NIGERIAN COLLEGE OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY, ZARIA

NIGERIAN COLLEGE OF
AVIATION TECHNOLOGY,

ZARIA

STUDENTS' HANDBOOK

(First Edition: September, 2013)

VISION
To maintain the prestigious position of the foremost Aviation Training
Institution in Africa and be amongst the best in the world.

MISSION
To consistently provide the Aviation Industry with Professionals and
other personnel through training and related services for safe air
transportation in accordance with International standards.

Address : Nigerian College of Aviation Technology,
P.M.B. 1031, Zaria Aerodrome,
Zaria, Kaduna State.

Website : www.ncat.gov.ng

E-mail : [email protected]

Telephone : +234 69 87 5365
+234 69 87 5367

For inquiries you may also wish to mail:

Rector/CE : [email protected]

Deputy Rector : [email protected]

Registrar : [email protected]

FORWA RD

With a great sense of pleasure, I welcome you to the Nigerian College
of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. I congratulate you for gaining
admission into this prestigious Institution and urge you to utilize this
opportunity for your academic/professional and moral development
and excellence.

NCAT, as the College is popularly known is the foremost Civil Aviation
Training College in Africa. Established by Act of Parliament No.31 of
1964 (as amended), the College is a comprehensive Civil Aviation
Training Organization having five training schools uniquely co-located.
The College's forty-nine (49) years of chequered history of training
aviation professionals not only for Nigeria but the whole African region
and beyond has made the College a house-hold name in aviation
training world-wide.
The objectives for establishing the College are to:
· provide the civil aviation industry in Nigeria, in particular, and in the
African continent in general with highly trained and skilled personnel,
namely Pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Aeronautical
Telecommunications Engineers, Air Traffic Controllers, Aeronautical
Communication Personnel, Cabin Crew, Flight Dispatchers, Aviation
Security Personnel, etc.
· stimulate safe, regular, and efficient air transport services; and
· boost economic growth in Africa.

In order to fulfill the above stated statutory objectives, the College is
structured into five Training Schools, three Service Departments and a
various number of Units and Sections.
The College offers an excellent, peaceful, safe and healthy environment
for teaching and learning as well as research and development. The
College is indeed a home to people of diverse cultures.
I enjoin you to work hard and remain very focused on the main
objective of being in the College which is to acquire quality education
and professional skills and at the end be found worthy both in
character and learning to receive a Diploma of the Nigerian College of
Aviation Technology. I appeal to you to shun such vices as examination
malpractice, membership of secret cults and all forms of immoral and
criminal behavior.

As you read through this students’ handbook, you will come across
rules and regulations which will guide your stay in the College and
acquaint you with relevant information on life on campus, structures
and workings of the College. The handbook is indeed an indispensable
companion for every student.

Once again, I welcome and congratulate you most heartily as I wish you
a most rewarding experience at NCAT. Welcome!

Capt. (Mrs.) Chinyere O. Kalu, MFR
Rector/Chief Executive.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vision and Mission Statements ....................................................i
Contacts…………………………………………………………………………………..ii
Forward .......................................................................................iii
Table of Contents .......................................................................v
General Information...................................................................1
Brief History of the College..........................................................1
Members of College Management .............................................
Heads of Service Units.................................................................
NCAT Organizational Structure and Management......................
Student Academic Unit................................................................
Student Affairs and welfare Unit .................................................
Aero-Medical Services .................................................................
Library Services............................................................................
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) - Approved Training
Programmes...............................................................................
List of Courses............................................................................

Flying School ........................................................................
AME School .........................................................................
ATS/Com School...................................................................
ATE School............................................................................
Pre-Entry Requirements ............................................................
Flying School ........................................................................
AME School..........................................................................
ATS/Com School ..................................................................
ATE School............................................................................

National Board For Technical Education (NBTE) Approved Programmes
..............................................................................
Pre-Entry Requirements.............................................................

National Diploma (ND) Programmes....................................
Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes......................
Training Structure And Curriculum ............................................
Grading And Award Of NBTE Programmes.................................
Conditions For The Award Of The ND/HND ..............................
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) In Aviation Programmes .........
Entry Requirements ..................................................................
Programme Delivery ..................................................................
Programme Structure ..........................................................
Examination ........................................................................
Feedback Reports ......................................................................



1.1 BRIEF HIS TORY OF THE COLLEGE
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria (formally known
as Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre - NCATC) was set up by Act
of Parliament No.31 of 1964 (as amended), to conduct:
· Civil Aviation courses for use in flight training or airport operations
and management as may be prescribed from time to time;
· Training of approved persons in the installation, maintenance and
operation, as the case may be, of technical equipment, the use of
which is calculated or likely to increase the margin of operational
safety of civil aircraft services;
· Training on equipment and necessary facilities for technical
research or normal use by approved persons at the College as may
be authorized or allowed by the Board of Governors.

The idea of a center for aviation training in Nigerian was first
mooted at an International Forum – the 12th International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly, held in San Diego,
California, USA, in 1959. The Federal Government of Nigeria then
formally requested the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) to appoint an expert to assess the actual requirements for
the setting up of a Civil Aviation Training Center in Nigeria.

