Director, Directorate for Continuing Education
This Directorate which was created last year under the headship of Dr. Blessing Anukaenyi came out of a need to harmonize all continuing education programmes in Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu Nigeria. The University being fully aware of her responsibility in teaching and community service, engages in a good number of continuing education programmes to positively impact on her immediate environment. These programmes needed the creation of the directorate.
The Directorate has re-positioned all continuing education programmes in the University to the admiration of the entire University community. The orderliness occasioned by the re-positioning has undoubtedly translated into greater commitment on the part of staff and increased students’ enrolment in various programmes.
The Directorate is breaking new grounds in the area of certificate programmes in different Faculties of the University. The central reason for this giant stride is to visibly increase the University’s community service. The certificate programmes will not only equip the beneficiaries with new and functional knowledge but will also empower them to be more relevant in the society. Many of the certificate programmes have been designed to add value to the economic status of the beneficiaries.
Specifically speaking, the following Faculties have designed curricula for certificate programmes in the following areas:
- Faculty of Arts: One year certificate programme in Music.
- Faculty of Education: One year certificate programme on Business skills.
- Faculty of Law:
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences: 9 months certificate programme on Event Management.
- Faculty of Natural Science and Environmental Studies.
The details of the various curricula from the Faculties are as follows:
ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MUSIC
INTRODUCTION
There is a growing demand by prospective candidates who desire to study Music as a discipline to have some fair knowledge of the course before they start. This is largely due to the fact that most Senior Secondary Schools within and outside the catchment areas of this University do not offer Music as a Course. This is because of the inadequate number of qualified music teachers to teach it at the Senior Secondary School Classes. The few they have concentrate only in the Junior Secondary Classes. Thus, candidates who would opt to offer Music as a career do not have the opportunity to study it beyond the Junior Secondary III. There is also the need to organize this programme for the growing number of Church choirmasters and organists, who do not have any formal music training. This programme will also help to satisfy the yearning of the Diocesan Music Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu that has initiate9d a Music Scholarship Programme to sponsor some candidates to study Music at GO-University.
Accordingly, the Department of Music intends to offer a One-Year Certificate Course on the subject beginning from the 2016/2017 Academic Session to make up for the vacuum created in the Secondary School level.
The programme will be offered on weekends, i.e., on Fridays (4-6pm) and on Saturdays (9-12noon) to enable choirmasters, organists, choristers, workers and other interested people to avail themselves of this golden opportunity of an off-campus course in music.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The One-Year Certificate Course in Music is an intensive programme designed for 3 categories of students:
(i). Those who had previous knowledge in music but could not offer it at the SSCE III Examination
(ii). Those who may not have any previous knowledge in music but who may desire to possess a working knowledge of the subject.
(iii). Those practising musicians in the Catholic Diocese of Enugu who may not have any formal training in music.
At the end of the one year programme, the students must have been proficient enough in Music to either:
i). Enrol in the four-year degree Programme of the Department of Music of Godfrey Okoye University or
ii). Perform the various roles necessary in the musical activities of their churches and communities.
The course is therefore both terminal and a springboard for further studies.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
The general admission requirements which shall apply for the programme are as follows:
Candidates wishing to enrol in the One-Year Certificate Programme of the Department of Music must possess Credit passes in a minimum of 3 subjects at not more than two sittings in the SSCE/GCE Ordinary Level/NECO Examinations.
Other candidates wishing to enrol in the Certificate Programme out of interest or for the development of their musical talents shall be admitted based on evidence of having passed through some certificated formal education: JSC, SSCE, Universities and Polytechnic Diplomas and Certificates, etc.
SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
Candidates shall be selected for the programme through an Audition Test administered by the Department of Music.
OPERATION
The programme operates on a student-teacher contact of 5 hours per week per course. The contact hours constitute the credit units for the course.
To qualify for the award of a Certificate, a candidate must earn a total of 39 Credit Units. These are spread through the Courses for two semesters.
GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE AWARD OF CERTIFICATES
At the end of the programme, Music Certificates shall be awarded to successful candidates. The Certificate will be classified as follows:
4.00 – 5.00 (GPA) – – – Distinction
3.00 – 3.99 (GPA) – – – Credit
2.00 – 2.99 (GPA) – – – Merit
1.50 – 1.99 (GPA) – – – Pass
1.49 – (GPA) and below – – Fail
This certificate will be considered as one of the subjects required for admission into the degree programme in Music if the candidate passes at the Merit Level and above (i.e. from 2.00 GPA and above). Such candidates, in addition, must possess 4 ‘O’ Level Credits including the English Language.
SPECIAL NOTE
Candidates admitted from this Certificate programme into the degree programme of the Department of Music cannot thereafter transfer to other courses in the University.
STRUCTURE OF THE ONE YEAR PROGRAMME
YEAR ONE: FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MUS 011 Aural Training I 3
MUS 012 Rudiments of Music I 3
MUS 013 Choral Studies and Conducting I 3
MUS 014 Music in Nigerian Culture I 3
MUS 015 Basic Piano/harmony I 3
MUS 016 Applied Music: Individual Performance I 3
TOTAL 18
YEAR ONE: SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MUS 021 Aural Training II 3
MUS 022 Rudiments of Music II 3
MUS 023 Choral Studies and Conducting II 3
MUS 024 Music in Nigerian Culture Il 3
MUS 025 Basic Piano/harmony II 3
MUS026 Applied Music: Individual Performance II 3
TOTAL 18
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MUS 011: AURAL TRAINING I (3 UNITS)
This is an exercise in training the ears and eyes simultaneously so that the students can ultimately “hear” with the eyes and “see” with the ears. The three main areas in this section are aural perception of TIME, RHYTHM and PITCH. Sight reading and melodic dictation will follow progressively. The course entails sight singing and rhythmic coordination of sight and sound. Lessons on encouraging students to sing, answering phrases to a simple melodic phrase; continuing a melody at the keyboard; making up tunes to rhymes and ballads; advanced improvisation.
MUS 012: RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC I (3UNITS)
The course begins with notes, time-values, bar-lines, time signature; pitch of sounds, rhythm, the great staff, clefs, semitone and tone, sharps and flats; major scale – diatonic scale; scale structure, key signature; sharp and flat keys; degree names; intervals; musical terms.
MUS 013: CHORAL STUDIES AND CONDUCTING I (3 UNITS)
Basic knowledge for the beginner choral director: importance of a good ear, good sense of rhythm, skill in sight singing and score reading, understanding style and mood; fundamentals of singing, improving singing; Elementary voice training; Common faults in singing. Use of tuning forks in different keys; The course has to be taken in two parts: theoretical – in the form of seminar/tutorials and practicals – in the form of a rehearsed demonstration/project. An introduction to conducting techniques; training in time patterns, score study, preparation and making rehearsals, cues and cut-offs; seating arrangement for the choir. Students will learn the different voices and their ranges (SATB); the analysis and preparation of vocal scores for performance; the role of instrumental accompanists in choral performances; accompanying music in churches; relationship between the choir and audio equipment.
MUS 014: MUSIC IN NIGERIAN CULTURE I (3 UNITS)
The social and cultural background of Nigerian music; role and uses of music in traditional societies; musical instruments – their classification and social significance; musical and extra-musical functions; musicians (academic and popular), general musical trends; etc.
MUS 015: BASIC PIANO/HARMONY I (3 UNITS)
This is designed to train students on basic keyboard skills and techniques of piano/organ playing. Class piano/organ lessons with about 4 hours of individual private practice per week are required of each student.
