workplace Accident Prevention Plan

General Objectives 3.0: Understand safety management in industries

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6 The trainees should be able to:

• Define safety management systems

• Mention examples of elements of safety management systems in industries


• Safety management systems in Industries

White Board Recommended Books, Multimedia

General Objectives 4.0: Understand area classification

7 - 8 Trainees should be able to:

• Define what is meant by ‘Area classification’

• Describe the importance of area classification

Instruct trainees on

• Area classification and its importance i.e. controlled area, restricted area, hazardous area, non


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• Describe class grouping

hazardous area, etc

• Relationship between division and zone area classification for work permits

• Class grouping of flammable or combustible materials

General Objective 5.0: Understand fire risk assessment of workplaces 9 - 10 The trainees

should be able to:

• Explain fire risk assessment

• Recognise the duties of the responsible


• Fire risk assessment, its procedures and processes


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person in a building

• Describe the steps involved in carrying out a comprehensive fire risk assessment

11 - 12

Revision/test

Assessment: Test 40%, Examination 60% LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Fire and emergency services safety and survival Travis. F 2012

2. Paramedics textbook 3rd edition Mick J et. al 2007

3. Industrial emergency service training Cindy. B 2003

4. Firefighters handbook NFPA 3rd edition 2009

5. Essentials of fire fighting Carl. G and Lynne M 2008

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Course: Fire Detection and Firefighting Systems

Code: FET 202

Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs Theory: 2hrs

Unit: 6 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable trainees understand fire detection, protection and suppression systems


1.0 Understand fire protection

2.0 Understand the operation of heat and smoke detectors

3.0 Understand how flame detectors and fire-gas detectors operate

4.0 Understand the working principles of automatic alarm systems

5.0 Understand the operation of an automatic fire sprinkler system

6.0 Understand operations at fires in protected properties

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7.0 Understand installation and maintenance of fire protection systems


COURSE: FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS


GOAL: Understand fire detection, protection and suppression systems

COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content

General Objective 1.0: Understand fire protection

Week





Learning Resources

1


• Explain what is meant by ‘Fire Protection’

• Differentiate between active and passive fire protection

• Identify examples of


• The meaning of ‘Fire Protection’

• Active and passive fire protection systems

• The functions

White Board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia, Charts.

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fire protection devices

• Recognise the importance of fire protection systems

of fire protection systems in structures

General Objective 2.0: Understand the operation of heat and smoke detectors


• Describe the functions of heat detectors

• Explain the working principles of different types of heat detectors e.g. rate-of-rise, fixed


• The functions of different types of heat detectors and their methods of operation

• The functions of smoke detectors and their operating principles

White Board, Recommended Text Books, Multimedia, Video and Picture Clips, Charts

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temperature, etc

• Describe the functions of smoke detectors e.g. photoelectric, ionisation, etc

• Explain the working principles of smoke detectors

General Objective 3.0: Understand how flame detectors and fire-gas detectors operate


• Distinguish between the types of flame detectors

• Explain how fire-gas


• The functions and working principles of flame detectors.


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detectors function

• Describe the functions of combination detectors

• The functions and working principles of fire-gas detectors

• Combination devices

General Objective 4.0 : Understand the working principles of automatic alarm systems


• Differentiate between manual and automatic alarm systems

• List the components and functions of an alarm system


• What is meant by a ‘Fire alarm system;

• The components of an automatic fire alarm system

• The working principles


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• Describe types of automatic alarm systems

• Supervise fire alarm systems and auxiliary devices

of different types of automatic alarm systems

• Supervision of fire alarm systems and auxiliary services

General Objective 5.0 : Understand the operation of an automatic fire sprinkler system


• Describe the operation of automatic fire sprinkler systems


• The functions and operating principle of automatic fire sprinkler systems


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• Explain water supply for sprinkler systems

• Describe the major applications of sprinkler systems

• Water supply for sprinkler systems

• Applications of sprinkler systems

General Objective 6.0 : Understand operations at fires in protected properties


• Carry out operation at fires in protected


• Firefighting operations at fires in protected properties



• Operate a sprinkler system control valve


• Demonstrate how to shut off a sprinkler system control valve

Sprinkler system protected structure, Main Stop Valve, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc

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properties

• Operate a sprinkler system control valve

• Manually stop the flow of water from a sprinkler

• Ways to control the flow of water in sprinkler systems

• Manually stop the flow of water from a sprinkler

• Supervise the trainee manually stop the water flow in sprinkler systems

General Objective 7.0 : Understand installation and maintenance of fire protection systems 7 The trainee

should be able to:

• Install fire detectors and alarm systems


• The installation, testing and maintenance of fire



• Install fire detectors and alarm systems


• Demonstrate the installation of simple fire

Smoke and Heat Detectors, Simple Fire Alarm Systems, Batteries, Sprinkler Systems, Video

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• Test fire protection systems to ensure effectiveness

• Maintain fire detection and alarm systems

detection, alarm and suppression systems

• Test fire protection systems to ensure effectiveness

• Maintain fire detection and alarm systems

detectors and alarms

• Carry out standard tests and maintenance procedures of detectors, alarms and sprinklers

Clips, Multimedia, Water Source, Ignition Source, Common Fuels, etc

8 REVISION/TEST Assessment: The continuous assessments and tests will be awarded 20%, examination will be awarded 20% and

practical work will be awarded 60% of the total score

LEARNING RESOURCES:

9. Essentials of Fire Fighting (fifth edition) IFSTA

10. Fire inspection and code enforcement (seventh edition) IFSTA

11. Fire and emergency services safety and survival Travis, F. 2012

12. Manual of Firemanship. Hydraulics and water supplies Books 7 IFE Publications

13. Manual of Firemanship. Fire Protection of Building Book 9 IFE Publications

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Course: Fire Engineering Science

Code: FET 203

Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs Theory: 2hrs Practical:

Unit: 2 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable trainees have good knowledge of material properties, combustion, fluid

behaviour and the concept of electricity.


1.0 Know combustible matter and their properties

2.0 Understand the nature of combustion.

3.0 Understand the nature of fire and the principles of fire extinction.

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4.0 Know the fundamental principles of hydraulics.

5.0 Understand the concept of electricity


COURSE: FIRE ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSE CODE: FET 203 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS

GOAL: This course is designed to enable trainees have good knowledge of material properties, combustion, fluid behaviour and the concept of electricity.


General Objectives 1.0 : Know combustible matter and their properties

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Specific Learning

Objective


Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Trainees should be able

to

• Describe the

physical properties

of solid materials

that affect their

combustibility

• State the physical

properties relevant

to the

combustibility of

liquids

Instruct trainees on::

• Combustible

solids:

Physical properties

of combustible

solids:

- Wood

- Grass

- Fibres

- Cloth

- Paper

- Rubber

Recommended

Books;

Samples of

Combustible

Materials;

Whiteboard;

Marker; Chart

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1-3 • Distinguish

between

combustible and

flammable liquids

• Classify petroleum

liquids using the

NFPA standards

• Describe the

physical properties

of gases that affect

their combustibility

- Plastics

- Magnesium

- Zirconium

- Sodium

- Potassium

- Zinc

- Aluminium

• Flammable/combu

stible liquids:

- Physical

properties of

flammable or

combustible

liquids,

• Combustible oils

and condensates:

- Paints

- Thinners

- Lacquers

- Fuels

- Solvents

- Chemicals

- Petrochemicals

- Alcohols

• Hydrocarbons


Petroleum liquids

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using NFPA

standards

• Combustible

Gases: Physical

properties of

combustible gases

• Limits of

Flammability

• Auto ignition

• Spontaneous

Ignition

General Objective 2.0: Understand the nature of combustion

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Specific Learning

Objective


Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

4-5

Trainees should be able to

• Identify types of

combustion

• Describe the role

of oxygen in the

combustion of

solids, liquids and

gases

• Explain the

phenomenon


• Combustion and

its types

• Combustion of

solids, liquids and

gases

• Atmospheric

oxygen and its

effect on

combustion

Recommended

Books;

Lecture Videos;

Multimedia;

Simple Heat

Conducting

Materials;

Bunsen Burner;

Whiteboard;

Marker

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involved in

flaming

combustion

• Flames: premixed,

diffusion,

turbulent, laminar,

and the

propagation of

flames

• Flash point

• Fire point

General Objective 3.0: Understand the nature of fire and the principles of fire extinction

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Specific Learning

Objective


Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

6-7


• Describe the causes of

fire

• Identify the classes of

fire

• Mention various

extinguishing media

or agent and

extinguishing methods

• Explain the

mechanism of various

extinguishing methods

• Describe the methods

of fire spread


• Definition and

causes of Fire

• Fire triangle

• Tetrahedron of fire


fires

• Types of

extinguishing

agents

• Principles of fire

extinguishing

methods: cooling,

starvation,

smothering

Recommended

Books; Lecture

Videos;

Multimedia;

Different Types

of Portable Fire

Extinguishers;