The report of the project was approved in 1963, and a bill
establishing a Center for Civil Aviation Training at Zaria, Nigeria,
was passed by the Federal Legislature on 29th September, 1964,
and signed into law on October 23rd 1964. The Center was

established as a joint programme between the Federal
Government of Nigeria (FGN), the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP), and the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO). The joint programme of assistance from the
UNDP and ICAO came to an end on 31st December, 1974 and the
Federal Government of Nigeria assumed full responsibility for the
continued management and operation of the College.

The need to expand on its training programmes led to the upgrade
and renaming of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre (NCATC)
to the present Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) via
Decree No. 42 of 1990.

Since its inception and commencement of training, the College has
experienced incredible growth in the number of modular training
programmes, course development, trained and highly skilled
aviation professionals.

Today, the College is an associate member of International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRAINAIR PLUS, standardizing and
improving quality of courses/training programmes for aviation
industry world-wide.

The College is registered with the Aviation Accreditation Board
International and its training programmes/courses are regulated in
terms of content, scope and delivery by the Nigerian Civil Aviation
Authority (NCAA) in accordance with International standard and
best practices. It has also commenced post-graduate studies in

aviation related disciplines. In year 2012, the International Air
Transport Association (IATA) rated the College the best in Africa.

NCAT is located in Palladan, a suburb of Zaria in Kaduna State. Over
the years, Palladan has evolved from a small colonial farm
settlement to a large community. Zaria is a large city with a
cosmopolitan population of about 1.5million people. Areas of
economic importance include farming and education, hence it can
easily be referred to as an “educational town,” being home to
various academic institutions like the prestigious Ahmadu Bello
University (ABU), Federal College of Education (FCE), Nigerian
Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), National Research
Institute of Chemical Technology (NARICT) and Chemical and
Leather Research Technology (CHELTECH).

Zaria is characterized by a tropical continental climate with an
extensive dry season (October – May) with temperatures getting as
low as 10oC at night and as high as 40oC in the afternoon. In March
and April, hot but dry weather is encountered, with temperature
ranges between 38oC and 42oC. The moisture laden south-westerly
monsoon winds then take over, bringing in heavy rainfall between
May - September/October.

Our on-campus accommodation goes with impressive boarding,
lodging, recreational and other facilities which include:
· 5 hostel blocks of 250 self-styled rooms and 12 self-catering Flat-lets;
· A 500-seat Student Cafeteria.

· An Internet Café
· A laundry;
· A mini-mart;
· Male/female beauty salon;
· A sports room for indoor games and recreation;
· Several generating sets ranging from 25KVA to 1000KVA to ensure

uninterrupted power supply;
· An internal Security Unit

Our variety of sports and recreational facilities include:

· Three outdoor tennis courts;
· A well-lit basketball court;
· A golf course;
· An outdoor grass pitch with pavilion;
· A well-lit sports ground for badminton and volley ball;
· A swimming pool;
· A Physical fitness gymnasium.

1.2 NCAT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND
MAN AGEMEN T

In pursuance of its statutory mandate, NCAT has continued to grow and

develop structurally. Today, the College is structured into five Training

Schools, three Service Departments. While each Training School is

functionally divided into Training Departments, each Service

Department is structurally divided into Support Service Units/Sections.

There are also a number of full fledged functional/support Service Units

under the Office of the Rector/Chief Executive. The composition is as

follows:

A. Office of the Rector/CE
· Deputy Rector/Head of Training
· Advance Studies and Training Research Unit
· Flight Maintenance Department
· Library Unit
· Course Development Unit
· Aero-medical Unit
· Internal Audit Unit
· Procurement Unit
· Information and Communication Technology Unit
· Legal Unit
· Public Relations Unit
· Security Unit
· Planning, Research and Statistics Unit
· Training Aids Production Unit
· Commercial Unit

B. Training Schools

i. Flying School (FS)
· Flight Training Department;
· Flight Simulator Maintenance Department;
· Ground Studies Department.

ii. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) School
· Airframe Department;
· Power Plant Department;
· Avionics Department;
· Aircraft Maintenance and related Sciences.

iii. Air Traffic Services and Communications (ATS/COM) School
· General Air Traffic Services Department;
· Communications Department;
· ATC Radar Department;
· Area/Airways Department.

iv. Aeronautical Telecommunications (ATE) School
· General Electronics and Computer Studies Department;
· Nav-Aids Equipment Maintenance Department;
· ATC Radar Equipment Maintenance Department;
· Communications Equipment Maintenance Department;
· Power System Equipment Maintenance Department.

v. Aviation Management School (AMS)
· General Aviation Management Department;
· Aerospace and Airport Development Studies Department;
· Air Transport Management Department;
· Air Safety Management Department.