MUS 016: APPLIED MUSIC: INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (3 UNITS)
Each student is allowed to study an orchestral instrument as approved by the Departmental Board of Studies. Lessons are provided on techniques of playing, sight reading, studies and general information about the instrument of study. Individual or class lessons with about 4 hours of private practice each week are required of each student. Set pieces for singing are given to each student according to their voices under the supervision of voice teachers continues.
MUS 021: AURAL TRAINING II (3 UNITS)
The work here is based on what was done earlier in MUS 011 with emphasis on more practical exercises.
MUS 022: RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC II (3UNITS)
More advanced work based on the contents of MUS 012. Emphasis would be laid on the application of the various theories to solve musical problems. Transcription of staff notation to tonic sol-fa and vice versa.
MUS 023: CHORAL STUDIES AND CONDUCTING II (3 UNITS)
Further basic knowledge areas for the choir director – forming and constituting a choir; types of choirs/different choral groups (SA, SSA, SATB, TTBB – treble/young voices; female voices; male voices; mixed voices); training of choirs; arrangement of choir according to their parts; choir discipline and internal relationships; Qualities of a good choir director; Programming a concert; Programme notes, the rehearsals – beginning and ending; Selecting the music; The learning experiences should be theoretical as well as practical. Conducting choral works using manual and baton techniques. Preparing the choir for competitions; the pieces themselves – time, speed, words, music; the choir itself – pick the best voices; singing arrangement; Liturgical Music and its performance;
MUS 024: MUSIC IN NIGERIAN CULTURE II (3 UNITS)
This is a continuation of the work in MUS 014. Distribution of instruments and performance techniques; interrelationship of the arts in traditional music; traditional dance types. The modern music scene in Africa including popular musical practices.
MUS 025 BASIC PIANO/HARMONY II (3 UNITS)
Continuation of the work in MUS 015 with emphasis on more practical work.
MUS 026: APPLIED MUSIC: INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE II (3 UNITS)
More advanced work based on the contents of MUS 016with emphasis on private practical work by individual students.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME ON BUSINESS SKILLS
Philosophy of the Programme
Lots of business entrepreneurs and upcoming business men and women are out there wishing they have enough skills to run their businesses to make them more successful. They need some English Language skills to drive their businesses in today’s global economy. Language skills are needed for communication purposes, maintaining appropriate personal relationships and driving businesses to greater heights. Language skills are now regarded as generic or survival skills essential for personal and business successes in the 21st century economy. In addition there is need for basic Mathematics book keeping, finance ,digital and managerial skills to move their businesses to greater heights.
Target Group
The target group for this programme are
⦁ Young and forward looking business executives and even start ups.
⦁ Older chief executives and young entrepreneurs who need good language back up for a successful business growth.
⦁ Market women who are deficient in language, communication and other business and managerial skills.
⦁ Pastors and young group leaders who must play leadership roles in various capacities
Purpose of the Programme
Objectives
The objectives of the programme are
⦁ To bring business entrepreneurs up to a level of proficiency in language to drive their businesses to success.
⦁ To expose them to a level of language and management skills needed to sustain their businesses.
⦁ To prepare them to be able to write business letters and memos and book keeping and and manage their businesses properly.
⦁ To prepare them to be able to perform basic digital activities required for doing business in modern times.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for into the one-year certificate programme in Business Skills should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) or their equivalent with at least two passes. Also a good First School Leaving Sccchool Certificate with up to 5 years post qualification experience
Duration
The duration should be one year of two semesters of twelve weeks per semester. Each semester will accommodate five courses of two hours duration per week including exams at the end of the semester.
Programme Fee
The amount payable is N50,000 per semester for those who come to Godfrey for lectures and N60,000 for those in outside locations.
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods to be used will vary according to topics and learners grouping. Methods will range from classroom or group discussions, simulations, tutorials, research work, demonstrations, group work and or presentations etc.
Instructional Materials
Lecturers will employ teaching aids such as textbooks, visual aids, tapes and recorders, language resources and laboratories, etc.