Whiteboard,

Marker, etc

Trainees should

be able to

• Identify

various

types of

portable

fire

extinguish

ers by

mere

observatio

n

Explain the

specific

attributes that

will aid the

identification

of each type

of portable

fire

extinguisher

Various types

of fire

extinguishers

such as water,

foam, powder,

etc

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(blanketing) and

inhibition

• Heat transmission

by conduction,

convection and

radiation

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Objective


Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

8


• Identify properties

of fire

extinguishing

media or agents


• Extinguishing

properties of water

• Various forms of

water used in

extinguishing fire

i.e. solid, stream,

fog, spray

Recommended

Books; Lecture

Videos;

Multimedia;

Trainees should

be able to:

• Apply

different

forms of

water to

extinguish

different

classes of

fire

Demonstrate

the use of

different

forms of water

in

extinguishing

various

classes of fire

Water, light

pump, hose,

different types

of branch,

combustible

materials in

different states

of matter, etc


• Mention types of

foam extinguishing

media

• Types of foam

concentrates:

protein, AFFF,

fluoroprotein,

Recommended

Books;

Whiteboard,

Foam

Trainees should

be able to

• Describe

the effect

Use foam to

extinguish a

liquid fire

Foam fire

extinguisher;

combustible

liquids e.g.

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9 • Describe the

properties of foam

that make it a good

extinguishing

medium

alcohol type, low,

medium and high

expansion foam,

etc

• Physical and

chemical

properties of foam

Concentrate;

Foam Fire

Extinguishers,

etc

of foam on

Class B

fires

diesel,

kerosene; fire

tray, etc

10


• Describe the effects

of Dry Chemical

Powder (DCP) on

fires

• Identify gaseous

extinguishing

media and their

effects on fires


• Dry Chemical

Powders (DCPs)

and their uses

• Carbon dioxide,

halons, and similar

extinguishing

agents

Recommended

Books; DCP

and CO2

Extinguishers,

etc

Trainees should

be able to

• Describe

the

smotherin

g effect of

DCP on

different

classes of

fire

Use a DCP

fire

extinguisher

on Class A

and Class B

fires

DCP

extinguishers;

ignition sources

e.g. lighter,

matches;

combustible

solid materials

such as tyres,

piles of

newspapers,

etc;

combustible

liquids such as

alcohol, petrol,

etc; fire tray

General Objective 4.0: Know the fundamental principles of hydraulics

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Specific Learning

Objective


Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Trainees should be able to Instruct trainees on::

• Properties of water

Recommended

Books;

Trainees should

be able to

Measure the

frictional loss

Portable light

pump, hoses,

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11

• Explain the

principles of fluid

flow

• Interpret simple

pressure readings

• Carry out simple

calculations

involving fluid flow

in pipes, etc

• Flow of water

through pipes

• Frictional loss

• Jet reaction and

back pressure

• Discharge through

nozzles

• Water hammer

Whiteboard;

Markers;

Calculator;

Pressure

Gauges, etc

• Describe

the causes

and effects

of

frictional

loss in

fluid flow

in water

flowing

through a line

of hoses laid

over a

considerable

distance

water, pressure

gauges, etc

General Objective 5.0: Understand the concept of electricity

12


• Define simple

terms used in

electricity

• State Ohm’s law

• Carry out simple

calculations

involving Ohm’s

law

• Explain the reasons

for providing earth

connections and

other protective

devices to electric

circuits


• Definitions,

measurements and

effects of common

electrical terms

such as current,

voltage, resistance,

etc

• Explain Ohm’s

law and its

application

• Describe the use of

short circuits,

circuit breakers,

fuses, miniature

circuit breakers,

Recommended

Books,

Whiteboard,

Charts, Electric

Circuits,

Calculations,

etc

Trainees should

be able to

• Measure

the flow of

current and

the voltage

across

simple

circuits

Carry out an

experiment to

measure the

flow of

current and

the voltage

across a

simple electric

circuit

Copper wire;

battery; light

bulb; ammeter,

voltmeter; etc

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• Explain electrical

causes of fire

• Recognise

potentially

dangerous

domestic loading

conditions

residual current

device

• Explain the

electrical causes of

fire such as short

circuiting,

sparking, arcing,

resistance heating,

etc

• Describe

potentially

dangerous

conditions such as:

- Overloading

sockets

- Incorrect use of

extension leads

- Incorrect/unsaf

e wiring

conditions

- Non-compliant

electrical

conditions


Assessment: The continuous assessments and tests will be awarded 20%, examination will be awarded 20% and practical work will

be awarded 60% of the total score.

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Course: Fire Fighting Drills

Code: FET 204


Unit: 6 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand fire fighting drills with the aim of saving lives

and property.