C. Service Departments

i. Registry Department
· Administration Section

· Establishment Section
· Academic Affairs Section
· Student Affairs Section
· Transport Section

ii. Bursary Department
· Projects, Budget, Insurance & Utilities Section
· Pensions & Gratuity Section
· Stores Section
· Management & Cost Accounts Section
· Pay Roll Section
· Final Accounts Section

iii. Works and Technical Service Departments
· Mechanical Section
· Civil Section
· Electrical Section
· Maintenance Section

D. Tiers of Supervisory Management of the College

i. The College Management

The College Management is headed by the Rector/Chief Executive. The

Management is the administrative machinery which implements the

policies and decisions of the Government and the Board. Other

members of Management are the Deputy Rector who is also the

Training Co-ordinator, Registrar, Bursar and Heads of Training Schools.

The Rector/Chief Executive may co-opt a few others for

administrative/professional exigencies.

ii. The Board of Governors

Board of Governors which initiates policies for the overall Management
of the affairs of the College, and in particular the control of its property
and finance. It also has the authority to facilitate and promote the best
interest. The Board operates through its standing committees namely:
Finance and General Purpose, Planning and Development and
Committee on Establishment matters.

iii. The Advisory Council

The College structure also provides for an Advisory Council to the Board
of Governors consisting of industry stakeholders.

iv. The Federal Ministry of Aviation (FMA)

The Federal Ministry of Aviation exercises the overall supervision of the
College through its Board. NCAT is one of the six parastatals under the
Ministry. The Honourable Minister of Aviation is the aeronautical
authority in Nigeria. The Ministry, together with its parastatals,
constitute the aviation industry in Nigeria.

1.3 MEMBERS OF COLLEGE MAN AGEMENT

1. Rector/Chief Executive
Capt. (Mrs.) Chinyere Okorie Kalu (MFR) - CPL, IR, ME, ATPL,
PGD, MWAI.

2. Deputy Rector/Head of Training
Engr. Zakari Adamu Zubairu - NCAT Dip, HND, PGD, LAME.

3. Registrar
Mr. G.C. Onugha - B.Sc, MPA.

4. Bursar
Mr. Fidelis I.U. Eriken – HND, MBA, FCA, MNIM.

5. Head of Flying School
Capt. Cyril Onugha (AVM (rtd), OON) - M.Sc, CFI-I, IR, ME.

6. Head of AME School
Engr. Lily Y. Tachio - B.Ed (Tech.), MTL, MNIM, CMILT, LAME.

7. Head of ATS/Com School
Mr. Chinny Anthony Enechukwu - NCAT Dip, M.Sc, MNIM,
MNATCA.

8. Head of ATE School
Engr. J.O. Ikhigbonoaremen - HND, PGDM, MBA, MNIM,
MIFATSEA, MNSE, C.Eng, LATE.

9. Head of Aviation Management School
Barr. (Mrs) A.O. Adekola – LLB, BL, MNIM, MAISAN, MIFAIMA,
MWAI, MNBA.

10. Head of Advance Studies and Training Research Unit
Engr. K.O. Uhuegho - NCAT Dip, B.Eng, MBA, M.Sc (Air Safety
Mgt), MNIM, MNIEM, MNSE, C.Eng, LAME.

1.4 HEADS OF SERVICE UNITS

1. Head of Works and Technical Services Department
Engr. Lusa Idrisu - NCAT Dip, Av. Auditor, LAME.

2. Chief Medical Officer
Dr. (Mrs.) Ester E.A. Shittu – MBBcH, MPH, Av. Med, MNMA,
AsMAN.

3. Head of Flight Maintenance Department
Engr. Christopher Manshop - NCAT Dip, LAME.

4. Legal Adviser
Barr. (Mrs.) Afolake St. Mathew Daniel - LLB, BL, MNBA, MIBA.

5. Head of Quality Assurance Unit
Engr. Michael Chukwu – NCAT Dip, B.Eng, PGDM, Av. Auditor,
MISASI.

6. Head of Curriculum Development Unit
Mr. Dauda Bajini Yahaya - B.Sc, M.Sc, CILT, FLIDAN.

7. Chief Librarian
Mr. Emmanuel Gandu - B.LSc, MNLA.

1.5 STUDENT ACADEMIC U NIT
1.5.1 Academic Calendar
The College publishes yearly academic calendar for prospective
candidates. It contains information about:

a) The five (5) schools in the College
b) Course fees
c) Course of study
d) Admission policy of the College
e) Entry qualification
f) College Bank Account details for payment of fees
1.5.2 Registration
Candidate who have admission based on satisfactory performance
in the aptitude tests and medical examination is eligible for
registration. Registration is also based on full payment of
prescribed course fees on or before commencement of the
programme.

1.5.3 Deferment of admission
Deferment of admission must be done upon duly written request
and approval granted by the Rector/Chief Executive. Also upon
payment of non-refundable fee of fifty thousand Naira
(N50,000.00) only.

1.5.4 Change of course
A student who wants to change a course must write to the
Rector/Chief Executive and approval granted before such change
could be effected.

