FG N-Power Build Programme to engage and train 75,000 Unemployed Nigerians

The Federal Government of Nigeria has designed the N-Power Programme to drastically reduce youth unemployment. The focus is to provide our young graduates and non-graduates with the skills, tools and livelihood to enable them advance from unemployment to employment, entrepreneurship and innovation. The first phase of N-Power will target Nigeria’s critical needs in education, agriculture, technology, creative, construction and artisanal industries. N-Power is also preparing Nigeria for a global outsourcing push where our young Nigerians can export their services to work on global projects that earn Nigeria, foreign exchange.

What is unique about this programme?

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
Supported by both government and the private sector
Approved for funding under the social investment programme
Comprehensive support given to participants
Offers clear progression pathways into gainful employment

N-Power Build Programme
OVERVIEW (N-Power Creative)
N-Power Build is an accelerated training and certification (Skills to Job) programme that will engage and train 75,000 young unemployed Nigerians in order to build a new crop of skilled and highly competent workforce of technicians, artisans and service professionals.

The focus industries include:
Building Services
Construction
Built Environment Services
Utilities
Automotive
Aluminium and Gas

COURSE DETAILS
COMMUNICATION
Writing and presenting written and verbal reports
Role Plays
Demonstrations
Working in groups

TEAMWORK
Team or group projects
Learning sets
Group discussion
Syndicates
Communities of practice

PROBLEM SOLVING
Case studies
Simulations
Investigative projects and research
Using various problem solving tools and techniques
Developing or designing models
Problem solving in teams and networks
Decision making activities

INITIATIVE & ENTERPRISE
Brainstorming activities
Designing innovative and creative practices and solutions
Initiating change/design change processes
Simulation activities

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING
Research and data collection
Developing action plans
Planning and organizing events
Time management activities
Goal setting activities and scheduling tasks
Collecting and analyzing information

SELF-MANAGEMENT
Development of portfolios
Work plans
Using log books to record time management skills and monitor own performance
Career planning exercises

LEARNING
Reflective journals log books, diaries
Mentoring and coaching activities
Self-evaluation tools

TECHNOLOGY
Using the Internet, Intranets
Using ICT skills to complete activities
Industry relevant software, technology and equipment

1. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE COURSE

Electrical Installation & Maintenance is focused on developing skills associated with how to install electrical systems and carry out the inspection and testing of single-phase and three-phase domestic installations using the City & Guilds of London framework. This course also covers basic principles of electricity, repairs and planned maintenance to an existing installation. This 3 months intensive training is aimed at equipping the participants with the appropriate skills and competencies to operate and maintain safe working conditions, identify and select quality materials based on their technical properties and practical competencies required for installation and routine maintenance.

The following modules will be covered:

1. Engineering/Building Drawing
2. Basic Mathematics & Sciences
3. Technical Communication
4. Work Ethics
5. AutoCAD
6. Entrepreneurship
7. Basic Information & Communication Technology
8. Principles of Electrical Technology
9. Domestic Electrical Installation
10. Industrial Electrical Installation
11. AC Drives

At the end of the training, the participants should be able to:

1. Carry out safe working practices to prevent hazards and proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
2. Understand basic principles of electricity
3. Identify and select quality materials for specific applications and also describe the technical properties of materials in single and three phase circuits
4. Take off accurate dimensions from drawings and calculate values and quantities for single and three phase circuits
5. Set out single and three phase circuits
6. Install electrical systems; carry out the inspection and testing of single and three phase domestic installations
7. Diagnose, locate and repair faults within an electrical installation
8. Safely undertake alterations to an existing installation and conduct planned maintenance procedures
9. Carry out the maintenance of distribution boards
10. Carry out the maintenance of Direct-on-line (D.O.L.) motor starters
11. Earthing point: e.g. earth electrode, terminal provided by electrical supplier (e.g. metallic sheath/ armouring of supply cable), directly to neutral of supply
12. Prepare cables for termination
13. Install a three phase radial circuit to an electric motor
14. Connect an electrical installation to a suitable earthing point and cross bond, all metalwork

2.  MANUAL METAL ARC & GAS WELDING COURSE

Manual Metal Arc (MMA) & Gas Welding is focused on developing welding skills that meet up with the defect acceptance requirement of BS 4872 Part 1 in Steel or Stainless steel using the City & Guilds of London framework. This course deals with the technology and the principles that underpin the fabrication and welding processes as well as the application of this knowledge within a health & safety compliant environment. This 3 months intensive training is aimed at equipping the participants with the appropriate skills and competencies in producing standard welded joints safely using the MMA & Gas welding process.

