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NIGERIAN COLLEGE OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY,

ZARIA

(First Edition: September, 2013)

STUDENTS' HANDBOOK

VISION To maintain the prestigious position of the foremost Aviation Training

Institution in Africa and be amongst the best in the world.

MISSION To consistently provide the Aviation Industry with Professionals and

other personnel through training and related services for safe air

transportation in accordance with International standards.

Address : Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, P.M.B. 1031, Zaria Aerodrome, Zaria, Kaduna State.

Website : www.ncat.gov.ng

E-mail : [email protected]

Telephone : +234 69 87 5365 +234 69 87 5367

For inquiries you may also wish to mail:

Rector/CE : [email protected]

Deputy Rector : [email protected]

Registrar : [email protected]

FORWARD

With a great sense of pleasure, I welcome you to the Nigerian College

of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. I congratulate you for gaining

admission into this prestigious Institution and urge you to utilize this

opportunity for your academic/professional and moral development

and excellence.

NCAT, as the College is popularly known is the foremost Civil Aviation

Training College in Africa. Established by Act of Parliament No.31 of

1964 (as amended), the College is a comprehensive Civil Aviation

Training Organization having five training schools uniquely co-located.

The College's forty-nine (49) years of chequered history of training

aviation professionals not only for Nigeria but the whole African region

and beyond has made the College a house-hold name in aviation

training world-wide.

The objectives for establishing the College are to:

• provide the civil aviation industry in Nigeria, in particular, and in the

African continent in general with highly trained and skilled personnel,

namely Pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Aeronautical

Telecommunications Engineers, Air Traffic Controllers, Aeronautical

Communication Personnel, Cabin Crew, Flight Dispatchers, Aviation

Security Personnel, etc.

• stimulate safe, regular, and efficient air transport services; and

• boost economic growth in Africa.

In order to fulfill the above stated statutory objectives, the College is

structured into five Training Schools, three Service Departments and a

various number of Units and Sections.

The College offers an excellent, peaceful, safe and healthy environment

for teaching and learning as well as research and development. The

College is indeed a home to people of diverse cultures.

I enjoin you to work hard and remain very focused on the main

objective of being in the College which is to acquire quality education

and professional skills and at the end be found worthy both in

character and learning to receive a Diploma of the Nigerian College of

Aviation Technology. I appeal to you to shun such vices as examination

malpractice, membership of secret cults and all forms of immoral and

criminal behavior.

As you read through this students’ handbook, you will come across

rules and regulations which will guide your stay in the College and

acquaint you with relevant information on life on campus, structures

and workings of the College. The handbook is indeed an indispensable

companion for every student.

Once again, I welcome and congratulate you most heartily as I wish you

a most rewarding experience at NCAT. Welcome!

Capt. (Mrs.) Chinyere O. Kalu, MFR Rector/Chief Executive.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Vision and Mission Statements ....................................................i

Contacts…………………………………………………………………………………..ii

Forward .......................................................................................iii

Table of Contents .......................................................................v

General Information...................................................................1

Brief History of the College..........................................................1

Members of College Management .............................................

Heads of Service Units.................................................................

NCAT Organizational Structure and Management......................

Student Academic Unit................................................................

Student Affairs and welfare Unit .................................................

Aero-Medical Services .................................................................

Library Services............................................................................

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) - Approved Training Programmes...............................................................................

List of Courses............................................................................

Flying School ........................................................................

AME School .........................................................................

ATS/Com School...................................................................

ATE School............................................................................

Pre-Entry Requirements ............................................................

Flying School ........................................................................

AME School..........................................................................

ATS/Com School ..................................................................

ATE School............................................................................

National Board For Technical Education (NBTE) Approved Programmes ..............................................................................

Pre-Entry Requirements.............................................................

National Diploma (ND) Programmes....................................

Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes......................

Training Structure And Curriculum ............................................

Grading And Award Of NBTE Programmes.................................

Conditions For The Award Of The ND/HND ..............................

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) In Aviation Programmes .........

Entry Requirements ..................................................................

Programme Delivery ..................................................................

Programme Structure ..........................................................

Examination ........................................................................

Feedback Reports ......................................................................

1.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria (formally known

as Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre - NCATC) was set up by Act

of Parliament No.31 of 1964 (as amended), to conduct:

• Civil Aviation courses for use in flight training or airport operations

and management as may be prescribed from time to time;

• Training of approved persons in the installation, maintenance and

operation, as the case may be, of technical equipment, the use of

which is calculated or likely to increase the margin of operational

safety of civil aircraft services;

• Training on equipment and necessary facilities for technical

research or normal use by approved persons at the College as may

be authorized or allowed by the Board of Governors.

The idea of a center for aviation training in Nigerian was first

mooted at an International Forum – the 12th International Civil

Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly, held in San Diego,

California, USA, in 1959. The Federal Government of Nigeria then

formally requested the United Nations Development Programme

(UNDP) to appoint an expert to assess the actual requirements for

the setting up of a Civil Aviation Training Center in Nigeria.

The report of the project was approved in 1963, and a bill

establishing a Center for Civil Aviation Training at Zaria, Nigeria,

was passed by the Federal Legislature on 29th September, 1964,

and signed into law on October 23rd 1964. The Center was

established as a joint programme between the Federal

Government of Nigeria (FGN), the United Nations Development

Programme (UNDP), and the International Civil Aviation

Organization (ICAO). The joint programme of assistance from the

UNDP and ICAO came to an end on 31st December, 1974 and the

Federal Government of Nigeria assumed full responsibility for the

continued management and operation of the College.

The need to expand on its training programmes led to the upgrade

and renaming of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre (NCATC)

to the present Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) via

Decree No. 42 of 1990.

Since its inception and commencement of training, the College has

experienced incredible growth in the number of modular training

programmes, course development, trained and highly skilled

aviation professionals.

Today, the College is an associate member of International Civil

Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRAINAIR PLUS, standardizing and

improving quality of courses/training programmes for aviation

industry world-wide.

The College is registered with the Aviation Accreditation Board

International and its training programmes/courses are regulated in

terms of content, scope and delivery by the Nigerian Civil Aviation

Authority (NCAA) in accordance with International standard and

best practices. It has also commenced post-graduate studies in

aviation related disciplines. In year 2012, the International Air

Transport Association (IATA) rated the College the best in Africa.

NCAT is located in Palladan, a suburb of Zaria in Kaduna State. Over

the years, Palladan has evolved from a small colonial farm

settlement to a large community. Zaria is a large city with a

cosmopolitan population of about 1.5million people. Areas of

economic importance include farming and education, hence it can

easily be referred to as an “educational town,” being home to

various academic institutions like the prestigious Ahmadu Bello

University (ABU), Federal College of Education (FCE), Nigerian

Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), National Research

Institute of Chemical Technology (NARICT) and Chemical and

Leather Research Technology (CHELTECH).

Zaria is characterized by a tropical continental climate with an

extensive dry season (October – May) with temperatures getting as

low as 10oC at night and as high as 40oC in the afternoon. In March

and April, hot but dry weather is encountered, with temperature

ranges between 38oC and 42oC. The moisture laden south-westerly

monsoon winds then take over, bringing in heavy rainfall between

May - September/October.

Our on-campus accommodation goes with impressive boarding,

lodging, recreational and other facilities which include:

• 5 hostel blocks of 250 self-styled rooms and 12 self-catering Flat-lets; • A 500-seat Student Cafeteria.

• An Internet Café • A laundry; • A mini-mart; • Male/female beauty salon; • A sports room for indoor games and recreation; • Several generating sets ranging from 25KVA to 1000KVA to ensure

uninterrupted power supply; • An internal Security Unit

Our variety of sports and recreational facilities include:

• Three outdoor tennis courts; • A well-lit basketball court; • A golf course; • An outdoor grass pitch with pavilion; • A well-lit sports ground for badminton and volley ball; • A swimming pool; • A Physical fitness gymnasium.

