Entry Qualification
- Minimum three passess at GCE A/L in Bio Science stream, Maths stream, Technology Stream, Art with credit pass for Soft Technology (Agro Technology) or Hard Technology (Mechanical Technology) or NVQ Level 4 Certificate in Auto Mobile Mechanic Three wheel mechanic and Motor Cycle Mechanic Field Assistant (Agriculture), Agricultural Equipment Mechanic.
Module
Semester 01
NVQ 5
- Investigation of Field Conditions for Optimum Operation of Farm Machinery
- Testing of Farm Machinery & Implement
- Applications of Principles of Laminar Flow
- Operation of Internal Combustion Engine
- 2-D Mechanical Drawings in Draughting Software
- Hazards and Safety in Workplace
- Fault Diagnosis - Mechanical Systems in Farm Machinery
- Manage Workplace Information
- Manage Workplace Communications
Semester 02
NVQ 5
- Fault Diagnosis - Diesel Fuel Systems
- Service & Repairs of Hydraulic Systems & Components
- Fault Diagnosis - Electrical System in Farm Machinery
- Manufacture of Appropriate Farm Machinery
- Installation and Maintenance of Irrigation Systems
- Quality Assurance of Products and Services
- Technical Guidance on Repair & Maintenance (Elective)
- Training in the Workplace (Elective)
- Promotion and Marketing of Farm Machinery & Implements (Elective)
- Plan work to be Performed at Workplace
Semester 03
NVQ 6
- Farm Machinery Evaluation & Selection
- Failure and Demand Analysis of Farm Machinery & Implement
- Fault Diagnosis - Hydraulic Systems & Components
- Systematic Design Procedures of Appropriate Farm Machinery
- Theory of Motion of Machine Components & Their Intertia Forces
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Team Work & Leadership
Semester 04
NVQ 6
- Working Principles of Farm Machinery & Implements
- Selection and Application of Machine Elements in Farm Machinery
- Selection and Application of Material in Manufacture of Farm Machinery
- 3-D Mechanical Drawings in CAD Software
- Quality Management Systems - Process Planning
- Waste Management & Environmental Legislation
- Creation & Maintenance of a Learning at Workplace
- Marketing and Sales Plan for a Product (Elective)
- Market Research (Elective)
- Purchasing Planning (Elective)
- Quality Assurance Procedures (Elective)
- Training Program Designing (Elective)
- Work-Team Budgets & Financial Plans (Elective)
Job Opportunity
Farm Machinery Instructors, Field Supervisors, Field Assistants, Agriculture Instructors, Field Officers, Field Executives, Farm Machinery Technicians, Farm Machinery Senior Technicians and other similar jobs for HND holders in Agriculture.
Duration
3 Years