Location: Classes can hold inside Godfrey Okoye University while others will hold in the market hall or alternative locations
Evaluation
There will be intermittent evaluations in form of class quizzes, tests, assignments and practical business exercise and exams.. These will form the continuous assessment for 30%. At the end of the semester, a final evaluation, which takes 70% will be carried out. The total becomes 100%.
Certification:
A certificate will be awarded to successful candidates at the end of the one-year programme. To be awarded this certificate, a student shall have passed the following under listed courses.
Resource Persons: GOUni Faculty of Education Lecturers
Course Structure
First Semester
Course Code Course Title Course
Credit Hours
BUS 111 Basic Grammar I 2
BUS 113 Business Communication Skills 2
BUS 115 Basic Book Keeping/Accounting 2
BUS 117 Business Finance 2
BUS 119 Business Arithmetic I 2
TOTAL 10
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Course
Credit Hours
BUS 112 Language and Communication Skills 2
BUS 114 Business Arithmetic II 2
BUS 116 Basic Grammar II 2
BUS 118 Business Writing 2
BUS 120 Digital Technology 2
TOTAL 10
Course Descriptions
BUS 111: Basic Grammar I (2 Units)
This course explores the salient features of English Grammatical structure. It deals with the elements of a sentence considered from both syntactic and functional perspectives, basic sentence patterns and their differences. This will help to sharpen the students proficiency and their sense of grammatical correctness vis a vis the communicative effectiveness.
BUS 112: Language and Communication Skills (2 Units)
This course brings to focus the integration of the various language skills needed and the need to use them in maintaining good public image, healthy social and human relationships within and outside the business environment in order to foster good business deals. Some terms needed for office information and management will be treated.
BUS 113: Business Communication Skills (2 Units)
This course introduces the actual practice of writing such as compositions, letters writing both formal and non-formal. Emphasis will be laid on official correspondences such as reports, memoranda, queries, petitions, long essays, minutes of meeting, invitations, public announcements, speech writing, articles, business proposals, communiques etc. Attention is paid to correct language use and other technical issues connected with these kinds of writing.
BUS 114: Business Arithmetic II (2 Units)
This course exposes students to basic arithmetic needed for business transactions. It discusses such topics as annuities, and sinking funds, amortization and depreciations, shares and dividends, bonds and debentures, taxes and rates, Monetary exchange rates
BUS 115: Basic Book Keeping (2 Units)
This course will treat books of original entry and subsidiary books, books of original entry, Balance sheet, Trial Balance sheets, fundamentals of accounting.
BUS 116: Basic Grammar II (3 Units)
This course is an expanded form of BEN III (Basic Grammar I) with an additional work in Parts of Speech and other allied grammatical components.
BUS 117: Business Finance II (2 Units)
This course exposes students to the importance of managing business finance, principles of business finance, cash flow, financial management and scope.
BUS 118: Business Communication (2 Units)
This course lays emphasis on how to write business letters such as applications and other official writings especially those that have to do with business such as memos, requests for goods or services, invitations, reports for business transactions, minutes of meetings, communiqués, curriculum vitae, queries, etc. It stresses the need for official formats and official language.
BUS 119: Business Arithmetic I (2 Units)
This course exposes students to basic arithmetic needed for business transactions. It discusses topics such as Fractions, Decimals Ratios, Percentage, Proportions, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound interest, Collection and presentation of data.
BUS 120: Digital Technology (2 Units)
This course will concentrate on the Hard ware and soft ware components, peripheral devices, bits, bytes, words, storage size, computer worms and viruses, ICT definitions and tools, word processing and Digital terminologies.
