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NATIONAL BAORD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA (NID)
IN
FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
2015
Produced by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
Plot B, Bida Road, P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna Nigeria
GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.0 PROGRAMME NOMENCLATURE: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
2.0 GOAL AND OBJECTIVES:
GOAL: To produce technically competent manpower to meet and enhance national requirements in the areas of fire
fighting and rescue.
OBJECTIVES: A product of NID in Fire Engineering Technology should be able to:
(i) Assemble, install and test run portable fire detection and protection equipment.
(ii) Carry out routine preventive and corrective maintenance on fire detection and protection
equipment.
(iii) Select and use appropriate first aid firefighting equipment for extinguishing fire incidents.
(iv) Operate telecommunication systems and installations with appropriate expertise whenever the need
arises.
(v) Carry out a fire risk assessment.
(vi) Carry out supervision of installation of portable fire detection and protection equipment.
(vii) Start small and medium scale enterprises that would provide Fire Protection solutions.
(viii) Assist in the management and administration of fire stations for optimum efficiency.
(ix) Assist in enlightenment campaigns and public awareness on the prevention, detection and active
protection against fire outbreaks.
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(x) Participate in active firefighting of fire outbreaks.
3.0 MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
The general entry requirements for the NID programme are:
a. Five credits in English, Mathematics, and any other three subjects from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Technical Drawing, Geography, Agricultural Science, and Basic Electricity, in not more than two sittings.
b. National Vocational Certificate (NVC) in any of the approved related trades or craft.
c. The National Technical Certificate (NTC) with credit passes in the five relevant subjects.
d. Matured candidates with degree or its equivalent, or cognate experience of not less than 5 years plus a certificate of
proficiency in firefighting from a recognised fire institution.
e. Admission is subject to the successful completion of a physical ability test conducted by the awarding institution.
4.0 CURRICULUM
4.1 The curriculum of NID in Fire Engineering Technology programme consists of four main components. These are:-
I. General courses
II. Foundation courses
III. Professional/Core courses
IV. Supervised Industrial Attachment
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4.2 General Studies component shall include courses in Communication Skills, Entrepreneurship, Citizenship Education,
and ICT.
4.3 Foundation Courses include courses in Mathematics and Technical Drawing.
4.4 Professional Courses are courses which give the student the theory and practical skills needed to practice in the field
at the technical/technologists level.
4.5 Student Industrial Attachment shall be taken during the long vacation following the end of the second semester of
the first year.
5.0 Curriculum Structure
5.1 The structure of the programme is made up of four or six semesters of classroom, full time laboratory, workshop
and practical activities in the institution and a period of at least 3 months of supervised industrial attachment. Each
semester shall have 17 weeks duration made up as follows:
1. Four (4) semesters of two years (full time).
2. Six (6) semesters of three years (part time).
3. Eight (8) hours per day or forty (40) hours per week per programme.
4. Eighteen (18) weeks per semester (one week for registration and one week for examination inclusive).
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Assessment methods should be:
1. Examination – 20%
2. Continuous Assessment – 20%
3. Practical – 60%
4.0 CURRICULUM TABLE FOR NID IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
YEAR ONE 1STSEMESTER
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COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE L T P CU CH PRE-
REQUISITE
GS 101 USE OF ENGLISH I 2 - - 2 2
ICT 101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING 2 - 2 4 4
MTH 112 ALGEBRA AND ELEMENTARY TRIGONOMETRY 3 - - 3 3
FET 101 INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY 2 - - 2 2
FET 102 FIRE SERVICE ORGANISATION 3 - 2 5 5
FET 103 FIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND APPLLIANCES 2 - 4 6 6
TOTAL 14 - 4 18 18
2NDSEMESTER
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COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE L T P CU CH PRE-
REQUISITE
GS 102 USE OF ENGLISH II 2 - - 2 2
GS 111 CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION 2 - - 2 2
MEC 122 TECHNICAL DRAWING 2 - 4 6 6
MTH 122 TRIGONOMETRY AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY 3 - - 3 3
MEC 126 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY 2 - 2 4 4
FET 104 SCIENCE OF FIRE 3 - - 3 3
TOTAL 14 - 10 24 24
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YEAR TWO 3RDSEMESTER
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE L T P CU CH PRE-
REQUISITE
MEC 221 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 2 - 4 6 6
ICT 201 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND
DRAFTING
2 - 2 4 4
SDV 210 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2 - - 2 2
MEC 217 TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING 2 - - 2 2
FET 201 SAFETY MANAGEMENT 2 - - 2 2
FET 202 FIRE DETECTION AND FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS 2 - 4 6 6
FET 203 FIRE ENGINEERING SCIENCE 2 - - 2 2
TOTAL 14 - 10 24 24
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4THSEMESTER
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE L T P CU CH PRE-
REQUISITE
FET 204 FIREFIGHTING DRILLS 2 - 4 6 6
FET 205 RESCUE TECHNIQUES 2 - 4 6 6
FET 206 FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS 2 - 2 4 4
FET 207 FINAL YEAR PROJECT - 2 4 6 6
FET208 SIWES - - - - -
TOTAL 6 2 14 22 22
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GENERAL COURSES
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Use of English I
Code: GS 101
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs
Unit: 2 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the basic rules of English grammar.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand ways of promoting the necessary language skills which will enable student to
cope effectively.
2.0 Understand the basic rules of grammar; know the nature of the language, appreciate literary words
in English.
3.0 Understand the basic rules of grammar.
4.0 Understand the essential qualities of paragraph.
5.0 Appreciate literary works in English.
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA FIRE ENGINNERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: USE OF ENGLISH I (GRAMMAR) COURSE CODE: GS 101 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS/ WEEK Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective: 1.0: Understand ways of promoting the necessary language skills which will enable student to cope effectively.
Week
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor’s Activities
Resources Specific Learning Objective
Instructor’s Activities Resources
• Explain the necessity for acquiring good note-taking/making techniques
• List the methods of note-taking/making
• Explain the use of dictionary
• Explain the use of Library
• Explain the type of information sources in the library
Ask the trainees:
• The techniques of note-taking/making and list the various methods
• The correct ways of using the dictionary
• The best ways of using the library to list the information sources in the library and how to locate these
Multimedia board Recommended textbooks.
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• Identify the good reading habits
• Explain the different methods of reading viz, scan, skim, normal and study.
• Use the different methods of reading explained above
information sources
• The different methods of reading and the difference between the methods
General Objective 2.0: Understand the basic rules of grammar, know the nature of the language, appreciate literary words in English 4-6 • Explain the
concept of language
• List the characteristics of language
• Explain the four language skills, viz: speaking,
Ask the trainees:
• The basic concept of language
• To mention the characteristics of language
Multimedia board Recommended textbooks.
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listening, writing, readings
• Explain the functions of language
• List the uses of English language in Nigeria e.g. as the language of research, government, commerce
• To identify the functions of language
• To list the uses of English in Nigeria.
General Objective 3.0: Understand the basic rules of grammar 7-10
• Explain grammar
• Explain parts of speech
• Analyse the use of parts of speech in sentences
• Correct common errors in the use of parts of speech in sentences
• Explain how to construct sentences with
Ask the trainees:
• To explain grammar, parts of speech and how to apply them in a sentence
• To identify common errors in use or parts of speech in sentences
Multimedia board Recommended textbooks.
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correct syntactic arrangement
• List punctuation marks
• Enumerate the uses of punctuation marks and explain how to punctuate a given passage
• Explain idioms, figures of speech and attrication
• To construct sentences with correct syntactic arrangement
• To identify punctuation marks and their uses and how to punctuate a given passage
• To construct sentences to illustrate idioms, figure of speech and affixes
General Objective 4.0: Understanding the essential qualities of paragraph
11-13
• Define a paragraph
• Name the parts of a paragraph viz: topic, sentence, development and
Ask the trainees:
• To define a paragraph and to name the part of a paragraph
• What they understand by
Multimedia board Recommended textbooks.
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conclusion/transition
• Explain the thematic qualities of a paragraph development viz, unity, coherence and emphasis
• Explain methods of ordering details in a paragraph, viz less complex to more complex to more complex and vice versa, less important to more important and vice versa, spatial, chronological etc
the thematic qualities of a paragraph
• To explain the various methods of paragraph development and the methods of ordering details in a paragraph
• Assess the trainees
General Objective 5.0: Appreciating Literary works in English 14-15
• Give the meaning of literature
Ask the trainees:
• The meaning of literature and
Multimedia board
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• Trace the development of literature
• Differentiate between the literary genres
• Explain the functions of literature
• Explain the terminology of prose fiction e.g plot setting, characterization etc
• Answer an essay question on a given novel
the development of literature
• The functions of literature and the terminology of prose fiction
Recommended textbooks.
ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, test and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester Examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the total score.
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Use of English II
Code: GS 102
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs
Unit: 2 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the basic rules of English grammar.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand the rules of grammar.
2.0 Know How To Write Good Essays.
3.0 Understand the difference between denotative and connotative uses of words.
4.0 Understand the techniques of comprehension and summary writing.
5.0 Appreciate literature in English.
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: USE OF ENGLISH II COURSE CODE: GS 201 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS Course Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective: 1.0: Understand the rules of grammar Week Specific Learning
Objective Instructors Activities
Resources Specific Learning Objective
Instructors Activities
Resources
1-3 • Define the phrase
• Explain the different types of phrases, i.e, structural and functional
• Define the clause
• Explain the different types of clauses i.e. structural and functional
• Define the sentence
• Explain the different types of sentences, i.e.
Ask the trainees:
• To identify the different types of phrases
• To define a clause and to identify the different types of clauses to define a sentence and to identify the different types of sentences assess the
Whiteboard, Recommended textbooks, Lecture notes, etc.
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structural and functional
• Explain the constitution of different types of sentences
trainees on the construction of different types of sentences.
General Objective 2.0: Know How To Write Good Essays
4-5 • List the different types of essays.
• Explain the features of each type of essay listed above
• Generate/gather relevant information on a given topic
• Draw up a good outline
• Write a good essay on a given topic
• Ask the trainees to list the different types of essays and to identify the features of each types of essay list above.
• Assess the trainees on essay writing
Whiteboard, Recommended textbooks, Lecture notes, etc.
General Objective 3.0: Understand the difference between denotative and connotative uses of words
6-8 • Explain the term denotation
• Ask the trainees to
Whiteboard, Recommended
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• Identify words used denotatively
• Explain the term connotation
• Identify words used connotatively
• Use words connotatively
• Compare denotative and connotative usage in groups of synonyms e.g women, lady, female, client, customer, patient, fear terror, dread etc
define the terms denotation and connotation and how to identify words used denotatively, connotatively.
• Assess the student.
textbooks, Lecture notes, etc.
General Objective 4.0: Understand the techniques of comprehension and summary writing 9-12 • Answer
questions on comprehension passage at a
• Ask the trainees to distinguish the various types of summary
Whiteboard, Recommended textbooks, Lecture notes, etc.
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higher level of difficulty
• Give contextual explanations to statements from the texts used
• Identify colloquialisms, slangs and jargons
• Explain summary writing
• Distinguish between types of summary writing
• Explain the steps in summary writing
• Write, within a specified length, a goal summary of a given passage.
writing and the steps in summary writing
• Give the trainees passages to summarise
• Assess the trainees
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General Objective 5.0: Appreciate literature in English
13 – 15
• Describe drama
• Explain the types of drama
• Explain the terminology of drama e.g act, resolution, conflict, denouement etc.
• Distinguish between radio drama and television drama
• Answer an essay question on a given drama text
• Ask the trainees to identify the various types of drama and to explain the terminology of drama to differentiate between radio drama and television drama to answer question on a given essay question on a given drama text.
• Assess the trainees
Whiteboard, Recommended textbooks, Lecture notes, etc.
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ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, test and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester Examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the total score.
Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Citizenship Education
Code: GS 101
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs
Unit: 2 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the learner understand the rights and obligations of a citizen.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the learner should be able to:
1.0 Understand the constitution of Nigeria.
2.0 Understand the federal system of government in Nigeria.
3.0 Know the Constitutional rights and Obligations of the Nigeria Citizens.
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4.0 Understand Citizenship.
5.0 Fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy in Nigeria.
PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSE: CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION COURSE CODE: GS 111 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS/ WEEK
Course Specification: Theoretical Content General Objective: 1.0: Understand the constitution of Nigeria
Week Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities Resources Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Resources
1-4 • Explain the term constitution
• Distinguish the different types of constitution
• Highlight some provisions of an
Ask the trainees:
• What they understand by the term constitution and to distinguish the different rules of constitution known
Whiteboard, books, etc.
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International Constitution
• Explain the effectiveness of International Constitution
• Explain the supremacy of the Nigerian Constitution to other laws with emphasis on the 1989 constitution
• Evaluate the main parts of the Nigeria Constitution
• Draft a constitution for an association
• Trace the historical development of the Nigerian Constitution
• To explain the effectiveness of International Constitution
• To explain Nigerian Constitution to other laws
• To identify the main parts of the Nigerian Constitution
• Assess the trainees by giving them assignment to draft a constitution for an association
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• Discuss the merits and demerits of each of the Nigerian Constitutions
• Explain the concept of the rule of law
General Objective 2.0: Understand the federal system of government in Nigeria
5-7 • Describe a federation
• Distinguish a federation from a confederation
• Outline the basis for the federal system in Nigeria
• Examine the evolution, structure and functions of the federal
Ask the Trainees:
• To describe a federation and to differentiate between a federation and a confederation
• To define the functions of the federal system in Nigeria and the relationship
Whiteboard, books, etc.
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system in Nigeria
• Analyse the relationships among the three tiers of government in Nigeria
• Evaluate the revenue allocation formula in operation in Nigeria
• Compare and contrast other federation with Nigeria
among the three tiers of government
• To evaluate the revenue allocation formula operation in Nigeria
General Objective 3.0: Know the Constitutional rights and Obligations of the Nigeria Citizens
8-9 • Examine the significant of rights and obligations in Nigeria
• Assess government’s
• Ask the trainees to identify the responsibilities and duties of Nigerian citizenship
Whiteboard, books, etc.
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protection and fundamental rights as contained in the Nigeria constitution
• Evaluate the responsibilities and duties of constituted authority to the people
• Evaluate the responsibilities and duties of government to the people
General Objective 4.0: Understand Citizenship 10-12 • Discuss the
significance of citizenship
• Analyse the principles and benefits of citizenship
Ask the trainees:
• To discuss and analyse the principles and benefits of citizenship
- To analyse the basis for the
Whiteboard, books, etc.
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• Explain the difference in the modes of acquiring citizenship
• Evaluate the merits and demerits of each type of citizenship
• Analyse the basis for the acquisition and withdrawal of Nigerian citizenship
• Examine the benefits derivable from Nigeria citizenship
acquisition and withdrawal of Nigerian citizenship
General Objective 5.0: Fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy in Nigeria 13-15 • State the
fundamental obligations of
• Ask the trainees to explain the directive
Whiteboard, books, etc.
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provided in the constitution
• Explain the general provisions of the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy
• Explain the political, economic, social and education policies of Nigeria
• Explain the directive principles and policy of the Nigerian government on culture, the mass media,
principles and policy of the Nigerian Government on cultures, the mass media, national ethics and duties of the citizen
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national ethnics and duties of the citizen
• Asses the conformity observance and application of the fundamental objectives and directive principle state policy by governments and people of Nigeria
• Recommend improvements on the provision, conformity, observance and application of the fundamental
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objectives and directive principles of state policy
ASSESSMENT: The continuous assessment, test and quizzes will be awarded 40% of the total score. The end of the semester Examination will make up for the remaining 60% of the total score.
Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Introduction to Computing
Code: ICT 101
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs
Unit: 2 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand computer, operating systems and its
applications.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
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1.0 Understand the importance and application of operating system.
2.0 Understand the operation of windows operating system and application packages.
3.0 Understand the operation of windows operating system and application packages.
4.0 Understand file management and software package.
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
Course Code: ICT 101 Contact Hours: 4hrs
GOAL: Understand computer, operating systems and its applications Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content:
WEEK
General Objective 1.0: Understand the basic components of the computer and how it has evolved over the year.
General Objective:
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor’s Activities
Learning Resources
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor’s Activities
Learning Resources
1-4 • Explain the history of computer development.
• State the uses of computer and the impact of PC on computer technology.
• Differentiate between
• Relate the present idea of computer to other equipment and items that assess man to perform tasks faster.
• Trace the historical evolution
• Maximum of 4 trainees to a computer system.
• Maximum of 4 computers to a printer except when a network is in use.
• Demonstrate how Data is managed by various parts in the system.
• Show the trainees through the various parts of the computer how data is managed by the various parts in the system.
Computer Systems
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hardware and software.
• Explain the input-process-output algorithm with the following in mind: 1. Central
Processor
2. Input Mechanism
3. Output Mechanism
of computers.
