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Defensive Driving Course |
On completion of the programme, participants will:
a) Have consolidated and extended their knowledge and skills in the driving profession.
b) Be able to safely handle motor vehicles and will be more familiar with defensive driving techniques aimed at accident prevention.
c) Be able to apply their knowledge to specific emergency situations on the road. |
a) General Layout
Chassis, Axle, Gearbox differential, Spring, Shock absorbers, Battery, Steering, Vehicle components, Braking systems, Starter motor, Generator, Alternator, etc.
b) Engine Types
Diesel engine, Petrol engine, In-line engine, Rotary engine, V-engine, Horizontal/Flat gas engine, Air-cooled, Water-cooled engine.
c) Types of Tyres
Tyre construction, Inner tubes, Types of ply, Tubeless tyres and Tyre rotation.
d) Types of Roads
Highways, Motorways, Trunk roads, Dual carriage ways, Streets, Round-about, Cross roads, Road junctions etc.
e) Road Signs
Warning signs, Regulatory signs, Informatory signs, (Post, boards, marking mileage charts, etc.)
f) Traffic Regulation
Accident reporting, Duties of Testing Officers, Vehicle road worthiness, Insurance (Types and claims, Driving license, Log book, Fuel returns, First aid)
g) Driving Techniques
(Practical Driving)
Pre-ignition activities, Clutching, Engine gears (acceleration and deceleration, use of driving mirrors, driving responsibilities).
h) Routine Maintenance
Water level in radiator, oil level in sump, brake fluid level in the ports, fuel levels in the tank, tyre pressure and wheel nuts, fan belt tension, lighting system, wipers, instrument panel.
i) Vehicle Washing
Need for washing vehicle, precaution in washing vehicle, washing the body, engine, chassis.
j) Road Accidents (Causes)
Acceleration (Overspeeding), non-maintenance, careless use of vehicle, drunk driving, poor vision, unfamiliar road, bad road, tiredness, tension, non-observation of road signs and traffic regulation. |
Professional drivers within the public and private sector. |
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Strategic Driving Course |
On completion of the course, participants will:
a) Have consolidated and extended their knowledge in defensive driving,
b) Be familiar with the principles involved in strategic driving.
c) Be familiar with the skills involved in Protocol Driving.
d) Be able to safely handle motor vehicle. |
Transport management, transport policies and programming, report writing, role and responsibilities of a supervisor, effective communication, mechanical principles and procedure, time management, vehicle maintenance etc. |
Holders of Defensive Driving Certificate. |
5. |
Instructional Techniques Course |
At the end of the training programme, participants will have acquired the appropriate knowledge and techniques, in the delivery of vocational skills in their various trade areas.
Have acquired and can impart their knowledge in instructional techniques.
Be able to safely manage situations in applying the appropriate instructional techniques. |
Application of effective instructional techniques, Preparation of content of instructional materials, effective methods of instructional materials , use of learning resources, principles of teaching. |
Instructors in vocational training, Master Craft Persons. |
6. |
Instructional Techniques for Driver Instructors Course |
On completion of the course, participants will:
a) Be familiar with teaching methodology.
b) Be familiar with the elements of imparting skills in driving.
c) Be familiar with the principles of planning and organizing a driving school.
d) have consolidated and extended their knowledge in defensive driving. |
Role of an Instructor, Lesson Planning Scheme of work, Lesson Presentation, Motivation, Legal Obligation, Traffic Regulation, Management of Driving School, Vehicle Components, Mechanical Principles, Driving Theory, Skill and Procedures, Defensive driving, Road Management, First Aid, Fire Prevention/Fighting, Highway Code etc. |
Instructors employed to instruct at Driving schools but without any pedagogical skills. |
8. |
Upgrading for Printing and Allied Trades |
The overall objective of the training programme is to upgrade the knowledge in printing technology and to enhance the capabilities of staff in the establishment to increase productivity and profit.
Also participants should be able to:
a) Produce graphics to a prescribed project brief.
b) Prepare layout with technical specifications.
c) Estimate and cost jobs at short period.
d) Appreciate team work in printing and allied trade areas.
e) Calculate papers in simple methods to avoid waste, etc.
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a) Workshop safety practices and classification of fires.
b) Printing paper sizes (150 and 351) and their sub-divisions.
c) Introduction to printing processes - (1) Prepress (II) Press (III) Print Finish.
d) Printing systems of measurement.
e) Paper calculation - outs and quantity - scientific method.
f) Finding page/matte areas and margins for jobs (5th and 3rd methods).
g) Preparing the layout - steps to take.
h) Ruling up of sheets and parts of a book - prelims, text and additional.
i) Imposition schemes - 4 pages, 8 pages, 12 pages, 16 pages and upwards.
j) Signature in printing technology and printing correction symbols.
k) Colour mixing and printing basic and care of inks..
l) Basic costing and estimating, etc. |
Workshop Managers, Supervisors, Typesetters, Binder, Machine Minders, Darkroom staff, Estimators and others involved in the production of printing jobs (Both private and public organisations). |
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Safety and Security Course |
On completion of the programme, participants will have consolidated and extended their knowledge and skills in safety observations and security duties.
b) Be able to handle safety equipment and situations in time of disaster and efficiency perform security duties.
c) be able to apply their knowledge to specific emergency situations at workplace. |
a) Security Duties
Preparation of duty roster, Allocation of duties, Execution and supervision
of duties, Human Relations.
b) Safety
Disaster approach, Disaster control and use of safety bodies. |
Security Officers of organizations and private individuals. |