This course introduces learners to reading and its importance in their business life. It will cover types of reading and the need for each such as skimming, scanning, speed-reading and problems of reading and reading difficulties.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMME ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHT
Objective of the Certificate Program
The program is expected to imbued in government and private security personnel knowledge and understanding of how to conduct their daily tasks in compliance with the Human Rights principles while upholding the tenets of security policies in the Interest of National security. Specifically, participants will be able to demonstrate professional proficiency with regard to the use of force, or other coercive measures, in accordance with human rights standards and ethical conduct.
Target Group
The target audience will be Police, Army, Civil Defence and other security agencies.
Duration
The certificate program runs for nine months. The training period is divided into two: first and second semesters. Each semester runs for three months. The candidates are required to use the last three months to complete their seminar. There will be a month break before the commencement of the second semester. Expectedly, the certificate program starts in the month of February and ends in December. At the end of each semester, the candidates are required to write exam within five days. The first and second examinations will be written in May and September, respectively. Then, the seminar presentation will be scheduled in November. Graduation of successful candidates is scheduled to hold in December.
Program Fee
The program fee is tagged at the sum of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) only. There is an opportunity for payment in two installments. All fees are paid before the beginning of each examination.
Training Methods
The training will involve physical and online trainings. The training methods include trainee-centered lecture, group discussions, case studies, etc.
Training Material
The training materials for the certificate program are textbooks, video tapes, white board, projector, etc.
Training Venues
The physical training will be conducted in our faculty. The online version of the training will hold using zoom or google meet.
Evaluation
Course Requirements
The certificate program requires candidates to complete the following:
Participation 10%
Seminar Presentation 40%
Certificate examination 50%
Classroom Participation
Candidates are required to be in class and be ready to discuss the lecture topics. They will be divided into small groups or teams at the beginning of the certificate program.
Class Presentation
Each candidate is required to conduct a 30 – 45 minutes power point presentation. The students should send their power point slides to the course coordinator for evaluation after the presentation. The list will be prepared for sign-up in the first one month.
Candidates are expected to connect their book knowledge to real life practice by writing and presenting their seminar at the end of the certificate program. The certificate examination will be written at the end of each semester. Two examinations must be written, and the pass mark is set at fifty (50).
Certification
Certificate on National Security and Human Right will be awarded to candidates who have met all requirements for the program. Every candidate must pass all exams and present a seminar to qualify for the certification. Certification will be done in December during induction ceremony.
Resources Persons
To be supplied later
Contents
Module 1: Introduction to National Security
Units 1 Meaning and Nature of National Security.
Units 2 Threat to National Security: Securing the future of Nigeria.
Unit 3 National Security Agencies: The Powers, Functions and Responsibilities in security building.
Unit 4 The Strategic Corporation between the Community and the Security Agencies in Security Matters.
Module 2: Human Rights
Unit 1 The Definition and Origin of Human Rights
Unit 2 Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Unit 3 Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities under the Constitution
Unit 4 Human Rights Violations and National Security: Distilling the Contour.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMME ON EVENT MANAGEMENT
Philosophy of the Certificate Program
It was observed that important events were messed up given that they were handled those who lack basic knowledge in event planning and implementation. Events are rushed, and sometimes disrupted, irrelevant activities are introduced, people are ignored, and services become poor. Thus, events tend to create ugly experience. These are why it is pertinent we launch an event training program to help individuals, groups, and corporate bodies get perquisite skills that are required to conduct memorable events.
The certificate program is designed to raise professional event planners and managers in a modern and service-oriented subsector which experiences huge challenges and uncertainties in decision making. The program enhances the right and basic work ethics that are relevant in planning and managing events. The program prepares trainees for entry level employment in event planning and management as well as consultancy service delivery. It focuses on the principles and practices of sound public relations. The program involves basic skills, communications skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving workplace safety, and knowledge of information and communication technology.
Target Group
The target audience for the event management program include secondary school leavers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, academics, government officials, corporate bodies, etc.
Objectives of the Program
At the end of the training, the participants would have the ability to:
Develop event management skills.
Plan and implement a successful event.
Negotiate with key stakeholders in any event.
