General Objectives
To train competent technicians (at Diploma level) by imparting knowledge, competencies and skills in the field of Petroleum Geology.
Specific Objectives
The Specific Objectives of the programme will be to provide that upon completion of the NTAL 6 programme technicians are expected to be able to:
- Describe basic components of geological, geochemical and geophysical methods and perform (without supervision) geological and geochemical sampling, and geophysical data acquisition in oil and gas exploration and development;
- Support and assist experts in project designs, establish logical framework for project planning, implantation and monitoring in oil and gas exploration and development;
- Undertake field and laboratory analysis and tests of geological (rocks, sediments and fossils) and geochemical samples;
- Prepare basic reports for geological, geochemical and geophysical field activities in oil and gas; well drilling and logging activities in oil and gas exploration and development for the supervisor;
- Describe and analyse policy, statutes, and related documents in the oil and gas industry in Tanzania; and
- Supervise geological, geochemical and geophysical field operations and drilling rig camp management.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must have completed successfully the Technician Certificate (NTA Level 5) in Petroleum Geology or its equivalent from NACTVET acredited institution with at least a 2.0GPA.
The Modules
Semester I Modules
| MODULE CODE | MODULE TITLE |
| PGT 06101 | Oil and Gas Well Drilling |
| PGT 06102 | Oil and Gas Well Logging |
| PGT 06103 | Petroleum Reservoir Estimations |
| PGT 06104 | Petroleum Exploration Management |
| PGT 06105 | Reservoir Fluid Drive mechanism |
| PGT 06106 | Entrepreneurial Skills |
Semester II Modules
| MODULE CODE | MODULE TITLE |
| PGT 06207 | Geo-hazards Identification |
| PGT 06208 | Geochemical Methods in Petroleum Exploration |
| PGT 06209 | Source Rock Characteristics |
| PGT 06210 | Petroleum Legal Framework |
| PGT 06211 | Environmental Management in Petroleum Industry |
| PGT 06212 | Report Writing and Presentation Skills |
| PGT 06213 | Final Project |