1.2 NCAT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT

In pursuance of its statutory mandate, NCAT has continued to grow and

develop structurally. Today, the College is structured into five Training

Schools, three Service Departments. While each Training School is

functionally divided into Training Departments, each Service

Department is structurally divided into Support Service Units/Sections.

There are also a number of full fledged functional/support Service Units

under the Office of the Rector/Chief Executive. The composition is as

follows:

A. Office of the Rector/CE • Deputy Rector/Head of Training • Advance Studies and Training Research Unit • Flight Maintenance Department • Library Unit • Course Development Unit • Aero-medical Unit • Internal Audit Unit • Procurement Unit • Information and Communication Technology Unit • Legal Unit • Public Relations Unit • Security Unit • Planning, Research and Statistics Unit • Training Aids Production Unit • Commercial Unit

B. Training Schools

i. Flying School (FS) • Flight Training Department; • Flight Simulator Maintenance Department; • Ground Studies Department.

ii. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) School • Airframe Department; • Power Plant Department; • Avionics Department; • Aircraft Maintenance and related Sciences.

iii. Air Traffic Services and Communications (ATS/COM) School • General Air Traffic Services Department; • Communications Department; • ATC Radar Department; • Area/Airways Department.

iv. Aeronautical Telecommunications (ATE) School • General Electronics and Computer Studies Department; • Nav-Aids Equipment Maintenance Department; • ATC Radar Equipment Maintenance Department; • Communications Equipment Maintenance Department; • Power System Equipment Maintenance Department.

v. Aviation Management School (AMS) • General Aviation Management Department; • Aerospace and Airport Development Studies Department; • Air Transport Management Department; • Air Safety Management Department.

C. Service Departments

i. Registry Department • Administration Section

• Establishment Section • Academic Affairs Section • Student Affairs Section • Transport Section

ii. Bursary Department • Projects, Budget, Insurance & Utilities Section • Pensions & Gratuity Section • Stores Section • Management & Cost Accounts Section • Pay Roll Section • Final Accounts Section

iii. Works and Technical Service Departments • Mechanical Section • Civil Section • Electrical Section • Maintenance Section

D. Tiers of Supervisory Management of the College

i. The College Management

The College Management is headed by the Rector/Chief Executive. The

Management is the administrative machinery which implements the

policies and decisions of the Government and the Board. Other

members of Management are the Deputy Rector who is also the

Training Co-ordinator, Registrar, Bursar and Heads of Training Schools.

The Rector/Chief Executive may co-opt a few others for

administrative/professional exigencies.

ii. The Board of Governors

Board of Governors which initiates policies for the overall Management

of the affairs of the College, and in particular the control of its property

and finance. It also has the authority to facilitate and promote the best

interest. The Board operates through its standing committees namely:

Finance and General Purpose, Planning and Development and

Committee on Establishment matters.

iii. The Advisory Council

The College structure also provides for an Advisory Council to the Board

of Governors consisting of industry stakeholders.

iv. The Federal Ministry of Aviation (FMA)

The Federal Ministry of Aviation exercises the overall supervision of the

College through its Board. NCAT is one of the six parastatals under the

Ministry. The Honourable Minister of Aviation is the aeronautical

authority in Nigeria. The Ministry, together with its parastatals,

constitute the aviation industry in Nigeria.

1.3 MEMBERS OF COLLEGE MAN AGEMENT

1. Rector/Chief Executive Capt. (Mrs.) Chinyere Okorie Kalu (MFR) - CPL, IR, ME, ATPL, PGD, MWAI.

2. Deputy Rector/Head of Training Engr. Zakari Adamu Zubairu - NCAT Dip, HND, PGD, LAME.

3. Registrar Mr. G.C. Onugha - B.Sc, MPA.

4. Bursar Mr. Fidelis I.U. Eriken – HND, MBA, FCA, MNIM.

5. Head of Flying School Capt. Cyril Onugha (AVM (rtd), OON) - M.Sc, CFI-I, IR, ME.

6. Head of AME School Engr. Lily Y. Tachio - B.Ed (Tech.), MTL, MNIM, CMILT, LAME.

7. Head of ATS/Com School Mr. Chinny Anthony Enechukwu - NCAT Dip, M.Sc, MNIM, MNATCA.

8. Head of ATE School Engr. J.O. Ikhigbonoaremen - HND, PGDM, MBA, MNIM, MIFATSEA, MNSE, C.Eng, LATE.

9. Head of Aviation Management School Barr. (Mrs) A.O. Adekola – LLB, BL, MNIM, MAISAN, MIFAIMA, MWAI, MNBA.

10. Head of Advance Studies and Training Research Unit Engr. K.O. Uhuegho - NCAT Dip, B.Eng, MBA, M.Sc (Air Safety Mgt), MNIM, MNIEM, MNSE, C.Eng, LAME.

1.4 HEADS OF SERVICE UNITS 1. Head of Works and Technical Services Department

Engr. Lusa Idrisu - NCAT Dip, Av. Auditor, LAME.

2. Chief Medical Officer Dr. (Mrs.) Ester E.A. Shittu – MBBcH, MPH, Av. Med, MNMA, AsMAN.

3. Head of Flight Maintenance Department Engr. Christopher Manshop - NCAT Dip, LAME.

4. Legal Adviser Barr. (Mrs.) Afolake St. Mathew Daniel - LLB, BL, MNBA, MIBA.

5. Head of Quality Assurance Unit Engr. Michael Chukwu – NCAT Dip, B.Eng, PGDM, Av. Auditor, MISASI.

6. Head of Curriculum Development Unit Mr. Dauda Bajini Yahaya - B.Sc, M.Sc, CILT, FLIDAN.

7. Chief Librarian Mr. Emmanuel Gandu - B.LSc, MNLA.

1.5 STUDENT ACADEMIC U NIT

1.5.1 Academic Calendar

The College publishes yearly academic calendar for prospective

candidates. It contains information about:

a) The five (5) schools in the College b) Course fees c) Course of study d) Admission policy of the College e) Entry qualification f) College Bank Account details for payment of fees

1.5.2 Registration

Candidate who have admission based on satisfactory performance

in the aptitude tests and medical examination is eligible for

registration. Registration is also based on full payment of

prescribed course fees on or before commencement of the

programme.

1.5.3 Deferment of admission

Deferment of admission must be done upon duly written request

and approval granted by the Rector/Chief Executive. Also upon

payment of non-refundable fee of fifty thousand Naira

(N50,000.00) only.

1.5.4 Change of course

A student who wants to change a course must write to the

Rector/Chief Executive and approval granted before such change

could be effected.

1.5.5 Attendance

On resumption of classes a student is expected to record at least

80% attendance before graduation. Lateness and failure to attend

classes is not allowed. More so students are expected to attend all

their scheduled classes. Students who have any valid reason to

miss a class is expected to notify the Head of school in writing

through his/her course coordinator.

1.5.6 Eligibility for award of diploma

A student is eligible for the award of Diploma Certificate upon

completion of an approved course of study and pass prescribed

examination under the authority of the College. He must also

acquire the knowledge and skills, attitude as set forth in

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) syllabus. He/she

must also be of good conduct.

1.5.7 Examination and examination misconduct

a) The following offences shall carry the punishment of

Expulsion

i) Impersonation at Examination. This may involve the exchange of examination numbers or names on answer sheets or intentional use of another student’s examination number.

ii) Introduction of relevant foreign materials and class notes into the Examination Hall.

iii) Assault on invigilator.

iv) Exchange of relevant materials in examination hall which

may involve:

• The Exchange of question papers containing relevant jotting and materials or

• Collaboration/copying from each other or • Exchange of answer script • Theft/Removal of Examination script or materials • Mischief caused by fire to examination scripts or

materials • Copying from class notes • Making use of class notes during the Examination • Facilitating/abetting cheating before, during or after

Examination • Oral/written communication between/among students

1.5.8 Certificate Forgery

When certificate is being printed outside the College it is regarded

as forgery. If certificate is unsealed and wrongly endorsed or

signed by unauthorized persons it is regarded as forgery of

certificate. Any alteration on the original certificate renders the

certificate forgery. All students are to know that it is their

responsibility to ensure that they present genuine result for

registration and that they meet the approved entry requirement

for the programme of their choice. Verification of certificates is

carried out during and after admission and any student discovered

to present forged result or certificate shall be asked to withdraw

immediately from the College.