1.5.5 Attendance
On resumption of classes a student is expected to record at least
80% attendance before graduation. Lateness and failure to attend
classes is not allowed. More so students are expected to attend all
their scheduled classes. Students who have any valid reason to
miss a class is expected to notify the Head of school in writing
through his/her course coordinator.

1.5.6 Eligibility for award of diploma
A student is eligible for the award of Diploma Certificate upon
completion of an approved course of study and pass prescribed
examination under the authority of the College. He must also
acquire the knowledge and skills, attitude as set forth in
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) syllabus. He/she
must also be of good conduct.

1.5.7 Examination and examination misconduct
a) The following offences shall carry the punishment of

Expulsion
i) Impersonation at Examination. This may involve the

exchange of examination numbers or names on answer
sheets or intentional use of another student’s examination
number.
ii) Introduction of relevant foreign materials and class notes
into the Examination Hall.
iii) Assault on invigilator.

iv) Exchange of relevant materials in examination hall which
may involve:

· The Exchange of question papers containing relevant
jotting and materials or

· Collaboration/copying from each other or
· Exchange of answer script
· Theft/Removal of Examination script or materials
· Mischief caused by fire to examination scripts or

materials
· Copying from class notes
· Making use of class notes during the Examination
· Facilitating/abetting cheating before, during or after

Examination
· Oral/written communication between/among students

1.5.8 Certificate Forgery

When certificate is being printed outside the College it is regarded
as forgery. If certificate is unsealed and wrongly endorsed or

signed by unauthorized persons it is regarded as forgery of
certificate. Any alteration on the original certificate renders the

certificate forgery. All students are to know that it is their
responsibility to ensure that they present genuine result for

registration and that they meet the approved entry requirement

for the programme of their choice. Verification of certificates is
carried out during and after admission and any student discovered

to present forged result or certificate shall be asked to withdraw
immediately from the College.

1.5.9 Student’s with academic problems

a) Students on standard courses who are unable to demonstrate
average academic performance during the first three
(3)academic term will be advised to withdraw

b) A student who fail more than three (3) subjects in his/her
course may be allowed to recourse

1.5.10 Disruption of classes
· Inter-personal discussion during classes.
· Receiving and making calls during classes.
· Power failure in the course of using multi-media during
classes.

1.5.11 Noise
Fighting among students during classes constitute noise making.
External noise from the environment may result to distraction in
classroom. Such as explosion, aircraft landing and taking-off.

1.5.12 Student’s peaceful demonstration
Insufficient social amenities such as water, Electricity, inadequate
accommodation, poor quality and quantity of food, inadequate of
health care service delivery, insufficient provision of recreational
or sporting facilities/Equipment, withdrawal of some social
amenities/sporting and recreational activities may result to
student’s demonstration in a peaceful manner.

1.5.13 General Comportment
Good behavioural conduct of student in and outside the College
environment. The behavioural organization of the student in
attitude and behaviour. The use uniforms for standard courses

signifies total obedience and submission to constituted activity and
the Aviation profession.

1.5.14 Studentship tenure
Studentship tenure varies according to the duration of courses in
the College. The tenure terminates immediately such student
graduates.

1.6 STUDENT AFFAIRS AND WELFARE UNIT

1.6.1 Introduction

The student affairs unit is saddled with the orientation of newly

admitted students in liaison with the Public Relations Unit. The

unit is also responsible for hostel administration, boarding,

catering, housekeeping services as well as discipline, welfare,

sporting and recreational activities for students.

1.6.2 Available Halls of Residence

i) Hostel Block “A”
ii) Hostel Block “B”
iii) Hostel Block “C”(female)
iv) Executive Hostel
v) New Hostel

1.6.3 Application For Bed Space

Request for bed space shall be in the following format.

1. App no:…………………………………………………………....
2. Course of study:…………………………………………………
3. School:………………………………………………………………
4. Name of Student…………………………………………………
5. Duration of study:………………………………………………..
6. Registration status:…………………………………….………..
7. Room No:…………………………………………………………….
8. Student Affairs Officer
9. Name……………………..…………….
10. Sign:………………….…………………
11. Date/stamp:………………………….

1.6.4 Rules For Accepting Of Bed Space
Acceptance of bed space shall be subject to payment of school
fees, feeding and accommodation.
1.6.5 Pet:
Student shall not maintain pets in any part of the College.
1.6.6 Audio Equipment
The use of audio equipment is allowed but students should respect
the right of fellow students.
1.6.7 Cooking And Sale Of Items In The Hostels
No cooking is allowed in the hostels.
1.6.8 Clubs And Societies
Students are free to organize themselves into Clubs, Societies or
Organizations subject to the approval of the Rector/Chief
Executive.
1.6.9 Secret Societies/Cults:
Strictly prohibited
1.6.10 Nocturnal Meeting:
Strictly prohibited
1.6.11 General Comportment
Comportment/behavior of students in the College and in the
hostels is regulated by student regulations.
1.6.12 Expectant/Nursing Mothers
Refresher courses, short term programme, e.g. from NAMA, FAAN
and NCAA.