General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee will be able to:

1.0 Know the various types of fire fighting drills

2.0 Understand hose drills

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3.0 Understand pump drills

4.0 Understand water relay

5.0 Understand foam drills

6.0 Understand appliance drills

7.0 Know knots and knot tying

NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSE: FIRE FIGHTING DRILLS COURSE CODE: FET 204 CONTACT HOURS: 6HRS

GOAL: Understand fire fighting drills with the aim of saving lives and property COURSE SPECIFICATION: Theoretical Content Practical Content

General Objective 1.0: Know the various types of fire fighting drills




Instructor‘s Activities Learning Tools.


• Describe the purpose of a drill

• Mention various fire


• The purpose of drills

• Various types of drills in fire

Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc

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fighting drills

service operations

General Objective 2.0: Understand hose drills


• Describe the purpose of a hose drill

• Define H1 – H4 drills

• Identify the equipment used in the drills


• H1 – H4 and the duties of each crew member in each drill

• The uses of equipment used in the drills



• Identify the tools and equipment used in each drill

• Perform the duties of each crew member in H1 – H4


• Organize the trainees in crews

• Demonstrate H1 – H4

Hoses, Hydrants, Branches, Standpipes, Keys, Bars, etc

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General Objective 2.0: Understand hose drills


• Define H5 – H9 drills

• Identify the equipment used in the drills


• H5 – H9 and the duties of each crew member in each drill

• The uses of equipment used in the drills



• Identify the tools and equipment used in each drill

• Perform the duties of each crew member in H5 – H9


• Demonstrate H5 – H9

Hoses, Hydrants, Branches, Standpipes, Keys, Bars, Dividing and Collecting Breechings, Lines, etc

General Objective 3.0: Understand pump drills

4 - 5


• Describe the types of pumps

• Define the actions performed in each pump drill


• The working principles of various types of pumps used in fire service operations

• P1 – P7



• Identify the tools and equipment used in pump drills


• Demonstrate P1 – P7

Portable Pumps, Ropes, Lines, Hoses, Hydrant, Stand Pipe, Key and Bar, Branches,

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• Operate a portable pump

• Carry out P1 – P7 drills

Basket Strainer, Suction Range, Suction Hose, Etc.

General Objective 4.0: Understand water relay 6. The trainee should

be able to:

• Define water carrying and water relay

• Differentiate between water carrying and water relay


• Water carrying

• Water relay and its types

• Tools and equipment needed for water relay



• Select the equipment used in water relay

• Carry out the setting up of a


• Demonstrate the procedures for setting up a good water relay system

Portable Pumps, Ropes, Lines, Hoses, Hydrant, Stand Pipe, Key and Bar, Branches,

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• Describe the process of setting up a water relay

• Processes involved in setting up a good water relay system

water relay system

Basket Strainer, Suction Range, Suction Hose, Etc.

General Objective 5.0: Understand foam drills 7 The trainee should

be able to:

• Define F1 – F4

• Describe the roles of each crew member in each drill

• Describe the activities


• Foam drill, its activities and the duties of each crew member



• Identify the tools and equipment used in foam drills


• Demonstrate F1 – F4

Portable Pumps, Foam-Making Branch, Pick-Up Tube, Inline Eductor, Foam Compound,

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involved in F1 – F4

• Carry out F1 – F4 drills

Hoses, Hydrant, Stand Pipe, Key and Bar, Branches, Basket Strainer, Suction Range, Suction Hose, Etc.

General Objective 6.0: Understand appliance drills 8. The trainee should

be able to:

• Define PD 1 – PD 4

• Describe the roles of each crew member in each drill

• Describe the activities involved in PD1 – PD4


• The purpose of PD drills and the roles of each crew member

• Activities involved in the drill such as mounting, changing round, etc



• Carrying mounting of the appliance

• Perform the ‘change-round’ procedure


• Demonstrate the mounting and change-round procedures

Fire Appliance, Hoses, Standpipes, Keys. Bars, Branches, etc

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General Objective 7.0: Know knots and knot tying

9- 10


• Define a knot

• Describe the characteristics of a good knot

• Give examples of knots

• List the classes of knots


• Knots, its purpose and characteristics

• Various types of knots

• Classes of knots


The trainees should be able to:

• Carry out tying of various knots


• Demonstrate how to tie different kinds of knots

Lines, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc

11-12

REVISION

ASSESSMENT: Practical 60%, Exams 20% , Test 20%

LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Firefighting drills manual: National Fire Academy, Sheda – Abuja.

2. Resources for fire department occupational safety and health Stephen, N 2003.

3. Manual of Firemanship (Ladder and Appliances Bk 5.

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Course: Rescue Techniques

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Code: FET 205

Duration: Hours/Week: 6hrs: Theory: 2hrs Practical: 4hrs

Unit: 6 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee acquire the skills to carry out proper search and rescue of

victims from emergency situations.


