General Objectives
To train competent mid-cadre technicians (basic technician Certificate level) based on rigorous practical training who will perform basic activities in the field of Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology.
Specific Objectives
The Specific Objectives of the programme will be to ensure that upon completion of the NTAL 4 programme technicians are expected to be able to:
- Comprehend and describe the fundamentals of mineral exploration, geology and mining geology definitions, terms and nomenclature;
- Identify, organize and operate simple tools and equipment used in mineral exploration (geological, geochemical, geochemical and other methods) related to mineral exploration and mining geology; and drilling exploration (drilling and borehole logging) and related methods in mineral exploration and mining geology.
- Assist in field geological and geochemical sampling, and geophysical data acquisition in mineral exploration and mine development.
- Operate simple laboratory equipment and tools used mineral exploration and mining geology;
- Prepare rock core samples and other field samples for analysis; and
- Write basic or simple technical reports to the supervisor on routine field and laboratory work
Admission Requirements
An applicant must have at least four (4) D passes from Certificate of Secondary Education Examination by NECTA in non-religious subjects. Out of four (4) passes, two (2) must be from science subjects (Physics, Engineering science, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Geography).. OR Holders of NVTA Level 3 in Engineering aligned subjects from VETA Registered Institutions can also apply.
The Modules
Semester I Modules
| Module code | Module title |
| AGT04101 | Basics of Geology |
| AGT04102 | Elementary Mineralogy |
| AGT04103 | Basics of Chemistry |
| AGT 04104 | Basic Computer Applications |
| AGT04105 | Basics of Mathematics |
| AGT04106 | Physical Sciences |
| AGT04207 | Communication Skills |
Semester II Modules
| Module code | Module title |
| AGT 04208 | Basics of Structural Geology |
| AGT 04209 | Basics of Palaeontology |
| AGT 04210 | Mineral Exploration |
| AGT 04211 | Basics of Geological instrumentation |
| AGT 04212 | Basics of Underground and Opencast Mining |
| AGT 04213 | Principles of Mine Safety and Waste Management |
| AGT 04214 | Field Practical Training |