Introduction

This curricular program is designed to prepare the middle-level competent Mechanical Engineering Technicians as Assistant Sub-engineers. The graduates will be equipped with the required knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to this level to meet the demand of the Mechanical Engineering Industry in the country and abroad. The implementation modality of this curriculum is the apprenticeship model. UNESCO-UNEVOC defines apprenticeship as a ‘unique form of vocational education, combing on-the-job learning and school-based training, for specially defined tasks and work processes. It is regulated by law and based on written employment contract with a compensatory payment, and standard social protection scheme. A formal assessment and a recognized certification come at the end of a clearly identified duration.

The program extends over 24 months. The first fifteen weeks of in-house classes that insist on theoretical and basic practical skills will be provided in the institution. It involves an instructional mode of delivery for technology-based education and training in which learning takes place in two venues: the technical school or training institute and the company or industry. Here, the term “industry” is not a single area, it is meant generally to include all the sectors of the economy in our community, which range from manufacturing firms, service shops, business establishments, and government agencies to non-government organizations (NGOs). There will have a tripartite training agreement between apprentices, sponsoring industries and training institutions for implementing this curricular program.

Rationale

This curricular program will be implemented and operated as based on the Apprenticeship Training Operation Working Procedures, 2075 B.S.

Curriculum Title

The title of this curricular program is Pre-diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Apprenticeship Model).

Program Aim

The program aims to prepare middle-level competent Mechanical Engineering Technicians as Assistant Sub-engineers who can serve at related government offices, maintenance workshops, industries or firms in Nepal and abroad.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the program are to produce a mid-level workforce, who will be able to:

1. Prepare industry ready through institute-based education and industry-based training.

2. Perform basic mechanical works carried out in Mechanical workshops.

3. Interpret engineering drawings and computerized drawings.

4. Perform sheet metal fabrications.

5. Operate lathe, milling and welding machines and their accessories.

6. Repair and maintain basic types of Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic devices.

The rationale behind designing this curricular program is to acquire competencies by an apprentice through his/her engagement in hands-on practices (the real world of work experiences) as he/she gets an opportunity to get exposed to mechanical engineering-based industries where they can learn about modern-day tools, machines and processes which gives them the insight and attitudes to combine creativity, knowledge and tools to complete the

difficult task of shaping an idea into reality.

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1. Perform simple calculations related to mechanical works.

2. Prepare a business plan for establishing small mechanical work-related production and

   service industries.

3. Create self-employment opportunities by linking skills, knowledge and attitudes to

   related mechanical works.

Duration

This course will be completed within 24 months after the enrollment in a formal setting. The detailing of course duration is depicted below.

A. Institute Based Training Phase:

• Pre-Training Phase:

• One day/week for 78 weeks (78 days/13 weeks):

• Block Release Phase:

  B. IndustryBasedTraining(HandsonPractice)Phase:

• 65 Academic Weeks (78-13):

• Mechanical fitting

• Welding and Workshop Practice

• Maintenance Practice

  Entry Criteria

  Individuals with following criteria will be eligible for this program:

1280 Hours

15 weeks (600 Hours) 13 weeks (520 Hours) 4 weeks (160 Hours)

2600Hours

65 Weeks (2600 Hours) 21 weeks (840 Hours) 22 weeks (880 Hours) 22 weeks (880 Hours)

• SLC/SEE appeared.

• Above 16 years of age.

• Pass entrance examination administered by CTEVT/as decided by the Office of the

  Controller of Examination, CTEVT.

• Mentally and Physically fit for the occupation.

• Pass the interview conducted jointly by industry and the training institute.

  Candidates will be recruited on the merit base of entrance examination.

  Group Size

  The group size of this program will be 40 (forty) in a batch.

  Medium of Instruction

  The medium of instruction will be in English and/or Nepali language.

  Pattern of Attendance

  The apprentices should have 80% attendance in theory classes and 90% in practical performance/industrial practice to be eligible for internal assessments and final examinations.

  Qualification of Instructional Staff

• Instructors should have Bachelor Degree in Mechanical in Engineering

• Assistant Instructors should have Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• Practical Assistant/Teaching Aide should have Pre-diploma in Mechanical Engineering

  with 3 years' experience

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• Good communication and instructional skills

• Experience in the related field

  Teacher and Apprentice Ratio

• Overall ratio of teacher and student must be 1:10 (at the institution level)

• Teacher and apprentice ratio for theory class should be as per nature of classroom

• Teacher and apprentice ratio for practical should be 1:10

• Minimum 75% of the teachers must be full time

  Instructional Media and Materials

  The following instructional media and materials are suggested for the effective instruction, demonstration and practical.

• Printed Media Materials (Assignment sheets, Handouts, Information sheets, Individual training packets, Procedure sheets, Performance Check lists, Textbooks etc.).