Determine the cost structure of any event.
Market events to relevant target audience.
Liaise with various interest groups in any event.
Take informed decisions on various events.
Follow up and assess events at different intervals.
Conduct a study on different aspects of event management.
Admission Requirements
The basic requirement for admission into event management certificate program is secondary school certificate examination (SSCE). Higher qualifications are added advantage.
Duration
The certificate program runs for nine months. The training period is divided into two: first and second semesters. Each semester runs for three months. The candidates are required to use the last three months to complete their seminar in event management. There will be a month break before the commencement of the second semester. Expectedly, the certificate program starts in the month of February and ends in December. At the end of each semester, the candidates are required to write exam within five days. The first and second examinations will be written in May and September, respectively. Then, the seminar presentation will be scheduled in November. Graduation of successful candidates is scheduled to hold in December.
Program Fee
The program fee is tagged at the sum of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) only. There is an opportunity for payment in two installments. All fees are paid before the beginning of each examination.
Training Methods
The event management training will be conducted using blended teaching methods. It will involve physical and online trainings. The training methods include trainee-centered lecture, group discussions, case studies, etc.
Training Material
The training materials for the certificate program are textbooks, video tapes, white board, projector, etc.
Training Venues
The physical training will be conducted in our faculty boardroom and economics Department boardroom. The online version of the training will hold using zoom or google meet.
Evaluation
Course Requirements
The certificate program requires candidates to complete the following:
Participation 10%
Seminar Presentation 40%
Certificate examination 50%
Classroom Participation
Candidates are required to be in class and be ready to discuss the lecture topics. They will be divided into small groups or teams at the beginning of the certificate program.
Class Presentation
Each candidate is required to conduct a 30 – 45 minutes power point presentation. The students should send their power point slides to the course coordinator for evaluation after the presentation. The list will be prepared for sign-up in the first one month.
Candidates are expected to connect their book knowledge to real life practice by writing and presenting their seminar at the end of the certificate program. The certificate examination will be written at the end of each semester. Two examinations must be written, and the pass mark is set at fifty (50).
Certification
Certificate on event management is awarded to candidates who have met all requirements for the program. Every candidate must pass all exams and present a seminar to qualify for the certification. Certification will be done in December during induction ceremony.
Resources Persons
There is established plan to engage experienced resource persons from the faculty. Assignment of courses is based on Lecturers’ specialized areas. The prospective resource persons for the certificate program are Prof. Nicholas N. Igwe, Prof. Sergius N. Udeh, Dr. Mrs. Patricia U. Allison, Rev. Fr. Kenneth Obodoagu, and Mr. Miracle E. Okechukwu.
Course Structure
First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Unit
EVT 101 Principles of Event Management 2
EVT 102 Event Planning and Execution 2
EVT 103 Communication in Event Management 2
EVT 104 Event Costing 2
EVT 105 Event Marketing 2
Total Credit Units 10
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Unit
EVT 106 Public Relations 2
EVT 107 Operations Research 2
EVT 108 Event Logistics Management 2
EVT 109 Practicum in Event Management 2
EVT 192 Seminar in Event Management 4
Total Credit Units 12
Course Descriptions
EVT 101: Principle of Event Management 2 Units
Basic concepts of event management; principles of management, nature and purpose of controlling events, line and staff authority leadership, traits in event management, nature of directing and motivation in event management, time management, team building.
EVT 102: Event Planning and Execution 2 Units
Elements of event planning, components of event planning, event branding, tools for event planning, Examples of events (children’s parties, burial ceremonies, marriages (traditional and white) crusades other corporate events.
EVT 103: Communication in Event Management 2 Units
Meaning, process and importance of communication in event management, structure and language of business letters and reports, use of ICT for event communication, event advertising copy writing and slogan, event advertising appeals, event promotion strategies, etc.
