The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, which used to be known as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Center) currently offers very wide ranges of aviation courses that best fits the Nigerian Aviation industry. The College was set up to perform the following:
- Conduct and organize Civil Aviation courses for use in flight training or airport operations & management as may be prescribed from time to time.
- To training of approve qualified students in the field of installation, maintenance and operation, as the case may be, of technical equipment, the use of which is calculated or likely to increase the margin of operational safety of civil aircraft.
- To train students on the necessary equipment and required facilities for technical research or normal use.
NCAT courses are strictly professional as well as technical hence the need for what is required to gain admission into this college. I will not only provide you with the list of all NCAT courses ranging from Flying School courses, Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineering Courses, Aircraft Management Engineering Courses, Aviation Management Courses and Air Traffic and Communication Courses, but also, the admission entry requirements for whoever is interested.
Below are the list of all available NCAT courses and their respective entry requirements and duration for each course.
NCAT Courses, Admission Entry Requirements and Duration
Flying School Courses | ||
| Course Name | Entry Requirements | Duration |
| Standard Pilot Course | The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 16 years. Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a valid class II medical certificate at the start of the course | 2 Years |
| Private Pilot Licence Course | The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 16 years. Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a valid class II medical certificate at the start of the course. | 6 Months |
| Instrument Rating | The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 16 years. Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a valid class II medical certificate at the start of the course | 5 Months |
| Commercial Pilot Licence Course | Applicants should possess a valid Private Pilot Licence (PPL). The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 17 years. Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a valid class 1 medical certificate at the start of the course. | 6 Months |
| Multi-Engine Rating | The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 16 years. Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a valid class II medical certificate at the start of the course | 1 Month |
| Night Rating | The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 16 years. Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a valid class II medical certificate at the start of the course | 1 Week |
| Instrument Renewal (Simulator) | The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 16 years. Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a valid class II medical certificate at the start of the course. | 2 days |
| Standard Flight Operation Course | O’level Credit Pass Including English Language, Mathematics & Physics. Minimum Entry age – 21 years. | 25 Weeks |
| Standard Flight Operation Refresher Course | All you need is a Flight Dispatch Certificate. | 2 Weeks |
| Dispatcher Currency | The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 16 years. Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a valid class II medical certificate at the start of the course | 1 Week |
| Cabin Crew Initial Training | O’level credit Pass including English Aircraft Language & Mathematics & Minimum Entry age -18 years | 10 Weeks |
| Cabin Crew Conversion Course | You simply need a Cabin Crew Lisence. | 3 Weeks |
| Cabin Crew Recurrent/Re-qualification | The minimum age of an applicant to commence the course is 16 years. Applicants for the above course should be in possession of a valid class II medical certificate at the start of the course | 10 Days |
| Multi Crew Coordination (MCC) | Candidates must hold or have held a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL), Instrument Rating (IR) and have completed the ATPL. | 7 Days |
| Jet Orientation Course (JOC) | Prerequisites:
| 7 Days |
Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineering Courses | ||
| Course Name | Admission Entry Requirements | Duration |
| Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel(ATSEP) Pre-License Course | The participant Air Traffic must possess any of the following Qualifications: B.Sc, B.Eng, or HMD in Electronic Telecommunication Engineering, ATE | 12 Weeks |
| NAVIGATION AIDS EQUIPT MTCE (Trainair Plus STP) | Minimum of 5 credits in Sciences including Mathematics, English and Physics | 2 Weeks |
