Polytechnics that Offer ND/HND Architectural Technology with their Entry Requirements

Polytechnics that Offer ND/HND Architectural Technology with their Entry Requirements

At the end of the National Diploma programme in Architectural Technology, the diplomats will be able to:

• Read, interpret and trace drawing;
• Produce Letter and stencil drawing sheets;
• Produce Scale, dimension, blow-up and reduce drawings;
• Produce basic presentation and perspective drawings;
• Make a good freehand sketch;
• Produce basic presentation and perspective drawings;
• Build simple models;
•  Print, fold and collate drawings for submission;
• Set out simple buildings.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The general entry requirements into the National Diploma in Architectural Technology programme are:

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
• 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..

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:

• Prepare space programmes and working drawings for architectural projects;
•  Develop spatial relationship, circulation and area diagrams;
•  Prepare design drawings;
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications and incorporate such details in the architectural working drawings;
•  Supervise construction works and make progress reports on simple structures;
• Make presentation drawings of architectural works and draw detailed perspective with necessary renderings and requisite 
• colour scheme;
•  Make detailed architectural models;
• Undertake preliminary site investigation in relation to orientation, landscape, environment, soil form etc;
• Collect information and date on simple architectural projects;

• Write specifications for simple building projects.

Polytechnics that Offer ND/HND Architectural Technology are: 

1. Abia State Polytechnic 
2. ATAPOLY Bauchi 
3. Auchi Polytechnic 
4. Crown Polytechnic 
5. Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti 
6. Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic 
7. Federal Polytechnic Bauchi 
8. Federal Polytechnic Bida 
9. Federal Polytechnic Damaturu 
10. Federal Polytechnic Ede 
11. Federal Polytechnic Offa 
12. Federal Polytechnic Idah 
13. Federal Polytechnic Ilaro 
14. Federal Polytechnic Mubi 
15. Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda 
16. Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa 
17. Federal Polytechnic Nekede 
18. Federal Polytechnic Oko 
19. Federal Polytechnic Ile-oluji 
20. Ibadan Polytechnic 
21. IMT Enugu 
22. Jigawa State Polytechnic 
23. Kaduna Polytechnic 
24. Kano State Polytechnic 
25. Katsina Polytechnic 
26. Federal Polytechnic Kazaure 
27. Kogi State Polytechnic 
28. Kwara State Polytechnic 
29. MAPOLY 
30. NACEST Makurdi 
31. IMAPOLY LAFIA 
32. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic 
33. NICT UROMI 
34. OGITECH 
35. Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi Uku 
36. Oke Ogun Polytechnic 
37. Osun State Polytechnic Iree 
38. OSCOTECH ESA OKE 
39. Adamawa State polytechnic Yola
40. RECTEM 
41. Rufus Giwa Polytechnic 
42. Gateway ICT Polytechnic 
43. Kenule Saro Wiwa Polytechnic 
44. Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic 
45. Wolex Polytechnic 
46. Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic 
47. YABATECH 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HND PROGRAMME

The general entry requirements into the Higher National Diploma in Architectural Technology programme are:

1. 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.

2. 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.

Where can Architectural Technology work? 

Architectural Technologist can work in the following fields.

• Architectural companies
• Real estate firms
• Building contractors and construction companies 
• Universities and universities of technology
• Government and local government departments
• Self-employment, some architectural technologists are able to set up on their own.

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