EVT 104: Event Costing 2 Units
Relevant costing/accounting information for decision, cost allocation, budgeting and standard costing systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, pricing methods, etc.
EVT 105: Event marketing 2 Units
Introduction to event marketing, analysis of hospitality environment, characteristics of events, personal and group influence on event participants: factors influencing consumer behavior, nature and dynamics of consumer behavior in event marketing, event marketing mix, consumer decision making process, networking, case studies.
EVT 106: Public Relations 2 Units
Definition of public relations, environments of public relations, publics of events managers, crisis management, communication tools and media used in public relations.
EVT 107: Operations Research 2 Units
Elementary concepts and objectives of operations research, linear programming, transportation problem, assignment problem, inventory control, sequencing problem, queuing theory, project planning and network analysis.
EVT 108: Event Logistics Management 2 Units
Meaning and components of logistics, functions, benefits and dimensions of logistics, environmental aspects of logistics, total cost approach to event logistics; inventory management, order processing, storage management, material handling, transportation, packaging, communication, support services, supply chain management.
EVT 109: Practicum in Event Management 2 Units
Candidates will be attached to the University’s Ceremonies Committee for a semester. They will write report from their experience from the job.
EVT 192: Seminar in Event Management 4 Units
Developing candidates’ skills in analyzing, interpreting, and reporting empirical or library study of topics in event management.
Business Model Canvas
Our faculty envisages some key partners, activities, resources, service channels, cost structure, and revenue potentials of the event management program. The table below presents the training model of the certificate program.
Key Partners
ICT unit
Economics Department
Gouni Radio
The University Ceremonies Committee Key Activities
Lectures
Presentations
Practicum
Research
Examinations Value Proposition
Hands-on training on event creation and execution Customer Relationship
Sustainable interaction with the candidates Customer Segments
Secondary school leavers
Undergraduate &
Postgraduate Students
Academics
Government officials
Corporate bodies
Key Resources
Lecturers
Supplies
Diesel
Data
Projector Channels
Physical & online trainings
Cost Structure
Diesel
Logistics
Honorarium Revenue Stream
Training
Event planning
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN PAINT PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION
Philosophy of the Certificate Programme
Nigeria boast of sizeable population of vibrant young men and women that are desirous of acquiring useful entrepreneurial skills and talents that can be nurtured into strong instruments useful for turning around the Nigerian economy.
Most Nigerians, especially the youths have been wrongly believed that the government should provide all the goodies of life for them.
This mode of thinking is failing us totally. Our philosophy is therefore to turn around our mode of thinking and believe, from expecting the government to do everything for us, to being able to stand ourselves by engaging in several promising entrepreneurial activities that are the main drive of economic empowerment/development.
Vision: It is the imagination of the faculty of Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies to institute a certificate program in paint manufacturing and Application that will enable good number of our teaming population of young men and women to establish themselves instead of waiting for one government sector or the other to do it for us.
Target Group
The targeted group for this program are:
⦁ Secondary school leavers,
⦁ Undergraduates/graduates
⦁ Corporate entrepreneurial organizations
⦁ Organization, company executives’ commercial organizations etc
Objectives:
⦁ To bring quality services/painting and application down to the foot of every individual that is in need of such
⦁ To incubate great potential entrepreneurial business opportunities in paint manufacturing and applications
⦁ To bring research and technology to bear on the paint manufacturing and application that would enable it compete globally
⦁ To generate employment to our teaming population of young school leavers and other able-bodied individual.
Admission Requirement:
Candidate to be admitted into the one-year certificate programme in Paint manufacturing and Application of the Faculty of Natural sciences and Environmental studies should possess senior secondary school certificate (SSCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE), NABTED or its equivalent with at least three (3) passes. A good first school leaving certificate with about 5 years post qualification experience is acceptable.
Duration should be one year of 4 partitions: 3 months of intensive teaching, 2 months of industrial attachment 3months of intensive teaching and practical and assessments and 3 months of examination, evaluation of skill etc. 1 month result preparation and pass out ceremonies.
