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1.0 Welcome Message:
The National Diploma, Architectural technology was mounted in the 1979/80 session with the first student intake coming in October 1979. On June 30 1982. The academic board approved the mounting of Higher National Diploma programme with the first eighteen (18) students in the programme admitted in
November 1982/83 session. Since then, students’ enrollment has steadily increased.
Initial accreditation visitation exercise for both programmes held May 1985 secured accreditation of ND and HND programmes. The programmes have successfully faced re-accreditation exercises regularly. For the period of existence of the department,
the leadership has been headed by the following staff.
1) E.L. Lema 1979-1981
2) Anil Chotmarada 1981-1985
3) D.S Nkachukwu 1985-1988
4) G.O Edom 1988-1990
5) N. Oti 1996-1997
6) J. U. Diala 1997-1998
7) D.S. Nkachukwu 1998-2002
8) A.U. Ibelegbu 2002-2004
9) C.U. Okpoechi 2004-2006
10) D.S. Nkachukwu 2006-2010
11) A.O. Okwaraejesu 2010-2011
12) C. N. Ebiringa 2011-2015
13) U. O. S. Marcel-Okafor 2015-2018
14) C. A. Emma-Ochu 2018-2020
15) C.N. Onyenowe 2020-2022
16) C. N. Ebiringa Current
It is worthy to mention that over the years, several of our diplomats have become fully registered with the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and the Architects registration council of Nigeria (ARCON).
2.0 Department of Architectural Technology:
The department of Architectural Technology is a very important department that has contributed immensely to this institution, Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri and will continue to maintain the standards of architectural practice as well as be a pacesetter in demand driven technology and innovations.
2.1 Units of the Department of Architecture FPNO
The various units of the department include:
a. The Head of Department HOD
b. Staff Advisers for all levels
c. Architecture Students Association (ASA) And Student Welfare Unit
d. Library Unit
e. Examination and Result Units
f. Technical Unit and
g. Administration and Screening Unit
2.2 List of Academic Staff of the Department
Undelisted are the academic staff.
LECTURERS
a. ARC. DR. C.U OKPOECHI - CHIEF LECTURER
b. ARC. A.O. OKWARAEJESU Ph. D - CHIEF LECTURER
c. ARC. C.A. EMMA-OCHU - CHIEF LECTURER
d. ARC. C.N EBIRINGA - CHIEF LECTURER
e. ARC. (DR,) U.O.S. MARCEL-OKAFOR - PRINCIPAL LECTURER
f. ARC. C.N. ONYENOWE - LECTURER 1
g. ARC. A.O.C OGBUOKIRI - LECTURER 1
h. ARC. J.A NWOKORIE - LECTURER 1
i. ARC. I.C. AZUBUIKE - LECTURER 1
j. ARC. IROEGBULAM, C.I - LECTURER 111
TECHNOLOGISTS
a. ARC. IBE, PERPETUA - ASSISSTANT CHIEF TECHNOLGIST
b. ARC. C.S.O. ONWUKWE - ASSISSTANT CHIEF TECHNOLGIST
c. ARC. C.S MEZIEOBI - ASSISSTANT CHIEF TECHNOLGIST
d. ARC. L.C. IBEMERE - ASSISSTANT CHIEF TECHNOLGIST
e. ARC. NWOSU, B.C - TECHNOLOGIST 11
PART-TIME LECTURERS
a. ARC NNABUIHE, J.C
b. ARC UBAH-DENNIS, J.E
3.0 Vision and Mission Statement:
3.1 Vision
To be a pacesetter in the demand-driven technology and innovations
3.2 Mission Statement
To nurture and sustain the culture of best practices in teaching/learning methods, research demonstration, skills and technology innovations in order to produce job creators for the globe.
4.0 Goal and Objectives:
The goals and objectives of the National Diploma and the Higher National Diploma programmes are summarized as hereunder.
4.1 National diploma (ND)
The National Diploma programme in Architectural Technology is aimed at producing technicians for the architectural profession within the private and public sectors. At the end of the National Diploma programme in Architectural Technology, the diplomats will be able to:
a) Read, interpret and trace drawing;
b) Produce Letter and stencil drawing sheets;
c) Produce Scale, dimension, blow-up and reduce drawings;
d) Produce basic presentation and perspective drawings;
e) Make a good freehand sketch;
f) Produce basic presentation and perspective drawings;
g) Build simple models;
h) Print, fold and collate drawings for submission;
i) Set out simple buildings.