0.0 Know emergencies that may require search and rescue of victims

1.0 Know how to conduct a search operation

2.0 Understand structural rescue techniques

3.0 Understand vehicle rescue techniques

4.0 Know how to resuscitate unconscious victims

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COURSE: RESCUE TECHNIQUES COURSE CODE: FET 205 CONTACT HOURS: 6HRS Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee acquire the skills to carry out proper search & rescue of victims from

emergency situations. COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content

General Objective 1.0: Know emergencies that may require rescue of victims Week Specific Learning

Objective Instructor Activities Learning


Instructor Activities Learning Resources


• Discuss different emergencies that firefighters respond to e.g. fire, road traffic accidents, building collapse

• Describe injuries possible injuries to victims different emergencies

• Describe possible hazards to


• Types of emergencies the fire service respond to and the risks posed to the public and emergency responders

Whiteboard, Marker, Chart, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc

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firefighters in such emergencies

General Objective 2.0: Know how to conduct a search operation

2-3


• Define what is meant by ‘Search’

• Describe the objectives of a building search

• Distinguish between the types of search

• Describe the use of different tools and equipment during building search e.g. radio, thermal image camera (TIC), personal line, BA, etc

• Describe the guidelines to ensure personal


• Search operations, its objectives and types

• Procedures involved in conducting primary search and secondary search



• Identify the tools and equipment needed for a successful building search

• Carry out search operations in a single storey building

• Observe safety procedures required during


• Demonstrate procedures to be taken when performing a search operation in a compartment

BA, turning over tools, lines, TIC, radio, etc

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safety during search operations

building search

General Objective 3.0: Understand structural rescue techniques


• Define rescue

• Explain victim removal and possible dangers involved

• Describe conditions when emergency moves must be taken to effect rescue

• Give examples of victim removal methods i.e. lifts and carries


• Rescue and victim removal processes

• Precautions to be taken when carrying out rescue operations

• Different methods of victim removal



• Identify tools and equipment used for victim removal

• Carry out victim removal procedures


• Demonstrate different methods of safe victim removal

Mannequin, Spine board, Stretcher, Lines, etc

General Objective 4.0: Understand vehicle rescue techniques 6-7 The trainee should

be able to:

• Describe the types of vehicle


• Road traffic collisions

Whiteboard, Marker, Chart, Video Clips,


• Perform the


• Demonstrate safe procedures for carrying out

Vehicles, Dummy, Hydraulic Cutter, Spreader and

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collisions and the possible injuries

• Define extrication

• Describe the steps involved in performing safe rescue e.g. preparation, response, arrival and scene size up, stabilization, access, disentanglement, removal, transport.

• Identify the tools used for effective vehicle rescue operations

• Extrication and its safe procedures

• Functions of different tools used in vehicle rescue and extrication

Multimedia, etc

extrication of a victim using appropriate tools

different types of vehicle rescue

Ram, Stabilizing Equipment, PPE, etc

General Objective 5.0: Know how to resuscitate unconscious victims 8-9 The trainee should

be able to:

• Define basic life support


• The meaning of basic life support

Whiteboard, Marker, Chart, Video Clips,



• Demonstrate how to carry out

Mannequin, Dummy, Stretcher, etc

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• Recognize the common causes of unconsciousness

• Describe the ABC (Airway, Breathing and Circulation) of first aid

• Describe resuscitation methods e.g. Holger Nielson Method, Schaefer’s Method, Mouth to Mouth, etc

•

• Unconsciousness and its causes

• Techniques in performing ABC check on victims

• Different methods of reviving unconscious persons e.g. Holger Nielson, Schaefer’s Method, CPR, etc

Multimedia, etc

• Carry out CPR on unconscious victims

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on an unconscious person

10-12 Revisions 13 Examinations

ASSESSMENT: Practical 60%, Test 20% and Examination 20%

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Program: NID in Fire Engineering Technology

Course: Fire Safety in Buildings

Code: FET 206


Unit: 4 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the legislation and requirements for adequate

fire safety in buildings


1.0 Know the provisions of the relevant building and fire codes and standards

2.0 Know types of constructions and buildings

3.0 Understand active and passive fire protection measures

4.0 Understand building plans

5.0 Know how to identify fire protection installations on building plans

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6.0 Understand building evacuation procedures

7.0 Know the hazards associated with high rise buildings

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COURSE: FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS COURSE CODE: FET

206

CONTACT HOURS: 4HRS

GOAL: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the legislation and requirements for adequate fire safety in buildings.