1.6.13 Staying In The Halls Of Residence During Vacation

This is subject to approval of the College authorities.

1.6.14 Hall Administration

(a) Sale, giving out or illegal swapping of bed spaces are strictly
prohibited. The penalty for any defaulter is rustication for the
term.

(b) All visitor are not allowed to stay in the hostel beyond
9:00pm similarly, female students are not allowed to stay in
the male hostels beyond 9:00pm.

(c) Females shall not for whatever reason, reside in the male
hostels.

(d) Male students shall not for whatever reason enter female
hostels.

(e) Cooking in the room is strictly prohibited.
(f) Use of any kind of electrical appliances for cooking or boiling

water is strictly prohibited.
(g) Disposal of leftover food in sinks, laundries, bathrooms or

toilets is strictly prohibited.
(h) Student will be surcharged for any damage to College

property.
(i) Religious activities within the hostels such as meeting and

preaching which are capable of breaching the peace are
prohibited.
(j) Defecating and urinating other than the urinary/toilet is
strictly prohibited. The Penalty for breach is loss of bed
space.
(k) Bathing outside the bathroom is strictly prohibited. The
penalty is forfeiture of bed space.
(l) Possession of dangerous weapons, sale and use of illicit drugs
are strictly prohibited.

(m) All personal properties should be registered first with the
security at the gate and with the porters.

(n) Student residency does not include spouses. Student wishing
to live with their spouses should secure accommodation off-
campus.

(o) All grievances, complaint’s and reports must be channeled
through the Student Affairs/Security office in the College and
the student affairs office will not entertain complaints
reports and grievances made outside authorized channels.

1.6.15 Loss Of Property

The College does not accept responsibility for any loss of personal

property in the hostels. Private property maintained or stored in

any part of the College, shall be at owner’s risk. Students are

advised to keep valuables and attractive items under lock and key.

1.6.16 Care Of College Property

Students shall use with prudence and care the facilities of the

College. It shall be the duty of every student to conserve electric

power and water i.e. switch off light and turn off water tap (s)

when not in use.

1.6.17 Bills And Posters:

There shall be posted only on notice boards.

1.6.18 Use Of College Facilities

The use of College facilities shall be approved by appropriate

authorities.

1.6.19 Packing

No student shall change the room assigned to

him/her or move any furniture/equipment from one

room to another without prior authorization by the
Student Affairs Office.

1.6.20 Private Business
Students are neither allowed as agent or otherwise

engage in any business activity, nor lend money or

other goods/valuable with interest within the College
premises.

1.6.21 Procedures For Sporting Activities
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria

provides sporting and recreational facility and
equipment being an academic institution. This is to

encourage healthy and sound body and mind for
students and staff. In order to attain the desired

maximum health and physical fitness for students to
enable them achieve these, the following

recreational and sporting activities were put in place:

(a) A basketball court
(b) A volleyball court
(c) A Standard football pitch
(d) A badminton court
(e) Three standard concrete tennis courts
(f) A swimming Pool
(g) A well equipped gym for physical fitness
(h) A golf course
(i) Chess, ludo and draft

1.6.22 Football
Students interested in football provide their training
kits such as boot, stockings and jersey. While the
College makes available soccer ball, whistle and
other facility. Interested students are attended to at
the football pitch by the College coach. Students
introduce himself to the coach before he is allowed
to play.

1.6.23 Basketball
The College provides balls net for training and jersey
during March. Each student makes available his/her
training kits. Basketball playing students report at the
basketball court training/coaching.

1.6.24 Volleyball
The College provides balls, net for training and jersey during March
competition. Students provide their training kit. Interested
students report at the College volleyball court.

1.6.25 Badminton
There is a badminton court. College provides net, shuttle and to
some extent training rackets. Students report at the badminton
court where they meet with the College coach for
training/coaching.

1.6.26 Tennis
The College has three standard tennis courts. The College provides
rackets, net and balls to some extent. Interested students are
attended to at the tennis court arena.

1.6.27 Swimming Pool
The College has a swimming pool. Students interested in swimming
report at the swimming pool with their College identification card.
They sign in their names before allow in the swimming pool. Only
students in proper swimming suits are allowed in the swimming
pool (swimming pant for men and swimming trunk for female).
Swimming pool operates between 12:30 to 5:30pm Mondays
to Fridays and 11:30 to 5:30pm on weekends and public holidays.

1.6.28 Gym (Fitness Centre)
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria established a physical
fitness centre. All interested students report at the College fitness
centre from 4pm-5pm Mondays to Fridays and 8am to 9am on
Saturdays. Students present their College identification card before
allowed to use of these facility.
1.6.29 Chess/Ludo/Draft
In order to encourages maximum utilization of leisure time, indoor
recreational activities such as chess, Ludo and Draft. These are
usually played in student’s hostel cafeteria and within the
swimming pool premises.

1.6.30 Golf Course
The College maintains a well kempt 18-T-BOX (Male), 07 T-BOX
(Female) and 18 brown golf courses. Interested students report at
the student welfare/sport unit for proper arrangement on

training/coaching. NCAT provides golf sticks and ball
for training/coaching.