4.2 Higher National Diploma (HND)
The Higher National Diploma programme in Architectural Technology is aimed at producing higher technicians for the architectural profession and other sectors of the building industry within the private and the public sectors. At the end of the Higher National Diploma programme in Architectural Technology, the diplomate will be able to:
a) Prepare space programmes and working drawings for architectural projects;
b) Develop spatial relationship, circulation and area diagrams;
c) Prepare design drawings;
d) Interpret technical drawings and specifications and incorporate such details in the architectural working drawings;
e) Supervise construction works and make progress reports on simple structures;
f) Make presentation drawings of architectural works and draw detailed perspective with necessary renderings and requisite color scheme;
g) Make detailed architectural models;
h) Undertake preliminary site investigation in relation to orientation, landscape, environment, soil form etc.;
i) Collect information and date on simple architectural projects;
j) Write specifications for simple building projects.
5.0 Programmes Offered:
Programmes offered by the Department of Architectural Technology include:
a) National Diploma (ND) – (4 semesters) and
b) Higher National Diploma (HND) – (4 semesters).
6.0 Entry Requirements:
The general entry requirements into the Architectural Technology programme is given at both the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels.
6.1 National Diploma
Post basic Education Certificate (Post JSS) with at least 5 credit level passes at not more than two sittings in the following examinations or equivalent:
i) WASSCE/SSCE/GCE
English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two subjects from the following:
Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Geography, Further Mathematics, Economics/Commerce, Technical Drawing/Graphic Design, Painting & Decoration/Fine Art, Building Construction, Woodwork, Basic Electronics, Computer Studies.
A pass in Technical Drawing/Fine Art will be an advantage.
ii) NTC/NBC
English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two subjects from the following:
Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Financial Accounting, Draughtsman ship/Graphic Design, Painting & Decoration, Introduction to Building Construction, Block laying/Bricklaying & Concreting, Machine Woodworking, Electrical Installation & Maintenance Works, Computer Craft Studies
iii) NVC
English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two trade subjects from the following:
Block Laying & Concreting, Carpentry & Joinery, Computer Studies, Electrical Installation & Repair Works, Agriculture.
Unemployed or under-employed graduates with basic O-level qualification looking for requisite employable skills in architecture.
Those out of school for a long time with basic O-level qualification, in line with Government desire for open access to re-skilling and up-skilling of the nation’s work force as part of lifelong learning (LLL).
6.2 Higher National Diploma
The general entry requirements into the Higher National Diploma in Architectural Technology programme are:
a) The National Diploma with a minimum of lower credit pass in Architectural Technology obtained from an NBTE accredited programme plus a minimum of one-year Post-ND cognate work experience in the field of Architecture.
b) Candidates with ND at pass level and a minimum of two-year post-ND work experience may also be considered for admission into the HND Architectural Technology programme.
7.0 Duration of Programmes:
7.1 National Diploma
The structure of the National Diploma (ND) programme consists of four semesters of classroom, laboratory and workshop/field activities in the polytechnic as well as a semester (3 – 4 months) of Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). Each semester shall be 17 weeks of duration made up as follows:
a) 15 contact weeks of registration, teaching (lecture, recitation, practical exercises/field work, and quiz) and
b) 2 weeks of examination
SIWES shall take place at the end of the second semester of the first year at ND.
7.2 Higher National Diploma
The structure of the Higher National Diploma (HND) programme consists of four semesters of classroom, laboratory and workshop/field activities in the college. Each semester shall be 17 weeks of duration made up as follows:
a) 15 contact weeks of registration, teaching (lecture, recitation, practical exercises/field work, and quiz) and
b) 2 weeks of examination.
8.0 Curriculum and Course Outline:
8.1 National Diploma
The curriculum of the National Diploma Architectural Technology programme consists of four main components:
a) General Studies/Education;
b) Foundation Courses;
c) Professional Courses;
d) Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).
