Programmes

Bachelor of Education Degree in Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET)
Industrial Technology Programme - Construction Technology Option 1

Programme Code: UBTITCTFXU1A

Programme Design

The programme is designed to prepare competent professional teachers/ trainers of technical subjects for the education system, and also for industry. Therefore, the four-year Bachelor of Education Degree programme will:

  • Facilitate the student teacher’s acquisition of basic qualification for all teachers at the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes for the effective teaching of technical subjects.
  • Assist student teachers in developing awareness and understanding of the importance of technical education in national development.
  • Help student teachers conduct research, apply technical knowledge and skills to the solution of production and service in their area of specialization.
  • Train student teacher to appreciate and use technology that will enhance the learning process.
  • Prepare teachers of technical subjects who will provide quality leadership, administration and supervision of technical programmes in the TVET system.
  • Provide prospective teachers with skills in curriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of technical programmes.
  • Provide opportunities for student teachers to grow in the confidence as independent learners and develop the attitudes and behavioral standards essential for good citizenship.

Entry Requirements

The successful applicant should:
  1. Possess the following or equivalent qualifications: five CXC (General or Technical Proficiency level grades 1,2, or 3* OR GCE ‘O’ Level (Grades A, B or C including English Language, Mathematics and three other approved subjects. * As of June 1998
  2. Pass a selection interview

Note: Applicant may be eligible for advanced standing and/or credit transfer.


Detailed Programme Structure

YEAR 1–SEMESTER1 Course Hours/Week
Theory Lab/Practical Credits
Information Technology INT1001 2 3 3
Applied Science PHS 1002 2 3 3
Fundamentals of Communication COM1001 2 0 3
Graphic Communication 1 IND 1001 3 0 3
School Observation EDU 1002 0 40 0.5
Foundation of Education EDU 1005 3 0 3
Introduction to Psychology PSY 1002 3 0 3
Community Service Project CSP 1001 1
Total 15 6 18
YEAR1–SEMESTER2 Course Hours/Week
Theory Lab/Practical Credits
Adolescent/Adult Psychology PSY1003 3 0 3
Oral Communication COM1002 2 0 2
Material Science 1 IND1003 3 0 3
Learning Theories and Practice EDU1004 3 0 3
Mathematics (Pre- Calculus) MAT1001 4 0 4
Graphic Communication 2 IND1002 3 0 3
Construction Technology 1 ITC1001 2 3 3
Total 20 3 21
YEAR2-SEMESTER1 Course Hours/Week
Theory Lab/Practical Credits
Advanced Communication COM2001 2 0 2
Instructional Technology EDU2008 2 3 3
Mathematics 2 MAT2029 2 3 3
Construction Technology 2 ITC1002 2 3 3
Architectural drawing 1 ITC2004 2 3 3
Safety OHS2002 3 0 3
Total 14 9 17
YEAR2-SEMESTER2 Course Hours/Week
Theory Lab/Practical Credits
Business Communication COM2002 2 0 2
Classroom & Behavior Management EDU2004 3 0 3
Construction Technology 3 ITC2001 2 3 3
Building Services ITC2003 3 3 3
Structural Mechanics ITC1003 2 3 3
Instructional Methods EDU2002 2 3 3
Work Experience EDU4024 2
Total 13 12 17
YEAR 3–SEMESTER1 Course Hours/Week
Theory Lab/Practical Credits
Assessment in Education EDU2001 3 0 3
Construction Technology 4 ITC3006 2 3 3
Architectural Drawing 2 ITC3002 2 3 3
Structural Design 1 ITC3005 2 3 3
Teaching Practice 1 EDU3008 0 80 1
Functions IND3002 3 0 3
Introduction to Counseling EDU4004 2 0 3
Total 14 9 19
YEAR 3–SEMESTER2 Course Hours/Week
Theory Lab/Practical Credits
Research Methods RES3002 3 0 3
University Elective 3 0 3
Structural Design 2 ITC3003 2 3 3
Management IND4005 3 0 3
Land Surveying LAS3000 2 3 3
In Education EDU4002 3 0 3
Total 16 6 18
YEAR 4–SEMESTER1 Course Hours/Week
Theory Lab/Practical Credits
Advanced Construction Technology ITC3001 2 3 3
Building Measurements ITC3004 2 3 3
Construction Management ITC4003 2 3 3
University Elective 3 0 3
Cost Estimating IN4006 3 0 3
Special Methods EDU4011 2 3 3
Total 15 9 18
YEAR 4–SEMESTER1 Course Hours/Week
Theory Lab/Practical Credits
Teaching Practice 2 EDU3004 0 320 4
Integrative Study EDU4005 6 0 3
Science & Technology Seminars SCT4001 2 0 2
Total 8 0 9
Total Credit = 137

SPECIAL NOTES

  • Year 1 School Observation – 1 week
  • Year 3 Teaching Practice 1 – 2 weeks
  • Year 4 Teaching Practice 2 – 8 weeks (individual teaching)

Work Experience – 1 month (in the area of specialization during the summer after 2 years)