1.5.9 Student’s with academic problems

a) Students on standard courses who are unable to demonstrate average academic performance during the first three (3)academic term will be advised to withdraw

b) A student who fail more than three (3) subjects in his/her course may be allowed to recourse

1.5.10 Disruption of classes

• Inter-personal discussion during classes.

• Receiving and making calls during classes.

• Power failure in the course of using multi-media during

classes.

1.5.11 Noise

Fighting among students during classes constitute noise making.

External noise from the environment may result to distraction in

classroom. Such as explosion, aircraft landing and taking-off.

1.5.12 Student’s peaceful demonstration

Insufficient social amenities such as water, Electricity, inadequate

accommodation, poor quality and quantity of food, inadequate of

health care service delivery, insufficient provision of recreational

or sporting facilities/Equipment, withdrawal of some social

amenities/sporting and recreational activities may result to

student’s demonstration in a peaceful manner.

1.5.13 General Comportment

Good behavioural conduct of student in and outside the College

environment. The behavioural organization of the student in

attitude and behaviour. The use uniforms for standard courses

signifies total obedience and submission to constituted activity and

the Aviation profession.

1.5.14 Studentship tenure

Studentship tenure varies according to the duration of courses in

the College. The tenure terminates immediately such student

graduates.

1.6 STUDENT AFFAIRS AND WELFARE UNIT

1.6.1 Introduction

The student affairs unit is saddled with the orientation of newly

admitted students in liaison with the Public Relations Unit. The

unit is also responsible for hostel administration, boarding,

catering, housekeeping services as well as discipline, welfare,

sporting and recreational activities for students.

1.6.2 Available Halls of Residence

i) Hostel Block “A” ii) Hostel Block “B” iii) Hostel Block “C”(female) iv) Executive Hostel v) New Hostel

1.6.3 Application For Bed Space

Request for bed space shall be in the following format.

1. App no:………………………………………………………….... 2. Course of study:………………………………………………… 3. School:……………………………………………………………… 4. Name of Student………………………………………………… 5. Duration of study:……………………………………………….. 6. Registration status:…………………………………….……….. 7. Room No:……………………………………………………………. 8. Student Affairs Officer 9. Name……………………..……………. 10. Sign:………………….………………… 11. Date/stamp:………………………….

1.6.4 Rules For Accepting Of Bed Space

Acceptance of bed space shall be subject to payment of school

fees, feeding and accommodation.

1.6.5 Pet:

Student shall not maintain pets in any part of the College.

1.6.6 Audio Equipment

The use of audio equipment is allowed but students should respect

the right of fellow students.

1.6.7 Cooking And Sale Of Items In The Hostels

No cooking is allowed in the hostels.

1.6.8 Clubs And Societies

Students are free to organize themselves into Clubs, Societies or

Organizations subject to the approval of the Rector/Chief

Executive.

1.6.9 Secret Societies/Cults:

Strictly prohibited

1.6.10 Nocturnal Meeting:

Strictly prohibited

1.6.11 General Comportment

Comportment/behavior of students in the College and in the

hostels is regulated by student regulations.

1.6.12 Expectant/Nursing Mothers

Refresher courses, short term programme, e.g. from NAMA, FAAN

and NCAA.

1.6.13 Staying In The Halls Of Residence During Vacation

This is subject to approval of the College authorities.

1.6.14 Hall Administration

(a) Sale, giving out or illegal swapping of bed spaces are strictly prohibited. The penalty for any defaulter is rustication for the term.

(b) All visitor are not allowed to stay in the hostel beyond 9:00pm similarly, female students are not allowed to stay in the male hostels beyond 9:00pm.

(c) Females shall not for whatever reason, reside in the male hostels.

(d) Male students shall not for whatever reason enter female hostels.

(e) Cooking in the room is strictly prohibited. (f) Use of any kind of electrical appliances for cooking or boiling

water is strictly prohibited. (g) Disposal of leftover food in sinks, laundries, bathrooms or

toilets is strictly prohibited. (h) Student will be surcharged for any damage to College

property. (i) Religious activities within the hostels such as meeting and

preaching which are capable of breaching the peace are prohibited.

(j) Defecating and urinating other than the urinary/toilet is strictly prohibited. The Penalty for breach is loss of bed space.

(k) Bathing outside the bathroom is strictly prohibited. The penalty is forfeiture of bed space.

(l) Possession of dangerous weapons, sale and use of illicit drugs are strictly prohibited.

(m) All personal properties should be registered first with the security at the gate and with the porters.

(n) Student residency does not include spouses. Student wishing to live with their spouses should secure accommodation off-campus.

(o) All grievances, complaint’s and reports must be channeled through the Student Affairs/Security office in the College and the student affairs office will not entertain complaints reports and grievances made outside authorized channels.

1.6.15 Loss Of Property

The College does not accept responsibility for any loss of personal

property in the hostels. Private property maintained or stored in

any part of the College, shall be at owner’s risk. Students are

advised to keep valuables and attractive items under lock and key.

1.6.16 Care Of College Property

Students shall use with prudence and care the facilities of the

College. It shall be the duty of every student to conserve electric

power and water i.e. switch off light and turn off water tap (s)

when not in use.

1.6.17 Bills And Posters:

There shall be posted only on notice boards.

1.6.18 Use Of College Facilities

The use of College facilities shall be approved by appropriate

authorities.

1.6.19 Packing

No student shall change the room assigned to

him/her or move any furniture/equipment from one

room to another without prior authorization by the

Student Affairs Office.

1.6.20 Private Business

Students are neither allowed as agent or otherwise

engage in any business activity, nor lend money or

other goods/valuable with interest within the College

premises.

1.6.21 Procedures For Sporting Activities

Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria

provides sporting and recreational facility and

equipment being an academic institution. This is to

encourage healthy and sound body and mind for

students and staff. In order to attain the desired

maximum health and physical fitness for students to

enable them achieve these, the following

recreational and sporting activities were put in place:

(a) A basketball court (b) A volleyball court (c) A Standard football pitch (d) A badminton court (e) Three standard concrete tennis courts (f) A swimming Pool (g) A well equipped gym for physical fitness (h) A golf course (i) Chess, ludo and draft

1.6.22 Football

Students interested in football provide their training

kits such as boot, stockings and jersey. While the

College makes available soccer ball, whistle and

other facility. Interested students are attended to at

the football pitch by the College coach. Students

introduce himself to the coach before he is allowed

to play.

1.6.23 Basketball

The College provides balls net for training and jersey

during March. Each student makes available his/her

training kits. Basketball playing students report at the

basketball court training/coaching.

1.6.24 Volleyball

The College provides balls, net for training and jersey during March

competition. Students provide their training kit. Interested

students report at the College volleyball court.

1.6.25 Badminton

There is a badminton court. College provides net, shuttle and to

some extent training rackets. Students report at the badminton

court where they meet with the College coach for

training/coaching.

1.6.26 Tennis

The College has three standard tennis courts. The College provides

rackets, net and balls to some extent. Interested students are

attended to at the tennis court arena.

1.6.27 Swimming Pool

The College has a swimming pool. Students interested in swimming

report at the swimming pool with their College identification card.

They sign in their names before allow in the swimming pool. Only

students in proper swimming suits are allowed in the swimming

pool (swimming pant for men and swimming trunk for female).

Swimming pool operates between 12:30 to 5:30pm Mondays

to Fridays and 11:30 to 5:30pm on weekends and public holidays.

1.6.28 Gym (Fitness Centre)

Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria established a physical

fitness centre. All interested students report at the College fitness

centre from 4pm-5pm Mondays to Fridays and 8am to 9am on

Saturdays. Students present their College identification card before

allowed to use of these facility.