| Air Navigation System Management Course | WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anyone with the prerequisite below PREREQUISITES: Engineering/Technical qualifications. And Possession of ATSEP License, in addition, a minimum of Five (5) years maintenance on an operational Nav aids equipment | 2 week |
| Alcatel DVOR Equipment Maintenance (Trainair STP) | Minimum of 5 credits in Sciences including Mathematics, English and Physics | 3 Weeks |
| Surveillance Radar Principle Course | The candidate must be a practicing aviator with proven experience. AB. Sc., HND in Electronics/ Telecommunications /Computer Engineering or its equivalent is an added advantage. Candidates must be 35 years of age and above. | 4 Weeks |
| Secondary Surveillance Radar Principle Course | The candidate must have a B.Sc. or HKD in Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering, ATE Diploma in AERO Telecoms Engineering or it’s Equivalent. Candidates must be 25 years of age and above. | 3 Weeks |
| Basic Airfield Ground Lighting System Course | Minimum of 5 credits in Sciences including Mathematics, English and Physics. | 3 Weeks |
| Airfield Ground Lighting System Maintenance Course | Minimum of 5 credits in Sciences including Mathematics, English and Physics. | 3 Weeks |
| Airport Power Supply System (Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Engine Generator) | Minimum of 5 credits in Sciences including Mathematics, English and Physics. | 2 Weeks |
| Airport Power Supply System (Operation and Maintenance of Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning System) | Minimum of 5 credits in Sciences including Mathematics, English and Physics. | 2 Weeks |
| Airport Power Supply System (Operation and Maintenance of UPS & Solar Power System) | This course equips participants with the knowledge to Operate and Maintain of UPS & Solar Power System. Minimum of 5 credits in Sciences including Mathematics, English and Physics. | 2 Weeks |
| Aeronautical Telecommunication Engineering Diploma | WASC/GCE with minimum of five (5) credits including physics, mathematics and English language. | 93 Weeks |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Air Traffic Safety Electronics | WASC/GCE with minimum of five (5) credits including physics, mathematics and English language. | 52 Weeks |
| Air Traffic Safety Electronics Concept | WASC/GCE with minimum of five (5) credits including physics, mathematics and English language. | 8 Weeks |
| Computer Installations, Maintenance and Repairs | Engineering/Technical qualifications. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Air Traffic Safety Officers, IT Personnel, Engineers, Technicians | 2 Weeks |
| Computer Networking | Engineering/Technical/IT qualifications Computer literacy. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Air Traffic Safety Officers, Engineers, IT Technicians | 2 Weeks |
| Database Management System Using MS Access | Computer literacy is all that is required. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? HR/Admin Offers, Planning Officers, Statisticians, PR Personnel, Store Officers, Secretaries, IT Personnel, Engineers/ Technicians, Quantity Surveyors, Architects, Finance/Accounts Officers, Computer Operators | 2 Weeks |
| Linux Operating System | Engineering/Technical/IT qualifications Computer literacy. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? ASTES Personnel and ICT Personnel | 2 Weeks |
| THALES CVOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | The participant must possess any of the following Qualifications: B.Sc, B. Eng, or HND in Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering, ATE Diploma (AEROTELS Engineering) obtained from NCAT or its equivalent | 3 Weeks |
| THALES DME EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | The participant must possess any of the following Qualifications: B.Sc, B. Eng, or HND in Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering, ATE Diploma (AEROTELS Engineering) obtained from NCAT or its equivalent | 2 Weeks |
| USE OF CNS DIAGNOSTICS/TEST INSTRUMENTS | The Candidate must have B.Sc, B. Eng, HND in Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering, ATE Diploma in Aerotels Engineering) obtained from NCAT or its equivalent | 1 Week |
| NAVIGATION AIDS PRINCIPLES | The participant must possess any of the following Qualifications: B.Sc, B. Eng, or HND in Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering, ATE Diploma (AEROTELS Engineering) obtained from NCAT or its equivalent. | 5 Weeks |
| DME PRINCIPLES | The participant must possess any of the following Qualifications: B.Sc, B. Eng, or HND in Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering, ATE Diploma (AEROTELS Engineering) obtained from NCAT or its equivalent. | 1 Week |
| FLIGHT INSPECTION & CALIBERATION FOR TECHNICIANS | Candidate must possess an Engineering/Technical qualifications, must have done a CNS Maintenance Course. | 3 Week |