The following modules will be covered:

1. Engineering/Building Drawing
2. Basic Mathematics
3. Technical Communication
4. Work Ethics
5. AutoCAD
6. Entrepreneurship
7. Basic Information & Communication Technology
8. Mechanical Measurement
9. Mechanical Fitting
10. Principle of Welding Technology
11. Manual Arc Welding
12. Oxygas Welding
13. Introduction to Metal Inert Gas (MIG)

At the end of the training, the participants should be able to:

1. Draw and interpret drawing
2. Use mechanical measuring instrument
3. Carry-out bench work
4. Understand basic principles, terminologies and symbols of welding
5. Understand the effects of welding
6. Know how to identify common metals used in fabrication and determine forming allowances
7. Know safe working practices and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) associated with Welding
8. Prepare MMA, gas equipment and materials for welding
9. Produce standard welded joints safely using MMA & gas welding
10. Visually check welds for defects

3. PLUMBING INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

This course is designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and competencies in fixing of pipes, drain fittings, valves, valve assemblies and devices installed in a building for the distribution of water for drinking, heating, washing, and the removal of waterborne wastes. This 3 months intensive training is aimed at equipping the participants with the appropriate skills and competencies to operate and maintain safe working conditions, identify and select quality materials based on their technical properties and practical competencies required for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing tools used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Proper use and maintenance of plumbing tools & equipment and care in the handling of the tools is emphasized.

The following modules will be covered:

1. Building Drawing
2. Basic Mathematics
3. Technical Communication
4. Work Ethics
5. Domestic Electrical Installation
6. Entrepreneurship
7. AutoCAD
8. Safety at Work
9. Materials
10. Tools and their Uses
11. Calculations, Setting out and Drawing
12. Installation of Pipework
13. Fabrication, Installation, Testing and Commissioning
14. Alteration, Repair and Planned maintenance

At end of this programme, participants should be able to:

1. Maintain safe working conditions and to adopt safe procedures for themselves and others
2. Identify and select materials for specific applications based on their technical properties
3. Describe the technical properties of the main types of materials in use
4. Identify environmental effects and benefits of plumbing materials and water treatment processes
5. Take off dimensions from drawings of below ground drainage pipework
6. Calculate quantities of excavations and bedding to assist in preparing, costing and estimating set out drainage systems
7. Produce working drawings
8. Apply basic tool skills to set out, fabricate, install, test and commission domestic:

• Water pipework
• Gas pipework
• Sanitation and Drainage pipework
• Drain water gutters and down-pipes

9. Learn communication skills in the work place
10. Use information technology in the work place
11. Apply basic tool skills to carry out the alteration, repair and planned maintenance of existing system

4. FURNITURE

Furniture is a vocationally oriented programme intended to teach trainees the skills and knowledge necessary to begin a successful career as a cabinet or furniture-maker. The trainees will complete a series of projects of increasing complexity and detail, which will impart not only the techniques required to cut and process panels and solid stock, produce accurate joinery and assemble finished pieces, but also the skills required to do so in an efficient and cost effective manner.  They will learn to work independently and also as part of a highly skilled team. Emphasis will be on safety, accuracy and efficiency in the techniques of contemporary woodworking.

