ARTISAN TRAINING INSTITUTION (ATI)
PREAMBLE
To train Artisans in Technical and Vocational skills through the provision of skills training to as many individuals as possible, locally and internationally. ATI is also aimed at contributing to social alleviation and encouragement but mainly it emphasis is to create entrepreneurs. The Institute equips students with the essential skills in a workshop environment which means that the students will be competent to start work immediately after completing the courses.
PROGRAMMES
1. Certificate in Automotive
COSC/LGCSE with:
- Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
- Pass (E) or better in Physical Science
- Pass (E) or better in English Language
A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at level 4 (LGCSE/COSC) or level 5 (AS/A-Level) or its equivalent.
Career Opportunities
Automotive service technicians and mechanics often work for Automobile dealers, Automotive mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance shops, or automotive parts, accessories, and tire stores. Some professionals in this fiels are also self-employed, opting to manage their own auto shops.
2. Certificate in Electrical Installation
COSC/LGCSE with:
- Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
- Pass (E) or better in Physical Science
- Pass (E) or better in English Language
- A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at level 4 (LGCSE/COSC) or level 5 (AS/A-Level) or its equivalent.
Career Opportunities
- Working on a construction site, in domestic or commercial settings, locally or abroad
- Making and installing electrical control panels
- Maintaining electrical motors, transformers and machinery.
- Working with street lights, traffic management systems
- Fixing electrical faults or replacing parts
3. Certificate in Fitting and Machining
COSC/LGCSE with:
- Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
- Pass (E) or better in Physical Science
- Pass (E) or better in English Language
A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at level 4 (LGCSE/COSC) or level 5 (AS/A-Level) or its equivalent.
Career Opportunities
- Mechanical Fitter
- Fitter and Turner
- Machinist
- Maintenance Technician
- Plant Maintenance Fitter
- Industrial Mechanic
- Machine Operator
- Workshop Technician
- Mechanical Artisan
- Mining Equipment Operator Maintenance Technician
Industries That Hire Fitting & Machining Graduates:
- Mining companies
- Manufacturing plants
- Construction companies
- Water and power utilities
- Engineering workshops
- Government maintenance departments
- Automotive and transport industries
- Textile and food-processing factories
Career Growth
A common career path, with experience and additional qualifications, you can move into:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Management
- Quality Control
- Technical Training and Lecturing
- Entrepreneurship (own engineering workshop)
4. Certificate in Panel Beating and Spray Painting
COSC/LGCSE with:
- Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
- Pass (E) or better in Physical Science
- Pass (E) or better in English Language
A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at level 4 (LGCSE/COSC) or level 5 (AS/A-Level) or its equivalent.
Career Opportunities
Body repair technicians
Vehicle body painters, responsible for vehicle painting and spraying and for carrying out quality control inspections on paint jobs
Typically, panel beaters are either employed in an auto body shop or in some cases, run their own out repair businesses.
A panel beating student can further their studies by studying:
Auto body repairs engineering (Collision repair and refinishing technology), and that student will be a collision engineer
5. Certificate in Bricklaying and Plastering
COSC/LGCSE with:
- Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
- Pass (E) or better in Physical Science
- Pass (E) or better in English Language
A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at level 4 (LGCSE/COSC) or level 5 (AS/A-Level) or its equivalent.
Career Opportunities
Building trade, general contractors
Construction businesses
Self-employment, with necessary experience can trade on a private basis or start own business.
6. Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
COSC/LGCSE with:
- Grade (E) or better in Mathematics
- Grade (E) or better in Physical Science
- Grade (E) or better in Woodwork/Metalwork will be an added advantage
A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at level 4 (LGCSE/COSC) or level 5 (AS/A-Level) or its equivalent
Career Opportunities
- Creating design drawings, alongside sketches of the work needed and the specifications
- Producing cutting lists
- Conducting site surveys
- Work with engineers on civil works and buildings Install wooden fixtures and fittings in buildings
- Construct, install, maintain domestic and woodwork components
- Install wooden fixtures and fittings in building
7. Certificate in Plumbing and Sheet Metal Work
COSC/LGCSE with:
- Grade (E) or better in Mathematics
- Grade (E) or better in Physical Science
- Grade (E) or better in Woodwork/Metalwork will be an added advantage
A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at level 4 (LGCSE/COSC) or level 5 (AS/A-Level) or its equivalent
Career Opportunities
Plumbers work in any place that has pipes and any other plumbing such as geysers, where there is a need of pipes, sinks and bathrooms etc.
They work mostly for themselves serving their clients who may be household owners or work for construction companies
8. Certificate in Dressmaking || Tailoring
COSC/LGCSE with:
- Grade (E) or better in English Language
- Grade (E) or better in Biology or Physical Science
- Grade (E) or better in Fashion & Fabrics or Principles of Accounts or Commerce or Economics or Business Studies
A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at level 4 (LGCSE/COSC) or level 5 (AS/A-Level) or its equivalent
Certificate in Dressmaking
Dressmakers make skirts, dresses and other female outfits
Certificate in Tailoring
Tailors mainly make male jackets, suits, trousers and coats
Career Opportunities
- Designers or Stylists
- Can open own business or work for fashion design companies
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Admission into the above Certificates Programmes recognizes prior learning in relevant fields.