| ILS/DME EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE-REFRESHER | Engineering/Technical qualifications, In addition, Candidates must have done the DVOR Principles course and Digital Techniques Course. | 1 Week |
| VOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE – REFRESHER | Engineering/Technical qualifications. In addition, Participants must have attended both the principles and equipment training on ILS. | 1 Week |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Courses | ||
| Course Name | Admission Entry Requirements | Duration |
| Airframe and Power Plant (Abridged) | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Airframe & Powerplant). | 90 Weeks |
| Airframe and Power Plant (Standard) | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Airframe & Powerplant). | 120 Weeks |
| Pressurized Metal Airframe | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Airframe & Powerplant). | 6 weeks |
| Abridged Avionics Course | Candidate must possess at least BSc/B Eng/HND in Aircraft Technology, Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent. | 90 Weeks |
| Direct and Remote Reading Compass Course | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Electrics and Instruments). | 4 Weeks |
| Airborne Radio Course | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Electrics and Instruments). | 12 Weeks |
| Automatic Flight Control System Course | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Electrics and Instruments) Aircraft Maintenance Technician with Intermediate Technician Certificate. | 8 Weeks |
| Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance Course | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence Aircraft Technician must possess Basic Technician Certificate. | 2 Weeks |
| Non-destructive Testing and Inspecting Course | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Electrics and Instruments) Aircraft Maintenance Technician with Intermediate Technician Certificate | 2 Weeks |
| Maintenance Organization and Regulation Course | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence Aircraft Technician must possess Basic Technician Certificate. | 2 Weeks |
| Gas Turbine Engine Course | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Airframe & Powerplant) and also a minimum of two (2) years working experience. | 3 Weeks |
| Aircraft Batteries Maintenance Course | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Electrics and Instruments) | 2 Weeks |
| Aircraft Sheet Metal Repair Course | Any University or polytechnic graduates qualify for the programme. In addition, Candidate must be physically and mentally fit. | 12 Weeks |
| Wheel and Brakes Modular Course | Any University or polytechnic graduates qualify for the programme. In addition, Candidate must be physically and mentally fit. | 2 Weeks |
| Workshop Technician | Any University or polytechnic graduates qualify for the programme. In addition, Candidate must be physically and mentally fit. | 45 Weeks |
| Basic Technician Certificate | Any University or polytechnic graduates qualify for the programme. In addition, Candidate must be physically and mentally fit. | 45 Weeks |
| Intermediate Technician Certificate | Any University or polytechnic graduates qualify for the programme. In addition, Candidate must be physically and mentally fit. | 45 Weeks |
| License Preparatory Modular Course | Any University or polytechnic graduates qualify for the programme. In addition, Candidate must be physically and mentally fit. | 30 Weeks |
| TB-9 Line Inspection Course (STP) | Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Electrics and Instruments) Aircraft Maintenance Technician with Intermediate Technician Certificate | 2 Weeks |
| Higher National Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Airframe and Powerplant) | Candidate must possess O.N.D in Mechanical Engineering | 2 Years |
| Higher National Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics Options) | Candidate must possess O.N.D in Electrical/Electronics Engineering | 2 Years |
Aviation Management Courses | ||
Course Name | Admission Requirements | Duration |
| Basic Aviation planning, Operations and Management course | Who Should Attend? Entry level, intermediate and senior level Aviation professionals who are responsible for the day today running aspects of an Aviation Organization. Prerequisites: In line with Organizational prerequisites. | 2 Weeks |
| Advanced Aviation Planning, Operations and Management Courses | Participants must attend the compulsory Basic Aviation Planning, Operations and Management Course (BAPOM) before undertaking this Training. | 2 Weeks |
| Aviation Security Basic Course | For staff sponsored by NAMA, FAAN, Aircraft Operating Agencies and other Government organisations involved in Air Traffic Services related activities. | 5 Days |