1.7 AERO-MEDICAL SERVICES

The Aero-medical centre takes care of general and aviation medical

matters. It is located close to the pedestrian gate in proximity to

the students’ hostel. It is headed by a Chief Medical Officer who is

assisted by a team of qualified medical personnel.

1.7.1 Available Services

These are;
§ Out-patient clinic: General medical services inclusive of

ophthalmological and antenatal care/ immunization
§ Emergency/ Ambulance Services
§ Medical screening for new students/ pre-employment

medical examination
§ Laboratory/ Diagnostics services
§ Pharmacy
§ Aviation medicals

1.7.2 Eligibility/ Procedure For Registration

It is mandatory for all bona fide students to register at the Aero-

medical centre. The procedure for registration includes;

presentation of admission letter and ID card after which general

medical screening is conducted. If an abnormality is found, a

written report would be submitted to the Rector/ Chief executive

and head of the respective school within the shortest possible time.

There is also provision for students to register under the tertiary

institution health insurance scheme which is mandatory.

1.7.3 Procedure For Treatment In The College

The student is expected to be present at the aero- medical centre

with his or her clinic pass. The aero- medical centre is open 24

(twenty-four) hours inclusive of weekends and public holidays.

1.7.4 Procedures for Treatment Outside the College Aero-
medical Centre

The student should have been examined and referred

accordingly at the Aero-medical centre. A medical report should

be written and duly signed by the examiner and presented to

the Chief Medical Officer for further necessary action.

1.8 THE LIBRARY
1.8.1 Introduction
The Library is an academic resource centre of learning and makes
available the resources through books, journals, ICAO annexes,
manuals/documents, on-line internet services, e-Library etc to
users in partial fulfillment of the objective of establishing NCAT –
i.e. to provide the aviation industry with trained and qualified
personnel who would be able to ensure safe air and ground
operations in accordance with ICAO standards.

The Office of the Librarian is responsible for the day – to – day
administration, and coordination of all other departments in the
Library. The Library has five departments as follows:
a) The Technical Services Department is responsible for the

acquisition, processing and repairs of all library books.
b) Readers Services Department is the public relation unit of the

Library, whose responsibility includes the registration of all
eligible library patrons’ i.e. students and staff. It also takes
care of all charging and discharging of library books and
shelving and shelf-reading of books consulted.
c) The Serials Department takes care of the journals &
periodicals of the College including ICAO Annexes, Manuals
and Documents, and makes them available and accessible to
the users. It makes information on new arrivals available to
the community through its current awareness services.

d) The Information and Communication Technology Department
is in charge of Computerizing, and networking systems; One –
line internet Services; E - library and other similar functions.

e) Archives, Research and Documents Department is the
advanced research section of the Library by virtue of its
collections. The primary functions of this unit are; to collect,
preserve and make rare books and archival materials
accessible to library users.

1.8.2 Membership/Eligibility
a) Every member of the College community is eligible to register
as a member of the Library and may use the Library for study,
research, borrowing, referencing and related purposes.
b) Students/staff must be in possession of their College / Library
identity cards which they must produce for inspection by the
library staff when required to do so.
c) A student/staff may borrow a maximum of three books at a
time.

1.8.3 Operating Hours
a) 8.00 am – 9.00 pm. Monday – Friday (during academic
session)
b) 8.00 am – 12.00 Noon. Saturdays
c) 8.00 am – 7.00 pm (during vacation)
d) The Library closes for official national public holidays

1.8.4 E - Library Registration Procedure For Students And Staff
a) No student/ staff may be allowed to use the E-Library unless
he/she registers with the Library.
b) Each student/staff must complete and sign the E-Library
registration form.

1.8.5 Procedure For Borrowing Books.
a) The clientele presents his/her library identity card at the
circulation desk for verification.
b) He/she completes information on the borrower’s book card
and borrowers slip for each of the books required.
c) He/she must then handover the card, slip and on leaving the
College, any clientele not indebted to the library, while the
clientele surrenders the Library identity card before final
departure from the College.
d) The book is taken to the Library staff at the circulation desk
that will cross-check and charge out the book(s).
e) A book will be issued for 14 days to students, 30 days for staff
in the first instance and be renewed for the same period.
f) A book borrowed must be returned promptly on the date due.
g) A fine of N50.00 is chargeable for a day when a book is
overdue, and fines must be paid promptly by the clientele as
at when due.
h) A book not required by another clientele may be renewed for
further period by application to the Readers Services Librarian.

i) Book on loan to a clientele, which is required by another
clientele, may be recalled after initial period of overdue.

j) The clientele must pay for lost or damaged books at current
market price / the discretion of the officer in charge.

k) Graduating students/retiring staff are required to return all
library materials on loan immediately after the final
examination or on retirement. The names of those who failed
to submit borrowed books may be forwarded to Academic
Board / Pensions office for appropriate action.