The General Education component should include courses in - English Language and Communication, Economics, Citizenship Education and Entrepreneurship studies. Others may include History, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Philosophy etc. The General Education component should be between 10 - 15% of total contact hours for the programme.
Foundation Courses include in Mathematics, Pure Science, Economics, Technical Drawing, Descriptive Geometry, Statistics etc. The number of hours should be between 10 - 15% of the total contact hours.
Professional Courses are courses which give the students theory and practical skills needed to practice the profession at the technician/technologist level. These may account for 70-80% of the total contact hours.
Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) shall be taken during the long vacation following the end of the second semester of the first year.
8.1.1 Course Outline
8.2 Higher National Diploma
The curriculum of the Higher National Diploma Architectural Technology programme consists of three main components:
a) General Studies/Education;
b) ii) Foundation Courses;
c) iii) Professional Courses.
The General Education component should include courses in - English Language and Communication, Economics, Citizenship Education and Entrepreneurship studies. Others may include History, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Philosophy etc. The General Education component should be between 10 - 15% of total contact hours for the programme.
Foundation Courses include in Mathematics, Pure Science, Economics, Technical Drawing, Descriptive Geometry, Statistics etc. The number of hours should be between 10 - 15% of the total contact hours.
Professional Courses are courses, which give the students theory and practical skills needed to practice the profession at the technician/technologist level. These may account for 70-80% of the total contact hours.
8.2.1 Course Outline
9.0 Career Opportunities and Prospects:
Architectural Technologists use their creativity and technical knowledge to turn innovative designs into durable and sustainable constructions. As a registered architectural technologist (T1234), our graduates are qualified to lead a project from inception to completion. They can also specialize in the technology of architecture, focusing on the design of buildings for use and performance.
Their training will expand their capacity to conceive and initiate technical designs, development and detailing, construction technology, contract administration, sustainability and creating inclusive environments. Architectural technology can be applied in the case of refurbishment, alteration and other construction projects. Our graduates work with professional architects and civil engineers. Their services are also needed in architectural, engineering, or construction firms, in governments, industries and educational institutions.
9.1 Responsibilities
As Architectural technologists, they are expected to:
a) meet with other professionals and clients at an early stage to agree on the project brief,
(b) understand how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues, so that practical questions can be addressed at the outset,
(c) evaluate and advise on environmental, legal and regulatory issues,
d) contribute to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures,
e) identify the surveys (e.g. land surveys) required before work can commence, ensuring they're undertaken, and their results are fed into the project,
f) develop project briefs and work on these as the project progresses,
g) prepare and present design proposals using computer-aided design (CAD) and other design software, as well as traditional drawing methods,
h) lead the detailed design process and coordinate design information,
i) advise clients on procuring the best and most appropriate contracts for the work they are undertaking,
j) liaise with appropriate authorities (e.g. planning enquiries and building inspectors) when producing documentation for statutory approval,
k) produce, analyses and advise on detailed specifications for suitable materials or processes to be used,
l) carry out design-stage risk assessments,
m) administer contracts and project certifications,
n) manage the work of trainee technologists and contribute to the overall running of the business,
o) obtain feedback from clients and people using the building, reporting on the performance of the contractors once construction is completed,
p) appraise the performance of buildings which are in use and produce maintenance management information and
q) evaluate and advise on refurbishment, re-use, recycling and deconstruction.
10.0 Professional Bodies Registrable:
Two main registrable professional bodies for training and development of architects suffice:
a. The Nigeria Institute of Architects
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) was founded on the 1st of April 1960, as an association of independent professional architects with the aim of fostering friendship amongst members, cater for their welfare and establish mutual support and cooperation amongst them. From a modest 13 members at inauguration, the Institute has experienced a phenomenal growth in its membership, activities, stature and influence both at national and international levels to about 12000 members.
b. Architects Registration Council of Nigeria
The Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) was established by Decree No. 10 0f 1969 further amended by Decree No. 43 of 1990. As a result of the enthronement of democracy in our political life that led to the review of all existing laws, the law setting up the Council was also reviewed to fall in line with the new dispensation. In line with this thinking, the law was now renamed Architects (Registration, Etc) Act Cap A19 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The Council derives the power to power to register and control the practice of Architecture in Nigeria.
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