• Assess the impact of computers to everyday living.
• Paper and computer accessories.
• Magic Board.
• Multimedia projector system.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the importance and application of operating system.
General Objective:
5 – 6 1. List the application of the following:
Explain the need for data storage.
Maximum of 4 trainees to a system.
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RAM ROM Fixed disc Removable MS Office Lotus Smart Suite MS Encarta Explain the concept of an operating system PC-DOS/MS DOS Windows Linux Unix
Dismantle a computer system and show the trainees the RAM card, the Hard disk and the processors.
Maximum of 4 computers to a printer except when a network is in use. Paper and computer accessories. Magic board multimedia projector system
General Objective 3.0: Understand the operation of windows operating system and application packages.
General Objective:
7 – 9 • Describe the
steps for opening and
• Discuss the advanta
• Maximum of 4 trainees
• Demonstrate the steps for
• Give opportunity to each
• Maximum of 4 trainees to
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closing windows.
• Describe the application of program manager
• State the uses and application of the various windows bars.
ge of windows operating system.
• Explain the windows menu and tools. Each student must be given an opportunity to start a computer, open/close the windows operating system and view
to a computer system.
• Maximum of 4 computers to a printer except when a network is in use.
• Paper and Computer accessories.
• Magic Board
• Multimedia projector system.
opening and closing windows.
• Use the various windows bars.
• Create files, folders and manipulate them.
• Perform printing
• Operation using
• Print Manager
• Access computers correctly through windows operating system.
student to boot a computer, carry out a task on window operating system and shutdown the computer.
• Assists trainees to load MS office.
• Explain the various packages that makes up MS office.
• Load MS Encarta and discuss its uses.
a computer system.
• Maximum of 4 computers to a printer except when a network is in use.
• Paper and computer accessories.
• Magic Board
• Multimedia projector system
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the windows environment.
• Explain the process of creating a file, manipulating the file and describe how to use the print manager.
• Explain the various packages that make up
• Move from one window to another and how to operate them concurrently.
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MS office.
General Objective 4.0: Understand file management and software package.
General Objective:
10 – 12
• Explain the steps in creating files and folders.
• Describe the concept of software package.
• Explain file management
• Explain the concept of software package.
• Computer systems.
• Writing materials.
• Recommended textbooks.
• Manipulate files (moving, copying, saving and deleting)
• Create files and folders.
• Use print manager.
• Demonstrate ability in the use of word processing packages such as MS Word or Word Perfect and
• Demonstrate the process of creating and manipulating a file.
• Demonstrate the installation of MS Word.
• Identify the different features of the software.
• Ask trainees to type a short document and save it.
• Computer systems
• Reams of A4 papers
• Printers.
• Magic Board.
• Maximum of 4 trainees to a computer system.
• Maximum of 4 computers to a printer except when a
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the following:
i. Entering text
ii. Formatting text (emboldening font size, vitalizing etc.)
iii. Creating and saving text files
iv. Importing objects
v. Spelling and grammar checking
• Ask student to edit a document and carry out a spell check.
• Demonstrate the use of tables.
network is in use.
• Paper and computer accessories
• Magic Board
• Multimedia projector system.
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vi. Creating and manipulating tables, text boxes equations.
vii. Printing and file export.
Assessments: Coursework 10%; Course test 10%; Practical 40%; Examination 40%
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Code: ICT 201
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs Theory: 2hrs Practical: 2hrs
Unit: 4 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the application of computer in design and
drafting.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand the use of Computer in the Design and Drafting Process.
2.0 Understand how to construct simple geometric shapes.
2.0 Understand the different edit boxes.
3.0 Understand how to use edit commands.
4.0 Understand how to create layers.
5.0 Understand how to create linear and aligned dimensions.
6.0 Understand how to create linear and aligned dimensions.
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND
DRAFTING
COURSE CODE: ICT 201 CONTACT HOURS: 4HRS
GOAL: Understand the application of computer in design and drafting
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand the use of Computer in the Design and Drafting Process
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
1
• Know the
advantages and
disadvantages of
computer in the
design process
• Explain the links
between CAD and
CAM
• Understand the
Principles of
Operation
capabilities and
system requirements
of Auto CADD
• Install the Auto
CADD software
correctly.
• Ask trainees
to explain
advantages
and
disadvantage
s of
computer in
the design
process.
• Ask trainees
to explain
the links
between
CAD and
CAM
Complete
computer sets
1 Computer to 2
Trainees
1 Large Format
Printer or
Plotters in a
Network
1 Digitizer to 2
Trainees
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2
• Identify the main
parts of the screen of
Auto CAD 14 or
Later versions
• Explain the
functions of the
above
• Understand and use
the different input
methods: Keyboards,
mouse, digitizers,
and scanners.
• Understand the
different coordinate
systems
• Demonstrate the use
of the HELP Menu
in solving problems
when using the
Package
• Ask the
trainees to
identify the
main parts of
the screen of
Auto
CAD 14
• Ask the
trainees to
explain the
function of
the above.
Ask the
trainees to
explain and
use the
different
input
methods
Manuals
Recommended
textbooks
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3
• Use the OSNAP facility
to select options
• Use layer control to
change the layers in a
drawing
• Use Cartesian and Polar
coordinates to draw
lines
• Prepare and change the
size of the drawing field
• Know how to save
drawings on demand
and also how to set up
the auto-save feature
• Ask trainees
to explain
differences
between
Cartesian
and polar
coordinates
systems.
• Ask trainees
to
demonstrate
the
above
options on
the computer
screen
• Ask trainees
to construct
lines at
• set lengths
and angles
using above
coordinate
systems.
• Ask trainees
to use snap
points to
Manuals,
Recommended
textbooks
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construct
lines
• Ask trainees
to explain
the use of
snap points
and ortho-
commands
• Assess the
trainees
General Objective 2.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand how to construct simple geometric shapes
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
4
• Know how to hatch
the shapes drawn
and change the hatch
pattern and scale
• Explain how to draw
circles, ellipses and
arcs to given
dimensions
• Explain how to
construct polygons
• Ask the
trainees to
hatch the
shapes drawn
• Ask the
trainees to
change the
hatch pattern
and scale
Manuals,
Recommended
Textbooks
Manuals,
Recommended
textbooks
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and squares to given
dimensions
• Produce a simple
drawing -Drawing 1
• Ask the
trainees to
draw circles,
• ellipses and
arcs to given
dimensions
• Ask the
trainees to
construct
polygons and
squares to
given
dimensions
General Objective 3.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand the different edit boxes
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
5
• Explain the different
edit boxes, how to
use them and their
attributes
• Explain how to
select the shapes
using edit boxes.
• Use array command
to draw both polar
• Ask trainees
to explain
the different
edit boxes.
Ask trainees
to use them.
• Ask trainees
to explain
their
attributes.
Manuals,
Recommended
textbooks
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and rectangular
arrays
• Explain how to use
the offset command
• Ask trainees
to draw both
polar and
rectangular
arrays using
array
command
• Ask trainees
to draw
using the
offset
command
General Objective 4.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand how to use edit commands
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
• Explain how to
use edit
commands
• Demonstrate
how to move
objects
accurately using
both snap
• Ask trainees to
copy objects
from one
position to
another
accurately using
snap and
coordinate entry.
Manuals,
Recommended
Textbooks
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commands and
coordinates
• Demonstrate
how to copy
objects from one
position to
another
accurately using
snap and
coordinate entry
• Demonstrate
how to erase
objects
• Demonstrate
how to trim
objects
• Demonstrate
how to fillet and
chamfer angles
• Ask trainees to
erase objects.
• Ask trainees to
trim objects
• Ask trainees to
fillet and
chamfer angles
General Objective 5.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand how to create layers
• Demonstrate
how to create
layers
• Demonstrate
how to change
colour of layers
• Ask trainees to
create layers
• Ask trainees to
change colour of
layers
Manuals,
Recommended
Textbooks
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7-8 • Demonstrate
how to change
the line types of
a layer
• Demonstrate
how to move
objects from one
layer to another
• Demonstrate
how to switch
layers on and off
• Describe the use
of layers and
how they help in
the construction
and
understanding of
a drawings
• Ask trainees to
change the line
type of a layer
• Ask trainees to
move objects
from one layer to
another
• Ask trainees to
switch layers on
and off
• Ask trainees to
use layers to
construct
drawings
General Objective 6.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand how to create linear and aligned dimensions
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
• Explain how to
create linear and
aligned
dimensions
• Ask trainees to
create linear and
aligned
dimensions
Sets of personal
computers,
Recommended
textbooks,
Manuals, etc.
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9-10
• Describe how to
create angular
dimensions
• Demonstrate
how to add to
tolerances to
dimensions
• Demonstrate
how to create
leader lines.
• Demonstrate
how to add
single line and
multiple line
texts to drawing
• Demonstrate
how to edit
dimensions and
text
• Ask trainees to
create angular
dimensions
• Ask trainees to
add tolerances to
dimensions
• Ask trainees to
create leader
lines.
• Ask trainees to
add single line
and multiple line
text to drawings.
• Ask trainees to
edit dimensions
and text
DRAWING EXERCISE - 2
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11
• Create the
title block
for a
drawing
• Write letters
and numbers
on drawings
• Draw circles
be able to
erase parts
of lines or
circles
• Ask each
trainee to
carry out
his/her own
drawing
• Let each
trainee carry
out his/her
own
drawings
• Grade each
trainee’s
drawing
12
DRAWING EXERCISE - 3
• Produce a
simple
drawing
with correct
details in
terms of title
block etc
• Select parts
of a drawing
in order to
do further
work
• Move, Copy
and
• Ask each
trainee to
carry out
his/her own
drawing
• Let each
trainee carry
out his/her
own
drawings
• Grade each
trainee’s
drawing
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• Rotate
drawing
parts
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DRAWING EXERCISE - 4
• Produce a
full drawing
with title
blocks from
a real
engineered
object
• Show all the
views
• Ask each
trainee to
carry out
his/her own
drawing
• Let each
trainee carry
out his/her
own
drawings
• Grade each
trainee’s
drawing
14-15
DRAWING EXERCISE - 5
• Produce a
fully
dimensioned
drawing of
an object
• Assess the
trainees
Revision and Examination
Assessment: Attendance to class will be awarded 20% of the total score, the continuous assessments, tests and quizzes will be
awarded 40% of the total score, while the remaining 40% will be for the end of semester examination.
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Entrepreneurship
Code: SDV 210
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs
Unit: 2 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the instructor understand the basic rules of English grammar.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the instructor should be able to:
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1.0 Understand the basic concept of entrepreneurship.
2.0 Understand the historical perspective of entrepreneurship development.
3.0 Know how to plan a business enterprise/project.
4.0 Know how to operate simple stock keeping records
5.0 Know how to prepare and operate cash flow on spreadsheets.
6.0 Understand employment issues.
7.0 Understand the Nigerian Legal System.
8.0 Comprehend the nature of contract and tort.
9.0 Understand Agency and Partnership.
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE CODE: SDV 201 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS
GOAL: Knowledge of Fire prevention, protection against fire and fire fighting process that is very important to prevent
loss of life and property.
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand the basic concept of entrepreneurship
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
1
• Define
entrepreneurship,
entrepreneur, small
business and self-
employment.
• State the
entrepreneurship
philosophy and
identify
entrepreneurial
characteristics.
• Identify
entrepreneurial
characteristics.
• Define development
enterprise.
• Lecture and
cite
examples of
each.
General Objective 2.0: Trainees should be able to:
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• Understand the historical perspective of entrepreneurship development
2
• Historical
perspective.
• Trace the origin of
entrepreneurship.
• Explain
organizational
structure.
• Explain the role of
an entrepreneur.
• Explain the reasons
for business failure.
• Trace the
historical
evolution of
business
enterprise
citing
examples
• Highlight the
reasons for
their
failure/
success
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General Objective 3.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Know how to plan a business enterprise/project
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
3
• Define the concepts:
planning, business
enterprise and
project.
• Explain the
importance of
planning to a
business enterprise.
• Analyse the skills
and Techniques of
starting and
managing small
business
successfully.
• Lecture and
illustrate
with
examples.
Highlight to
the trainees
the initial
problems
likely to be
faced
• Invite a
successful
entrepreneur
to deliver
lecture to the
trainees
4-5
• Prepare and present
project proposal.
• Manage a small
business profitably.
• Lecture and
introduce the
trainees to
the formats
of various
project
proposals
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General Objective 4.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Know how to operate simple stock keeping records
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
6
• Ordering spare
parts/ materials
• Receipt of parts/
materials
• Storage of
parts/materials
• Issue of parts
/materials
• Lecture and
demonstrate to
trainees how to
write receipt and
keep records of
ordering, storage
and issue
materials.
Store or any
storage facility
Record notebooks.
General Objective 5.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Know how to prepare and operate cash flow on spreadsheets
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
7-8
• Need for
different records
(capital, revenue,
credit
transaction, tax)
• Formatting
spreadsheet
• Operating
spreadsheet
• Lecture and
demonstrate for
the
trainees to
appreciate
• Give practical
exercise to
trainees.
Chalkboard and
Computer
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General Objective 6.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand employment issues
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• Define the terms:
education,
training and
development.
• Relate education,
training and
development to
employment.
• Distinguish
between skills
and employment.
• Explain the role
of the private
sector in
employment
generation.
• Identify the
forms and
informal sectors.
• Explain the
issues of:
(i) Rural youth and
employment
(ii) Urban youth
and employment
• Lecture and cite
examples.
General Objective 7.0: Trainees should be able to:
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• Understand the Nigerian Legal System
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities
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• Explain the
nature of law.
• Analyse the
sources of
Nigerian laws.
• Evaluate the
characteristics of
Nigerian Legal
System.
• Lecture
General Objective 8.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Comprehend the nature of contract and tort
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
11
• Define contract.
• Explain types of
contracts
• State the basic
requirements for
a valid contract.
• Analyse
contractual
terms.
• Lecture
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12
• Examine
vitiating terms.
• Explain breach
of contract and
remedies.
• Define Tort.
• Explain types of
Tort
• Discuss tortuous
liabilities and
remedies.
• Lecture
General Objective 9.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand Agency and Partnership
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
13-14
• Define agency
• Explain creation
of agency
• Explain authority
of the agent.
• Analyse the
rights and duties
of principal
agent and third
parties.
• Lecture
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• Explain
termination of
agency and
remedies.
15
• Define
partnership.
• Examine
creation of
partnership.
• Explain relations
of partners to
one another and
to persons
dealing with
them.
• Analyse
dissolution of
partnership and
remedies
• Lecture and cite
examples
Revision and Examination
Assessment: Attendance to class will be awarded 20% of the total score, the continuous assessments, tests and quizzes will be
awarded 40% of the total score, while the remaining 40% will be for the end of semester examination.
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FOUNDATION COURSES
Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
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Course: Algebra and Elementary Trigonometry
Code: MTH 112
Duration: Hours/Week: 3hrs - Theory: 3hrs Practical: 0hrs
Unit: 3 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the concept of Algebra and Elementary
Trigonometry
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand the manipulation of trigonometric equations.
2.0 Understand the concept of mensuration and its application to engineering problems.
3.0 Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications.
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: ALGEBRA AND ELEMENTARY TRIGONOMETRY
COURSE CODE: MTH 112 CONTACT HOUR: 3HRS
GOAL: TO UNDERSTAND TRIGONOMETRY AND ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Understand the manipulation of trigonometric equations Week
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Tools Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Tools
1
• Convert sums and differences of trigonometric ratios to products: Sin A + Sin B = 2 Sin (A+ B)/2 Cos (A +B)/2 Cos A +Cos B = 2 Cos (A+B)/2
Illustrate with good examples/activities.
White board, calculators and recommended text books
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Cos (A+B)/2
• Prove the sine and cosine formulae of triangles
• Solve triangles using the sine and cosine formulae e.g. : the sides a,b,c of a triangles are 4cm, 5cm and 6cm respectively. Find the angles.
General Objective 2.0: understand the manipulation of trigonometric equations….. continued
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2 • Calculate angles of elevation and depression using trigonometric ratios eg : from top of a tree 120m high an observer sees a boat 560m away. Calculate the angle of depression.
• Compute bearings, heights and distances of inaccessible object and projections, e.g. A man walks 3km
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due N, and the 3km N. 52 w. How far is the man from his starting point? What is his bearing from his original position?
General Objective 3.0 : Understand the manipulation of trigonometric equations
3 • Derive half angle formulae from sin, cos, and tan.
• Define inverse circular function
• Explain inverse circular
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function graphically
• Solve problems involving 3.2 and e.g. : draw the graph of 1/(cos 2ᶱ) taking values from 0ᶱ to 90 inclusive
• Apply the concepts in 3.2 above to three dimensional problems
General Objective 4.0 : understand the concept of mensuration and its application to engineering problems
4 • Explain circular measure
• State the relation
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between radian and degrees
• Prove the formulae for arc length and area of a sector
• Identify segment and chord of a circle
• Determine the area of a segment and the chord of length of a given circle.