1.8.6 Rules And Regulations Guiding The Use Of Library
a) Silence must be observed in the Library at all times. Group
discussion and dragging of chairs noisily is prohibited. Always
remember that the library should be used as a quite place.
b) The Library identity card must be brought to the Library and
produced on demand. Library identity cards are not
transferable. Impersonation is viewed as a very serious
offence that attracts sanctions.
c) Bags, brief-cases, umbrellas etc should not be brought to
other parts of the Library. They must be kept in the places
provided for in the Library. Such items are kept at owner’s
risk.
d) All borrowing and renewals must be done in person and not
by proxy.
e) No reservation of seats is permitted.

f) Smoking, drinking, eating or sleeping is not allowed in the
library.

g) Use of any form of naked light such as candles is prohibited.
h) Books are not to be taken out of the library without the due

processes of charging.
i) Submit all books for inspection when leaving the Library.
j) Reference books and periodicals can only be used in the

library. They are not available for borrowing.
k) Any student caught mutilating, defacing, stealing library

books/materials, shall be made to face the College
students/staff Disciplinary Committee who shall suspend the
culprit from the Library until the determination of the case.
l) Phones should be switched off or left on silent mode while in
the Library.



2.2 LIST OF COURSES

2.1.1 FLYING SCHOOL

· Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Course
· Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Course
· Standard Pilot (SP) Course
· Flying Instructors Licence (FI) Course
· Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Course
· Night Rating Course
· Instrument Rating (IR) Course
· Multi-Engine Rating (ME) Course
· Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Course
· Flight Operations Officers Course – Basic
· Flight Operations Officers Course – Advanced
· Cabin Crew Basic Course

2.1.2 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SCHOOL

· Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Airframe and Power plant)
· Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics) Course
· Licence Preparatory (Airframe and Power plant) Course
· Licence Preparatory (Avionics) Course
· Aviation Legislation and Organization of Civil Aviation Course
· Gas Turbine Engine Modular Course
· Direct and Remote Reading Compasses Course
· Airborne Radio Course
· Automatic Flight Control System Course
· Pressurized Metal Airframe Structures Course
· Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance Course

2.1.3 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES/COMMUNICATION SCHOOL

· Aerodrome Control Course

· 053 Approach Control Course
· Standard Air Traffic Control Course
· Radar Control Training Course
· Course 055 Area Control (Non–Radar) Course
· Aeronautical Communication Operator’s Course

2.1.4 AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
SCHOOL

· Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) Licensing Course
· Aeronautical Telecommunication Engineering Diploma Course
· SEL-VOR Equipment Maintenance Course
· ALCATEL DVOR Equipment Maintenance Course
· SEL ILS Equipment Maintenance Course
· ALCATEL ILS Equipment Course
· NDB LB 100 Equipment Maintenance Course
· Airfield Ground Lighting/Visual Landing Aids Course
· Operation and Maintenance of Solar Power Systems Course
· Maintenance and Repair of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning System
· Maintenance and Repair of Generators Course
· Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) & Battery Systems Maintenance

Course
· VHF Communications Equipment Maintenance Course
· Antenna Systems Course
· Radar Systems Data Processing Course

2.2 PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 FLYING SCHOOL
i. Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Course

Sufficient understanding of the English Language and
Mathematics to facilitate an understanding of the instruction
given throughout the course. The minimum age of an
applicant to commence the course is 17 years. Applicants for
the above course should be in possession of a valid class II
medical certificate at the start of the course.
ii. Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Course
Possession of a Private Pilot Licence (PPL): The minimum age
of an applicant to commence the course is 17 years.
Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a
valid class 1 medical certificate at the start of the course.
iii. Standard Pilot (SP) Course
Sufficient understanding of the English Language,
Mathematics and Science to facilitate an understanding of the
instruction given throughout the course. A minimum of five
credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics.
The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is
17 years. Applicants for the above course should be in
possession of a valid class 1 medical certificate at the start of
the course.

iv. Flying Instructors Licence (FI) Course
Possession of a valid Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi
Engine and Instrument Ratings. Applicant must have flown a
minimum of 20 Multi Engine hours within the previous year
and conducted a minimum of 5 touch and gos in a Single
Engine Piston within the previous 6 months.

v. Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Course
Possession of a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with
Instrument Rating (IR) and Multi-engine endorsement. The
minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 21
years. Applicants for the above course should be in
possession of a valid class 1 medical certificate at the start of
the course. A minimum of 1500 total flying hours as a pilot of
aeroplanes.

vi. Night Rating Course
Possession of at least a valid Private Pilot Licence

vii. Instrument Rating (IR) Course
Possession of at least a valid Private Pilot Licence

viii. Multi-Engine Rating (ME) Course
Possession of at least a valid Private Pilot Licence

ix. Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Course
Sufficient understanding of the English Language,
Mathematics and Science to facilitate an understanding of the
instruction given throughout the course. A minimum of five
credits’s including English Language, Mathematics and Physics.

