NATIONAL DIPLOMAS IN FARM MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY
NVQ LEVEL 5 & 6
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Module Structure
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NVQ Level
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Semester
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Course Module
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05
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01
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- Manage Workplace Communication
- Manage Workplace Information
- English Language
- Applications of Principles of Laminar Flow
- Information and Communication Technology
- Hazards and Safety in workplace
- Investigation of Field conditions for optimum operation of Farm Machinery
- Testing of Farm machinery and implement
- 2-D Mechanical Drawings in Drafting Software
- Operation of Internal Combustion Engine Fault Diagnosis- Mechanical System in Farm Machinery
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05
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02
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- English Language
- Installation & maintenance of irrigation systems
- Promotion & marketing of farm machinery implements
- Quality assurance of products and services
- Information and Communication Technology
- Plan work to be performed at workplace
- Manufacture of appropriate farm machinery
- Fault diagnosis-diesel fuel systems
- Fault diagnosis-electrical system in farm machinery Service & repairs of hydraulic systems & components
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06
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01
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- English Language
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Failure and demand analysis of Farm machinery & Implement Farm Machinery Evaluation & Selection
- Fault Diagnosis - Hydraulic power assisted systems and components of Farm Machinery
- Theory of motion of machine components and their inertia forces
- Systematic Design Procedures of Appropriate Farm Machinery
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06
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02
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- English Language
- Quality Management Systems-Process Planning
- 3D-Mechanical Drawings in CADD Software
- Selection and Application of Machine Elements in Farm Machinery
- Selection and application of materials in manufacture of farm machinery
- Waste management and Environmental Legislation Creation & maintenance of a learning culture at workplace
- Marketing and Sales Plan for a Product
- Working Principles of Farm Machinery and Implements
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Entry Qualification
• Three passes at the G. C. E. Advanced Level Examination in Mathematics or Engineering Technology
Or
NVQ Level 4 Certificate
DURATION:
3 years
Foundation Course | NVQ 5 | NVQ 6 | Industrial Training | Total |
6 months | 1 Year | 1 Year | 6 months / 6 months | 3 Years
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