Uganda Technical College Elgon
Uganda Technical College Elgon (UTC Elgon) is a Government Tertiary Institution, located in Eastern Uganda,providing technical education training at Diploma and Certificate level to the community from North-eastern and Eastern, in addition to the population from the rest of Uganda and in the East and Central African Region. It is about 14 kms on Mbale
WATER ENGINEERING (NDWE)
BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING (NDBCE)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (NDEE)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (NDME)
REFRIG AND AIR CONDITIONING ENG (NDRAE)
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMANSHIP (NDA)
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
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.
AWARDS
(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.
MAXIMUM MODULES PER BLOCK
Each Semester shall contain a maximum of Ten Modules/ assessment units including project work.
COURSE BREAKDOWN
| Duration | Semesters | Semester Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (Years) | 4 Semesters full time | 17 Weeks Each 15 weeks(Teaching), 2 Weeks (Practical) |
ENTRY REQUIRMENT
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:
I. ADVANCED LEVEL ENTRY SCHEME
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
II. CERTIFICATE ENTRY SCHEME
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.
GRADUATE ENTRY SCHEME
A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science disciplines from a recognised institution
ENTRY REQUIRMENT
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the National Diploma in Civil Engineering on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications:
I. ADVANCED LEVEL ENTRY SCHEME
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
II. CERTIFICATE ENTRY SCHEME
2.1 At least a National or Advanced Certificate from a recognised Institution in;
- Block laying and concrete practice
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Plumbing
- Painting and Decoration
- Any other engineering field as will be approved by the Joint Admissions Board of Ministry of education and sports.
GRADUATE ENTRY SCHEME
A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science disciplines from a recognised institution
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS
Ministry of Education and Sports’ (MoES) strategy for the provision of technical and vocational education. Technical Colleges are the highest level of training of technicians in the country. The Government of Uganda aims at providing technical, scientific and vocational skills for a majority of Ugandans, in line with its emphasis on science and technology for transforming society.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications specified as follows:
I. ADVANCED LEVEL ENTRY SCHEME
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
II. CERTIFICATE ENTRY SCHEME
At least a credit National (or Advanced) Certificate from a recognised Institution in Refrigeration and air Conditioning or any other related Engineering field as approved by the selection committee constituted by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
GRADUATE ENTRY SCHEME
A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science disciplines from a recognised institution
COURSE JOB DETAILS
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS
Ministry of Education and Sports’ (MoES) strategy for the provision of technical and vocational education. Technical Colleges are the highest level of training of technicians in the country. The Government of Uganda aims at providing technical, scientific and vocational skills for a majority of Ugandans, in line with its emphasis on science and technology for transforming society.
ENTRY REQUIRMENT
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the National Diploma in Architecture on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications:
I. ADVANCED LEVEL ENTRY SCHEME
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
II. CERTIFICATE ENTRY SCHEME
At least a National or Advanced Certificate from a recognised Institution in;
- Block Laying and Concrete Practice
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Plumbing
- Painting and Decoration
- Any other engineering field as will be approved by the Joint Admissions Board of Ministry of education and sports.
GRADUATE ENTRY SCHEME
A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science disciplines from a recognised institution.
COURSE JOB DETAILS
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS
Ministry of Education and Sports’ (MoES) strategy for the provision of technical and vocational education. Technical Colleges are the highest level of training of technicians in the country. The Government of Uganda aims at providing technical, scientific and vocational skills for a majority of Ugandans, in line with its emphasis on science and technology for transforming society.