The following modules will be covered:

1. Engineering/Building Drawing
2. Basic Mathematics & Sciences
3. Technical Communication
4. Work Ethics
5. AutoCAD
6. Entrepreneurship
7. Basic Information & Communication Technology
8. Safety at Work
9. Material
10. Calculations, Setting out and Drawing
11. Practical Skills
12. Alteration, Repair and Renovation

At the end of the training, the participants should be able to:

1. Maintain safe working conditions and adopt safe procedures for themselves and others
2. Identify and select materials for specific applications based on their technical properties
3. Identify environmental effects and benefits of timber based materials and processes
4. Take off dimensions from drawings of circular, semicircular and triangular structures/products
5. Calculate quantities to assist in preparing, costing and estimating
6. Set out components to form products
7. Produce working drawings of complex structures and products
8. Set up, change tooling and operate woodworking machinery
9. Set up, change tooling and operate portable powered hand tools
10. Set out, manufacture and assemble components, frames and products
11. Applying tool skills to carry out the alteration, repair and restoration of existing buildings

5. BLOCK-LAYING & MASONRY 

Block Laying is focused on equipping the participants with the skills and knowledge to work in the building and construction of block making & masonry trade. The participants will learn how to make blocks, lay and bond bricks and similar building blocks and how to construct ornamental panels, feature walls, arches and columns. The trainee will also learn how to lay bricks for domestic, commercial and public buildings, as well as how to prepare and maintain masonry work. They will learn about the common materials of masonry construction which are bricks, stones, marble, granite, travertine, limestone, cast stone, concrete block, and tile. In addition, they will be able to read and understand design drawings and structural details to understand clearly the types of blocks to be used, their bonding patterns, reinforcing and grouting details and the relationship between the concrete masonry and other elements of the structure in hand.

The following modules will be covered:

1. Building Drawing
2. Basic Mathematics & Sciences
3. Technical Communication
4. Work Ethics
5. AutoCAD
6. Entrepreneurship
7. Basic Information & Communication Technology
8. Work-site Safety
9. Tools and Equipment
10. Masonry Materials
11. Layout and Procedures
12. Masonry Assemblies
13. Tiling
14. Scaffolding Erection
15. Wall System Design
16. Concrete Block Construction
17. Above Grade Masonry
18. Restoration and Repairs
19. Chimneys and Fireplaces

At the end of the training, the participant should be able to:

1. Apply occupational health and safety requirements
2. Handle bricklaying materials and use bricklaying tools and equipment
3. Read and interpret plans and specifications
4. Set out sites and use leveling equipment
5. Lay brickwork for a brick veneer home and a cavity brick home
6. Lay block work, masonry walls and corners, multi-thickness walls and piers and set out footings
7. Lay paving
8. Construct curved walls and fancy archways
9. Complete minor concrete works
10. Install reinforcement material into concrete structures, brick structures and block structures
11. Construct concrete form work for slabs on ground and to ramps and steps

6. REFRIGERATION and AIR-CONDITIONING

The Refrigeration and Air-conditioning training aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical competencies of refrigeration, air-conditioning, refrigerants, their properties and associated controls. The importance of this training to construction and building maintenance industries cannot be over emphasized. This 3 months intensive training is aimed at equipping participants with the appropriate skills and competencies in the usage of manuals, drawings, hand tools, test instruments in troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing and safety regulations in industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning. The N-Build programme will provide participants with practical hands-on experience in servicing and maintenance of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

The following modules will be covered:

At the end of this training participants should have the knowledge and practical understanding of:

1. The principles of refrigeration process
2. Safety rules and regulations in the use of industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning
3. The principle components of refrigeration systems, heat/cool units and air conditioning
4. Selection and proper use of hand tools and test instruments for troubleshooting different problems in refrigeration and air-conditioning
5. The usage of appropriate refrigerant for charging air-conditioners and refrigerators
6. Troubleshooting procedures and implementation solutions with the aid of installation manuals/drawings.
7. Operational/instructional manuals for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment
8. Safety rules and regulations in the use of industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning
9. The electrical and automatic controls used in all aspects of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry
10. Assembling, installing or over hauling all components

CRITERIA
Currently Unemployed
No degree or diploma requirements
Aged between 18-35
Interest in fixing, building and creating things

START DATE
1ST AUGUST 2016

DURATION
3 MONTHS

CERTIFICATION
NATIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATION

JOBS
N-Power Build members can aspire to a career in construction, works and housing. Possible destinations include:
Building/Construction Project Management
Furniture Making and Design
Electrical Maintenance and Repairs Services
Building and Construction services
Plumbing
Welding

REGISTRATION START DATE
11TH OF JUNE, 2016

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