NATIONAL DIPLOMA
NATIONAL DIPLOMA [FULL-TIME]
MODE OF STUDY :
Full Time | Time-Table: Day | Duration: 4 Semester
COURSE OBJECTIVES [FULL-TIME]
The National Diploma programme in Surveying and Geoinformatics is designed to produce Middle level technicians that are capable of performing basic functions in Surveying and Geoinformatics both in the private and public sectors. At the end of the programme, the holder of the National Diploma should be able to:
- interpret spatial measurement from various sources;
- operate surveying & Geoinformatics instruments;
- carry out cadastral survey to defined boundaries of land;
- apply the basic principles of surveying and methods in Surveying & Geoinformatics;
- interpret imagery;
- compile maps at various scales from imagery; and
- carry out cartographic processes for presentation of Geoinformation;
- understand database creation and management.
MODE OF STUDY [PART-TIME]
Part Time | Time-Table: Day/weekend | Duration: 6 Semester
COURSE OBJECTIVES [PART-TIME]
The National Diploma programme in Surveying and Geoinformatics is designed to produce Middle level technicians that are capable of performing basic functions in Surveying and Geoinformatics both in the private and public sectors. At the end of the programme, the holder of the National Diploma should be able to:
- interpret spatial measurement from various sources;
- operate surveying & Geoinformatics instruments;
- carry out cadastral survey to defined boundaries of land;
- apply the basic principles of surveying and methods in Surveying & Geoinformatics;
- interpret imagery;
- compile maps at various scales from imagery; and
- carry out cartographic processes for presentation of Geoinformation;
- understand database creation and management.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PROGRAMMES
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES
Applicants seeking Higher National Diploma [HND] admission must possess the basic entry requirements for the National Diploma Programme. In addition, the applicant must possess the ND in Surveying and Geoinformatics obtained at not less than the Lower Credit level from the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro or from any other Polytechnic accredited for the programme, or its recognised equivalent plus a minimum of one [1] year post qualification relevant industrial work experience. The candidate should also request his or her institution to forward his or her official academic transcript under confidential cover to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PROGRAMMES
WAEC,GCE[O/L],SSCE,NECO,NABTEB or equivalent with Credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two of the following: Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing/Graphics Design, Civic Education, Computer Studies, Geography, Economics/Commerce, Biology/Agricultural Science, Basic Electronics, Draughtsmanship/ Graphic Design, Computer Craft Studies, Financial Accounting, Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work.
HIGHER NATIONAL
DIPLOMA
HND MODE OF STUDY [FULL-TIME]
Full Time | Time-Table: Day | Duration: 4 Semester
HND COURSE OBJECTIVES [FULL-TIME]
- to produce technologists in the field of Surveying and Geoinformatics for the Surveying and Mapping Sector of the National Economy;
- to increase the students capability to learn and to communicate successfully with others;
- to make the diploma holder understand himself and his environment and the community in which he lives.
On completion of this programme the diplomate should be able to:
- understand the theory of acquisition, analysis, fusion, compression, and visualization of spatially referenced data;
- interpret all forms of spatial measurement sources;
- effectively use and manipulate all Geoinformation instruments;
- coordinate the execution of cadastral surveying from boundary definition to the production of the title deed;
- produce maps from satellite imagery;
- use all geospatial data processing and presentation softwares;
- analyse geospatial data and use them for further problem-solving tasks;
- prepare project costing and estimate;
- develop Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geo-database systems, and data modelling;
- carry out digital image processing
- carry out monitoring and deformation studies on earth-based structures;
- carry out small and large scale mapping of any terrain;
- develop a detailed topographic information system;
- carry out a detailed route survey for adequate road design; and
- execute high precision navigation and positioning.
HND MODE OF STUDY [PART-TIME]
Part Time | Time-Table: Day/weekend | Duration: 6 Semester
HND COURSE OBJECTIVES [PART-TIME]
Part Time | Time-Table: Day/weekend | Duration: 6 Semester
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES
Applicants seeking Higher National Diploma [HND] admission must possess the basic entry
requirements for the National Diploma Programme. In addition, the applicant must possess the
ND
in Computer science obtained at not less than the Lower Credit level from the Federal
Polytechnic, Ilaro or from any other Polytechnic accredited for the programme, or its
recognised
equivalent plus a minimum of one [1] year post qualification relevant industrial work
experience. The candidate should also request his or her institution to forward his or her
official academic transcript under confidential cover to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic,
Ilaro.