General Objective 5.0: understand the concept of mensuration and its application to engineering problems ….. cont 5 • Calculate
the surface areas and volumes of
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simple shapes such as cylinder, sphere and cone, eg a solid sphere has radius 8cm. calculate its volume
• Determine the areas and volumes of irregular shapes applying Simpson rule
• Apply mid ordinate rule to determine the areas and volumes
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applying mid ordinate rule
General Objectives 6.0: understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications
6 • Explain two dimensional coordinate systems: Cartesian and polar-coordinate systems
• Explain plotting and sketching of graphs w.r.t. the two coordinate systems
• Relate Cartesian coordinate to polar coordinates
Illustrate the activities in 6.1 to 6.2 with good examples and ask the trainees to solve them.
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• Explain the slope of a line in relation to the above concepts
General Objectives 7.0: Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications ………continued
7 • Explain the intercept of a line.
• Derive the formular for the gradient of line passing through two points
• Derive the equation of a straight line given the gradient and co-ordinate of a point
Assess the student
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• Reduce a given linear equation to the intercept form. x/a + y/b = 1
• Determine the coordinates of the point of the points of intersection of two straight lines
General objective 8.0 Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications 8 • Define locus
• Derive the slope-intercept form of the equation of a straight
Assess the trainees
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line: y = mx + c
• Derive the point – slope form of the equation of a straight line: y – y1 = m(x – x1)
• Derive the double – point form of the equations of the straight line : y – y1 = y2 – y1 (x – x1) x2 – x1
• Derive the perpendicular form of the equation of
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a straight line
General Objectives 9: Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications
9 • Find the angle (Q) between two lines whose slopes, (m1, and m2) are known : Q= tan (m2 – m1)/ 1 + m1m2
• Determine the conditions for two parallel and to be perpendicular
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• Derive the expression for the perpendicular distance from a point to a line
General Objectives 10: understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications
10 • Draw a circle
• Derive the equation of a circle with center at the origin and radius r
• Derive the equation of a circle with center outside the origin
• State general
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equation of a circle
• Determine the coordinates of the center of a given equation of a circle
General Objective 11: Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications 11 • Derive the
equation of a circle with center outside the origin
• State general equation of a circle
• Determine the coordinates of the center of a
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circle from a given equation of a circle
General Objective 12: Understand the concept of analytical geometry and their applications
12 • Define the parabola
• Derive the standard equation of a parabola y2 = 4ax
• Define the hyperbola
• Derive the equation of the hyperbola
General Objectives 13: Revise The Work With The Trainees And Conduct Test For Them
13 REVISION/TEST ASSESSMENT:THE TEST WILL BE 20%, ASSIGNMENT 15%, ATTENDANCE 05% AND THE REMAINING 60% WILL BE FOR THE EXAMINATION;
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
Code: MTH 122
Duration: Hours/Week: 3hrs
Unit: 3 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand algebra and elementary trigonometry.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand laws of indices and their applications in simplifying algebra expressions.
2.0 Understand theory of logarithms, surds and their applications in manipulating expression.
3.0 Understand principles underlying the construction of charts and graphs.
4.0 Know the different methods of solving quadratic equations.
5.0 Understand permutations and combinations
6.0 Understand the concept of set theory.
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7.0 Understand the binomial theorem and its application in the expansion of expressions and
in approximations.
8.0 Understand the definition, manipulation and application of trigonometric functions.
PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: TRIGONOMETRY AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY
COURSE CODE: MTH 122 CONTACT HOURS: 3HRS
GOAL: TO ENABLE STUDENT UNDERSTAND ALGEBRA AND ELEMENTARY TRIGONOMETRY
COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content General Objective 1.0: understand laws of indices and their applications in simplifying algebra expressions
Week Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Tools Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Tools
1
• Define index
• Establish the laws of indices
• Solve simple problems using the laws of indices.
• Ask the trainees to solve logarithmic and surd related problems
White board, calculators and recommended text books
General Objective 2.0: Understand theory of logarithms , surds and their applications in manipulating expression 2 • Define
logarithm
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• Establish the four basic laws of logarithm
• Solve simple logarithm problem
• Define natural logarithm and common logarithm
• Define characteristics and mantissa
• Read the logarithm table for given numbers
• Simplify numerical expressions using log tables e.g. 18
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D 3 √ 4JPC^2 MB, find D. when J = 0935 , eg ᶱ = 35, = 1.6 , 10, C = 55, M = 0.0025. ∏= 3.142
General Objective 3.0 : Understand theory of logarithms surds and their applications in manipulating expression…continue
3 • Apply logarithm in solving non linear equations e.g. y= axn; logy – log a + n log x;
Y = bcx = logy = logb + x logc; y = a + bxn – log (Y – D) = Logb + nlogx.,
• Define surds
• Reduce a surd into its
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simplest form
• Solve simple problems on surds
General Objective 4.0 : Understand principles underlying the construction of charts and graphs 4 • Construct
graphs of functions fractions such as Y = ax + b n = 1,2 Y = CST (a + x) Y = ax k, including cases of assembles
• Apply knowledge from 4.1 In determining as laws from experimental data
. Ask trainees to draw graphs
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General Objective 5.0: know the different methods of solving quadratic equations
5 • Solve quadratic equations by factorisation
• Solve quadratic equations by methods of completing the squares
• Solve quadratic equations by formulae
• Discriminate the roots
• Form equations whose roots are given in
Ask trainees to solve quadratic equations
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different methods
General Objectives 6.0: understand permutations and combinations 6 • Define
permutation
• State examples of permutations
• Define combination
• States examples of combination
• Establish the theorem nPr = n !/[ (n-r) !] giving examples eg number
Give exercises on permutation and combination to them
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of ways of collecting two out of 8 balls
General Objectives 7.0: Understand the concept of set theory
7 • Establish nCr = nCr – r.
• Define sets, subsets, and null sets
• Define union, inter – section and completion of sets
• Draw Venn diagrams to demonstrate the concepts above.
• Calculate the size or
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number of elements in a given set.
General objective 8.0 understand the properties of arithmetic and geometric progressions 8 • Define an
arithmetic progression (A.P)
• Obtain the formula for nth term and the first n term for an A.P
• Give examples of the above e.g. Find the 20th term of the series e.g. 2 + 4
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+ 6 + ¼.Find also the series of the first 20 terms.
General Objectives 9: Understand the properties of arithmetic and geometric progressions….. continued
9 • Define a geometric progression (G.P)
• Obtain the formula for the nth term and the first n terms of a geometric series.
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• State examples of 9.2 above e.g. given the sequence 1/3, 1, 3 ¼ find the 20th term and hence the sum of the 1st 20 terms.
• Define arithmetic mean (AM) and geometric mean (G.M.)
• Define convergency of series
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• Define divergence of series
General Objectives 10: Understand the binomial theorem and its application in the expansion of expressions and in approximations
10 • State the definitions and representations of vectors.
• Define a position vector
• Define unit vector
• Explain scalar multiple of a vector
• List the character
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istics of parallel vectors
• Identify quantities that may be classified as vector e.g. displacement velocity, acceleration, force etc
• Compute the modulus of any given vector up to 2 and 3 dimensions
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General Objective 11: Understand the binomial theorem and its application in the expansion of expressions and in approximations …continued 11 • State the
parallelogram law in solving problems including addition and subtraction of vectors
• Apply the parallelogram law in solving problems including addition and subtractions of vectors
• Explain the
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concept of components of a vector and the meaning of orthogonal component
• Resolve a vector into its orthogonal components
• List characteristics of coplanar localized vectors
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• Define the resultant or composition of coplanar vectors
General Objective 12: Understand the definition, manipulation and application of trigonometric functions 12 • Define
the basic trigonometric ratios, sine, cosine and tangent of an angle
• Derive the other trigonometric ratios; cosecant,
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secant and cotangent using the basic trigonometric ratios above.
• Derive identities involving the trigonometric ratios of the form; Cos2® + Sin2® = 1, Sec = 1 + tan 2®, etc.
• Derive the compound angle
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formulae for sin (A + B), COS (A + B) and Tan (A + B).
General Objectives 13: Revise The Work With The Trainees And Conduct Test For Them
13 REVISION/TEST
ASSESSMENT:THE TEST WILL BE 20%, ASSIGNMENT 15%, ATTENDANCE 05% AND THE REMAINING 60% WILL BE FOR THE EXAMINATION;
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Technical Drawing
Code: MEC 122
Duration: Hours/Week: 6hrs Theory: 2hrs Practical: 4hrs
Unit: 6 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the concept of Technical drawing
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Know different drawing instruments, equipment and materials used in technique drawing.
2.0 Know graphical communication.
3.0 Know the construction of simple geometrical figures and shapes.
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4.0 Know the single orthographic projects.
5.0 Understand the intersections of regular solids.
PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: TECHNICAL DRAWING COURSE CODE: MEC 122 CONTACT HOURS: 6HRS
Goal: Understanding the concept of Technical Drawing
Course specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content General Objective: Know different drawing instrument s, equipment and materials used in technical
drawing. Week
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Resources
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Resources
1 • Outline the uses of the various drawing instruments, equipment
• Present the trainees all drawing instruments: a. Drawing
set
White board ruler (1m) Tee Square Compass Projector
• Identify the different types of drawing instruments, equipment and materials.
• Demonstrate the uses of various drawing instrumen
White board ruler (1m) Tee Square
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and materials.
• State the precautions necessary to preserve items 1.1 above.
b. T- square c. Drawing
board d. Set
squares e. Types of
pencils (H to B)
Explain the uses of the above.
Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.
• Use each of the items outline in 1.1 above.
• Maintain the various instruments and equipment.
ts, equipment and materials.
Compass Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.
General Objective: 2.0 Know Graphical Communication
2 – 3
• Explain graphics and the different types of graphic
• Ask the trainees to illustrate in a
White board ruler (1m) Tee Square Compass Projector
• Illustrate the various conventions present in graphical
Assist student to construct various convention
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present in graphical production.
drawing the various types of lines based on BS 308 1972 Part 2 and assess.
• Ask the trainees to set drawing area on A1 paper with a title block and the boarder lines and assess
• Ask trainees to illustrate
Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.
production of construction lines, finished lines, hidden and overhead details, projections, centre lines, break lines, dimensioning of plane, elevation and sections of objects.
• Present drawings on drawing sheets with the following;
• Margins
• Title block etc.
• State the various standards of drawing sheets.
• Print letters and figures of
as outline in 2.1
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technical lettering in capital and small letters using free hand and using letter stencils and assess
• Ask trainees to identify the various standard sheets A0, A4 and assess
• Ask trainees to draw conventional signs and
various forms and characters.
• Illustrate conventional signs, symbols and appropriate lettering characters.
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symbols and assess.
General Objective: 3.0 Knowledge and Construction of simple geometrical figures and shapes. 4 – 6
• Carry out simple geometrical constructions on circles e.g.
a. diameter of a circle of a given circumference.
b. the circumference to a circle of a diameter
c. A circle to pass through 3 points.
d. A circle to pass through 2 points
• Ask trainees to explain the various properties of a circle and assess.
• Ask trainees to differentiate the different methods of constructing ellipses and assess.
White board ruler (1m) Tee Square Compass Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates
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and touch a given line.
e. A circle to touch given smaller circle and a given line.
f. tangents to circles at various points
g. An arc of radius tangent to two lines at an angle to less than and more than 90°.
h. an area externally tangent to
• Ask trainees to construct an ellipse using the various draughting techniques and assess.
• Ask trainees to construct plane and diagonal scales and assess.
Complete drawing table.
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two circles
i. inscribing and circumscribing circles
• Define an ellipse
• Construct ellipse using;
j. trammel method
k. concentric circle method
• Explain the following draughting techniques
l. Projection method
m. Measurement method.
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n. Transportation method.
• Construct plane scales and diagonal scales using appropriate instrument.
General Objective: 4.0 Draw Isometric and Oblique Projections. 7 – 9
• Explain isometric and oblique projections.
• Discuss isometric and oblique projections
• Draw a square in isometric and oblique forms.
• Draw a circle in isometric and oblique forms.
• Draw an ellipse in isometric and oblique forms.
• Draw a polygon with a minimum of eight sides in isometric and oblique forms
• Ask trainees to differentiate between isometric and oblique projections and assess.
• Ask trainees to
White board ruler (1m) Tee Square Compass Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square
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• Draw dimension holes circles, arc and angles correctly on isometric and oblique
• Use appropriate convention symbols and abbreviations.
construct a square and circle in isometric and oblique projections and assess.
• Ask trainees to draw a polygon in isometric and oblique projections and assess.
• Ask trainees to construct dimensio
45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.
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n holes circles, arcs and angles in isometric and oblique projection and label with appropriate conventional symbols and abbreviations and assess.
General Objective: 5.0 To Know simple orthographic projection
10 – 12
• Explain the principle of orthographic projection
• Ask trainees to differentiate between
White board ruler (1m) Tee Square Compass Projector
• Illustrate the principle planes of projection
a. Vertical plane
• Ask trainees to construct orthographic
White board ruler (1m) Tee Square
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first and third angle orthographic projection and assess.
• Ask trainees to explain the vertical and horizontal planes in orthographic projection and assess.
Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.
b. Horizontal plane
• Project views of three-dimensional objects on to the basic planes of projection in both first and third angle to obtain
a. the front view or elevation b. the top view or plan.
projections of simple objects in first and third angle orthographic projections and assess.
Compass Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.
General Objective: 6.0 Understand the intersections of regular solids
13 – 15
• Explain interpretations of solids.
• Ask trainees to give examples
White board ruler (1m) Tee Square Compass
• Draw the lines of intersections of the following regular solids
• Ask trainees to construct:
White board ruler (1m)
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of intersection of solids.
Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.
and planes in first and third angles. a. Two square – prisms meeting at right angles. b. Two dissimilar square prisms meeting at an angle. c. Two dissimilar square prisms meeting to an angle. d. A hexagonal prism meeting a square prism at right angle. e. Two dissimilar cylinders meeting at right angle, their centre not being in the same vertical plane.
a. Two square – prisms meeting at right angle. b. two dissimilar square prisms merely c. Two dissimilar square meeting at 60°. d. A hexagonal prism meeting at a square prism. e. Two dissimilar cylinders meeting at an angle.
Tee Square Compass Projector Adjustable set-square 60° set square 45° set square French curve set Templates Complete drawing table.
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f. Two dissimilar cylinders meeting at right angle, then centres at long in the same place.
Assessment: The practice class will be awarded 40% of the total score. The continuous assessments, test and quizzes will take 20% of the total score, while the remaining 40% will be for the end of the semester examination score.
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Introduction to Engineering Graphics
Code: MEC 221
Duration: Hours/Week: 6hrs Theory: 2hrs Practical: 4hrs
Unit: 6 Units
Goal: This course is designed to equip trainees with knowledge and appreciation of how various geometrical
figures and shapes are constructed and viewed from various perspectives.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the learner should be able to:
1.0 Know how to construct of different geometrical figures and shapes.
7.0 Understand Orthographic Projections.
3.0 Understand the developments and intersections of regular and irregular solids shapes
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COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
COURSE CODE: MEC 221 CONTACT HOURS: 6HRS
GOAL: To equip trainees with knowledge and appreciation of how various geometrical figures and shapes are constructed
and viewed from various perspectives
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Know how to construct different geometrical figures and shapes
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
1-3
• Explain
geometrical
figures such as
an ellipse e.g.
Tangent to an
ellipse at any
given point on
the ellipse,
tangent to an
ellipse from a
given point ‘p
’ outside the
ellipse, etc.
• Construct and
draw areas of
plane figure
• Explain how to
construct
samples of single
geometrical /
Construction
• Explain how to
divide areas of
plane surface
• Define and
explain the listed
terms construct
parabola,
hyperbola and
then ask trainees
to define and
construct
Blackboard ruler
Blackboard Tee
Square
Blackboard Set
Squares (45o, 60o)
Blackboard
Compass
Black board
Protractor
Adjustable set
square
45o Set square
60o Set square
Drawing Table
Pencil
Demonstrate
how to
construct
simple
geometrical
shapes.
• Demonstrat
e and then
ask trainees
to enlarge
and reduce
from given
areas of
plane
figures
• Ask the
trainees to
draw
samples
of simple
geometric
al
constructi
on of an
ellipse
and ask
student to
draw a
tangent to
an ellipse
at any
given
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• Enlarge and
reduce from the
given areas of
plane figure
• Parabola and
hyperbola
• Parabola and
hyperbola using
(a) Rectangular method
(b) Ordinate method
(c) tangent method
(d) Offset method.