General Objective 1.0: Know the provisions of the relevant building and fire codes and standards

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Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

1-2

Trainees should

be able to:

• Interpret the

provisions

of the

National

Building

Code

• Interpret the

provisions

of the

National

Fire Safety

Code


• The

provisions of

the National

Building

Code

regarding fire

safety

• The

provisions of

the National

Fire Safety

Code

The National

Building Code,

National Fire

Safety Code,

Multimedia,

Whiteboard,

Marker, etc.

General Objective 2.0: Know types of constructions and buildings

Trainees should

be able to: Instruct trainees on:

Recommended

Books, Picture

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3

• Describe

the types

of

constructio

n

• Recognize

various

types of

buildings

• Explain

the effects

of fire and

heat on

buildings

• Describe

fire safety

measures

that can be

incorporat

ed in

buildings

.

• Types of

construction

e.g. Type I,

II, III, etc

• Materials

used in

building

construction

and the

effects of

fire and heat

on them e.g.

wood,

masonry,

cast iron,

steel, etc

• Classificatio

n of

buildings

e.g.

residential,

commercial,

assembly,

etc

• Necessary

fire

protection

measures for

Clips,

Multimedia,

Whiteboard,

Marker, etc

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each

building

class

General Objective 3.0: Understand active and passive fire protection measures

4

Trainees should

be able to:

• Describe

the

importance

of

structural

fire

protection

• Differentia

te between

active and

passive

fire

protection

measures

• Mention

various

examples

of active

and

passive

fire


• What is

meant by

‘Structural

Fire

Protection’

• Active and

passive fire

protection

• Functions of

various

examples of

fire

protection

measures

Recommended

Books, Video and

Picture Clips,

Multimedia,

Whiteboard,

Marker, etc

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protection

measures

.

General Objective 4.0: Understand building plans

5-6

Trainees should

be able to:

• Appreciate

the

importance

of building

plans review

• Interpret

standard

symbols

used on

building

plans


• The importance

of building plans

• Symbols found

on building plans

• How to review

building plans to

ensure

incorporated fire

safety measures

are adequate

Books; Well

Annotated

Building Plans,

Symbol Charts,

Multimedia, etc

•

General Objective 5.0: Know how to identify fire protection installations on building plans

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7

Trainees should

be able to:

• Identify

structural fire

protection

• Determine

appropriate

fire

protection

installations

for specific

structures

• Identify

symbols for

fire

protection

installations

on building

plans


• Structural fire

protection

• Functions of

various

examples of fire

protection

installations

• Criteria for

selecting fire

protection

installations for

specific

structures

Recommended

Books, Video and

Picture Clips,

Multimedia,

Whiteboard,

Marker, etc

General Objective 6.0: Understand building evacuation procedures

Trainees should

be able to:

• Explain

what is

meant by

‘Emergenc


• Emergency

evacuation

• Duties of

building

Recommended

Books, Video and

Picture Clips,

Multimedia,

Whiteboard,

Marker, etc

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8

y

Evacuation

’

• Describe

the

procedures

for safe

evacuation

from

buildings

during

emergenci

es

occupants

during an

evacuation

• Safe

evacuation

procedures

General Objective 7.0: Know the hazards associated with high rise buildings

9-10

Trainees should

be able to:

• Distinguis

h between

low,

medium

and high

rise

buildings

• Identify

additional

features

incorporat


• Features of

different

types of

high rise

buildings

• Hazards

associated

with high

rise

buildings

Recommended

Books, Video and

Picture Clips,

Multimedia,

Whiteboard,

Marker, etc

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ed in high

rise

buildings

• List

hazards

associated

with high

rise

buildings

• Identify

types of

fire

protection

installation

s in high

rise

buildings

• Types of fire

protection

installations

used in high

rise

buildings

• Standard

operating

procedures

during

firefighting

and rescue

operations

in high rise

buildings


Assessment: Test 40% and Examination 60%

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Course: Final Year Project

Code: FET 207

Duration: Hours/Week: 4hrs Theory: 0 Practical: 4

Unit: 4 Units

Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee write a project report at the end of the program


1.0 Understand the practical constructional requirements of the project undertaken.

2.0 Understand the format for project report writing

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COURSE: FINAL YEAR PROJECT COURSE CODE: FET 207 CONTACT HOURS:

4HRS/WK

GOAL: This course is designed to enable the trainee write a project report at the end of the program Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content

General Objective 1.0: Understand the practical constructional requirements of the project undertaken. WEE

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Specific Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources

Specific

Learning

Objective

Instructor

Activities

Learning

Resources


• Explain the

functionality of a

schematic diagram

given for a project

Instruct trainees

on:

• How to

reduce the

project to a

schematic

diagram

Whiteboard,

Marker

Trainees

should be able

to:

• Plan the

layout for

the project

on a stage-

by-stage

basis

• Carry out

the project

• Test the

functionalit

y of the

project

• Carry out

correction

of any

The instructor

should:

• Supervise

the

trainees

• Give

necessary

assistance

as needed

Recommended

Books

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detected

error/faults

General Objective 2.0: Understand the format for project report writing


• Explain the purpose

of each of the

following sections of

a report:

a) Cover page

b) Title page

c) Approval page

d) Declaration page

e) Table of contents

f) Acknowledgeme

nts

g) List of symbols or

summary

h) List of symbols or

abbreviation

i) List of figures

Instruct trainees

on:

• The

approved

format of

writing

technical

reports

Samples of

Technical Reports,

Whiteboard,

Marker, etc

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j) Body of the

project report

divided in

chapters

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GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT OF NID IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TRAINEES’ PROJECTS

PART A: SUPERVISOR’S ASSESSMENT

Title of Project

Name of Trainee

Registration Number Course

Maximum Score Actual Score

1 Presentation of report (if in conformity with standards) 6 2 Understanding of the problem and pursuit of it to achieve the set objective 7

3 Report content/data collection, test procedures, design and construction, results and discussions

12

4 Does the report read as an integrated whole (e.g. details of work should be put in appendices)

12

5 Quality of English (sentence construction, grammar, and spelling) 6 6 Conclusion, recommendation, and summary 7

Total 50

Brief Remark

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Name of Reader ............................................................................................................

Signature ................................................... Date ...................................

PART B: PANEL’S ASSESSMENT

Title of Project Name of Trainee

Registration Number

Course

Maximum Score Actual Score

1 Presentation of report (if in conformity with standards) 10

2 Report content/data collection, test procedures, design and construction, results and discussions

20

3 Knowledge of theory 10

4 Conclusion and summary 10

Total 50

Brief Remark

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INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT (SIWES)

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PARTICIPANT LIST

S/N NAME ORGANIZATION STATE RANK PHONE NO. EMAIL

1. Muad. M. Rilwanu Federal Fire Service Kawo ADFS 08039277789

2. Basharu B. Ibrahim NEMA HQ Abuja HSU-DD 08067832082 [email protected]

3. Monday A. Johnson TCN (ISPON) Abuja Manager 08035865454 [email protected]

4. Amos Magaji ISPON-Abuja Abuja Chairman 08054221886 [email protected]

5. Richard Obukofe NBTE Kaduna Kaduna SPO 08027454514 [email protected]

6. Tijani Muhammad Abbas

Federal Fire Service Kano DDFS 08028545932 [email protected]

7. H.H. Muhammad NBTE Kaduna Kaduna DD 08028339570 [email protected]

8 Karebo Samson Commandant NFA Abuja DCF 08028627791

9. Donald Odiyoma NBTE Kaduna Kaduna SPO 08036301395 [email protected]

SECRETARIAT

1. Taiwo Oyerinde Federal Fire Service Abuja CFI 08035602454 [email protected]

2. Azuine Christopher Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF I 08035874083 [email protected]

3. Abeka Moses Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08061263959 [email protected]

4. Nwokedi Kennedy Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08035455945 [email protected]

5. Mobuogwu Sunday Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08036961213 [email protected]

6. Chinonyelum Osakwe Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08067684108 [email protected]

7. Ayodele Shaibu Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08060816830 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]










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S/N NAME ORGANIZATION STATE RANK PHONE NO. EMAIL SIGNATURE

1. Basharu B. Ibrahim NEMA HQ Abuja HSU-DD 08067832082 [email protected]

2. Monday A. Johnson TCN (ISPON) Abuja Manager 08035865454 [email protected]


4. Richard Obukofe NBTE Kaduna Kaduna SPO 08027454514 [email protected]

5. Tijani Muhammad Abbas Kano Fire Service Kano DDFS 08028545932 [email protected]

6. H.H. Muhammad NBTE Kaduna Kaduna DD 08028339570 [email protected]

7. Donald Odiyoma NBTE Kaduna Kaduna SPO 08036301395 [email protected]

8. Prof. F.E. Okieimen Uniben, Benin City Edo Professor 08066784963 felixokieimen.edu

9. M.O. Oyeyemi Dolapo NNPC FCT Manager 07064108966 [email protected]

10. Gbaruko Victor Okeh Abia State Fire Service Abia Director 08091561101 [email protected]

11. Muhammad M. Rilwanu Kano State Fire Service Kano ADFS 08039277789

12. Karebo Samson Commandant NFA Abuja DCF 08028627791


SECRETARIAT

1. Taiwo Oyerinde Federal Fire Service Abuja CFI 08035602454 [email protected]

2. Azuine Christopher Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF I 08035874083 [email protected]

3. Abeka Moses Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08061263959 [email protected]

4. Nwokedi Kennedy Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08035455945 [email protected]

5. Ayodele Shaibu Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08060816830 [email protected]

6. Nonyelum Osakwe Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08067684108 [email protected]

7. Mobuogwu Sunday Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08036961213 [email protected]












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REQUIREMENTS FOR NID IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Theory class size: Maximum of 30 trainees per class

