BENCHMARK MINIMUM ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARD - FOR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Oct 29, 2026

BENCHMARK MINIMUM ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARD outlines the HND framework for Chemical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, and Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology. It defines programme philosophy, emphasizing academic excellence and skill acquisition, and sets programme aims and educational objectives for engineering practice, technical problem solving, professionalism, safety, ethics, teamwork, communication, and lifelong learning. It also specifies programme outcomes that cover applying engineering fundamentals, analyzing and solving engineering problems, designing systems with health and safety and sustainability considerations, conducting investigations and experiments, using tools for prediction and modelling, and demonstrating ethics and effective teamwork.

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Pages176

Reading Time7 h 24 min

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General Information for Higher National Diploma Programme in Chemical Engineering Technology

1.0 Philosophy of the Chemical Engineering Technology Programme

2. Programme Aim

3. Programme Educational Objectives (HND Mechanical Engineering Technology)

4. Programme Outcomes (POs)

2.0 Entry Requirements

3.0 Duration

BENCHMARK MINIMUM ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARD FOR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, AND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GENERAL INFORMATION FOR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 1.0 PHILOSOPHY OF THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME The Chemical Engineering programme is designed to reflect a functional philosophy of education. While seeking to achieve academic excellence and promote the furtherance of knowledge, the Chemical Engineering programme also seeks to aid the acquisition of appropriate skills, abilities and competence, both mental and physical as equipment for the individual to live in and contribute to the development of his/her society ” This programme is designed to produce Chemical Engineering Technologists capable of applying Chemical Engineering Principles in various chemical processes; laboratory analysis and industrial productions. 2. Programme Aim The programme aims to produce graduates who can effectively support engineering operations in manufacturing, automotive, power, oil and gas, construction, utilities, and allied industries , and who can adapt to technological changes through continuous professional development. 3. Programme Educational Objectives (HND Mechanical Engineering Technology) The PEOs of the HND Mechanical Engineering Technology programme are: PEO 1 – Engineering Technology Practice Apply engineering technology principles, standards, and modern tools to install, operate, test, maintain, and improve engineering systems in industrial and service environments. PEO 2 – Technical Problem Solving Identify and solve broadly-defined engineering problems using practical skills, standard methods, manuals, codes, and established engineering practices. PEO 3 – Professionalism, Safety, and Ethics Demonstrate professional ethics , workplace safety consciousness, quality assurance, and compliance with industry regulations and standards. PEO 4 – Teamwork, Communication, and Supervision Work effectively as technologists, supervisors, or team leaders , and communicate technical information clearly through reports, drawings, and oral presentations. PEO 5 – Career Development and Lifelong Learning (optional but recommended) i. Engage in continuous professional development , certification, entrepreneurship, or further education to adapt to technological changes and career progression. 4. Programme Outcomes (POs) Graduates of the programme should be able to: SA1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in SK1 to SK4 respectively to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies. SA2: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze broadly-defined engineering problem searching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to the discipline or area of specialization. (SK1 to SK4) SA3: Design solutions for broadly-defined engineering technology problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (SK5) SA4: Conduct investigations of broadly-defined engineering problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions (SK8) SA5: Select and apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly-defined engineering problems (SK2 and SK6) SA6: When solving broadly-defined engineering problems, analyze and evaluate sustainable development

FAQs

What is the philosophy behind the Chemical Engineering Technology programme?

The programme reflects a functional education philosophy that seeks academic excellence while promoting the acquisition of appropriate mental and physical skills for contributing to society.

What are the programme aims for HND graduates?

Graduates are expected to support engineering operations across manufacturing, automotive, power, oil and gas, construction, utilities, and related industries, while adapting to technological change through continuous professional development.

What key abilities are covered in the programme outcomes (POs)?

The outcomes include applying engineering fundamentals, solving and analyzing broadly-defined problems, designing engineering technology solutions with health, safety, and sustainability considerations, conducting investigations and experiments, and using modern engineering and IT tools.

Oct 29, 2026

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