1.6.29 Chess/Ludo/Draft

In order to encourages maximum utilization of leisure time, indoor

recreational activities such as chess, Ludo and Draft. These are

usually played in student’s hostel cafeteria and within the

swimming pool premises.

1.6.30 Golf Course

The College maintains a well kempt 18-T-BOX (Male), 07 T-BOX

(Female) and 18 brown golf courses. Interested students report at

the student welfare/sport unit for proper arrangement on

training/coaching. NCAT provides golf sticks and ball

for training/coaching.

1.7 AERO-MEDICAL SERVICES

The Aero-medical centre takes care of general and aviation medical

matters. It is located close to the pedestrian gate in proximity to

the students’ hostel. It is headed by a Chief Medical Officer who is

assisted by a team of qualified medical personnel.

1.7.1 Available Services

These are;

§ Out-patient clinic: General medical services inclusive of ophthalmological and antenatal care/ immunization

§ Emergency/ Ambulance Services § Medical screening for new students/ pre-employment

medical examination § Laboratory/ Diagnostics services § Pharmacy § Aviation medicals

1.7.2 Eligibility/ Procedure For Registration

It is mandatory for all bona fide students to register at the Aero-

medical centre. The procedure for registration includes;

presentation of admission letter and ID card after which general

medical screening is conducted. If an abnormality is found, a

written report would be submitted to the Rector/ Chief executive

and head of the respective school within the shortest possible time.

There is also provision for students to register under the tertiary

institution health insurance scheme which is mandatory.

1.7.3 Procedure For Treatment In The College

The student is expected to be present at the aero- medical centre

with his or her clinic pass. The aero- medical centre is open 24

(twenty-four) hours inclusive of weekends and public holidays.

1.7.4 Procedures for Treatment Outside the College Aero- medical Centre The student should have been examined and referred

accordingly at the Aero-medical centre. A medical report should

be written and duly signed by the examiner and presented to

the Chief Medical Officer for further necessary action.

1.8 THE LIBRARY

1.8.1 Introduction

The Library is an academic resource centre of learning and makes

available the resources through books, journals, ICAO annexes,

manuals/documents, on-line internet services, e-Library etc to

users in partial fulfillment of the objective of establishing NCAT –

i.e. to provide the aviation industry with trained and qualified

personnel who would be able to ensure safe air and ground

operations in accordance with ICAO standards.

The Office of the Librarian is responsible for the day – to – day

administration, and coordination of all other departments in the

Library. The Library has five departments as follows:

a) The Technical Services Department is responsible for the

acquisition, processing and repairs of all library books.

b) Readers Services Department is the public relation unit of the

Library, whose responsibility includes the registration of all

eligible library patrons’ i.e. students and staff. It also takes

care of all charging and discharging of library books and

shelving and shelf-reading of books consulted.

c) The Serials Department takes care of the journals &

periodicals of the College including ICAO Annexes, Manuals

and Documents, and makes them available and accessible to

the users. It makes information on new arrivals available to

the community through its current awareness services.

d) The Information and Communication Technology Department

is in charge of Computerizing, and networking systems; One –

line internet Services; E - library and other similar functions.

e) Archives, Research and Documents Department is the

advanced research section of the Library by virtue of its

collections. The primary functions of this unit are; to collect,

preserve and make rare books and archival materials

accessible to library users.

1.8.2 Membership/Eligibility

a) Every member of the College community is eligible to register

as a member of the Library and may use the Library for study,

research, borrowing, referencing and related purposes.

b) Students/staff must be in possession of their College / Library

identity cards which they must produce for inspection by the

library staff when required to do so.

c) A student/staff may borrow a maximum of three books at a

time.

1.8.3 Operating Hours

a) 8.00 am – 9.00 pm. Monday – Friday (during academic

session)

b) 8.00 am – 12.00 Noon. Saturdays

c) 8.00 am – 7.00 pm (during vacation)

d) The Library closes for official national public holidays

1.8.4 E - Library Registration Procedure For Students And Staff a) No student/ staff may be allowed to use the E-Library unless

he/she registers with the Library.

b) Each student/staff must complete and sign the E-Library

registration form.

1.8.5 Procedure For Borrowing Books.

a) The clientele presents his/her library identity card at the

circulation desk for verification.

b) He/she completes information on the borrower’s book card

and borrowers slip for each of the books required.

c) He/she must then handover the card, slip and on leaving the

College, any clientele not indebted to the library, while the

clientele surrenders the Library identity card before final

departure from the College.

d) The book is taken to the Library staff at the circulation desk

that will cross-check and charge out the book(s).

e) A book will be issued for 14 days to students, 30 days for staff

in the first instance and be renewed for the same period.

f) A book borrowed must be returned promptly on the date due.

g) A fine of N50.00 is chargeable for a day when a book is

overdue, and fines must be paid promptly by the clientele as

at when due.

h) A book not required by another clientele may be renewed for

further period by application to the Readers Services Librarian.

i) Book on loan to a clientele, which is required by another

clientele, may be recalled after initial period of overdue.

j) The clientele must pay for lost or damaged books at current

market price / the discretion of the officer in charge.

k) Graduating students/retiring staff are required to return all

library materials on loan immediately after the final

examination or on retirement. The names of those who failed

to submit borrowed books may be forwarded to Academic

Board / Pensions office for appropriate action.

1.8.6 Rules And Regulations Guiding The Use Of Library

a) Silence must be observed in the Library at all times. Group

discussion and dragging of chairs noisily is prohibited. Always

remember that the library should be used as a quite place.

b) The Library identity card must be brought to the Library and

produced on demand. Library identity cards are not

transferable. Impersonation is viewed as a very serious

offence that attracts sanctions.

c) Bags, brief-cases, umbrellas etc should not be brought to

other parts of the Library. They must be kept in the places

provided for in the Library. Such items are kept at owner’s

risk.

d) All borrowing and renewals must be done in person and not

by proxy.

e) No reservation of seats is permitted.

f) Smoking, drinking, eating or sleeping is not allowed in the

library.

g) Use of any form of naked light such as candles is prohibited.

h) Books are not to be taken out of the library without the due

processes of charging.

i) Submit all books for inspection when leaving the Library.

j) Reference books and periodicals can only be used in the

library. They are not available for borrowing.

k) Any student caught mutilating, defacing, stealing library

books/materials, shall be made to face the College

students/staff Disciplinary Committee who shall suspend the

culprit from the Library until the determination of the case.

l) Phones should be switched off or left on silent mode while in

the Library.

2.2 LIST OF COURSES

2.1.1 FLYING SCHOOL

• Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Course • Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Course • Standard Pilot (SP) Course • Flying Instructors Licence (FI) Course • Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Course • Night Rating Course • Instrument Rating (IR) Course • Multi-Engine Rating (ME) Course • Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Course • Flight Operations Officers Course – Basic • Flight Operations Officers Course – Advanced • Cabin Crew Basic Course

2.1.2 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SCHOOL

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Airframe and Power plant) • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics) Course • Licence Preparatory (Airframe and Power plant) Course • Licence Preparatory (Avionics) Course • Aviation Legislation and Organization of Civil Aviation Course • Gas Turbine Engine Modular Course • Direct and Remote Reading Compasses Course • Airborne Radio Course • Automatic Flight Control System Course • Pressurized Metal Airframe Structures Course • Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance Course

2.1.3 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES/COMMUNICATION SCHOOL

• Aerodrome Control Course

• 053 Approach Control Course • Standard Air Traffic Control Course • Radar Control Training Course • Course 055 Area Control (Non–Radar) Course • Aeronautical Communication Operator’s Course

2.1.4 AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING SCHOOL

• Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) Licensing Course • Aeronautical Telecommunication Engineering Diploma Course • SEL-VOR Equipment Maintenance Course • ALCATEL DVOR Equipment Maintenance Course • SEL ILS Equipment Maintenance Course • ALCATEL ILS Equipment Course • NDB LB 100 Equipment Maintenance Course • Airfield Ground Lighting/Visual Landing Aids Course • Operation and Maintenance of Solar Power Systems Course • Maintenance and Repair of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems • Maintenance and Repair of Generators Course • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) & Battery Systems Maintenance

Course • VHF Communications Equipment Maintenance Course • Antenna Systems Course • Radar Systems Data Processing Course

2.2 PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 FLYING SCHOOL

i. Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Course

Sufficient understanding of the English Language and

Mathematics to facilitate an understanding of the instruction

given throughout the course. The minimum age of an

applicant to commence the course is 17 years. Applicants for

the above course should be in possession of a valid class II

medical certificate at the start of the course.

ii. Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Course

Possession of a Private Pilot Licence (PPL): The minimum age

of an applicant to commence the course is 17 years.

Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a

valid class 1 medical certificate at the start of the course.

iii. Standard Pilot (SP) Course

Sufficient understanding of the English Language,

Mathematics and Science to facilitate an understanding of the

instruction given throughout the course. A minimum of five

credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics.

The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is

17 years. Applicants for the above course should be in

possession of a valid class 1 medical certificate at the start of

the course.

iv. Flying Instructors Licence (FI) Course

Possession of a valid Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi

Engine and Instrument Ratings. Applicant must have flown a

minimum of 20 Multi Engine hours within the previous year

and conducted a minimum of 5 touch and gos in a Single

Engine Piston within the previous 6 months.

v. Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Course

Possession of a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with

Instrument Rating (IR) and Multi-engine endorsement. The

minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 21

years. Applicants for the above course should be in


the course. A minimum of 1500 total flying hours as a pilot of

aeroplanes.

vi. Night Rating Course

Possession of at least a valid Private Pilot Licence

vii. Instrument Rating (IR) Course


viii. Multi-Engine Rating (ME) Course


ix. Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Course

Sufficient understanding of the English Language,

Mathematics and Science to facilitate an understanding of the

instruction given throughout the course. A minimum of five

credits’s including English Language, Mathematics and Physics.

The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is

17 years. Applicants for the above course should be in


the course.

x. Flight Operations Officers Course - Basic

A minimum of five credits including English Language,

Mathematics and Physics. The minimum age of an applicant to

commence the course is 18 years. Applicants for the above

course should be physically and medically fit.

xi. Flight Operations Officers Course – Advanced

Possession of Flight Operations Officers Basic Certificate.

xii. Cabin Crew Basic Course

A minimum of five credits, including English Language and

Mathematics. The minimum age of an applicant to commence

the course is 18 years. Applicants for the above course should

be in possession of a Class II medical certificate. Minimum

height of 5ft 3inch for female and 5ft 6inch for male.

2.2.2 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SCHOOL

i. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Airframe And Power plant) Course

(a) Candidates must be at least 16 years old.

(b) Candidates must possess at least five credits in WASC/GCE or

NABTEC subjects including English, Mathematics, Physics,

Chemistry and any other subject.

(c) Physically and mentally stable.

ii. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics) Course

(a) Candidates must be at least 16 years old.

(b) Candidates must possess at least five credits in WASC/GCE

or NABTEC subjects including English, Mathematics, Physics,

Chemistry and any other subject.

(c) Physically and mentally stable.

iii. B.Sc in the physical sciences, Mathematics or Licence Preparatory (Airframe and Power plant) Course

Entry Requirement to be determined and submitted to Nigerian

CAA for Approval

iv. Licence Preparatory (Avionics) Course

Entry Requirement to be determined and submitted to Nigerian

CAA for Approval

v. Aviation Legislation And Organization Of Civil Aviation Course

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians qualify.

vi. Gas Turbine Engine Modular Course

Candidates with Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License

and also with a minimum of two (2) years working experience in

Aircraft Maintenance qualify.

vii. Direct And Remote Reading Compasses Course

Candidates with Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence in

Electrics and Aircraft Instruments qualify.

viii. Airborne Radio Course

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Avionics) qualify.

ix. Automatic Flight Control System Course

Candidates with Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence in

Electrics and Aircraft Instruments and Aircraft Maintenance

Technicians with Intermediate Technician Certificate

qualify.

x. Pressurized Metal Airframe Structures Course

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers with basic License in Airframe

and Power plant qualify.

xi. Human Factors In Aircraft Maintenance Course

All Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians

qualify.

2.2.3 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES/COMMUNICATION SCHOOL

i. Aerodrome Control Course

a) B.Sc in the physical sciences, Mathematics or Geography

b) SSCE, with at least five credits in English, Mathematics,

Geography, Physics and any other science subjects, plus

three years of relevant field experience.

c) Minimum age requirement shall be 20 years.

d) Possession of a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate

ii. Approach Control Course

On successful completion of Aerodrome Control Course

iii. Standard Air Traffic Control Course

a) Geography


Geography, and Physics and any other science subjects, plus

three year of relevant field experience.

c) Minimum age requirement shall be 20 years


iv. Radar Control Training Course

a) B.Sc in the physical sciences, Mathematics or Geography


Geography, Physics and any other science subjects

c) Diploma in aerodrome and approach control.

d) Air Traffic Control licence with ratings in A and B.

e) At least 5years post-A and B rating experience.

f) Possession of a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate

v. Course 055 Area Control (Non – Radar) Course

The participants must have at least, five (5) years post ATC

licence cognate experience

vi. Aeronautical Communication Operator’s Course

a) Bachelor Degree or HND in any field, preferably

English/French

b) 3-5 years as an Aeronautical Communication operation

assistant

c) Minimum age requirement shall be 20 years


2.2.4 AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING SCHOOL

i. Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) Licensing Course The Participant must possess any of the following

Qualifications: B.Sc or B.Eng, or HND in Electrical/Electronics

or Telecommunications or Computer Engineering, ATE

Diploma obtained from NCAT or its equivalent.

ii. Aeronautical Telecommunication Engineering Diploma Course The candidate must possess a minimum of 5 - credits O’ Level

in Sciences including Mathematics, English and Physics.

Minimum age limit shall be 17 years.

iii. SEL-VOR Equipment Maintenance Course

2 Same as (i) above.

i. Alcatel ILS/DVOR Equipment Maintenance Course

Same as (i) above.

ii. SEL ILS Equipment Maintenance Course

Same as (i) above.

iii. NDB LB 100 Equipment Maintenance Course

Same as (i) above.

iv. Airfield Ground Lighting/ Visual Landing Aids Course

Same as (i) above.

v. Operation And Maintenance Of Solar Power Systems Course

Same as (i) above.

vi. Maintenance And Repair Of Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Systems Course

Same as (i) above.

Maintenance And Repair Of Generators Course

Same as (i) above.

vii. Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups) & Battery Systems Maintenance

Same as (i) above.

viii. VHF Communications Equipment Maintenance Course

Same as (i) above.

ix. Antenna Systems Course

Same as (i) above.

x. Surveillance Radar Principles Course

Same as (i) above.

xi. Radar Systems Data Processing Course

Same as (i) above and be medically fit.

3.1 PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 National Diploma (ND) Programmes in Aircraft Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology

a) UTME entry requirements in English, Mathematics, Physics

and Chemistry

b) Pass in NCAT Post UTME entrance examination.

c) Minimum of WASC/GCE/SSCE/NECO/NTC with at least a

pass in English Language and credit passes in 4 subjects in

not more than 2 sittings. The subjects must include

mathematics, physics, chemistry and one other subject from

additional mathematics, biology, statistics, technical

drawing, auto mechanics, electrical technology and metal

work.

d) Four credit passes in an NBTE Pre-ND course. The credit

passes must include mathematics, physics, chemistry, and

any other science subjects listed in (c) above. Candidates

must in addition obtain at least a pass in English Language.

e) Physically and mentally stable and must be medically sound.

3.1.2 Higher National Diploma (HND) In Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Airframe And Power plant Option)

(a) All the requirements in ND Aircraft Engineering Technology.