• Locate the
directrix and
focus of a given
parabolic curve
• A curve of a
parabolic form
through two
given points
• Define and
construct
involute to a
square, circle,
cycloid and
Archimedean
spiral
parabola and
hyperbola
• Assess the
trainees
• Discuss the
term focus of
a point
Desk Sharper
French curve set
Drawing
Instrument Set
point
inside the
ellipse,
tangent to
an ellipse
from a
given
point
outside
the ellipse
etc.
• Ask
trainees to
enlarge
and
reduce a
given area
of a plane
figure.
• Ask
trainees to
construct
parabola
and
hyperbola
using
(a)
rectangular
Drawing Table
Adjustable Set
square
45o Set square
60o Set square
Pencil
Desk
Sharpener
French curve
set
Drawing
instrument set
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method
(b)Ordinate
method
(c) tangent
method
(d) Offset
method
• Ask trainees
to locate;
✓ directrix
and focus
of a given
parabolic
curve
• Ask trainees
to construct a
curve of a
parabolic
form through
two given
points
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4
• Explain Link
mechanisms
• State the locus of
point e.g.
(a)mechanism
with a link
constrained to
pass through a
fixed point
(mechanism with
the end of the
link constrained
to move in a
horizontal link
(c) three links
mechanism (d)
linkages of a
mechanically
operated lever
system
mechanism of a
printing press (f)
mechanism of a
pair of scissors
• Define and
describe the
various types of
involute to a
square, circle,
cycloid and
Archimedean
spiral
Drawing Table
Adjustable Set
square
45o Set square
60o Set square
Pencil
Desk Sharpener
French curve set
Drawing
instrument set
• Ask the
student to
construct
involute to a
square,
circle,
cycloid and
Archimedean
spiral
• Assess the
trainees
• Ask trainees
to describe
the various
types of link
mechanisms
• Ask
trainees to
plot the
locus
point e.g.
mechanis
m with a
link
constraine
d to pass
through a
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fixed
Point
General Objective 2.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand Orthographic Projections
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
4.
• Explain Third
Plane(the
auxiliary or side
vertical plane) of
projection
• Three-
dimensional
object
• Sketch from an
object (with
changer, round
hole, stepped,
block, etc.)
• The plain and
elevation and
draw the view in
• Identify and
draw
auxiliary and
vertical plane:
then ask
student to
sketch from
an object(with
changes,
round holes,
stepped
block, etc) the
plan and
elevation and
draw the view
in first and
third angle
Drawing set
Lecture notes
Recommended
Textbooks, etc.
• Demonstrate
how todraw
auxiliary
and vertical
plane: then
ask student
to sketch
from an
object (with
changes,
round holes,
stepped
block, etc.)
the plan and
elevation
and draw the
view in first
• Ask trainees to
draw auxiliary
and vertical
plane: then ask
student to
sketch from an
object (with
changes, round
holes, stepped
block, etc.) the
plan and
elevation and
draw the view
in first and
third angle
orthographic
projections.
Recommended
Textbooks, etc.
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5.
first and third
angle.
• Orthographic
projection
• State how to
apply successive
auxiliary
projections to
determine the
true position of a
point to both
horizontal and
vertical planes.
orthographic
projections.
• Help them
state further
application
Assist
trainees to
apply
successive
auxiliary
projections to
determine the
time position
of a point to
both
horizontal and
vertical
planes.
• Assess the
trainees
and third
angle
orthographic
projections.
• Ask the
trainees to
apply
successive
auxiliary
projections to
determine the
time length of
line inclined to
both horizontal
and vertical
planes.
General Objective 3.0: Trainees should be able to:
• Understand the developments and intersections of regular and irregular solids shapes.
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WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
6.
• Explain Prism
• State the
development of
pattern of regular
solids such as
truncated prism,
prism, circular
cylinder, truncated
cylinder, frustum of
a pyramid,
truncated cone, etc.
• Explain the lines of
intersections of the
following regular
solids and plane in
both first and third
angles
• Define and
construct prism:
Ask the trainees
to determine the
dihedral angle of
two intersecting
surfaces
Drawing Table
Adjustable set
square
45° Set square
60° Set square
Pencil
Desk Sharpener
Drawing
instrument set
Demonstrate
how to
construct solid
shapes such as
Truncated
Prism etc.
Ask the trainees
to develop
patterns of
regular solids
such as
truncated prism,
circular
cylinder,
truncated
cylinder,
frustum of a
pyramid,
truncated cone,
etc.
Books
Revision and Examination
Assessment: Attendance to class will be awarded 20% of the total score, the continuous assessments, tests and quizzes will be
awarded 40% of the total score, while the remaining 40% will be for the end of semester examination.
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PROFESSIONAL/CORE COURSES
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Industrial Safety
Code: MEC 126
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs Theory: 2hrs Practical: 2hrs
Unit: 4 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable trainee to acquire the basic knowledge of industrial work place safety.
General Objectives: At the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand health, safety and environmental management.
2.0 Understand safety in building construction.
3.0 Understand major accident hazards and transportation of hazardous materials
4.0 Understand the principle of accident prevention in industries.
5.0 Understand Personal Protective Equipment
6.0 Understand public health
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: INDUSTRIAL SAFETY COURSE CODE: MEC 126 CONTACT HOURS: 4HRS GOAL: This course is designed to enable trainee acquire the knowledge, skill and mechanism of functioning of machine, tools and save use of the same COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Understand health, safety and environmental management. Week
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Resources
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Resources
1.
The trainee should be able to:
• Define safety, health and environmental management.
• Identify hazards in workplaces.
• Define Industrial hygiene and
Instruct trainees on:
• Occupational safety, health and environment.
• Types of hazards in engineering, textile, construction and chemical industry.
• Industrial pollution and control techniques.
White board, Recommended text books, Charts White board and recommended text books.
The trainee should be able to:
• Identify some peculiar hazards in workplace and their safety management techniques.
The instructor should:
• Supervise a class visit to a selected industry to identify the types of hazard prone to it
• Recommend safety measures to be adopted.
White board, Recommended text books, Charts, Case Studies, etc
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occupational health.
• Hygiene and occupational health in industry.
General Objective 2.0: Understand safety in Building Construction.
2. The trainee should be able to:
• Explain safety procedures in building and construction sites
• Explain safety procedures
Instruct trainees on:
• Safety in engineering, textile, construction and chemical industries.
• Incidence of accidents in different industries
• Safety features
Whiteboard, Markers, Recommended Books, etc
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in material handling
• Describe electrical safety procedures
• Explain safe procedures while working at heights
associated with ladders, scaffolds, safety belts and full body safety harness used while working at heights.
• Safety requirements while working at heights
General Objective 3.: Understand Major Accident Hazards and Transportation of Hazardous Materials. 3. The trainee
should be able to:
• Explain the requirement for safe transportation of hazardous materials.
Instruct trainees on:
• United Nations guidelines in transportation of hazardous materials.
Whiteboard, Videos, Recommended Books, Charts, Multimedia
The trainee should be able to:
• Recognise major accident hazards
The instructor should:
• Assist the trainees in identifying and assessing major accident hazards
Multimedia, Workplace.
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• Explain major accident hazards (MAH)
• Major accident control & hazards.
General Objectives 4.0: Understand the principle of accident prevention in industries.
4.
The trainee should be able to:
• Define the following: incident, accident, injury, dangerous occurrences, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, error, oversight mistakes and near miss.
Instruct trainees on:
• The general principle of accidents and accident prevention
• Theories/models of accident occurrences, principles of accident prevention, accident and financial implications.
• Principles in machine guarding,
Whiteboard, Markers, Recommended Books
131
• Describe accident prevention
• Describe Machine guarding and its purposes
types of guards, guarding of different types of machine.
General Objective 5.: Understand Personal Protective Equipment
5. The trainee should be able to:
• Identify different personal protective equipment
Instruct trainees on:
• Various types of PPEs, their importance and uses; helmets, safety goggles, ear
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plugs, mufflers, safety shoes, canisters, chemical resistant suits
General Objective 6: Understand Public Health
6. The trainee should be able to:
• Describe methods to maintain public health
Instruct trainees on:
• Refuse and sewage disposal, protection and provision of clean water, food hygiene and health organisations.
General Objectives 6: Revise The Work With The Trainees And Conduct Test For Them 6 REVISION/TES
T
ASSESSMENT:THE TEST WILL BE 20%, EXAMINATION 20%, AND PRACTICAL 40%
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LEARNING RESOURCES:
1. Fire service search and rescue (7th edition) Carl. G 2005
2. Industrial emergency services training: incipient level (2nd edition) Cindy. B
2003
3. Fire and emergency services safety and survival Travis. F
2012
4. Emergency responder training manual for the hazardous materials technician (2nd edition) Kenneth. W et.al
2005
5. Emergency dispatching; a medical communicator’s guide Susi. B. 1993
6. Emergency planning Ronald. W & Michael. K
2007
7. Managing fire and rescue services Dennis. C et.al 2009
8. Paramedic care, principle & practice Bledsoe. P 2009
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Introduction to Safety
Code: FET 101
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs
Unit: 2 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand safety concepts.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand general safety acts and procedures.
2.0 Understand accident prevention in workplaces
3.0 Know fire prevention methods.
4.0 Understand manual handling procedures
5.0 Understand various first aid methods
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE:INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY
COURSE CODE: FET 101 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS
GOAL: To Enable trainee Understand Safety Concept COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Understand general safety acts and procedures Week
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Resources
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Resources
1
The trainee should be able to:
• Describe the importance of safety regulations in workplaces
• Describe good house keeping
• Describe how to carry out safety inspection.
Instruct trainees on:
• Safety acts and regulations.
• Good housekeeping procedures
• Preparation of safety inspection reports
White board, Recommended Text Books, Multimedia.
Trainees should be able to:
• Carry out safety inspection
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate inspection procedures
Inspection checklist
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2 The trainee should be able to:
• Identify air receivers, ropes and chains
• Identify pulley blocks, cranes
Instruct trainees on:
• Air receivers, ropes, chains, pulley blocks, cranes, etc and the methods of inspecting them
White board, Recommended Text Books, Multimedia.
Trainees should be able to:
• Carry out safety inspection of air receivers, ropes and chain.
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate inspection process
Inspection checklist, ropes, chain, air – receivers.
3 The trainee should be able to:
• Describe forklift, mobile and overhead cranes, derricks and gantries
Instruct trainees on:
• Forklift carriage, mobile and overhead cranes, derricks and gantries
White board, Recommended Text Books, Charts, Multimedia.
General Objective 2.0 : Understand accident prevention in workplaces 4 – 5
The trainee should be able to:
• Explain workplace hazards, identification
Instruct trainees on:
• Workplace hazards
White board, Recommended Text Books, Charts, Multimedia.
Trainees should be able to:
• Identify hazards in selected
The instructor should:
• Supervise the trainees as they identify
Case Study, Inspection Tour to Selected Workplaces, etc
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and classification.
• Describe hazards associated with machinery, welding, compressed air, chemicals
• Describe the causes of accidents in workplaces
• Explain accident preventive methods in workplaces.
• Causes of accidents in workplaces
• Accident preventive measures
workplaces
• Recommend accident preventive measures to be taken in workplaces
hazards in workplaces
• Guide the trainees in recommending accident preventive measures
General Objective 3.0: Understand fire prevention methods
6 The trainee should be able to:
• Describe the causes of fire
• Discuss hazard associated with fire and smoke
Instruct trainees on:
• The causes of fire
• Hazards associated
White board, Recommended Text Books, Charts, Multimedia.
Trainees should be able to:
• Carry out simple fire risk assessmen
The instructor should:
• Discuss the procedures required in carrying out
Workplace, Case Study, Inspection Tour, etc
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• Explain fire prevention
• Describe fire prevention techniques
with fire and smoke
• Fire prevention
t and make recommendations for fire prevention
fire risk assessment
• Supervise the trainees as they carry out fire risk assessment of a workplace
General Objectives 4.0: Understand manual handling procedures
7-8 The trainee should be able to:
• Describe the types and causes of injuries associated with improper handling of equipment, tools, etc
• Explain safe handling procedures
• Explain cellular layout –
Instruct trainees on:
• Hazards and injuries associated with manual handling
• Safe handling procedures
• Cellular layout -production flow analysis
White board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia.
Trainees should be able to:
• Carry out safe manual handling procedures
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate safe lifting of heavy objects
Various Materials for Manual Handling
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production flow analysis (PFA)
General Objectives 6: Understand various first aid methods 9 - 10
The trainee should be able to:
• Describe minor injuries e.g. burns, cuts, simple fractures, etc
• Describe the methods of rendering first aid to victims with such injuries
• Describe how to prevent further injuries and risks e.g. electricity isolation.
• Explain artificial respiration
Instruct trainees on:
• Principles of first aid
• Minor injuries
• First aid treatment of simple injuries
• Artificial respiration
White board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia. First Aid Box, etc
Trainees should be able to:
• Carry out first aid on victims with minor injuries.
• Perform CPR on unconscious victims
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate how to treat minor injuries and resuscitate unconscious victims
First Aid Box, Mannequin, etc
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11-12
REVISION/TEST
ASSESSMENT:EXAMINATION 20%, CONTINOUS ASSESSMENT 20% PRACTICALS 60%
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Fire Service Organisation
Code: FET 102
Duration: Hours/Week: 5hrs Theory: 3hrs Practical: 2hrs
Unit: 5 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the fire service organization and its functions.
General Objectives: At the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:
2. Understand the fire service organization.
3. Understand fire service administration and management.
4. Understand leadership and discipline in fire service organisation.
5. Know the training needs of fire service personnel.
6. Know special skills required for fire investigation
7. Understand control room and watch room procedures.
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NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: FIRE SERVICE ORGANIZATION COURSE CODE: FES 102 CONTACT HOURS: 5HRS GOAL: Understand the fire service organization and its functions
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective 1.0 : Understand the fire service organization
Week
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Resources
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Resources
1 The trainee should be able to:
• Define Fire Service Organization.
• Describe the functions of Fire Service.
• Explain different sections of Fire Service Organization.
• Identify Chains of Command of
Instruct trainees on:
• The organization of the fire service
• Functions of different sections in the fire service
• Chain of command of the fire service organization.
White Board, Markers, Fire Service Act and other related handbooks on Fire Service.
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Fire Service Organization
General Objective 2.0: Understand fire service administration and management.
2 The trainee should be able to:
• Describe the duties, responsibilities and fundamentals of Fire Station Management
• Explain Public Relation
• Define Operational records.
• Explain Orders and instructions
• Examine Station Administration
• Explain the importance of
Instruct trainees on:
• Administration and management of fire stations
• Public relations
• Commands, orders and instructors in paramilitary services
• Ranks in the fire service
Charts, Recommended Books
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Maintenance of documents
• Identify different uniform, ranks, rank marking and helmet marking.
General Objective 3.0: Understand leadership and discipline in fire service organization. 3 - 4 The trainee
should be able to:
• Distinguish types of leadership
• Describe the functions of leadership and aspects of welfare and discipline.
• Identify qualities of a good leader.
• Explain the terms: Discipline,
Instruct trainees on:
• Different types of leadership.
• Functions of leadership and aspect of welfare and discipline.
• Qualities of a good leader.
• Levels of discipline, motivation and decision making in
Whiteboard, Marker, Recommended Books, etc
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Motivation and Decision Making with respect to Fire Service
• Explain the concept of discipline, motivation and decision making in respect of Fire Service.
• Define standard operating procedure of fire service operations.
respect of Fire Service.
• Standard operating procedures in fire service operations.
General Objective 4.0: Know the training needs of fire service personnel 4 - 5 The trainee
should be able to:
• Recognize the need for training as a first responder
Instruct trainees on:
• Need for training as a First Responder
Recommended Textbooks, Whiteboard, Fire Reports, Recent Fire Statistics, etc
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• Describe the classification of training
• Describe the training methodology
• Distinguish methods of instructions
• Classification of training and training methodologies.
• Methods of instruction.
