WATER ENGINEERING (NDWE)

The NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN WATER ENGINEERING is a full time programme with duration of two (2) academic years consisting of two (2) semesters each and two recess terms. Each semester shall consist of seventeen (17) weeks; Fifteen (15) weeks of teaching and continuous assessment, Two (2) weeks of Practical, and pen and Paper examination. Industrial training shall be a core module and will take a period of at least (10) weeks. (a) A learner scoring at least 2.00 GPs in all the modules of the programme shall be awarded a National Diploma in Architecture by the National Examinations Board. (b) A learner who has scored less than 2.00 GPs in some modules in the first year may proceed to second year but will not be awarded the certificate until he has scored at least 2.00 GPs in all the modules. (c) A learner shall be provided with a statement of results by the National Examinations Board indicating the grades obtained in each module irrespective of the grades obtained.

The National Diploma in Water Engineering is based on a semester system. During each semester, a core project / task/ assignment are accomplished. The competence based education is based on core assignments. This starts with an expert example / assignment of the whole task, then modules are undertaken, these have preparatory assignments that prepare the learners for the module and relate the module to the core task. Each module contains sub-modules and each of these sub modules will include a practical assignment that will help the learners to learn how to perform the core task. The modules undertaken during a given semester are aimed at providing: • applied theory • technical and general skills • professional attitude (i) Design of and construct simple water supply and sanitation systems (ii) Draw, interpret and recommend plans for approval (iii) Manage and maintain water and sanitation facilities (iv) Ensure Safety, Health, Welfare of Workers & community & Security of Workers, works & plants (i) Supervise the construction of water and sanitation facilities (ii) Measure, estimate, cost and tender for/ quantity of materials and works (iii) Prepare reports, budgets and plans

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the National Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning programme on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications specified as follows: At least One Principal Pass in either Physics or Mathematics obtained at the same sitting of the Advanced Level Examinations or its equivalent. For purposes of computing entry points, the advanced level subjects shall be classified as follows: Essential – Physics and Mathematics x3 Relevant - Chemistry, Economics, Technical Drawing, Metalwork or Woodwork x2 Desirable – General Paper, any other Technical Subject x 1 Others – Any other subject x 0.5 2.1 At least a National or Advanced Certificate from a recognised Institution in; (a) block laying and concrete practice, (b) carpentry and joinery (c) plumbing (d) painting and decoration (e) any other engineering field as will be approved by the Joint Admissions Board of Ministry of education and sports.