(b) A minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA) of 2.50 and above in

the ND examination in Aircraft Engineering Technology.

(c) A minimum of one year cognate work experience.

(d) In exceptional cases, the ND diplomat with a pass grade

(CGPA 2.0-2.49) in the ND examination that had 2 or more

years cognate work experience may be considered for

admission into the HND program.

(e) Physically and mentally stable and must be medically sound.

3.1.3 Higher National Diploma (HND) In Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics Option)

(a) All the requirements in ND Aircraft Engineering Technology.


the ND examination in Aircraft Engineering Technology.







3.1.4 Higher National Diploma (HND) In Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering Technology

(a) All the requirements in ND Electrical Engineering Technology.


the ND examination in Electrical Engineering Technology







3.2 TRAINING STRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM

3.2.1 Training Structure

The structure of the ND programme consists of four

semesters of classroom, laboratory and workshop activities

in the college and a semester (3 - 4 months) of Supervised

Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). Each semester

shall be for 17 weeks duration made up as follows:

a) 15 contact weeks of teaching, i.e. lecture recitation and

practical exercises, etc. and 2 weeks for tests, quizzes,

examinations and registration

b) SIWES shall take place at the end of the second semester of

the first year.

The Curriculum of all ND and HND programmes consists of

four main components. These are:

• General Studies/Education • Foundation Courses • Professional Courses • Supervised Industrial Works Experience Scheme (SIWES).

i. General Education

The General Education component shall include courses in:

(a) Art and Humanities – English Language, Communication and

History are compulsory.

(b) Mathematics and Science (for non-science based

programmes).

(c) Social Studies – Citizenship (the Nigerian Constitution),

Political Science and Sociology are compulsory.

(d) Physical and Health Education (one semester credit only).

The General Education component shall account for not more than 15% of total contact hours for the programme. ii. Foundation Courses

Foundation Courses include courses in Economics, Mathematics,

Pure Sciences, Technical Drawing, Descriptive Geometry, Statistics,

etc. The number of hours will vary with the programme and may

account for about 10-15% of the total contact hours.

iii. Professional courses

Professional courses are courses which give the student the theory

and practical skills he needs to practice his field of calling at the

technician/technologist level. These may account for between 60-

70% of the contact hours depending on programme.

iv. Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme

Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) shall

be taken during the long vacation following the end of the

second semester of the first year.

3.2.2 Training Curriculum

a) NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANC E ENGINEERING

1st Semester: ND I Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH GENS 101 Use of English 2 - 2 2 AMS 101 Technical drawing 1 - 3 2 4 AMS 103 Mechanical Engineering

Science 2 1 2 3

AMS 105 Basic Workshop Practice - - 3 3 3 AFD 101 Introduction to Aviation 2 - - 2 2 AMS 112 Algebra & Elementary

Trigonometry 2 1 - 3 3

COMP 101 Introduction to Computer 1 - 2 1 2 AVO 109 Aircraft Electrical System 2 - 1 2 2 AVO 107 Electrical Engineering Science 2 - 1 2 3 AFD 108 Airframe Technology and

System 2 - 2 3 3

TOTAL 16 2 12 24 27

2ND Semester: ND I Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH AMS 102 Descriptive Geometry 2 3 2 5 AVO 112 Electrical Engineering Science 2 3 2 3 AMS 102 Introduction Air Transport

Economics 2 - 2 2

AVO 103 Basic Electronics 2 - 3 3 5 AMS 124 Aerodynamics 2 - 2 AVO 128 Electric Circuit Theory 2 1 - 3 3 AVO 110 Electrical Electronics workshop

practical 1 - 3 2 4

AMS 112 Thermodynamics 2 1 - 3 3 TOTAL 15 2 12 19 27

3rd Semester ND II Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH AMS 203 Aircraft Materials and Processes 2 - 2 2 AVO 213 Digital Technology & Processes 1 - 2 1 3 AMS 222 Element of Aircraft Maintenance 2 1 3 3 AFD 209 Aircraft Structures 1 2 - 1 3 3 PPD 201 Aircraft Power Plant 1 2 - 1 3 3 AFD 205 Aircraft Systems I 2 - 2 5 3 AVO 207 Communication Engineering

Principles 1 - 1 3 2

AMS 211 Engineering Drawing 2 1 - 2 3 AMS 201 Element of Management 2 - 2 2 TOTAL 16 3 7 24 24

4th Semester ND II Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH PPD 202 Aircraft Power Plant II 2 - - 2 2 AVO 204 Avionics Systems 1 - 3 2 4 AFD 206 Aircraft Systems II 2 - - 3 2 AMS 208 Air Legislation and Safety

Regulations 2 - - 2 2

AVO 210 Electrical Power Generation & Utilization

2 - - 2 2

AFD 224 Airframe Repair Practical 1 - 1 2 2 AFD 212 Maintenance

Practice/Management 1 - 1 2 2

AVO 241 Computer System & Programming

1 - 2 3 3

AFD 210 Aircraft Manufacturer Course T.B 9 Line (inspection)

2 - - 4 2

AME 200 Project - - 4 4 TOTAL 14 - 7 35 35

b) NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN EL ECTRICAL / ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

1st Semester: ND I Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Course Code Course Title L T P CU

CH

GNS 110 Use of English 2 0 0 2 2 GNS 111 Communication Skills II 1 0 1 2 2 ATE-110 Algebra and Elementary

Trigonometry 2 1 0 3 3

GNS 112 Citizenship Education 2 0 0 2 2 ATE-111 Technical Drawing 0 0 4 4 4 ATE-113 Basic Workshop Technology and

Practice 1 0 2 3 3

ATE-118 Introduction to Computing 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-119 Computer Hardware I 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-116 Electrical Graphics 1 0 3 4 4 ATE-117 Electrical Engineering Science I 2 0 1 3 3

TOTAL 15 1 13 29 29

2nd Semester: ND I Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH GNS-121 Communication Skills II 2 0 0 2 2 ATE-120 Calculus 2 1 0 2 3 ATE-123 Machine Tools Technology & Practice 1 0 1 3 2 ATE-122 Electrical Power I 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-121 Electrical Machines I 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-124 Electronics I 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-127 Electrical Engineering Science II 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-126 Electrical and Electronic Instrument I 2 0 2 4 4 ATE-125 Telecommunications I ATE-128 Electrical Installation of Building 2 0 1 3 3

TOTAL 19 1 9 29 29

3rd Semester: ND I Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH

ATE-212 Technical Report Writing 1 0 1 2 2 ATE-210 Logic and Linear Algebra 1 1 0 2 2 ATE-212 Electrical Power II 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-211 Electrical Machines II 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-214 Electronics II 2 0 2 4 4 ATE-216 Electrical and Electronic

Instrument II 2 0 1 3 3

ATE-215 Telecommunications II 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-217 Electric Circuit Theory I 2 0 1 3 3 GAS-211 Introduction to Aviation 2 0 0 2 2

TOTAL 16 1 8 25 25

4th Semester: ND I Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH GNS-221 Business Entrepreneurship 2 0 0 2 2 ATE-220 Trigonometry and Analytical

Geometry 1 1 0 2 2

ATE-229 Computer Hardware II 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-222 Electrical Power III 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-224 Electronics III 2 0 2 4 4 ATE-227 Electric Circuit Theory II 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-228 Computer Networks 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-240 Project 0 0 4 4 4

TOTAL 13 1 10 24 24

Elective courses:

GAS 211 - Introduction to Aviation

GNS-221 - Business Entrepreneurship

c) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANC E ENGINEERING (AIRFRAME AND POWER PLANT OPTION) The structure of the programme is similar to that of the ND save the SIWES at the end of the first semester is not compulsory.