General Objective 5.0: Know special skills required for fire investigation. 6 - 7 The trainee
should be able to:
• Explain the importance and reasons for thorough fire investigation
• Explain the process of fire investigation
• Explain the Role of Scientific Forensic
Instruct trainees on:
• The process, importance and reasons for thorough fire investigation
• The use of forensic laboratory in fire investigation
• Fire investigation
Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Fire Investigation Reports, etc
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laboratory in the investigation of fires
• Describe the preparation of fire investigation report
• Define the meaning of arson, arson detection, and motive
• Explain the role of fire officer in investigation of arson fires
report writing
• Arson, arson detection, motive, incendiary fires, criminal investigation of arson, etc
General Objective 6.0: Understand control room and watch room procedures 8 - 9 The trainee
should be able to:
• Define control room and watch room
Instruct trainees on:
• Control room, watch room and
Recommended Books, Lecture Videos, Various Equipment used in the Control and Watch rooms, etc
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• Explain the purposes of control room and watch room
• Distinguish between the control room and watch room
• List the equipment in control room and watch room
• Use the equipment in the control room and watch room to perform fire service duties
• Describe the handling of fire calls procedure
their differences
• The purposes of the control and watch rooms
• Various equipment found in the control and watch rooms and their uses
• Procedures involved in handling fire calls
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General Objective 8.0: Know fire laws and the regulations
10 - 11
The trainee should be able to:
• Define law, acts and bills
• Describe the levels of interpretation of law
• Discuss the provisions of sections in the Fire Service Act
Instruct trainees on:
• The meaning of laws, acts and bills
• Levels of interpretation of laws
• The provisions of the Fire Service Act
Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Fire Service Act, etc
Recommended Books:
S/N Author Title Publisher 1. Esinwoke, Chinedum Joseph Nigeria Fire Service Fact and Details Publishers
2. International Fire Service Training Association
Fire Service Orientation and Terminology
I.F.S.T.A
3. International Fire Service Training Association
Essentials of Fire Service First Aid Pearson Custom Publishing
4. Essentials of Fire Safety Management
Fire Protection Association Fire Protection Association
5. Kidd, CzajkowskiBriese Safe Firefighting, First thing first The Mc-Craw Hill
Companies
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6. NFPA NFPA Standard for Profession
Qualifications for Fire Investigator NFPA
7. Gordon M. Sachs Officer’s Guide to Fire Service EMS PennWell
8. Phillip L Queen Visual Dictionary of Firefighting Tools &
Resources Delmar Cengage Learning
9. Randy R. Bruegman Fire Administration Pearson Prentice Hall
10. HM Fire Service Inspectorate Fire Service Manual HM Fire Service
Inspectorate 11. BS Mathur Principles of Management -----
12. Angle. Gala. Harlow. Lombardo. Maciuba
Firefighting Strategies and tactics Delmar Cengage Learning
13. Lawrence T. Bennett Fire Service Law Pearson Prentice Hall 14. John Norman Fire Officer’s Handbook of Tactics PenWell
15. Michael Stefano The Fire-fighter’s Workout Book Collins
16. Alan V. Brunacini Fire Command ---------- 17 Federal Fire Service National Fire Safety Code ----------
VIDEO CLIPS:
1. Essentials of Fire Fighting, IFSTA
2. Fire Extinguishers at Work, NFPA
3. First Responder Study Helper, Knightlite Software.
4. Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Skills and Drills, DVD Series, NFPA
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Fire Service Equipment and Appliances
Code: FET 103
Duration: Hours/Week: 6hrs Theory: 2hrs Practical: 4hrs
Unit: 6 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee gain complete knowledge of various fire fighting equipment
and apparatus.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Know the tools and equipment used in fire service operations
2.0 Understand Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3.0 Know different types of fire appliances and their uses
4.0 Understand hoses and hose drills.
5.0 Understand hydrants.
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6.0 Know portable fire extinguishers (PFE).
7.0 Understand the importance of fire service ladders.
8.0 Understand ladder drills
9.0 Understand fire appliance and its drills.
10.0 Understand foam compound and its operations
11.0 Understand the Breathing Apparatus (BA)
12.0 Know ropes and lines
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: Fire Service Equipment & Appliances
COURSE CODE: FET 103 CONTACT HOURS: 6HRS
GOAL: Gain complete knowledge of various fire fighting equipment and apparatus
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Course Specification: Practical Content Week
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor’s Activities
Learning Tools
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor’s Activities
Learning Tools
General Objective: - Know tools and equipment used in fire service operations 1 –
2 Trainees should be able to
• Identify various tools and equipment used in fire service
• Categorize the tools
Instruct trainees on:
• The category of tools and equipment e.g. breaking-in tools, cutting away tools, turn-over
Recommended books. Charts, Whiteboard, Marker, Different Types of Tools and Simple
Trainees should be able to:
• Identify tools and equipment by mere observation
The instructor should
• Identify different tools and equipment
• Select appropriate tools for specific fire
Various Kinds of Tools and Equipment, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
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and equipment
• Mention the uses of such tools and equipment
• Sketch and label simple tools
tools, lights, rescue tools, etc
• The uses of various tools and equipment and the fire service operations they are used for
• Care and maintenance of tools and equipment
Equipment, etc
• Select appropriate tools and equipment for work
• Use tools to carry out simple fire service operations
• Maintain and properly store the tools and equipment
service operations
• Use the tools to carry out work
• Demonstrate the care and maintenance procedures of different tools and equipment
General Objective: Understand Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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2 Trainees should be able to:
• Define Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Describe the functions of different types of PPE
• Describe how the PPE can be maintained
Instruct trainees on:
• The meaning of ‘Personal Protective Equipment’
• The uses of different PPE
• Care and maintenance of PPE
Recommended Books, Clips, Multimedia, Various Types Of PPEs e,g, Helmets, Safety Goggles, Ear Plugs, Mufflers, Safety Shoes, Canisters, Chemical Resistant Suits, etc
Trainees should be able to:
• Select appropriate PPE for work
• Don and doff the PPE
• Maintain the PPE
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate the donning and doffing procedure of PPE
• Carry out simple care and maintenance procedures on PPE
Various Types Of PPEs e,g, Helmets, Safety Goggles, Ear Plugs, Mufflers, Safety Shoes, Canisters, Chemical Resistant Suits, etc
General Objective: - Know different types of fire appliances and their uses 3 Trainees should be
able to
• Define a fire apparatus or appliance
• Mention the uses of a fire appliance
Instruct trainees on:
• The fire apparatus and its importance in fire service
Recommended books. Charts, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia
Trainees should be able to:
• Identify different types of fire appliance
The instructor should
• Compare the functions of different fire appliances
Fire appliance, Hose, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
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• Identify various types of fire appliances
• Various kinds of appliances and their applications
• Care and maintenance of the fire appliance
• Operate the fire appliance
• Maintain the fire apparatus for efficient and effective functioning
• Operate one fire appliance for firefighting purposes
• Demonstrate care and maintenance of fire appliances
General Objective: - Understand hoses and hose drills
4 Trainees should be able to
• Define a hose
• Identify the types of hoses used in fire service
• Identify the different types of
Instruct trainees on:
• Hose, its parts, types and purposes in fire service.
• The functions of different hose fittings
Recommended books. Charts, Whiteboard, Marker, Various Types of Hoses, Hose Fittings
Trainees should be able to:
• State the purpose of a hose drill
• Mention different equipment used in hose drills
• Perform hose lifting,
The instructor should
• Explain the purpose of hose drills and equipment used
• Demonstrate hose lifting, carrying, and lowering
Hoses, Hydrant, Hose fittings, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
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hose fittings and their uses.
carrying and lowering
• Connect hoses using its fittings where necessary
• Carry out hose running, under-running and making up
• Remove bends or kinks in hoses
• Describe the use of hose fittings in connecting hoses
• Demonstrate hose running, under-running and making up
.
General Objective : Understand hydrants 5 Trainees should be
able to:
• Describe a hydrant
• Mention types of hydrants
• Identify the functions of
Instruct trainees on:
• Hydrants, its types and purpose in fire service
• The functions of
Recommended books. Charts, Multimedia, Video and Picture Clips.
Trainees should be able to:
• Identify various hydrant gears and their uses
• Connect a hose to the
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate various means of making hose-hydrant connections
Hose. Hose Fittings, Hydrants, Standpipe, Key, Bar, False
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various parts of a hydrant
• Draw and label parts of a hydrant
• Explain the working principle of hydrants
• Explain hydrant tests
various parts of a hydrant
• The principle of operation of hydrants
• Various tests of hydrants
• The use of hydrant gears.
hydrant directly
• Connect a hose to the hydrant using a standpipe
• Operate a hydrant using a key and bar
• Demonstrate how to open and close the hydrant
Spindle, Blank Cap, Water Source.
General Objective: Know portable fire extinguishers (PFE)
6-7 Trainees should be able to:
• Define a portable fire extinguisher (PFE)
• Draw and label parts of a simple PFE
Instruct trainees on:
• Portable fire extinguishers, its types and their peculiarities for easy identification
• The working principle of
Recommended Books, Various Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers, White board Markers etc
Trainees should be able to:
• Identify the various types of PFE by mere observation
• Use an appropriate PFE to extinguish a fire
• Inspect a PFE
The instructor should:
• Explain how to identify PFE by mere observation
• Explain the P.A.S.S technique of using a PFE in fire
Various Types of Fire Extinguishers, Fire Tray, Ignition Source, Solid and Liquid Fuels, etc
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• Identify different types of PFE
• Identify classes of fire and the appropriate PFE used on such classes
• Explain the extinguishing mechanism of the agents in each type
each type of PFE
• The extinguishing properties of agents in different PFE
• Carry out tests and maintenance procedure of a PFE
• Carry out the recharging process of a used PFE
extinguishment
• Demonstrate methods of inspecting PFE and performing tests
• Demonstrate how to recharge a used PFE safely
General Objective: Understand the importance of fire service ladders 8 Trainees should be
able to:
• Define a ladder and its uses.
• Describe the uses of ladder in fire service
Instruct trainees on:
• Ladders and its types
• The importance of ladder in fire service operations
Recommended Books, Various Types of Ladder, Video Clips, Charts, White Board,
Trainees should be able to:
• Identify the various types of ladder
• Carry out fire service operations
The instructor should:
• Organize the trainees in crews of three or four
• Demonstrate how to remove ladders from
Various Types of Ladders, Fire Appliance, Video Clips, Multimedia,
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• Recognise the various types of ladders
• Mention the parts of a ladder and their uses
• Explain ways to care for and maintain ladders
• Functions of various parts of a ladder
• Care and maintenance of ladders.
Marker, Multimedia
using ladders
• Perform simple care and maintenance procedures on ladders
the fire appliance
• Carry out simple fire service operations using ladders
• Carry out tests and maintenance procedures on ladders
General Objective: Understand ladder drills
9 The trainee should be able to:
• Describe ladder drills and its importance
• Explain the operations involved in each ladder drill exercise
Instruct trainees on:
• Different types of ladder drills
• The duties of each crew member
• Safety when using ladders
Recommended Books, Multimedia, Video Clips, Whiteboard, Marker
Trainees should be able to:
• Perform the duty of each crew member
• Carry out ladder lifting, carrying and pitching
The instructor should:
• Gather the trainees in crews of three or four
• Demonstrate ladder lifting, carrying, pitching, climbing and descending
Ladders , Video Clips, Multimedia, Personal Protective Equipment,
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• List tools and equipment used in each ladder drill
• Discuss the duties of each crew member in each drill
• Explain how to ensure personal safety when using ladders
• Identify the various fire fighting methods with the use of a ladder
• Execute safe ladder climbing and descending procedures
• Perform ladder under-running
• Perform ladder under-running
• Explain how ladders should be maintained and stored safely
General Objective. Understand fire appliance and its drills.
10 - 11
Trainees should be able to:
Instruct trainees on:
Fire Appliance,
Trainees should be able to:
The instructor should Fire appliance, Hoses,
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• Identify various parts of the fire appliance
• Describe the functions of the parts
• Explain the purpose of fire appliance drills
• Describe the roles of each crew member in fire appliance drills
• The parts of a fire appliance and their functions
• Fire appliance drills and the roles of crew members
Video Clips, Multimedia
• Identify the roles of crew in the fire appliance drill
• Carry out mounting and dismounting procedures on the appliance
• Illustrate the various pumping hand signals.
• Demonstrate positioning at the appliance
• Demonstrate mounting and dismounting procedures
• Use hand signals in giving commands during operations
Branch, etc
General Objective. Understand foam compound and its operations.
11 Trainees should be able to:
• Explain the term ‘Foam’ in fire service
The instructor should:
• Explain foam, its formation, types,
Whiteboard, Marker, Recommended Books, Video Clips,
The trainee should be able to:
• Identify the equipment used in
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate the process of
Foam Compound, Foam-making Branch, Inline Eductor, Pick-
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• Describe the properties of firefighting foam
• Describe the types of foam and their constituents
• Identify foam-making equipment
• Explain the extinguishing effects of foam
properties and use in fire service
• Compare the properties of various types of foam
• Analyse the extinguishing abilities of foam
Multimedia, etc
foam making
• Use the foam-making equipment to create firefighting foam
• Apply the foam effectively on fires to extinguish them
making firefighting foam
• Carry out the extinguishment of fires using foam
up Tubing, Hose, etc
General Objective. Understand Breathing Apparatus (BA)
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Trainees should be able to:
• Explain what is meant by the ‘Self Contained
Instruct trainees on:
• The breathing apparatus and
Breathing Apparatus, Charts, Recommended Books,
Trainees should be able to:
• Examine the BA before use
The instructor should:
• Carry out adequate examinatio
B.A. set, Entry Control Board, Personal Protective Equipment,
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Breathing Apparatus’
• Identify the conditions where the BA can be used
• Describe the functions and uses of various parts of the BA
• Describe the tests carried out on the BA
• Identify ways to care for and maintain the BA
conditions where it should be used
• Functions of different parts of the BA
• Ways to test, care for and maintain the BA
Whiteboard, Marker
• Don and doff the BA
• Use the BA effectively in hazardous conditions
• Carry out tests and maintenance procedures of the BA
n of the BA before use
• Demonstrate the donning and doffing procedures of the BA
• Demonstrate the proper use of the BA in hazardous conditions
• Carry out tests and maintenance procedures of the BA
Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
General Objective. Know ropes and lines
13
Trainees should be able to:
Instruct trainees on:
Recommended Books, Whiteboard,
Trainees should be able to:
The instructor should:
Various types of lines, etc
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• Differentiate between rope and line in fire service terminology
• Describe the properties of materials used in rope-making
• Describe the uses of lines
• Mention the various types of lines
• Describe the care and maintenance of ropes and lines
• Differences between ropes and lines
• Unique properties of materials used in making ropes
• The importance of lines in fire service operations
• Various types of lines, their care and maintenance
Marker, Video Clips, Samples of Lines, Multimedia, etc
• Identify the different types of lines
• Use any given rope to make a line
• Demonstrate how to cut out lines of specific sizes from ropes
Learning Resources:
Recommended Books:
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S/N Author Title Publisher
1. Philip L. Queen
Virtual Dictionary of Fire Fighting Tools & Resources
DelMar L. Gengorge Learning
2. NFPA Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills Jones &Barlett Publishers 3 HMSO Fire fighters drill manual HMSO
4. HMSO Fire service drill book
VIDEO CASSETTES/CDS:
5. Essentials of Fire Fighting, IFSTA
6. Fire Extinguishers at Work, NFPA
7. First Responder Study Helper, Knightlite Software.
8. Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Skills and Drills, DVD Series, NFPA
Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Science of Fire
Code: FET 104
Duration: Hours/Week: 3hrs
Unit: 3 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the properties of matter and other factors that
influence the behaviour of fire.
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General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Know the physical properties of matter.
2.0 Understand the basic principles of motion.
3.0 Understand the basic principles of heat and temperature.
4.0 Understand the thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases.
5.0 Know different means by which heat can be transmitted.
6.0 Understand the underlying principles of chemistry.
7.0 Know some simple combustible organic substances
8.0 Know polymers and their hazardous properties when involved in fires
9.0 Know other combustible solids and their properties.
10.0 Know the relevance of chemistry in the combustion of materials.
11.0 Understand different types/classes of fire and different methods of extinguishing fire.
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: SCIENCE OF FIRE COURSE CODE: FET 104 CONTACT HOURS: 3HRS
GOAL: Understand the properties of matter and other factors that influence the behaviour of fire. Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Know the physical properties of matter
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
1
Trainees should be
able to:
• Define matter
• Define matter
in different
states
• Describe
change of state
of matter
• Identify the
physical
properties of
matter
• Explain the
effects of
densities of
different liquids
and gases
Instruct trainees on:
• Vapour Density
• Liquids of
different densities
• Gases of different
densities
• Matter and
Energy
• Melting, Boiling
and Evaporation
Multimedia
White board,
Markers
Recommende
d Books,
Charts, etc.
Trainees should be
able to:
• Demonstrate
the effects of
density on
the
behaviour of
fluids.
The instructor
should:
Demonstrate
• The effects
of using
water on a
Class B
fire.
• The effect
of density
on smoke
& air
movement
in a fire
compartme
nt.
Various
fluids of
different
densities,
Beaker,
Recommend
ed Books,
Flip chart.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the basic principles of mechanics
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2
Trainees should be
able to:
• Explain the
basic principles
of motion.
• Carry out
simple
calculations
involving basic
physical
mechanics.
• Explain the
basic principles
and effects of
friction
Instruct trainees on:
• The Laws of
Motion
• Momentum and
Force
• Work, Energy and
Power
• Friction
Multimedia
White board,
Markers
Recommende
d Books,
Calculator.
Trainees should be
able to:
• Explain the
effects of
friction
The instructor
should:
• Demonstr
ate heat
generatio
n as an
effect of
friction.
