UniPort APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO TERMINAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES | CENTRE FOR SANDWICH AND SKILL ACQUISITION PROGRAMMES

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION CENTRE FOR SANDWICH AND SKILL ACQUISITION PROGRAMMES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COLLEGE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO TERMINAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2014/2015 SESSION Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Certificate Programmes of the Centre for Sandwich and Skill Acquisition of the Institute of Education in collaboration with the College of Continuing Education, University of Port Harcourt, for the 2014/2015 Session. A.       TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 1. Department of Educational Management Education Social Science (for candidates offering Economics, Accounting, Political Science and Geography respectively). 2. Department of Educational Foundations Education Arts (for candidates offering English, French, Religious Studies and History respectively). 3. Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology Education Science (for candidates offering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science respectively).   B.       PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES 1. Department of Adult and Non-formal Education 2. Department of Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling 3. Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Programmes are open to applicants who have any of the following minimum qualification:- 1.      Department of Educational Management Credit passes at the Ordinary Level in at least three subjects in West African School Certificate/National Examination Council Certificate/NABTEB/General Certificate of Education, including at least a Pass in English Language, for Economics or Accounting Option, credit pass in Mathematics is compulsory. Credit or Merit passes in at least three relevant subjects in Teacher Grade Two Certificate including at least Merit in English Language. For Economics or Accounting option, credit pass in Mathematics and Economics is compulsory. 2.      Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology Credit passes at the Ordinary Level in at least three relevant subjects in West African School Certificate/National Examination Council Certificate/NABTEB/General Certificate of Education, including at least a Pass in English Language. Credit or Merit passes in at least three relevant subjects in Teacher Grade Two Certificate including at least Credit or Merit in English Language. 3.      Department of Educational Foundations Credit passes at the Ordinary Level in at least three relevant subjects in West African School Certificate/National Examination Council Certificate/NABTEB/General Certificate of Education, including at least a Pass in English Language. Credit or Merit passes in at least three relevant subjects in Teacher Grade Two Certificate, including at least Credit or Merit in English Language. 4.      Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education Credit passes at the Ordinary Level in at least three relevant subjects in West African School Certificate/National Examination Council Certificate/NABTEB/General Certificate of Education, including at least a Pass in English Language and Biology. Credit or Merit passes in at least three relevant subjects in Teacher Grade Two Certificate, including at least Merit in English Language. 5.      Department of Adult and Non Formal Education Credit passes at the Ordinary Level in at least three relevant subjects in West African School Certificate/National Examination Council Certificate/NABTEB/General Certificate of Education, including at least a Pass in English Language. Credit or Merit passes in at least three relevant subjects in Teacher Grade Two Certificate, including at least Merit in English Language. 6.      Department of Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling Credit passes at the Ordinary Level in at least three relevant subjects in West African School Certificate/National Examination Council Certificate/NABTEB/General Certificate of Education, including at least a Pass in English Language. Credit or Merit passes in at least three relevant subjects in Teacher Grade Two Certificate, including at least Merit in English Language.   MODE OF STUDY: Regular and Weekends.   DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME The duration of the Programme is 1 year for Regular and 2 years for Weekends.   C.        VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (TERMINAL)             HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION a.       Home Economics. b.      Home Management. c.       Textile Trade: (i) Garment Making (ii) Textile (iii) Tie and Dye and Bleaching d.      Catering Craft Practice: (i) Restaurant Management (ii) Hotel Management e.       Housing and Interior Decoration f.       Home Economics Entrepreneurship Education g.      