1st Semester H ND I (Airframe/Pow er plant Option) Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH PPD 303 Applied Thermodynamics 2 1 2 3 5 GENS 302 Communication in English III 1 1 - 2 2 AMS 311 Advanced Algebra 1 1 - 2 2 AMS 311 Engineer in Society 1 1 - 2 2 COMP101 Computer Programming - - 2 2 2 AMS 316 CAD/CAM 1 - 2 3 3 SMS 210 Introduction to Safety

Management System 1 1 - 2 2

AFD 312 Aircraft Structural Design 2 1 - 3 3 TOTAL 9 6 6 19 21

2nd Semester HND I (Airframe/Power plant Option)

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH AMS 302 Theory of Flight 2 1 - 3 3 AFD 304 Aircraft Structure and Analysis 2 - 1 3 3 AFD 306 Aircraft Systems III 2 - 2 3 4 PPD 308 Aircraft Power Plant 3 1 - 2 3 3 AFD 301 Aircraft Maintenance and

Servicing 1 1 - 2 3 3

AMS 312 Advanced Calculus 1 1 - 3 3 AMS 318 Air Law and Regulations 2 1 - 3 3 AMS 317 Technical Report Writing 1 1 - 2 2 AMS 322 Strength of Materials II 1 - 2 3 3 TOTAL 13 4 9 26 27

3rd Semester HND II (Airframe/Power plant Option)

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH AFD 401 Aircraft System 4 2 - 2 3 4 AMS 403 Aircraft Weight and Balance - - 2 2 2 PPD 405 Power Plant 4 2 - 1 3 3 AFD 407 Air Line Maintenance

Management 2 - - 2 2

AFD 409 Aircraft Maintenance and Servicing 2

1 - 2 3 3

AME 401 Project 1 - - 3 3 3 AMS 313 Numeric Methods 1 1 - 2 2 AMS 414 Operations Management

/Total Productive Maintenance

1 - 2 3 3

AFD 411 Aircraft Refrigeration and Condition

2 1 1 3 4

TOTAL 11 2 13 24 26

4th Semester HND II (Airframe/Power plant Option)


AMS 402 Aviation Management 2 - - 2 2

AMS 404 Human Factor in Maintenance 2 - - 2 2

AFD 408 Theory of Rotor Crafts 2 - 1 3 3

AME 400 Projects 2 1 - - 4 1

AMS 413 Statistical Methods in

Engineering

1 1 - 2 2

AMS 427 Quality Assurance 2 1 - 2 3

AMS 426 Engineering Economics 1 - 1 2 2

TOTAL 11 2 2 17 15

d) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANC E ENGINEERING (AVIONIC S OPTION)

The structure of the programme is similar to that of the ND save

the SIWES at the end of the first semester is not compulsory.

1st Semester HND I (Avionics Option)

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH AVO 313 Electric Circuit Theory 1 2 - - 2 2 AVO 311 Digital Techniques 2 - 2 4 4 AVO 312 Analogue Electronics 1 1 - 1 3 3 AVO 313 Aircraft Electrical Equipment’s

and Systems 1 1 - 2 3 3

GENS 302 Communication in English III 2 - 2 2 AMS 309 Advanced Algebra 1 1 - 2 2 AMS 311 Engineer in Society 2 - 2 2 ICT 101 Computer Programming - - 2 2 2 TOTAL 11 1 7 20 20

2nd Semester HND I (Avionics Option)

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH AVO 323 Electric Circuit Theory 2 - - 2 2 AVO 328 Testing Methods and

Reliability 2 - - 2 2

AVO 321 Pulse Electronics 2 1 - 2 3 3 AVO 322 Analogue Electronics 2 2 - 1 3 3 AVO 323 Aircraft Electrical Equipment’s

and Systems 2 2 - 1 3 3

AVO 324 Radio Communication 2 - - 2 2 AMS 312 Advanced Calculus 1 1 - 2 2 AVO 318 Air Law & Regulations 2 1 - 3 3 AMS 317 Technical Report Writing 1 1 - 1 2 TOTAL 15 3 4 21 22

3rd Semester HND II (Avionics Option)

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH AVO 431 Computer Technology

Fundamentals 1 - 2 2 3

VAO 432 Electromagnetic Field Theory 2 - - 2 2 AVO 412 Control System Engineering 1 1 - - 2 3 AVO 433 Aircraft instruments and

Systems 1 2 - 1 3 3

AVO 434 Radio Communication 2 2 - 1 2 3 AVO 435 Avionics Maintenance

Practice - - 3 3 3

AVO 400 Project 1 - - 3 3 3 AMS 313 Numerical Methods 1 1 - 2 2 MEM 414 Operations Management 1 - 2 3 3 TOTAL 10 1 12 22 25

4th Semester HND II (Avionics Option)

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH AVO 441 Radar Systems 2 - 1 3 3 AVO 442 Control System Engineering 2 - 1 3 3 AVO 443 Aircraft Instruments and

Systems 2 - 1 3 3

AVO 444 Radio Navigation 1 - 1 2 2 AVO 445 Electric Maintenance Practice - - 2 2 2 AME 400 Project 2 1 - - 4 1 AMS 413 Statistical Methods in

Engineering 1 1 - 2 2

AMS 427 Quality Assurance 2 - 1 3 3 TOTAL 11 1 7 22 19

e) Higher National Diploma (HND ) in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

1st Semester HND I (Electronics and Telecommunications)

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH ATE-310 Advanced Algebra 2 1 0 3 3 AMS-221 Business Entrepreneurship 2 0 0 2 2 ATE-313 Engineer in Society 2 0 0 2 2 ATE-318 Programming Principles and

Applications 2 0 2 4 4

ATE-316 Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation

1 0 2 3 3

ATE-317 Electric Circuit Theory 2 0 2 4 4 ATE-314 Analogue Electronics III 2 0 2 4 4 ATE-319 Network Operating Systems 2 0 2 4 4

Total 15 1 10 26 26

2nd Semester HND I (Electronics and Telecommunications)

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH ATE-320 Advanced Calculus 2 1 0 3 3 AMS-321 Industrial Management 2 0 0 2 2 ATE-326 Testing Method and Reliability 2 0 0 2 2 ATE-325 Digital Communication 3 0 1 4 4 ATE-328 Data Communication and

Networking 3 0 1 4 4

ATE-324 Digital Integrated Circuits Applications

3 0 1 4 4

ATE-329 Microprocessors and Interfacing Techniques

3 0 1 4 4

Total 18 1 4 23 23

3rd Semester HND I (Electronics and Telecommunications)


AMS-211 Introduction to Aviation 2 0 0 2 2 ATE-410 Numerical Methods 1 2 0 3 3 ATE-411 Aeronautical

Telecommunications I 4 0 2 6 6

ATE-412 Antennas and Wave Propagation

2 0 1 3 3

ATE-414 Consumer Electronics 2 0 1 3 3 ATE-415 Satellite Communications 2 0 0 2 2 ATE-430 Mini Project 0 0 2 2 2

Total 13 2 6 21 21

4th Semester HND I (Electronics and Telecommunications)

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH ATE-420 Statistical Methods 1 2 0 3 3 ATE-421 Aeronautical

Telecommunications II 4 0 2 6 6

ATE-422 Cellular and Mobile Communications

2 0 0 2 2

ATE-423 Telecommunication Standards & Regulations

2 0 0 2 2

ATE-424 Power Electronics 2 0 2 4 4 ATE-440 Project 1 0 4 5 5

Sub Total 12 2 8 22 22

Acronyms

Abbreviation Descriptions L Lesson P Practical T Tutorial CH Credit Hours CU Credit Unit

3.3 GRADING AND AWARD O F NBTE PROGRAMMES

3.3.1 GRADING

a) Grading

This is done using the four-point grading system and a student’s

performance in any semester is recorded as the Grade Point

Average (GPA), which is a function of the Course Unit stand and the

Weighted Grade Point (WGP). The table below shows the grades in

use and their corresponding percentage scores and Weighted

Grades:

Score (%) Grade Weighted Grade Point (WGP) 75 - 100 A 4.00 70 - 74 AB 3.50 65 - 69 B 3.25 60 - 64 BC 3.00 55 - 59 C 2.75 50 - 54 CD 2.50 45 - 49 D 2.25 40 - 44 E 2.00 00 - 39 F 0.00

b) The Cumulative Grade Point Average

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the weighted

average of the GPA of all the semesters.