Practical class ground: 4 – 5 trainees per crew

Maximum of 20 trainees per instructor

MINIMUM PHYSICAL RESOURCES

1. Drill ground (110m x 55m)

2. Drill/hose tower (min: 6 floors; max: 12 floors) 1 no

3. Hydrant 15 nos

4. Fire appliance 1 no

5. Ambulance 1 no

6. Props such as:

i) Railway incident prop 1 no

ii) Air rescue & firefighting prop 1 no

iii) Road traffic collision props 10 nos

iv) Confined space prop 1 no

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v) Oil tanker prop 1 no

vi) Watch room prop 1no

vii) Flame over prop 1no

viii) Fire house prop 1 no

ix) Rescue house prop 1no

x) Water rescue prop 1 no

7. Drill ground tools and equipment:

a) PPE storage facility 1no

b) Hoses of various types

i) Delivery hose 40 nos

ii) Hard suction hose 10 nos

c) Various types of lines

i) Rescue lines 3 nos

ii) Short lines 3 nos

iii) Long lines 3 nos

iv) Personal lines 3 nos

v) Guide lines 3 nos

8. Hydraulic and pneumatic rescue equipment

i) Cutter 2 nos

ii) Spreader 2 nos

iii) Ram 2 nos

iv) Air bags 4 nos

v) Power generator 2.6 kW (3.5 HP) 1 nos

vi) Air hoses 2 nos

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vii) Hydraulic hoses 2 nos

9. Stabilization equipment

i) Struts and their support systems 4 nos

ii) Step chocks 10 nos

iii) Crib blocks 10 nos

10. Self contained breathing apparatus (BA) 20 nos

OTHER SMALL GEARS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Stand Pipe, Key and Bar 10 nos

2. Collecting Breeching 10 nos

3. Dividing Breeching 10 nos

4. Hydrant Adaptor 10 nos

5. Suction Hose Adaptor 10 nos

6. Blank Cap 10 nos

7. Suction Wrench 10 nos

8. Ceiling Hook 10 nos

9. Wire Rope and Ground Monitor 10 nos

10. Basket and Metal Suction Strainer 10 nos

11. Hand Gloves 40 nos

12. Fire Asbestos 20 nos

13. Protective Clothing 20 nos

14. Fire Blanket 20 nos

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15. Metal Hand Control Branch 10 nos

16. Metal Diffuser Branch 10 nos

17. Insulated Fireman Axe 10 nos

18. Fireman Axe Pouch 40 nos

19. Pair of shears (padlock remover) 5 nos

20. Steel Shod Wooded Lever 10 nos

21. Portable Wrench 10 nos

22. Crow Bar 10 nos

23. Flame Fighter Hose 20 nos

24. Foam-Making Branch Pipe 15 nos

25. Inline Eductor 10 nos

26. Spindle 15 nos

27. Helmet 20 nos

28. Hose Ramp 10 nos

29. Stretcher 10 nos

30. Hose Pack 10 nos

31. Pick Up Tube 5 nos

32. Male to Male Instantaneous Coupling 5 nos

33. Fire Beater and Cutter 10 nos

34. Fog Branch 10 nos

35. Natural Fibre Rope 10 nos

36. Man-Made Rope 10 nos

37. Water Fire Extinguisher 10 nos

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38. DCP Extinguisher 10 nos

39. CO2 Extinguisher 10 nos

40. Foam Fire Extinguisher 10 nos

41. Quick Release Knife 5 nos

42. Delivery Hose Adaptor 10 nos

43. Search Light 10 nos

44. Large Axe 5 nos

45. Hammer 5 nos

46. Hose Washing Machine 5 nos

47. Medium Expansion Foam Branch 5 nos

48. Smoke Detector 5 nos

49. Sprinkler Head 5 nos

50. Beacon 5 nos

51. Fire Alarm 5 nos

52. Nozzle 10 nos

53. Diffuser Branch 10 nos

54. Metal Branch 10 nos

55. Collecting Head 10 nos

56. Brick Layer Bolster 5 nos

57. Chisel 5 nos

58. Insulated Pliers 5 nos

59. Floor Board 10 nos

60. Saw 10 nos

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61. Hack Saw 10 nos

62. First Aid Blanket 10 nos

63. Salvage Sheet 10 nos

64. Computer Projector 3 nos

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