Recommended
Books; Solid
Materials, etc
General Objective 3.0: Understand the basic principles of Heat and Temperature
3
Trainees should be
able to:
• Define heat
Instruct trainees on:
• Measuring
Temperature
Multimedia
White board,
Markers
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• State the units
of heat
• Define
temperature
• Explain the
different
temperature
scales and the
inter-
conversions.
• Describe the
relationship
between heat
and temperature
• Explain the
processes
involved in
change of state
and the
associated
effects.
• Thermometric
Scales: The
Celsius or
Centigrade Scale
and The
Fahrenheit Scale
• Other methods of
measuring
temperature
- The air or gas
thermometer
- Using solids to
measure
temperature
- Thermocouple
s
- Electrical
Resistance
- Thermistors
- Comparison by
brightness
- Infra-red
• The Kelvin Scale
of Temperature
• Units of Heat
- The Joule
- The Calorie
Recommende
d Books,
Charts,
Thermometer
s.
Calculator,
etc.
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- The British
Thermal Unit
• Change of State
and Latent Heat:
- Latent Heat of
Vaporisation
- Effect of
Change of
Pressure on
Boiling and
Latent Heat
- Heat of fusion
- Cooling by
evaporation
General Objective 4.0: Understand the thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Trainees should be
able to:
• Explain the
principles of
thermal
expansion in
solids, liquids
and gases
• State the gas
laws and their
Instruct trainees on:
• Thermal
Expansion of
solids:
- Coefficient of
linear
expansion
Nickel-iron
alloy (invar)
Recommende
d Books
Lecture
Videos
Gas
Cylinders,
Multimedia
Whiteboard.
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4
inter-
relationships.
• Apply gas laws
to calculations
involving the
effects of heat
on pressure,
volume and
temperature.
• Explain critical
temperature and
critical pressure
of gases and
their
implications for
the safety of
compressed gas
systems.
- Allowing for
expansion in
large metal
structures
- Thermostats
- Coefficient of
superficial and
cubical
expansion of
solids
• Thermal
expansion of
liquids:
- Cubical
Expansion
- The effect of
expansion on
density
• The expansion of
gases:
- Temperature,
Pressure and
Volume
- The Gas Laws:
✓ Boyle’s Law
✓ Charles’ Law
✓ The Law of
Pressures
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✓ The General
Gas Law
• The liquefaction
of gases
- Critical
Temperature
and Pressure
- Liquefied
gases in
cylinders
- Sublimation
General Objective 5.0: Understand the different means by which heat can be transmitted
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
5
Trainees should be
able to:
• Explain the
different
processes of
heat
transmission
and their
implications for
fire spread
Instruct trainees on:
• The different
means of Heat
Transmission:
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
Recommende
d Books,
Lecture
Videos ,
Multimedia,
White board,
etc
Trainees should be
able to:
• Demonstrate
heat transfer
processes
resulting in
fire spread.
The instructor
should:
• Demonstrat
e heat
transmissio
n by
conduction
,
convection
and
radiation
through
various
materials
Recommende
d Books, Heat
conducting
material such
as metals,
Liquids,
Beaker,
Bunsen
burner, Bi-
metallic strip,
etc
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General Objective 6.0: Understand the underlying principles of chemistry
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Trainees should be
able to:
• Explain the
basic principles
of chemistry.
Instruct trainees on:
• Atoms and
Molecules
• Compounds and
Mixtures
• Symbols
- Using symbols
to write
formulae
- Radicals
• Atomic mass
• Molecular mass
• Valency
- Multiple
valency
- Nomenclature
• Simple Equations
• Use of Chemical
Equations
• Limitations of
chemical
equations
- Reality
- Physical state
Recommende
d Books,
Periodic
Table,
Charts,
Whiteboard,
Multimedia,
etc.
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- Reaction
conditions
- Heat
- Rate of
reaction
General Objective 7.0: Understand some simple combustible organic substances
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
7
Trainees should be
able to:
• Describe the
physical
properties of
simple organic
substances
Instruct trainees on:
• Aliphatic
hydrocarbons
(paraffins or
alkanes)
• Unsaturated
aliphatic
hydrocarbons
- Olefines or
alkenes
- Acetylenes or
alkynes
• Aromatic
hydrocarbons
• Liquefied
petroleum gases
(LPG)
• Simple oxygen-
containing
compounds
Recommende
d Books,
Charts,
Whiteboard,
Multimedia,
etc.
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derived from
hydrocarbons
- Alcohols
- Aldehydes
- Ketones
- Carboxylic
acids
- Esters
- Ethers
General Objective 8.0: Know polymers and their hazardous properties when involved in fires
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
8
Trainees should be
able to:
• Define
polymers
• Describe the
basic structure
of polymers
• Explain the
basic properties
of polymers
• Explain the
underlying fire
hazards of
polymers.
Instruct trainees
on:
• Polymers
• Fire hazards
- Toxic and
corrosive gases
- Smoke
- Burning tars or
droplets
- Exotherms
- Catalysts
- Flammable
solvents
- Dusts
Recommende
d Books,
Charts,
Whiteboard,
etc..
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- Self-
extinguishing
plastics
• Monomer
hazards:
Acrylonitrile,
Butadiene,
Epichlorohydrin,
Methyl
Methacrylate,
Styrene, Vinyl
Acetate, Vinyl
Chloride
- Intermediates
and hardeners:
Isocyanates,
Chlorosilances,
Epoxides
General Objective 9.0: Know other combustible solids and their properties
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Trainees should be
able to:
Instruct trainees on: Recommende
d Books,
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9
• Identify other
combustible
materials
• Explain the
nature of
combustion of
these materials
The composition
of :
• Wood
• Coal
• Metals
- Properties of
metals
- Reactions of
metals with
water and
steam
- Reaction with
oxygen
• Sulphur
• Phosphorous
Samples of
Wood, Coal,
Metals,
Whiteboard,
etc.
General Objective 10.0: Know the chemistry of combustion
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Trainees should be
able to:
• Identify the
elements of
fire.
Instruct trainees on:
• The Fire Triangle
• Heat of reaction
and calorific
values
- Oxidation
Recommende
d Books
Lecture
Videos,
Multimedia,
etc.
The Trainees
should be able to
• Describe the
mechanism of
combustion.
The instructor
should:
• Demonstrat
e the
difference
between
premixed
Recommende
d Books,
Bunsen
burner, butane
gas cylinder,
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10
• Explain the
mechanism of
combustion
• Describe the
phenomenon in
sustained
flaming
combustion
• Identify
different types
of ignition
• Identify
oxidizing
agents and their
hazards
• What makes a
flame a flame
• Laminar flow and
turbulent flow
• Premixed and
Diffusion Flames
• Practical
examples of
premixed flames
and diffusion
flames
- The Bunsen
Burner
- A candle flame
- Flashpoint,
firepoint and
sustained fires
- Fireball
- Vapour cloud
explosions
• Ignition
- Spontaneous
ignition
temperatures
- Self-heating
and
spontaneous
combustions
and
diffusion
flames
using a
Bunsen
burner
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- Smouldering
• Hazards of
oxidising agents
- Nitric acid and
inorganic
nitrates
- Permanganates
- Chlorates
- Chromates and
dichromates
- Inorganic
peroxides
- Organic
oxidising
agents
- Organic
peroxides and
hydroperoxides
General Objective 11.0: Know different types/classes of fire and different methods of extinguishing fire
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Trainees should be
able to:
• Identify classes
of fire
• Explain the
methods of
extinguishing
fires.
Instruct trainees on:
• Classification of
fires by type
• Classification of
fires by size
• Extinguishing
fire:
- Starvation
- Smothering
Recommende
d Books,
Lecture
Videos,
Different
Types of Fire
Extinguishers.
Trainees should be
able to:
• Describe the
methods of
extinguishin
g fires.
The instructor
should:
• Demonstrat
e the effect
of
removing
one or
more
elements of
Recommende
d Books
Simple
Combustible
Solids, Fire
Extinguishers,
etc
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• Identify fire
extinguishing
media and the
classes of fire
for which they
are appropriate
- Cooling
• Fire extinguishing
media
- Water
- Inert gas
- Foam
- Vaporising
liquids
- Carbon dioxide
and inert gases
- Dry chemical
powders
- Blanketing
- Beating out
the fire
triangle on
sustained
combustion
12-13 Revision and Examination
Assessment: The continuous assessments and tests will be awarded 20%, examination will be awarded 20% and practical
work will be awarded 60% of the total score.
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Technical Report Writing
Code: MEC 217
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs
Unit: 2 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee to understand the techniques of technical report writing
General Objectives: At the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand the purpose of a technical report.
2.0 Understand the content of a technical report.
3.0 Know the information required in writing a technical report.
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4.0 Understand the format of a technical report.
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING COURSE CODE: MEC 217 CONTACT HOURS:
2HRS/WK
GOAL: This course is designed to enable the trainee to understand the technique of technical report writing.
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Understand the purpose of a technical report
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
1-2
The trainee should be able
to:
• Explain the meaning of
technical report
• Identify the purpose of
technical reports
• Explain types and uses
of
technical reports
• Explain the
methodology
and sequence of writing
technical report
Instruct trainees
on:
• Technical
report; its
purpose,
types and
uses
• Writing a
technical
report
Whiteboard,
Marker,
Recommended
Books, etc
General Objective 2.0: Understand the content of a technical report
The trainee should be able
to:
• Identify the methods of
Instruct trainees
on:
• Step-by-step
procedures in
developing a
Whiteboard,
Marker,
Recommended
Books, Sample
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obtaining the following
in technical reports
information:
- Topic/title
- Justification of title
- Abstract or synopsis of
the
report
- Aim and objectives of
the
report
- Classification of data
- Scope and limitation of
the report
- Data analysis
(graphical method,
tabular method
descriptive method)
- Presentation of data
• Explain the importance
of the foregoing in
writing technical reports
technical
report
• Critical
elements for
technical
report
writing
Technical Reports,
etc
General Objective 3.0: Know the information required in writing a technical report.
4.0: Understand the format of a technical report.
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
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8 –
10
Trainees should be able to:
• Explain the various
types of information
required in technical
reports
• Explain how to gather
the various information
required in technical
reports
Instruct trainees
on:
• Necessary
information
required while
writing a
technical
report
• Technical
report
presentation
Revision and Examination
Assessment:
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Safety Management
Code: FET 201
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs
Unit: 2 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee acquire the skill to appreciate the principles of safety
management.
General Objectives: At the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand workplace accidents
2.0 Understand the mechanism and prevention of accidents
3.0 Understand safety management in industries
4.0 Understand area classifications
5.0 Understand fire control systems
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: SAFETY MANAGEMENT COURSE CODE: FET 201 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS GOAL: To enable trainees acquire the skill and mechanism of safety techniques
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content:
GENERAL OBJECTIVE 1.0: Understand workplace accidents
Week Specific Learning Objective
Instructor’s Activities
Learning Resources
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor’s Activities
Learning Resources
1-3 The trainee should be able to:
• Define workplace accidents
• Categorize accidents e.g. by cause, by injury
• Describe the casual factors
• Identify benefits of accident prevention
Instruct trainees on:
• Workplace accidents; types and causes
• Accidents: reportable, non-reportable, fatal and non fatal, near-miss accident, loss time accident
White Board Recommended Books, Multimedia and Charts.
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• Benefits of accident prevention
General Objectives 2.0: Understand the mechanism and prevention of accidents 4 - 5 The trainee
should be able to:
• Recognize the importance of a workplace accident prevention program
• Carry out a health and safety survey
• Develop an accident prevention program for a given workplace
Instruct trainees on:
• Workplace accident prevention programs
• Health and safety survey of a workplace
• Safety and health recordkeeping
White Board Recommended Books, Multimedia, Sample Workplace Accident Prevention Plan
General Objectives 3.0: Understand safety management in industries
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6 The trainees should be able to:
• Define safety management systems
• Mention examples of elements of safety management systems in industries
Instruct trainees on:
• Safety management systems in Industries
White Board Recommended Books, Multimedia
General Objectives 4.0: Understand area classification
7 - 8 Trainees should be able to:
• Define what is meant by ‘Area classification’
• Describe the importance of area classification
Instruct trainees on
• Area classification and its importance i.e. controlled area, restricted area, hazardous area, non
White Board Recommended Books, Multimedia
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• Describe class grouping
hazardous area, etc
• Relationship between division and zone area classification for work permits
• Class grouping of flammable or combustible materials
General Objective 5.0: Understand fire risk assessment of workplaces 9 - 10 The trainees
should be able to:
• Explain fire risk assessment
• Recognise the duties of the responsible
Instruct trainees on:
• Fire risk assessment, its procedures and processes
White Board Recommended Books, Multimedia
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person in a building
• Describe the steps involved in carrying out a comprehensive fire risk assessment
11 - 12
Revision/test
Assessment: Test 40%, Examination 60% LEARNING RESOURCES:
1. Fire and emergency services safety and survival Travis. F 2012
2. Paramedics textbook 3rd edition Mick J et. al 2007
3. Industrial emergency service training Cindy. B 2003
4. Firefighters handbook NFPA 3rd edition 2009
5. Essentials of fire fighting Carl. G and Lynne M 2008
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Fire Detection and Firefighting Systems
Code: FET 202
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs Theory: 2hrs
Unit: 6 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable trainees understand fire detection, protection and suppression systems
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand fire protection
2.0 Understand the operation of heat and smoke detectors
3.0 Understand how flame detectors and fire-gas detectors operate
4.0 Understand the working principles of automatic alarm systems
5.0 Understand the operation of an automatic fire sprinkler system
6.0 Understand operations at fires in protected properties
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7.0 Understand installation and maintenance of fire protection systems
PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS
COURSE CODE: FET 202 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS
GOAL: Understand fire detection, protection and suppression systems
COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Understand fire protection
Week
Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Tools Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities
Learning Resources
1
The trainee should be able to:
• Explain what is meant by ‘Fire Protection’
• Differentiate between active and passive fire protection
• Identify examples of
Instruct trainees on:
• The meaning of ‘Fire Protection’
• Active and passive fire protection systems
• The functions
White Board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia, Charts.
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fire protection devices
• Recognise the importance of fire protection systems
of fire protection systems in structures
General Objective 2.0: Understand the operation of heat and smoke detectors
2 The trainee should be able to:
• Describe the functions of heat detectors
• Explain the working principles of different types of heat detectors e.g. rate-of-rise, fixed
Instruct trainees on:
• The functions of different types of heat detectors and their methods of operation
• The functions of smoke detectors and their operating principles
White Board, Recommended Text Books, Multimedia, Video and Picture Clips, Charts
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temperature, etc
• Describe the functions of smoke detectors e.g. photoelectric, ionisation, etc
• Explain the working principles of smoke detectors
General Objective 3.0: Understand how flame detectors and fire-gas detectors operate
3 The trainee should be able to:
• Distinguish between the types of flame detectors
• Explain how fire-gas
Instruct trainees on:
• The functions and working principles of flame detectors.
White Board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia, Charts.
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detectors function
• Describe the functions of combination detectors
• The functions and working principles of fire-gas detectors
• Combination devices
General Objective 4.0 : Understand the working principles of automatic alarm systems
4 The trainee should be able to:
• Differentiate between manual and automatic alarm systems
• List the components and functions of an alarm system
Instruct trainees on:
• What is meant by a ‘Fire alarm system;
• The components of an automatic fire alarm system
• The working principles
White Board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia, Charts.
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• Describe types of automatic alarm systems
• Supervise fire alarm systems and auxiliary devices
of different types of automatic alarm systems
• Supervision of fire alarm systems and auxiliary services
General Objective 5.0 : Understand the operation of an automatic fire sprinkler system
5 The trainee should be able to:
• Describe the operation of automatic fire sprinkler systems
Instruct trainees on:
• The functions and operating principle of automatic fire sprinkler systems
White Board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia, Charts.
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• Explain water supply for sprinkler systems
• Describe the major applications of sprinkler systems
• Water supply for sprinkler systems
• Applications of sprinkler systems
General Objective 6.0 : Understand operations at fires in protected properties
6 The trainee should be able to:
• Carry out operation at fires in protected
Instruct trainees on:
• Firefighting operations at fires in protected properties
White Board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia, Charts.
The trainee should be able to:
• Operate a sprinkler system control valve
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate how to shut off a sprinkler system control valve
Sprinkler system protected structure, Main Stop Valve, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
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properties
• Operate a sprinkler system control valve
• Manually stop the flow of water from a sprinkler
• Ways to control the flow of water in sprinkler systems
• Manually stop the flow of water from a sprinkler
• Supervise the trainee manually stop the water flow in sprinkler systems
General Objective 7.0 : Understand installation and maintenance of fire protection systems 7 The trainee
should be able to:
• Install fire detectors and alarm systems
Instruct trainees on:
• The installation, testing and maintenance of fire
White Board, Recommended Text Books, Video and Picture Clips, Multimedia, Charts.