The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is
17 years. Applicants for the above course should be in
possession of a valid class 1 medical certificate at the start of
the course.
x. Flight Operations Officers Course - Basic
A minimum of five credits including English Language,
Mathematics and Physics. The minimum age of an applicant to
commence the course is 18 years. Applicants for the above
course should be physically and medically fit.
xi. Flight Operations Officers Course – Advanced
Possession of Flight Operations Officers Basic Certificate.
xii. Cabin Crew Basic Course
A minimum of five credits, including English Language and
Mathematics. The minimum age of an applicant to commence
the course is 18 years. Applicants for the above course should
be in possession of a Class II medical certificate. Minimum
height of 5ft 3inch for female and 5ft 6inch for male.

2.2.2 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SCHOOL
i. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Airframe And Power plant)

Course
(a) Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
(b) Candidates must possess at least five credits in WASC/GCE or

NABTEC subjects including English, Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and any other subject.
(c) Physically and mentally stable.

ii. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics) Course
(a) Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
(b) Candidates must possess at least five credits in WASC/GCE
or NABTEC subjects including English, Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and any other subject.
(c) Physically and mentally stable.

iii. B.Sc in the physical sciences, Mathematics or Licence
Preparatory (Airframe and Power plant) Course
Entry Requirement to be determined and submitted to Nigerian
CAA for Approval

iv. Licence Preparatory (Avionics) Course
Entry Requirement to be determined and submitted to Nigerian
CAA for Approval

v. Aviation Legislation And Organization Of Civil Aviation Course
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians qualify.

vi. Gas Turbine Engine Modular Course
Candidates with Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License
and also with a minimum of two (2) years working experience in
Aircraft Maintenance qualify.

vii. Direct And Remote Reading Compasses Course
Candidates with Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence in
Electrics and Aircraft Instruments qualify.

viii. Airborne Radio Course
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Avionics) qualify.

ix. Automatic Flight Control System Course

Candidates with Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence in

Electrics and Aircraft Instruments and Aircraft Maintenance

Technicians with Intermediate Technician Certificate

qualify.

x. Pressurized Metal Airframe Structures Course
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers with basic License in Airframe
and Power plant qualify.

xi. Human Factors In Aircraft Maintenance Course
All Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
qualify.

2.2.3 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES/COMMUNICATION SCHOOL
i. Aerodrome Control Course

a) B.Sc in the physical sciences, Mathematics or Geography
b) SSCE, with at least five credits in English, Mathematics,

Geography, Physics and any other science subjects, plus
three years of relevant field experience.
c) Minimum age requirement shall be 20 years.
d) Possession of a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate

ii. Approach Control Course
On successful completion of Aerodrome Control Course

iii. Standard Air Traffic Control Course
a) Geography

b) SSCE, with at least five credits in English, Mathematics,
Geography, and Physics and any other science subjects, plus
three year of relevant field experience.

c) Minimum age requirement shall be 20 years
d) Possession of a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate

iv. Radar Control Training Course
a) B.Sc in the physical sciences, Mathematics or Geography
b) SSCE, with at least five credits in English, Mathematics,
Geography, Physics and any other science subjects
c) Diploma in aerodrome and approach control.
d) Air Traffic Control licence with ratings in A and B.
e) At least 5years post-A and B rating experience.
f) Possession of a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate

v. Course 055 Area Control (Non – Radar) Course
The participants must have at least, five (5) years post ATC
licence cognate experience

vi. Aeronautical Communication Operator’s Course
a) Bachelor Degree or HND in any field, preferably
English/French
b) 3-5 years as an Aeronautical Communication operation
assistant
c) Minimum age requirement shall be 20 years
d) Possession of a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate

2.2.4 AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
SCHOOL

i. Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) Licensing
Course
The Participant must possess any of the following
Qualifications: B.Sc or B.Eng, or HND in Electrical/Electronics
or Telecommunications or Computer Engineering, ATE
Diploma obtained from NCAT or its equivalent.

ii. Aeronautical Telecommunication Engineering Diploma
Course
The candidate must possess a minimum of 5 - credits O’ Level
in Sciences including Mathematics, English and Physics.
Minimum age limit shall be 17 years.

iii. SEL-VOR Equipment Maintenance Course
2 Same as (i) above.

i. Alcatel ILS/DVOR Equipment Maintenance Course
Same as (i) above.

ii. SEL ILS Equipment Maintenance Course
Same as (i) above.

iii. NDB LB 100 Equipment Maintenance Course
Same as (i) above.

iv. Airfield Ground Lighting/ Visual Landing Aids Course
Same as (i) above.

v. Operation And Maintenance Of Solar Power Systems Course
Same as (i) above.

vi. Maintenance And Repair Of Refrigeration And Air
Conditioning Systems Course
Same as (i) above.

Maintenance And Repair Of Generators Course
Same as (i) above.

vii. Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups) & Battery Systems
Maintenance
Same as (i) above.

viii. VHF Communications Equipment Maintenance Course
Same as (i) above.

ix. Antenna Systems Course
Same as (i) above.

x. Surveillance Radar Principles Course
Same as (i) above.

xi. Radar Systems Data Processing Course
Same as (i) above and be medically fit.