| Air Transport Economics Course | Who Should Attend? Entry and intermediate level Aviation professionals who are responsible for the day today running aspects of an Aviation Organization. | 5 Weeks |
| Safety Management Systems Course (SMS) | Who Should Attend? All Aviation professionals who are responsible for the day today running aspects of an Aviation Organisation. Prerequisites: In line with Organisational prerequisites. | 5 Days |
| Human Factor Course | Who Should Attend? Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians who are involved in Aircraft Maintenance. Prerequisites: Candidate must possess Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence Aircraft Technician must possess Basic Technician Certificate. | 5 Days |
| Aviation Passenger Service | Who Should Attend? Entry and intermediate level Aviation professionals who are responsible for the day today running aspects of an Aviation Organization. | 3 Weeks |
| Higher National Diploma in Aviation Management | Who Should Attend? Graduates and career Aviation professionals that are responsible for the running of an Aviation parastatals /Institution or Airline. Also those that are interested in a post graduate qualification with an eye for building up a career in Aviation. Prerequisites: A first degree from a reputable university or higher Institution and or an NCAT Diploma with 3 years post qualification experience on the field. | 2 years |
| Aviation Statistics Course | Who Should Attend? Entry and intermediate level Aviation professionals who are responsible for the day today running aspects of an Aviation Organization. | 2 Weeks |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management | Who Should Attend? Graduates and career Aviation professionals that are responsible for the running of an Aviation parastatals /Institution or Airline. Also those that are interested in a post graduate qualification with an eye for building up a career in Aviation. Prerequisites: A first degree from a reputable university or higher Institution and or an NCAT Diploma with 3 years post qualification experience on the field. | 1 Year |
| First Aids for Airport Operation Course | Who Should Attend? Entry and intermediate level Aviation professionals who are responsible for the day today running aspects of an Aviation Organization. | 5 Days |
Air Traffic Services/ Communication Courses | ||
| Course Name | Admission Entry Requirements | Duration |
| Aviation Language Proficiency Course-Rating/Proficiency | Not Specified | |
| Aviation English for Non-English Speaking Countries | 8 Weeks | |
| Aviation Security Awareness | 1 weeks | |
| Aviation Security Basic | 6 Weeks | |
| ATC Refresher Course | 3 Weeks | |
| Standard Air Traffic Control Course | WHO SHOULD ATTEND Staff sponsored by NAMA, FAAN, Aircraft Operating Agencies and other Government organisations involved in Air Traffic Services related activities | 45 weeks |
| Area Airway Non-Radar | 12 Weeks | |
| Terminal/Area Radar Course | 12 Weeks | |
| Area Control Course Refresher | 6 Weeks | |
| Govt. Aviation Operations | 10 Weeks | |
| Apron control Course | 20 Weeks | |
| Aeronautical Operations Officer Course | 44 Weeks | |
| Terminal Radar (Refresher) | Staff sponsored by FAAN, Nigerian Air force, Nigerian Navy and other Government organisations with Air Traffic Services related activities. | 2 Weeks |
| Radio Telephony Operations (RTO) | Staff sponsored by FAAN, Nigerian Air force, Nigerian Navy and other Government organisations with Air Traffic Services related activities. | 8 Weeks |
| Communication Center Management | Staff sponsored by FAAN, Nigerian Air force, Nigerian Navy and other Government organisations with Air Traffic Services related activities. | 3 Weeks |
| Advance Communication Officers Course | Staff sponsored by FAAN, Nigerian Air force, Nigerian Navy and other Government organisations with Air Traffic Services related activities. | 12 Weeks |
| Communication Officers’Refresher Course | Staff sponsored by FAAN, Nigerian Air force, Nigerian Navy and other Government organisations with Air Traffic Services related activities. | 3 Weeks |
| Advance Radio Telephony Operations Course | Staff sponsored by FAAN, Nigerian Air force, Nigerian Navy and other Government organisations with Air Traffic Services related activities. | 8 Weeks |
| Airport Telephone Operations and Billing Course | Staff sponsored by FAAN, Nigerian Air force, Nigerian Navy and other Government organisations with Air Traffic Services related activities. | 8 Weeks |
Hope this was informative enough? if you have any question(s) as regards the list of courses offered in Nigerian Civil Aviation Technology in Zaria, their admission requirements and the duration for all programmes offered, simply scroll down to the comment section below, post your questions and I will shall respond as fast as possible.
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