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NCAT introduces more courses to improve knowledge in aviation

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Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria has commenced admission into Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Post Graduate Diploma into various fields of academy in a bid to improve knowledge in the sector.

Abdulsalami Mohammed, the Rector of the college told journalists in Lagos on Monday that the essence of the programmes was to improve the academic knowledge of professionals in the sector.

According to Mohammed, NCAT had sought and received accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for the legitimate awards of the programmes, before the commencement of forms for the programme.

He declared that the programmes are also aimed at transforming the college in line with the vision of the current administration for the institution, stressing that with this; the college would be able to compete favourably with its counterparts across the world.

He told journalists that the programme, which commenced five years, had contributed immensely to the knowledge base of the Nigerian aviation industry.

For OND, he explained that the college is running courses on Electrical/electronic Engineering Technology, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology, while for HND, admissions are available for Aviation Management ,  aircraft t Maintenance Engineering Technology ( Avionics option), Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology (Airframe/power Plant Option).

Besides, he stated that the college is also offering PGD in Aviation Management (full time), which would be held in Zaria, Kaduna State, while the part-time of the programme would hold in Lagos.

He explained that admission into the programme would close after six weeks period, commencing from Monday last week.