The trainee should be able to:
• Install fire detectors and alarm systems
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate the installation of simple fire
Smoke and Heat Detectors, Simple Fire Alarm Systems, Batteries, Sprinkler Systems, Video
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• Test fire protection systems to ensure effectiveness
• Maintain fire detection and alarm systems
detection, alarm and suppression systems
• Test fire protection systems to ensure effectiveness
• Maintain fire detection and alarm systems
detectors and alarms
• Carry out standard tests and maintenance procedures of detectors, alarms and sprinklers
Clips, Multimedia, Water Source, Ignition Source, Common Fuels, etc
8 REVISION/TEST Assessment: The continuous assessments and tests will be awarded 20%, examination will be awarded 20% and
practical work will be awarded 60% of the total score
LEARNING RESOURCES:
9. Essentials of Fire Fighting (fifth edition) IFSTA
10. Fire inspection and code enforcement (seventh edition) IFSTA
11. Fire and emergency services safety and survival Travis, F. 2012
12. Manual of Firemanship. Hydraulics and water supplies Books 7 IFE Publications
13. Manual of Firemanship. Fire Protection of Building Book 9 IFE Publications
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Fire Engineering Science
Code: FET 203
Duration: Hours/Week: 2hrs Theory: 2hrs Practical:
Unit: 2 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable trainees have good knowledge of material properties, combustion, fluid
behaviour and the concept of electricity.
General Objectives: At the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Know combustible matter and their properties
2.0 Understand the nature of combustion.
3.0 Understand the nature of fire and the principles of fire extinction.
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4.0 Know the fundamental principles of hydraulics.
5.0 Understand the concept of electricity
PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: FIRE ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSE CODE: FET 203 CONTACT HOURS: 2HRS
GOAL: This course is designed to enable trainees have good knowledge of material properties, combustion, fluid behaviour and the concept of electricity.
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objectives 1.0 : Know combustible matter and their properties
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Trainees should be able
to
• Describe the
physical properties
of solid materials
that affect their
combustibility
• State the physical
properties relevant
to the
combustibility of
liquids
Instruct trainees on::
• Combustible
solids:
Physical properties
of combustible
solids:
- Wood
- Grass
- Fibres
- Cloth
- Paper
- Rubber
Recommended
Books;
Samples of
Combustible
Materials;
Whiteboard;
Marker; Chart
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1-3 • Distinguish
between
combustible and
flammable liquids
• Classify petroleum
liquids using the
NFPA standards
• Describe the
physical properties
of gases that affect
their combustibility
- Plastics
- Magnesium
- Zirconium
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Aluminium
• Flammable/combu
stible liquids:
- Physical
properties of
flammable or
combustible
liquids,
• Combustible oils
and condensates:
- Paints
- Thinners
- Lacquers
- Fuels
- Solvents
- Chemicals
- Petrochemicals
- Alcohols
• Hydrocarbons
• Classification of
Petroleum liquids
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using NFPA
standards
• Combustible
Gases: Physical
properties of
combustible gases
• Limits of
Flammability
• Auto ignition
• Spontaneous
Ignition
General Objective 2.0: Understand the nature of combustion
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
4-5
Trainees should be able to
• Identify types of
combustion
• Describe the role
of oxygen in the
combustion of
solids, liquids and
gases
• Explain the
phenomenon
Instruct trainees on::
• Combustion and
its types
• Combustion of
solids, liquids and
gases
• Atmospheric
oxygen and its
effect on
combustion
Recommended
Books;
Lecture Videos;
Multimedia;
Simple Heat
Conducting
Materials;
Bunsen Burner;
Whiteboard;
Marker
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involved in
flaming
combustion
• Flames: premixed,
diffusion,
turbulent, laminar,
and the
propagation of
flames
• Flash point
• Fire point
General Objective 3.0: Understand the nature of fire and the principles of fire extinction
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
6-7
Trainees should be able to
• Describe the causes of
fire
• Identify the classes of
fire
• Mention various
extinguishing media
or agent and
extinguishing methods
• Explain the
mechanism of various
extinguishing methods
• Describe the methods
of fire spread
Instruct trainees on:
• Definition and
causes of Fire
• Fire triangle
• Tetrahedron of fire
• Classification of
fires
• Types of
extinguishing
agents
• Principles of fire
extinguishing
methods: cooling,
starvation,
smothering
Recommended
Books; Lecture
Videos;
Multimedia;
Different Types
of Portable Fire
Extinguishers;
Whiteboard,
Marker, etc
Trainees should
be able to
• Identify
various
types of
portable
fire
extinguish
ers by
mere
observatio
n
Explain the
specific
attributes that
will aid the
identification
of each type
of portable
fire
extinguisher
Various types
of fire
extinguishers
such as water,
foam, powder,
etc
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(blanketing) and
inhibition
• Heat transmission
by conduction,
convection and
radiation
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
8
Trainees should be able to
• Identify properties
of fire
extinguishing
media or agents
Instruct trainees on:
• Extinguishing
properties of water
• Various forms of
water used in
extinguishing fire
i.e. solid, stream,
fog, spray
Recommended
Books; Lecture
Videos;
Multimedia;
Trainees should
be able to:
• Apply
different
forms of
water to
extinguish
different
classes of
fire
Demonstrate
the use of
different
forms of water
in
extinguishing
various
classes of fire
Water, light
pump, hose,
different types
of branch,
combustible
materials in
different states
of matter, etc
Trainees should be able to
• Mention types of
foam extinguishing
media
• Types of foam
concentrates:
protein, AFFF,
fluoroprotein,
Recommended
Books;
Whiteboard,
Foam
Trainees should
be able to
• Describe
the effect
Use foam to
extinguish a
liquid fire
Foam fire
extinguisher;
combustible
liquids e.g.
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9 • Describe the
properties of foam
that make it a good
extinguishing
medium
alcohol type, low,
medium and high
expansion foam,
etc
• Physical and
chemical
properties of foam
Concentrate;
Foam Fire
Extinguishers,
etc
of foam on
Class B
fires
diesel,
kerosene; fire
tray, etc
10
Trainees should be able to
• Describe the effects
of Dry Chemical
Powder (DCP) on
fires
• Identify gaseous
extinguishing
media and their
effects on fires
Instruct trainees on::
• Dry Chemical
Powders (DCPs)
and their uses
• Carbon dioxide,
halons, and similar
extinguishing
agents
Recommended
Books; DCP
and CO2
Extinguishers,
etc
Trainees should
be able to
• Describe
the
smotherin
g effect of
DCP on
different
classes of
fire
Use a DCP
fire
extinguisher
on Class A
and Class B
fires
DCP
extinguishers;
ignition sources
e.g. lighter,
matches;
combustible
solid materials
such as tyres,
piles of
newspapers,
etc;
combustible
liquids such as
alcohol, petrol,
etc; fire tray
General Objective 4.0: Know the fundamental principles of hydraulics
WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor Activities Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Trainees should be able to Instruct trainees on::
• Properties of water
Recommended
Books;
Trainees should
be able to
Measure the
frictional loss
Portable light
pump, hoses,
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• Explain the
principles of fluid
flow
• Interpret simple
pressure readings
• Carry out simple
calculations
involving fluid flow
in pipes, etc
• Flow of water
through pipes
• Frictional loss
• Jet reaction and
back pressure
• Discharge through
nozzles
• Water hammer
Whiteboard;
Markers;
Calculator;
Pressure
Gauges, etc
• Describe
the causes
and effects
of
frictional
loss in
fluid flow
in water
flowing
through a line
of hoses laid
over a
considerable
distance
water, pressure
gauges, etc
General Objective 5.0: Understand the concept of electricity
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Trainees should be able to
• Define simple
terms used in
electricity
• State Ohm’s law
• Carry out simple
calculations
involving Ohm’s
law
• Explain the reasons
for providing earth
connections and
other protective
devices to electric
circuits
Instruct trainees on::
• Definitions,
measurements and
effects of common
electrical terms
such as current,
voltage, resistance,
etc
• Explain Ohm’s
law and its
application
• Describe the use of
short circuits,
circuit breakers,
fuses, miniature
circuit breakers,
Recommended
Books,
Whiteboard,
Charts, Electric
Circuits,
Calculations,
etc
Trainees should
be able to
• Measure
the flow of
current and
the voltage
across
simple
circuits
Carry out an
experiment to
measure the
flow of
current and
the voltage
across a
simple electric
circuit
Copper wire;
battery; light
bulb; ammeter,
voltmeter; etc
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• Explain electrical
causes of fire
• Recognise
potentially
dangerous
domestic loading
conditions
residual current
device
• Explain the
electrical causes of
fire such as short
circuiting,
sparking, arcing,
resistance heating,
etc
• Describe
potentially
dangerous
conditions such as:
- Overloading
sockets
- Incorrect use of
extension leads
- Incorrect/unsaf
e wiring
conditions
- Non-compliant
electrical
conditions
13-15 Revision and Examination
Assessment: The continuous assessments and tests will be awarded 20%, examination will be awarded 20% and practical work will
be awarded 60% of the total score.
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Fire Fighting Drills
Code: FET 204
Duration: Hours/Week: 6hrs Theory: 2hrs Practical: 4hrs
Unit: 6 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand fire fighting drills with the aim of saving lives
and property.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee will be able to:
1.0 Know the various types of fire fighting drills
2.0 Understand hose drills
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3.0 Understand pump drills
4.0 Understand water relay
5.0 Understand foam drills
6.0 Understand appliance drills
7.0 Know knots and knot tying
NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSE: FIRE FIGHTING DRILLS COURSE CODE: FET 204 CONTACT HOURS: 6HRS
GOAL: Understand fire fighting drills with the aim of saving lives and property COURSE SPECIFICATION: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Know the various types of fire fighting drills
Week Specific Learning Objective
Instructor’s Activities
Learning Tools Specific Learning Objective
Instructor‘s Activities Learning Tools.
1. The trainee should be able to:
• Describe the purpose of a drill
• Mention various fire
Instruct trainees on:
• The purpose of drills
• Various types of drills in fire
Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
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fighting drills
service operations
General Objective 2.0: Understand hose drills
2. The trainee should be able to:
• Describe the purpose of a hose drill
• Define H1 – H4 drills
• Identify the equipment used in the drills
Instruct trainees on:
• H1 – H4 and the duties of each crew member in each drill
• The uses of equipment used in the drills
Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
Trainees should be able to:
• Identify the tools and equipment used in each drill
• Perform the duties of each crew member in H1 – H4
The instructor should:
• Organize the trainees in crews
• Demonstrate H1 – H4
Hoses, Hydrants, Branches, Standpipes, Keys, Bars, etc
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General Objective 2.0: Understand hose drills
3. The trainee should be able to:
• Define H5 – H9 drills
• Identify the equipment used in the drills
Instruct trainees on:
• H5 – H9 and the duties of each crew member in each drill
• The uses of equipment used in the drills
Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
Trainees should be able to:
• Identify the tools and equipment used in each drill
• Perform the duties of each crew member in H5 – H9
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate H5 – H9
Hoses, Hydrants, Branches, Standpipes, Keys, Bars, Dividing and Collecting Breechings, Lines, etc
General Objective 3.0: Understand pump drills
4 - 5
The trainee should be able to:
• Describe the types of pumps
• Define the actions performed in each pump drill
Instruct trainees on:
• The working principles of various types of pumps used in fire service operations
• P1 – P7
Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
Trainees should be able to:
• Identify the tools and equipment used in pump drills
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate P1 – P7
Portable Pumps, Ropes, Lines, Hoses, Hydrant, Stand Pipe, Key and Bar, Branches,
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• Operate a portable pump
• Carry out P1 – P7 drills
Basket Strainer, Suction Range, Suction Hose, Etc.
General Objective 4.0: Understand water relay 6. The trainee should
be able to:
• Define water carrying and water relay
• Differentiate between water carrying and water relay
Instruct trainees on:
• Water carrying
• Water relay and its types
• Tools and equipment needed for water relay
Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
Trainees should be able to:
• Select the equipment used in water relay
• Carry out the setting up of a
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate the procedures for setting up a good water relay system
Portable Pumps, Ropes, Lines, Hoses, Hydrant, Stand Pipe, Key and Bar, Branches,
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• Describe the process of setting up a water relay
• Processes involved in setting up a good water relay system
water relay system
Basket Strainer, Suction Range, Suction Hose, Etc.
General Objective 5.0: Understand foam drills 7 The trainee should
be able to:
• Define F1 – F4
• Describe the roles of each crew member in each drill
• Describe the activities
Instruct trainees on:
• Foam drill, its activities and the duties of each crew member
Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
Trainees should be able to:
• Identify the tools and equipment used in foam drills
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate F1 – F4
Portable Pumps, Foam-Making Branch, Pick-Up Tube, Inline Eductor, Foam Compound,
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involved in F1 – F4
• Carry out F1 – F4 drills
Hoses, Hydrant, Stand Pipe, Key and Bar, Branches, Basket Strainer, Suction Range, Suction Hose, Etc.
General Objective 6.0: Understand appliance drills 8. The trainee should
be able to:
• Define PD 1 – PD 4
• Describe the roles of each crew member in each drill
• Describe the activities involved in PD1 – PD4
Instruct trainees on:
• The purpose of PD drills and the roles of each crew member
• Activities involved in the drill such as mounting, changing round, etc
Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
Trainees should be able to:
• Carrying mounting of the appliance
• Perform the ‘change-round’ procedure
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate the mounting and change-round procedures
Fire Appliance, Hoses, Standpipes, Keys. Bars, Branches, etc
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General Objective 7.0: Know knots and knot tying
9- 10
The trainee should be able to:
• Define a knot
• Describe the characteristics of a good knot
• Give examples of knots
• List the classes of knots
Instruct trainees on:
• Knots, its purpose and characteristics
• Various types of knots
• Classes of knots
Recommended Books, Whiteboard, Marker, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
The trainees should be able to:
• Carry out tying of various knots
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate how to tie different kinds of knots
Lines, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
11-12
REVISION
ASSESSMENT: Practical 60%, Exams 20% , Test 20%
LEARNING RESOURCES:
1. Firefighting drills manual: National Fire Academy, Sheda – Abuja.
2. Resources for fire department occupational safety and health Stephen, N 2003.
3. Manual of Firemanship (Ladder and Appliances Bk 5.
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Rescue Techniques
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Code: FET 205
Duration: Hours/Week: 6hrs: Theory: 2hrs Practical: 4hrs
Unit: 6 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee acquire the skills to carry out proper search and rescue of
victims from emergency situations.
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
0.0 Know emergencies that may require search and rescue of victims
1.0 Know how to conduct a search operation
2.0 Understand structural rescue techniques
3.0 Understand vehicle rescue techniques
4.0 Know how to resuscitate unconscious victims
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: RESCUE TECHNIQUES COURSE CODE: FET 205 CONTACT HOURS: 6HRS Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee acquire the skills to carry out proper search & rescue of victims from
emergency situations. COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENTS Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Know emergencies that may require rescue of victims Week Specific Learning
Objective Instructor Activities Learning
Resources Specific Learning Objective
Instructor Activities Learning Resources
1 The trainee should be able to:
• Discuss different emergencies that firefighters respond to e.g. fire, road traffic accidents, building collapse
• Describe injuries possible injuries to victims different emergencies
• Describe possible hazards to
Instruct trainees on:
• Types of emergencies the fire service respond to and the risks posed to the public and emergency responders
Whiteboard, Marker, Chart, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
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firefighters in such emergencies
General Objective 2.0: Know how to conduct a search operation
2-3
The trainee should be able to:
• Define what is meant by ‘Search’
• Describe the objectives of a building search
• Distinguish between the types of search
• Describe the use of different tools and equipment during building search e.g. radio, thermal image camera (TIC), personal line, BA, etc
• Describe the guidelines to ensure personal
Instruct trainees on:
• Search operations, its objectives and types
• Procedures involved in conducting primary search and secondary search
Whiteboard, Marker, Chart, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
The trainee should be able to:
• Identify the tools and equipment needed for a successful building search
• Carry out search operations in a single storey building
• Observe safety procedures required during
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate procedures to be taken when performing a search operation in a compartment
BA, turning over tools, lines, TIC, radio, etc
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safety during search operations
building search
General Objective 3.0: Understand structural rescue techniques
4-5 The trainee should be able to:
• Define rescue
• Explain victim removal and possible dangers involved
• Describe conditions when emergency moves must be taken to effect rescue
• Give examples of victim removal methods i.e. lifts and carries
Instruct trainees on:
• Rescue and victim removal processes
• Precautions to be taken when carrying out rescue operations
• Different methods of victim removal
Whiteboard, Marker, Chart, Video Clips, Multimedia, etc
The trainee should be able to:
• Identify tools and equipment used for victim removal
• Carry out victim removal procedures
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate different methods of safe victim removal
Mannequin, Spine board, Stretcher, Lines, etc
General Objective 4.0: Understand vehicle rescue techniques 6-7 The trainee should
be able to:
• Describe the types of vehicle
Instruct trainees on:
• Road traffic collisions
Whiteboard, Marker, Chart, Video Clips,
The trainee should be able to:
• Perform the
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate safe procedures for carrying out
Vehicles, Dummy, Hydraulic Cutter, Spreader and
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collisions and the possible injuries
• Define extrication
• Describe the steps involved in performing safe rescue e.g. preparation, response, arrival and scene size up, stabilization, access, disentanglement, removal, transport.
