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 Petroleum 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 basic petroleum geology and exploration definitions, terms and terminologies;
- Recognize, organize and operate simple field petroleum (oil and gas) exploration tools and equipment in initial exploration (geological, seismic, gravity, and other methods related to oil and gas exploration) and in drilling exploration (drilling, borehole logging, and related methods in oil and gas exploration);
- Operate simple laboratory equipment and tools used in oil and gas exploration;
- Prepare 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 |
| PGT 04101 | Basics of Geology |
| PGT 04102 | Elements of Petroleum Geology |
| PGT 04103 | Organic Chemistry |
| PGT 04104 | Basic Computer Applications |
| PGT 04105 | Basic Applied Mathematics |
| PGT 04106 | Physical Sciences |
| PGT 04107 | Introduction to Geological and Surveys Geophysical |
Semester II Modules
| Module code | Module title |
| PGT 04208 | English Communication Skills |
| PGT 04209 | Basics of Structural Geology |
| PGT 04210 | Basics of Palaeontology |
| PGT 04211 | Basic Laboratory Operations in Geosciences |
| PGT 04212 | Field Practical Training |