Cosmetology  MODE OF STUDY: Regular and Weekends. DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME The duration of the Programme is from 4 weeks to 4 months (Weekends), 1 year (Regular) and 2 years (Sandwich)   ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The minimum requisite qualification for entry to the above listed courses include:- Credit passes at the Ordinary Level in at least three relevant subjects in West African School Certificate/National Examination Council Certificate/NABTEB/General Certificate of Education, including at least a Pass in English Language. Credit or Merit passes in at least three relevant subjects in Teacher Grade Two certificate including at least Credit or Merit in English Language and any science subject.   D.        TECHNICAL EDUCATION TRADES – Web Designing; Handset Repairs; Carpentry and Joinery; Plumbing and Pipe Fitting; Painting and Decoration; Welding and Fabrication; Building and Craftsmanship; Electrical and Maintenance Works; Radio, Television and Electrical Works; Instrument and Mechanic Work; Appliance Maintenance and Repair Craft Practices; Computer Craft General Studies; Photography; Craft; General Metal Works; Bricklaying; Block Laying, Concrete Work and Furniture Making.   DURATION OF STUDY: The duration of the Programme is from 4 weeks to 4 months (Weekends), 1 year (Regular) and 2 years (Sandwich)   ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The minimum requisite qualification for entry to the above listed courses include:- i. Credit passes at the Ordinary Level in at least three (3) subjects in West African School Certificate/National Examination Council Certificate/NABTEB/General Certificate of Education. ii. Credit or Merit passes in at least three (3) subjects in Teacher Grade Two certificate including at least Credit or Merit in English Language and any science subject. E.        BUSINESS EDUCATION a. Office Practice b. Store Keeping c. Stenography d. Book Keeping e. Marketing f. Management g. Finance Management h. Accounting   DURATION OF STUDY The duration of the course is 1 year for Regular and 2 years for Weekends. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Credit passes at the Ordinary Level in at least three relevant subjects in West African School Certificate/National Examination Council Certificate/NABTEB/General Certificate of Education, including at least a Pass in English Language. Credit or Merit passes in at least three relevant subjects in Teacher Grade Two certificate including at least Credit or Merit in English Language and any science subject.   F.      SHORT COURSES HEALTH EDUCATION AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (TERMINAL) Nursing Education First Aid and Safety Measures in the Home Coaching and Officiating in Sports Human Wellbeing and Development Family Health and Diseases Prevention Industrial Health and Safety Education ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Credit passes in four (4) O/L subjects including English Language, Biology and Chemistry. DURATION: The duration of the Programme is from 4 weeks to 4 months (Weekends), 1 year (Regular) and 2 years (Sandwich)   SPECIAL SHORT COURSES Skills in various Trades (Vocational and Technical Education) are available. No academic qualification and aptitude test are required. Philanthropists, Women Organization, Corporate Bodies, Local and State Governments can empower their youths through this Programme.   DURATION The duration of the Programme is from 4 weeks to 4 months (Weekends), 1 year (Regular) and 2 years (Sandwich)   METHOD OF APPLICATION (FOR A-F) Application Forms can be obtained online on payment of non-refundable fee of N8,150.00 (Eight Thousand, One Hundred and Fifty Naira) from Monday, 9th March, 2015. For A, Application Forms can be obtained online on payment of non-refundable fee of N5,000.00 (Five Thousand Naira) from Monday, 9th March, 2015. For F, Application Forms can be obtained online on payment of non-refundable fee of N4,000.00 (Four Thousand Naira) from Monday, 9th March, 2015. All Application Forms for the various programmes are online. Log on to www.uniport.edu.ng and click on ‘register’ to sign up and print payment slip. Proceed to any of the designated Banks listed below and pay to obtain an e-Tranzact receipt: Uniport – Choba Micro Finance Bank United Bank for Africa (UBA) First Bank Plc. Fidelity Bank Plc. Eco Bank Plc. Log-in back to your account and verify your payment using the Confirmation Order Number on the e-Tranzact receipt, fill in the necessary information, upload your passport photograph and print your photocard for the Screening Test.   CLOSING DATE The sale of Application Forms for (A-F) will close on Friday, 10th April, 2015. The sale of Form for the Short Courses is continuous, no closing date as they take place 3 – 5 times a year. SCREENING TEST There will be a University Screening Test which will be Computer Based. The Screening Test will take place on Wednesday, 15th April, 2015. All Applicants should log on to www.uniport.edu.ng, Click on Application Procedure For more information.