Evaluation:
This will be done as follows:
Attendance/Class participation. 10%
Practical work. 40%
Written examination. 50%
Certification:
Certificate on paint manufacturing and Application will be awarded to the candidates that have met all the requirements for the program.
Certification will be done in December during induction ceremony.
Resource Persons:
Experienced resource persons from the faculty and from outside will be engaged. Assignment of courses is based on lecturers areas of specialization.
The prospective resource persons are:
- Prof. C.C. Uhuegbu
- Dr. Ayuk L.E
- Dr. Njokunwogbu A. N
- Dr. Ejikeme
- Mr. Ugwuona Linda
- Dr. Ilo S.U
Career Prospects: - Paint Technologist
- Coating Analyst
- Production & Development Adviser
- Quantity inspector
- Coating supervisor
- Paint Chemist
- Paint Shop Manager.
Course Structure
First contact
Course Title Credit Units
PPA 101- Introduction to paint 3
PPA 102- Application/method of applying paints 3
PPA 103- Introduction to pigments 3
PPA 104- Practical 2
PPA 105- Solvents in paint industries 3
Second contact
PPA 106- manufacture of paints 3
PPA -107- Types of coating & coating technology 3
PPA 108- The science of Rheology in painting 3
PPA 109- Practical 2
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PPA 101 – introduction of paint 3 Units
Definition of paint, uses, constituents, classification, manufacturing of paint, importance of paint.
PPA 102- Application/method of applying paints 3 units
Methods: Brushes, Rollers, Dipping, electrodeposition, Autophoresis, electromagnetic spraying, Airless spraying, pneumatic spray.
Application of paints – House, cars, doors, windows, machines, Aeroplanes, electronic equipments.
Substrate preparation – cleaning to remove dust, Rust, Grease, moisture and loosely adhering paint residue. By abrasive paper, chemical paint strippers, detergents, Brushes used for finishing
PPA 103 – Introduction to pigments 3 units
Pigments are insoluble particulate materials that provide colour, opacity, gloss control, rheological control, and certain function such as corrosion inhibition or magnetic moment. They also reduce the cost of coating by acting as volume fillers.
White pigments, colour pigments, fillers, extenders pigments specialty, functional and other pigments
PPA 104 – practical work in paint industries 3 units
What are the steps to prepare for painting? What should beginner painters start with?
Commercial building preparation for interior and exterior painting. e.g cleaning, sanding, fixing, surface that are damaged, using primers etc.
PPA 105 Solvents in paint industries 3 Units
Solvents in paints and coatings; Types, uses and properties of each solvent.
Role of solvents in paints and coatings.
Solvent selection for industrial coatings, coating ingredients
Benefits of using solvents in paints and coatings.
PPA 106- manufacture of paints 3 units
Steps production process of paint.
i. Laboratory: before production starts, each separate paint has a unique formula developed for it in the laboratory
ii. Weighing the raw materials
iii. Dispersion
iv. Pre- mixing
v. Grinding the pigments
vi. Fineness inspection
vii. Colour inspection
viii. Stability inspection
Explain the raw materials for paint making
Demonstration of how paint is manufactured
PPA -107- Types of coating & coating technology 3 units
i. What is paint coating? Types of coating (pigments and vehicle).
ii. Function of the primer, function of the intermediate coat, function of top coat
iii. Film – forming, mechanisms of various coating types- laquers, chemically converting coating, latex coating, Alkyds and other resins that cure by oxidation moisture – curing polyurethanes and inorganic zinc primers. Powder coating, coating systems
PPA 108- The science of Rheology in painting 3units
Rheology of paints, effects of rheology of paint, rheology tests, Rheology of coatings, optimum rheology for paints. Rheology modifiers in paints
PPA 109- Practical 2units
Industrial training, SIWES, practical experiences.