• Non-projected Media Materials (Display, Photographs, Flip chart, Poster, Writing board etc.).

• Projected Media Materials (Multimedia, etc.).

• Computer-Based Instructional Materials (Computer-based training, Interactive video etc.)

• Web-Based Instructional Materials (Online learning)

• Radio/Television/Telephone

• Education-focused social media platforms

  Teaching Learning Methodologies

  The methods of teachings for this curricular program will be a combination of several approaches such as.

• Theory: Illustrated lecture Discussion, Seminar, Interaction, Assignment and Group work.

• Practical: Demonstration, Observation, Guided practice, Self-practice and Project work.

• Industrial practice: Work place-based learning at the building construction companies or industries under the supervision of industrial supervisor.

  Approaches of learning

  There will be inductive, deductive and learner-centered approaches of learning.

  Examinations and Marking Scheme

• The subject teacher will internally assess learning achievements of apprentices in each subject during the instructions, followed by a final examination at the end of curricular program.

• Continuous assessment will be adopted for institute based practical components.

• The marking weightage of industrial practice will be limited to practical only for the all subjects that they are offered in industrial practice. Moreover, proportions of internal

assessment and final examinations are as follows:

S.N. Nature

1. 1  Theory

2. 2  Practical

3. 3  Industrial Practice

Internal Assessment

50% 50% 50%

Final Exam

50% 50% 50%

Pass %

40% 60% 60%

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• There will be three internal assessments, those to be administered by the institute, and one final examination in each subject at the end of the program. Moreover, modes of internal assessment and final examinations include both theory and practical or as per the nature of instruction as mentioned in the curriculum structure.

• Continuous assessment will be adopted for institute based practical components.

• Each student must pass every internal assessment to appear the final examinations.

• Continuous evaluation of the students' performance is to be done by the related In-

  company Trainer/ Industrial Supervisor/Internal Guide to ensure the proficiency over

  each competency under each area of a subject specified in the curriculum.

• Performance evaluation of industrial practice should be done by the related In-company Trainer/Industrial Supervisor/Internal Guide. In addition, on the basis of continuous assessments (at the interval of three months’ plan and program) an aggregate mark of each subject will be calculated for determining internal assessment marks of industrial

  practice.

• Logbook, an official document is used to record information on learning experienced

  by the learners attained during industrial practice or training. Both of the In-company Trainer/Industrial Supervisor/ Internal Guide and the apprentice are required to sign in the logbook as a skill or a task is confirmed and performed. In addition, the maintained logbook will be baselines for both formative and summative aspects of evaluation.

Provision of Back Paper

Marking System

The marking system will be as follows:

Grading

Distinction: First division: Second division: Pass division:

Disciplinary and Ethical Requirements

Overall marks

80% and above
75% to below 80%
65 % to below 75%
Pass marks to below 65%

There will be the provision of back paper, but the apprentice must pass all the subjects within three years from the enrollment date; however, there should be a provision of chance exam for the apprentices as per CTEVT rules.

• Intoxication, insubordination or rudeness to peers will result in immediate suspension followed by review by the disciplinary review committee of the institute.

• Dishonesty in academic or practice activities will result in immediate suspension followed by administrative review, with possible expulsion.

• Illicit drug use, bearing arms at the institute, threats or assaults to peers, faculty or staff will result in immediate suspension, followed by administrative review with possible expulsion.

  Certificate Requirements

  The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training will award certificate of “Pre- diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Apprenticeship Model)” to those apprentices who successfully complete the requirements as prescribed by the curriculum.

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Career Path

The graduate will be eligible to work in the position of Assistant Sub-engineer (Mechanical) in the government related organizations or as prescribed by the Public Service Commission or the concerned authorities of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

General Attitudes Required

An apprentice should demonstrate the following general attitudes for effective and active learning.

Acceptance, Affectionate, Ambitious, Aspiring, Candid, Caring, Change, Cheerful, Considerate, Cooperative, Courageous, Decisive, Determined, Devoted, Embraces, Endurance, Enthusiastic, Expansive, Faith, Flexible, Gloomy, Motivated, Perseverance, Thoughtful, Forgiving, Freedom, Friendly, Focused, Frugal, Generous, Goodwill, Grateful, Hardworking, Honest, Humble, Interested, Involved, Not jealous, Kind, Mature, Open minded, Tolerant, Optimistic, Positive, Practical, Punctual, Realistic, Reliable, Distant, Responsibility, Responsive, Responsible, Self-confident, Self-directed, Self-disciplined, Self-esteem, Self- giving, Self-reliant, Selfless, Sensitive, Serious, Sincere, Social independence, Sympathetic, Accepts others points of view, Thoughtful towards others, Trusting, Unpretentiousness, Unselfish, Willingness, Work-oriented.