WGP (for all Semesters) CGPA =

TCU (registered for all Semesters)

c) Absenteeism Grade

i. If a student absents himself from examination without an

official permission, a score of ZERO will be recorded for the

student in that course

ii. If a student is absent from a registered course with official

permission, NE (No Entry) will be recorded for the student.

3.3.2 CONDITIONS FOR THE AWARD OF THE ND/HND The College will award the National Diploma/Higher National

Diploma to candidates who successfully complete the programme

after passing prescribed course-work; examinations, diploma

project and the Supervised Industrial Work Experience were

applicable. Such candidates should have completed a minimum of

between 72 and 80 semester credit units depending on the

programme. Diplomas shall be awarded based on the following

classification:

Distinction - GPA 3.50 – 4.0

Upper Credit - GPA 3.00 – 3.49

Lower Credit - GPA 2.50 – 2.99

Pass - GPA 2.00 – 2.49

4.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidate seeking admission into any NCAT PGD programme must

have attained either of the following education inclusive of

experience where applicable:

a) A First Degree (i.e. BSc) from a recognised academic

institution or its equivalent.

b) Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognise academic

institution or its equivalent with Minimum Work Experience

of Two (2) years

c) NCAT Diploma and Professional Licence or its equivalent

with Minimum Work Experience of Two (2) years.

4.2 PROGRAMME DELIVERY

4.2.1 Programme Structure

a) Programme Duration

The course is to be completed using a modular structure on a one

year full time (Two Semesters) duration.

b) Completion Criteria

For any student to qualify for the PGD, s/he must satisfy the

following conditions:

i. Each student must complete all the Thirty Six (36) Credit Units

(CU) consisting of core (30 CU) and elective (6 CU)

ii. Should attain up to 75% attendance.

iii. Should effectively participate in the tutorial and submit a

seminar paper where required.

iv. Should take the continuous assessment (course work, test and

practical) which must be graded and form part of the

assessment.

v. Should undertake a properly supervised and graded project.

vi. Should take and pass the end of course examinations.

vii. Students that successfully complete the PGD are encouraged to

proceed for a Master’s Degree

c) Students Assessment Techniques

All courses taken must be evaluated and a final grade given at

the end of the semester.

To arrive at the final grade, the evaluation must be a

continuous process consisting of some or all of the following

where applicable:

(i) Continuous assessment in the form of coursework or in-class

test

(ii) Seminar and workshop

(iii) End of semester examinations.

A letter grade and numerical point shall be awarded to each

student based on the total scores on all the evaluation criteria.

The final marks scored by a student and the corresponding letter

grades and the numerical points will be clearly indicated. The

following are possible final marks and their corresponding letter

grades and grade points as shown in Table 2.1 below:

Table 2.1 Final Marks and Letter Grade Points

Marks% Letter Grade Grade Point

70 - 100 A 5

60 - 69 B 4

50 - 59 C 3

Below 50 F 0

d) Classifications of the Post Graduate Diploma

Classes of Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) are to be awarded

depending on the cumulative GPA obtained. The classes of PGD

that may be awarded are Distinction, Upper Credit, Lower Credit,

Pass, and Fail as narrated in the Table 2.2 below:

Table 2.2 Cumulative Grade Points in PGD Classes

CGPA CLASS OF PGD 4.50 – 5.00 Distinction 3.50 – 4.49 Upper Credit 2.40 – 3.49 Lower credit 1.50 – 2.39 Pass

Less than 1.5 Fail

4.3 Examination

All examinations shall be held in the examination periods set out in

the assessment calendar, or in the approved calendar for a

programme outside the normal academic calendar, except where

the Rector/Chief Executive agrees in writing that an examination

may be held at another time.

4.3.1 Rules For Examination Candidates

A summary of this code of conduct shall normally be displayed in

every examination room. Students must ensure that they are

familiar with the examination rules for candidates. These rules

apply to all examinations. If students break the rules, they will be

penalised and may fail the examination. If they are in any doubt

about the rules, they should ask the invigilator.

4.3.2 Before the Examination

a) Students may enter the examination room only when

authorised to do so by the Unit Co-ordinator or nominated

Lead Invigilator.

b) Students must switch off mobile phones and other devices

capable of transmitting and receiving data, personal stereos or

other items which may distract other candidates. Any such

items must be placed in the student’s bag or coat for the

duration of the examination.

c) Students must:

i. Put coats and bags at the front or back of the room as instructed by the invigilator, and not by their examination desk;

ii. Give to the invigilator any papers which may accidentally have been brought into the examination room;

iii. go to the seat as directed by the invigilator and remain silent;

iv. Have a written agreement from the relevant School/Department to use a dictionary or any aid to remedy a handicap e.g. of sight or hearing.

4.3.3 During the Examination

a) Students will not be allowed into the examination room if they

arrive more than 30 minutes after the start of the

examination. For certain forms of examination, students will

be disqualified if they arrive after the scheduled time.

b) The student’s NCAT identity card must be placed on the desk

such that it is visible to the invigilator.

c) The only other items which may be placed on the desk are as

follows:-

i. A small selection of writing and related implements; these may be contained in a clear plastic bag only;

ii. A bottle of uncarbonated drink; items of confectionery; iii. Any other food material will be permitted only in the case

of students with previously approved additional needs; iv. Any other item (e.g. calculator, data tables, dictionary,

case study) that is explicitly permitted by the examination paper rubric;

v. Any items approved for use by a student with additional needs; such approval must be given in advance and in accordance with the regulations.

d) Students must:

i. Obey all instructions by the invigilator; ii. Check that they have no unauthorised materials on their

desks; iii. Use only College examination stationery for all work

including all rough work;

iv. Provide batteries for their calculator. e) Students must not:

i. Start writing until told to begin by the invigilator; ii. Attempt to read the work of any other student;

iii. Talk or communicate in any other way with any other student;

iv. Eat or drink (other than as permitted by regulation 1.94 above) or smoke during the examination.

f) A student may tell the invigilator about any outside factor (e.g.

distracting noise) which disturbs him or her during the

examination. The student must send a note to his or her

Course Co-ordinator with details of the difficulty immediately

after the examination. If the student does not, the conditions

in the examination may not be used as extenuating

circumstances.

g) To leave the room permanently, students must:

i. Attract the attention of the invigilator and ask for permission to leave;

ii. Leave the examination room quickly and quietly; iii. Not enter the examination room again; iv. Not attempt to remove any examination materials from

the examination room or remove any papers from the examination script.

h) To leave the room temporarily, students must:

i. Attract the attention of the invigilator by raising their hand;

ii. Ask for permission to leave (if they do not, they will not be allowed back in);

iii. Not contact any person or consult any material when they are outside the examination room.

i) Students must not leave the examination room temporarily or

permanently during the first 30 minutes and the last 10

minutes of the examination.

j) Students should comply with the instructions in the rubric of

the examination paper. Where a student attempts more

questions than required by the rubric, all answers will be

marked and the final mark determined from the best

combination of marks that satisfies the rubric.

4.3.4 After the Examination

a) Students must:

i. Stop writing when the invigilator tells them;

ii. Remain in their seat without talking;

iii. Leave all papers (except the examination paper) on their

desk;

iv. Leave the examination room immediately when the

invigilator tells them.

4.4 Feedback Reports

a) The College places great value on feedback reports from both

students and staff. Feedback reports help Management to

address issues that bother on customer satisfaction/welfare,

safety, corruption and other matters arising.

b) Reports may be made anonymously. However, since all reports

are treated in confidence, reporters are advised to identify

themselves as this would help us acknowledge receipt and

effectively solve the issues raised.

c) Students may send reports through the following channels:

i. Complete the reporting form on the College website

(www.ncat.gov.ng)

ii. Email us at [email protected]

iii. Use the reporting boxes placed at the hostels, cafeteria and

other locations.