Mechanical Engineering is an extensive field that applies the philosophies of engineering to the design and construction of machines and their parts. Mechanical engineers work with numerous industries conceptualizing, designing and fabricating machines as well as their parts. Though it is one of oldest engineering disciplines, it is also one that continuously got transformed and grow with progression in technology making it lively and exciting profession even to date.
Mechanical Engineering Department is one of the promising departments of the Polytechnic. It is also one of the fastest growing department in terms of student strength and performance. It is a programme designed to reflect a functional philosophy of education. While seeking to achieve academic excellence and promote the furtherance of knowledge, the mechanical engineering programme also seek to aid the acquisition of appropriate skills, abilities and competence, both mental and physical as equipment for the individual to live in and contribute to the development of his/her society.
The programme is therefore committed to the production of qualified and competent technicians who will be able to face the challenges concomitant with the aspiration of the country to be technological developed, and the Technicians to be self-reliant after graduation.
Goals and Objectives of the Programme
The programme aims at producing mechanical engineering technicians for the nations industries, construction firms, public utilities and services. The diplomate should be able to among others:
- Interpret and prepare engineering drawing of mechanical equipment
- their component and systems
- Carry out machining and fabrication operations
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Produce machine components and assemble
- Operate, maintain and service mechanical equipment.
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Prepare appropriate engineering report
- Carry out plant installation and maintenance
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission into the programme must write the Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in subjects relevant to this programme and attain an acceptable score in the examination for entry into this programme in addition to having any of the following academic qualifications:
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) General Certificate of Education (GCE ?O? level) and National Examination Council (NECO); with at least five credits including English Language and Mathematics in at most two sittings which must include Physics, Chemistry plus any other subject(s) from biology, agricultural science, additional Mathematics, technical Drawing, Economics, Auto mechanics or Metal work
National Bussiness and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) with at least five credit passes in academic subjects including English Language and Mathematics
Graduation Requirements
The programme is partioned into four (4) semesters spread over two (2) academic sessions.
The overall assessment of the student performance in each course offered in the semester shall be based on an examination written at the end of the semester together with the continuous assessment of course work.
All the National Diploma (ND) students who satisfy the requirements for the award of ND certificate of this programme in the Polytechnic shall be adjudged by the Academic Board to have completed his/her programme (all the semesters) and shall have his certificate depending on his/her performance.