• Identify the tools used for effective vehicle rescue operations
• Extrication and its safe procedures
• Functions of different tools used in vehicle rescue and extrication
Multimedia, etc
extrication of a victim using appropriate tools
different types of vehicle rescue
Ram, Stabilizing Equipment, PPE, etc
General Objective 5.0: Know how to resuscitate unconscious victims 8-9 The trainee should
be able to:
• Define basic life support
Instruct trainees on:
• The meaning of basic life support
Whiteboard, Marker, Chart, Video Clips,
The trainee should be able to:
The instructor should:
• Demonstrate how to carry out
Mannequin, Dummy, Stretcher, etc
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• Recognize the common causes of unconsciousness
• Describe the ABC (Airway, Breathing and Circulation) of first aid
• Describe resuscitation methods e.g. Holger Nielson Method, Schaefer’s Method, Mouth to Mouth, etc
•
• Unconsciousness and its causes
• Techniques in performing ABC check on victims
• Different methods of reviving unconscious persons e.g. Holger Nielson, Schaefer’s Method, CPR, etc
Multimedia, etc
• Carry out CPR on unconscious victims
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on an unconscious person
10-12 Revisions 13 Examinations
ASSESSMENT: Practical 60%, Test 20% and Examination 20%
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Program: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Fire Safety in Buildings
Code: FET 206
Duration: Hours/Week: 4hrs
Unit: 4 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the legislation and requirements for adequate
fire safety in buildings
General Objectives: At the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Know the provisions of the relevant building and fire codes and standards
2.0 Know types of constructions and buildings
3.0 Understand active and passive fire protection measures
4.0 Understand building plans
5.0 Know how to identify fire protection installations on building plans
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6.0 Understand building evacuation procedures
7.0 Know the hazards associated with high rise buildings
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS COURSE CODE: FET
206
CONTACT HOURS: 4HRS
GOAL: This course is designed to enable the trainee understand the legislation and requirements for adequate fire safety in buildings.
Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Know the provisions of the relevant building and fire codes and standards
WEE
K
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
1-2
Trainees should
be able to:
• Interpret the
provisions
of the
National
Building
Code
• Interpret the
provisions
of the
National
Fire Safety
Code
Instruct trainees on:
• The
provisions of
the National
Building
Code
regarding fire
safety
• The
provisions of
the National
Fire Safety
Code
The National
Building Code,
National Fire
Safety Code,
Multimedia,
Whiteboard,
Marker, etc.
General Objective 2.0: Know types of constructions and buildings
Trainees should
be able to: Instruct trainees on:
Recommended
Books, Picture
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3
• Describe
the types
of
constructio
n
• Recognize
various
types of
buildings
• Explain
the effects
of fire and
heat on
buildings
• Describe
fire safety
measures
that can be
incorporat
ed in
buildings
.
• Types of
construction
e.g. Type I,
II, III, etc
• Materials
used in
building
construction
and the
effects of
fire and heat
on them e.g.
wood,
masonry,
cast iron,
steel, etc
• Classificatio
n of
buildings
e.g.
residential,
commercial,
assembly,
etc
• Necessary
fire
protection
measures for
Clips,
Multimedia,
Whiteboard,
Marker, etc
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each
building
class
General Objective 3.0: Understand active and passive fire protection measures
4
Trainees should
be able to:
• Describe
the
importance
of
structural
fire
protection
• Differentia
te between
active and
passive
fire
protection
measures
• Mention
various
examples
of active
and
passive
fire
Instruct trainees on:
• What is
meant by
‘Structural
Fire
Protection’
• Active and
passive fire
protection
• Functions of
various
examples of
fire
protection
measures
Recommended
Books, Video and
Picture Clips,
Multimedia,
Whiteboard,
Marker, etc
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protection
measures
.
General Objective 4.0: Understand building plans
5-6
Trainees should
be able to:
• Appreciate
the
importance
of building
plans review
• Interpret
standard
symbols
used on
building
plans
Instruct trainees on:
• The importance
of building plans
• Symbols found
on building plans
• How to review
building plans to
ensure
incorporated fire
safety measures
are adequate
Books; Well
Annotated
Building Plans,
Symbol Charts,
Multimedia, etc
•
General Objective 5.0: Know how to identify fire protection installations on building plans
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7
Trainees should
be able to:
• Identify
structural fire
protection
• Determine
appropriate
fire
protection
installations
for specific
structures
• Identify
symbols for
fire
protection
installations
on building
plans
Instruct trainees on:
• Structural fire
protection
• Functions of
various
examples of fire
protection
installations
• Criteria for
selecting fire
protection
installations for
specific
structures
Recommended
Books, Video and
Picture Clips,
Multimedia,
Whiteboard,
Marker, etc
General Objective 6.0: Understand building evacuation procedures
Trainees should
be able to:
• Explain
what is
meant by
‘Emergenc
Instruct trainees on:
• Emergency
evacuation
• Duties of
building
Recommended
Books, Video and
Picture Clips,
Multimedia,
Whiteboard,
Marker, etc
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8
y
Evacuation
’
• Describe
the
procedures
for safe
evacuation
from
buildings
during
emergenci
es
occupants
during an
evacuation
• Safe
evacuation
procedures
General Objective 7.0: Know the hazards associated with high rise buildings
9-10
Trainees should
be able to:
• Distinguis
h between
low,
medium
and high
rise
buildings
• Identify
additional
features
incorporat
Instruct trainees on:
• Features of
different
types of
high rise
buildings
• Hazards
associated
with high
rise
buildings
Recommended
Books, Video and
Picture Clips,
Multimedia,
Whiteboard,
Marker, etc
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ed in high
rise
buildings
• List
hazards
associated
with high
rise
buildings
• Identify
types of
fire
protection
installation
s in high
rise
buildings
• Types of fire
protection
installations
used in high
rise
buildings
• Standard
operating
procedures
during
firefighting
and rescue
operations
in high rise
buildings
11-12 Revision and Examination
Assessment: Test 40% and Examination 60%
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Programme: NID in Fire Engineering Technology
Course: Final Year Project
Code: FET 207
Duration: Hours/Week: 4hrs Theory: 0 Practical: 4
Unit: 4 Units
Goal: This course is designed to enable the trainee write a project report at the end of the program
General Objectives: At the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:
1.0 Understand the practical constructional requirements of the project undertaken.
2.0 Understand the format for project report writing
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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL INNOVATION DIPLOMA IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE: FINAL YEAR PROJECT COURSE CODE: FET 207 CONTACT HOURS:
4HRS/WK
GOAL: This course is designed to enable the trainee write a project report at the end of the program Course Specification: Theoretical Content Practical Content
General Objective 1.0: Understand the practical constructional requirements of the project undertaken. WEE
K
Specific Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
Specific
Learning
Objective
Instructor
Activities
Learning
Resources
1-4 Trainees should be able to:
• Explain the
functionality of a
schematic diagram
given for a project
Instruct trainees
on:
• How to
reduce the
project to a
schematic
diagram
Whiteboard,
Marker
Trainees
should be able
to:
• Plan the
layout for
the project
on a stage-
by-stage
basis
• Carry out
the project
• Test the
functionalit
y of the
project
• Carry out
correction
of any
The instructor
should:
• Supervise
the
trainees
• Give
necessary
assistance
as needed
Recommended
Books
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detected
error/faults
General Objective 2.0: Understand the format for project report writing
5-6 Trainees should be able to:
• Explain the purpose
of each of the
following sections of
a report:
a) Cover page
b) Title page
c) Approval page
d) Declaration page
e) Table of contents
f) Acknowledgeme
nts
g) List of symbols or
summary
h) List of symbols or
abbreviation
i) List of figures
Instruct trainees
on:
• The
approved
format of
writing
technical
reports
Samples of
Technical Reports,
Whiteboard,
Marker, etc
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j) Body of the
project report
divided in
chapters
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GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT OF NID IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TRAINEES’ PROJECTS
PART A: SUPERVISOR’S ASSESSMENT
Title of Project
Name of Trainee
Registration Number Course
Maximum Score Actual Score
1 Presentation of report (if in conformity with standards) 6 2 Understanding of the problem and pursuit of it to achieve the set objective 7
3 Report content/data collection, test procedures, design and construction, results and discussions
12
4 Does the report read as an integrated whole (e.g. details of work should be put in appendices)
12
5 Quality of English (sentence construction, grammar, and spelling) 6 6 Conclusion, recommendation, and summary 7
Total 50
Brief Remark
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Name of Reader ............................................................................................................
Signature ................................................... Date ...................................
PART B: PANEL’S ASSESSMENT
Title of Project Name of Trainee
Registration Number
Course
Maximum Score Actual Score
1 Presentation of report (if in conformity with standards) 10
2 Report content/data collection, test procedures, design and construction, results and discussions
20
3 Knowledge of theory 10
4 Conclusion and summary 10
Total 50
Brief Remark
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INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT (SIWES)
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PARTICIPANT LIST
S/N NAME ORGANIZATION STATE RANK PHONE NO. EMAIL
1. Muad. M. Rilwanu Federal Fire Service Kawo ADFS 08039277789
2. Basharu B. Ibrahim NEMA HQ Abuja HSU-DD 08067832082 [email protected]
3. Monday A. Johnson TCN (ISPON) Abuja Manager 08035865454 [email protected]
4. Amos Magaji ISPON-Abuja Abuja Chairman 08054221886 [email protected]
5. Richard Obukofe NBTE Kaduna Kaduna SPO 08027454514 [email protected]
6. Tijani Muhammad Abbas
Federal Fire Service Kano DDFS 08028545932 [email protected]
7. H.H. Muhammad NBTE Kaduna Kaduna DD 08028339570 [email protected]
8 Karebo Samson Commandant NFA Abuja DCF 08028627791
9. Donald Odiyoma NBTE Kaduna Kaduna SPO 08036301395 [email protected]
SECRETARIAT
1. Taiwo Oyerinde Federal Fire Service Abuja CFI 08035602454 [email protected]
2. Azuine Christopher Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF I 08035874083 [email protected]
3. Abeka Moses Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08061263959 [email protected]
4. Nwokedi Kennedy Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08035455945 [email protected]
5. Mobuogwu Sunday Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08036961213 [email protected]
6. Chinonyelum Osakwe Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08067684108 [email protected]
7. Ayodele Shaibu Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08060816830 [email protected]
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S/N NAME ORGANIZATION STATE RANK PHONE NO. EMAIL SIGNATURE
1. Basharu B. Ibrahim NEMA HQ Abuja HSU-DD 08067832082 [email protected]
2. Monday A. Johnson TCN (ISPON) Abuja Manager 08035865454 [email protected]
3. Amos Magaji ISPON-Abuja Abuja Chairman 08054221886 [email protected]
4. Richard Obukofe NBTE Kaduna Kaduna SPO 08027454514 [email protected]
5. Tijani Muhammad Abbas Kano Fire Service Kano DDFS 08028545932 [email protected]
6. H.H. Muhammad NBTE Kaduna Kaduna DD 08028339570 [email protected]
7. Donald Odiyoma NBTE Kaduna Kaduna SPO 08036301395 [email protected]
8. Prof. F.E. Okieimen Uniben, Benin City Edo Professor 08066784963 felixokieimen.edu
9. M.O. Oyeyemi Dolapo NNPC FCT Manager 07064108966 [email protected]
10. Gbaruko Victor Okeh Abia State Fire Service Abia Director 08091561101 [email protected]
11. Muhammad M. Rilwanu Kano State Fire Service Kano ADFS 08039277789
12. Karebo Samson Commandant NFA Abuja DCF 08028627791
13. Amos Magaji ISPON-Abuja Abuja Chairman 08054221886 [email protected]
SECRETARIAT
1. Taiwo Oyerinde Federal Fire Service Abuja CFI 08035602454 [email protected]
2. Azuine Christopher Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF I 08035874083 [email protected]
3. Abeka Moses Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08061263959 [email protected]
4. Nwokedi Kennedy Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08035455945 [email protected]
5. Ayodele Shaibu Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08060816830 [email protected]
6. Nonyelum Osakwe Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08067684108 [email protected]
7. Mobuogwu Sunday Federal Fire Service Abuja ASF II 08036961213 [email protected]
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REQUIREMENTS FOR NID IN FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Theory class size: Maximum of 30 trainees per class
Practical class ground: 4 – 5 trainees per crew
Maximum of 20 trainees per instructor
MINIMUM PHYSICAL RESOURCES
1. Drill ground (110m x 55m)
2. Drill/hose tower (min: 6 floors; max: 12 floors) 1 no
3. Hydrant 15 nos
4. Fire appliance 1 no
5. Ambulance 1 no
6. Props such as:
i) Railway incident prop 1 no
ii) Air rescue & firefighting prop 1 no
iii) Road traffic collision props 10 nos
iv) Confined space prop 1 no
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v) Oil tanker prop 1 no
vi) Watch room prop 1no
vii) Flame over prop 1no
viii) Fire house prop 1 no
ix) Rescue house prop 1no
x) Water rescue prop 1 no
7. Drill ground tools and equipment:
a) PPE storage facility 1no
b) Hoses of various types
i) Delivery hose 40 nos
ii) Hard suction hose 10 nos
c) Various types of lines
i) Rescue lines 3 nos
ii) Short lines 3 nos
iii) Long lines 3 nos
iv) Personal lines 3 nos
v) Guide lines 3 nos
8. Hydraulic and pneumatic rescue equipment
i) Cutter 2 nos
ii) Spreader 2 nos
iii) Ram 2 nos
iv) Air bags 4 nos
v) Power generator 2.6 kW (3.5 HP) 1 nos
vi) Air hoses 2 nos
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vii) Hydraulic hoses 2 nos
9. Stabilization equipment
i) Struts and their support systems 4 nos
ii) Step chocks 10 nos
iii) Crib blocks 10 nos
10. Self contained breathing apparatus (BA) 20 nos
OTHER SMALL GEARS AND EQUIPMENT
1. Stand Pipe, Key and Bar 10 nos
2. Collecting Breeching 10 nos
3. Dividing Breeching 10 nos
4. Hydrant Adaptor 10 nos
5. Suction Hose Adaptor 10 nos
6. Blank Cap 10 nos
7. Suction Wrench 10 nos
8. Ceiling Hook 10 nos
9. Wire Rope and Ground Monitor 10 nos
10. Basket and Metal Suction Strainer 10 nos
11. Hand Gloves 40 nos
12. Fire Asbestos 20 nos
13. Protective Clothing 20 nos
14. Fire Blanket 20 nos
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15. Metal Hand Control Branch 10 nos
16. Metal Diffuser Branch 10 nos
17. Insulated Fireman Axe 10 nos
18. Fireman Axe Pouch 40 nos
19. Pair of shears (padlock remover) 5 nos
20. Steel Shod Wooded Lever 10 nos
21. Portable Wrench 10 nos
22. Crow Bar 10 nos
23. Flame Fighter Hose 20 nos
24. Foam-Making Branch Pipe 15 nos
25. Inline Eductor 10 nos
26. Spindle 15 nos
27. Helmet 20 nos
28. Hose Ramp 10 nos
29. Stretcher 10 nos
30. Hose Pack 10 nos
31. Pick Up Tube 5 nos
32. Male to Male Instantaneous Coupling 5 nos
33. Fire Beater and Cutter 10 nos
34. Fog Branch 10 nos
35. Natural Fibre Rope 10 nos
36. Man-Made Rope 10 nos
37. Water Fire Extinguisher 10 nos
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38. DCP Extinguisher 10 nos
39. CO2 Extinguisher 10 nos
40. Foam Fire Extinguisher 10 nos
41. Quick Release Knife 5 nos
42. Delivery Hose Adaptor 10 nos
43. Search Light 10 nos
44. Large Axe 5 nos
45. Hammer 5 nos
46. Hose Washing Machine 5 nos
47. Medium Expansion Foam Branch 5 nos
48. Smoke Detector 5 nos
49. Sprinkler Head 5 nos
50. Beacon 5 nos
51. Fire Alarm 5 nos
52. Nozzle 10 nos
53. Diffuser Branch 10 nos
54. Metal Branch 10 nos
55. Collecting Head 10 nos
56. Brick Layer Bolster 5 nos
57. Chisel 5 nos
58. Insulated Pliers 5 nos
59. Floor Board 10 nos
60. Saw 10 nos
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61. Hack Saw 10 nos
62. First Aid Blanket 10 nos
63. Salvage Sheet 10 nos
64. Computer Projector 3 nos