Entry Qualifications
G.C.E A/L Qualification
Pass in Science(Maths or Bio) or Technology(ET) Stream or Art with credit pass for Soft Technology(Agro Technology) or Hard Technology (Mechanical Technology)
OR
NVQ Qualification
NVQ Level 4 Certificate in Auto Mobile Mechanic, Three wheel mechanic and Motor Cycle Mechanic, Field Assistant (Agriculture), Agricultural Equipment Mechanic
| Course Duration & Course Structure |
| Level | Duration |
|---|---|
| Foundation | 02 Months(Effect from Academic Year 2022/2023) |
| NVQ Level 5 | 12 Months |
| On the Job Training in Industry(after NVQ Level 5) | 06 Months |
| NVQ Level 6 | 12 Months |
| On the Job Training in Industry(after NVQ Level 6) | 06 Months |
Course Modules
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
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
Training in the Workplace
Promotion and Marketing of Farm Machinery & Implements
Plan work to be performed at workplace
Farm Machinery Evaluation & Selection
Failure and demand analysis of Farm machinery & Implement
Fault diagnosis – Hydraulic Systems and Components
Systematic Design Procedures of Appropriate Farm Machinery
Theory of motion of machine components and their inertia forces
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Team work and Leadership
Working Principles of Farm Machinery and 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 CADD software
Quality management systems –Process Planning
Waste Management & Environmental Legislation
Creation & maintenance of a learning culture at workplace
Marketing and sales plan for a product
Market Research
Purchasing Planning
Quality Assurance Procedures
Training program Designing
Work-Team Budgets & Financial plans