Shoe Making
Course objectives:
At the end of the training the trainee will be able to:
- Weld different material products using Arc, Gas, may Mig and Tig welding
- Fabricate metal products
- Repair welded and fabricated products
- Market welded products
- Set up self employment
- Exhibit interpersonal leadership and teamwork skills
- Behave in the manner that will prevent spread of HIV/AIDS
Course Content
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First year |
Second year |
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Welding Technology |
Welding Technology |
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Science and Calculations |
Science and Calculations |
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Mathematics |
Mathematics |
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Workshop practice(Welding) |
Workshop practice(Welding) |
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Workshop practice (Fitting) |
Workshop practice (Fitting) |
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Entrepreneurship |
Technical drawing |
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Computer applications |
Material science and testing |
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Technical drawing |
Computer applications |
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Material science and testing |
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Basic technology |
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Entry:
- O’level Certificate with good grades in Sciences
- Recruitment of new entrants starts in January and ends in Februuary
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Tools required from the student |
Protective |
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Hacksaw frame & blades |
Overall (to be bought from the institute) |
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Ball pein hammer |
Strong shoes (boots) |
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Tri-square |
Gloves |
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Chisels |
Gaggles |
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Tape measure |
Apron(Grey, Khaki) |
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Pair of tongs |
Hand and foot flaps(from leather) |
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Centre punch |
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Training Methods |
Training media |
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Demonstration |
Chalk board |
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Guided practice |
Wall chat |
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Individual practice |
Flash cards |
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Projects |
Models |
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Assignments |
Real objects |
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Illustrated talk |
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Oral questions |
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Assessment:
Both formative (continuous assessment) and summative (exit assessment) are administered like in other courses.
Duration:
This course lasts for two years.
Certificate:
A successful candidate is awarded a certificate in welding and Metal fabrication by the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT)
Job Opportunities
- Manufacturing industry
- Construction industry
- Building construction
- Road construction
- Railway construction and maintenance
- Car/Truck manufacture & Maintenance
- Ship building
- Aircraft industry
- Oil drilling industry
- Workshops/Garages
- Self employment