K-GIRT Technical Training Services (TTS)
These courses are designed to support practical technical skills such needed for National Diploma (ND) or equivalent levels in Medical Services and Engineering, with a focus on Africa-based or Global technical education systems
- Maintenance and Technical Contracts
- Indigenous Manufacturing
- Real-World Knowledge and Skills Acquisition
- Practical Skills Transfer
National Diploma in Technical and Practical Skills Training
Program Description
This diploma program is designed to develop competent technicians with real-world, hands-on experience in maintenance, indigenous manufacturing, and technical contracting across engineering and healthcare sectors. It blends theoretical foundations with immersive practical training, industry internships, and entrepreneurship modules.
The program’s goal is to bridge the skills gap between academic learning and industrial expectations, equipping students with job-
ready skills and the capacity to create and sustain locally relevant technologies.
Year 1 - Semester 2:
Maintenance Systems & Techniques
- Predictive, preventive, corrective maintenance, asset lifecycle
- Implement maintenance schedules for engineering or medical equipment
Electrical and Mechanical Systems
- Predictive, preventive, corrective maintenance, asset lifecycle
- Implement maintenance schedules for engineering or medical equipment
Biomedical Equipment Basics (Medical)
- Diagnostic devices, sterilizers, calibration
- Operate and maintain common medical devices
Indigenous Manufacturing Concepts
- Local materials, product development, case studies
- Apply indigenous methods to modern production
Industrial Attachment I (3 months)
- On-site experience in healthcare or engineering sector
- Gain practical, supervised workplace experience
Year 2 - Semester 1:
Technical Drawing & CAD
- 2D/3D drafting, medical device design, architectural layouts
- Draft and interpret technical drawings using CAD
Advanced Maintenance Engineering
- Failure modes, root cause analyses, spare parts management
- Conduct high-level maintenance and diagnostics
Process & Production Technology
- Manufacturing processes, quality control, tooling
- Understand how items are produced from start to finish
Practical Health Technology (Medical)
- Laboratory instruments, sterilization protocols, safety
- Assist in managing and servicing medical equipment
Entrepreneurship in Technical Services
- Business models, startup tools, marketing technical skills
- Build self-reliance through small-scale enterprise creation
Year 2 - Semester 2:
Industry-Based Project
- Engineering design, medical system improvement, feasibility
- Design and implement a final-year technical project
Technical Contract Administration
- Bidding process, contract management, service level agreements
- Manage technical service contracts end-to-end
Indigenous Innovation & Scaling
- Incubation models, local innovation hubs, prototyping
- Transfer lab innovations into scalable products
Industrial Attachment II (6 months)
- Extended real-world immersion in a workshop/hospital/factory
- Execute practical duties under expert supervision
Core Learning Outcomes:
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Interpret and execute technical service and maintenance tasks in engineering or medical facilities.
- Draft and manage technical contracts with a basic understanding of local regulatory frameworks.
- Apply indigenous knowledge and materials for cost-effective production and services.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain basic mechanical, electrical, and medical equipment.
- Work safely and ethically in technical environments.
- Start and manage small-scale service enterprises in healthcare and engineering.
- Transfer acquired skills to real-world industrial or community-based settings.
Specialization Tracks:
1. Engineering Maintenance & Contracting
- Focus on power systems, building services, HVAC, pumps, control systems
- Suitable for technical roles in industries, utilities, facilities management
2.Biomedical/Clinical Engineering
- Training on hospital equipment, sterilization systems, imaging devices
- Target employment in hospitals, diagnostics centers, equipment firms
3. Manufacturing & Local Fabrication
- Hands-on with metal works, plastics, wood, and alternative materials
- Aimed at SMEs, local producers, vocational training centers
Teaching Methods:
- Dual Training (Classroom + Workshop)
- Problem-Based Learning
- Industry Mentorship & Internships
- Simulation Labs (for healthcare scenarios)
- Fabrication and Repair Studios
Program Modules & Curriculum Structure
| Year/Semester | Course Title | Topics Covered | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Sem 1 | Technical Communication & Ethics | Report writing, workplace ethics, communication in healthcare and engineering settings | Communicate effectively, apply ethical standards |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Science / Health Technology | Mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical principles / Anatomy, physiology | Understand physical principles or human systems | |
| Tools, Equipment & Workshop Practice | Tool identification, safety, calibration, workshop standards | Use tools and maintain workshop safety | |
| ICT & Data Systems | Spreadsheets, databases, technical software, medical imaging systems | Apply ICT to technical and medical operations | |
| Intro to Technical Contracting | Types of contracts, tendering, costing, compliance | Understand and prepare basic technical contracts | |
| Year 1 - Sem 2 | Maintenance Systems & Techniques | Predictive, preventive, corrective maintenance, asset lifecycle | Implement maintenance schedules |
| Electrical and Mechanical Systems | Wiring, motors, HVAC, pumps, control systems | Diagnose faults and carry out installations | |
| Biomedical Equipment Basics (Medical) | Diagnostic devices, sterilizers, calibration | Operate and maintain common medical devices | |
| Indigenous Manufacturing Concepts | Local materials, product development, case studies | Apply indigenous methods to production | |
| Industrial Attachment I | On-site experience in healthcare or engineering sector | Gain supervised workplace experience | |
| Year 2 - Sem 1 | Technical Drawing & CAD | 2D/3D drafting, medical device design, architectural layouts | Draft and interpret technical drawings using CAD |
| Advanced Maintenance Engineering | Failure modes, root cause analyses, spare parts management | Conduct high-level maintenance and diagnostics | |
| Process & Production Technology | Manufacturing processes, quality control, tooling | Understand item production from start to finish | |
| Practical Health Technology (Medical) | Laboratory instruments, sterilization protocols, safety | Assist in managing and servicing equipment | |
| Entrepreneurship in Technical Services | Business models, startup tools, marketing technical skills | Build self-reliance via enterprise creation | |
| Year 2 - Sem 2 | Industry-Based Project | Engineering design, medical system improvement, feasibility | Design and implement technical project |
| Technical Contract Administration | Bidding process, contract management, SLAs | Manage technical service contracts | |
| Indigenous Innovation & Scaling | Incubation models, innovation hubs, prototyping | Transfer lab innovations to products | |
| Industrial Attachment II | Extended immersion in workshop/hospital/factory | Execute practical duties under supervision |
