Structure of the Earth
State the theory of the origin of the earth.
Outline the sub-divisions of the earth with diagrams.
State the characteristics of the various sub-divisions of the earth.
General Geology
Define Geology
State the importance of Geology in Mining
Importance of Mineral to Man
State importance of minerals in industries, as store of wealth shelter, etc.
History of Mining
Relate mining to human civilization especially technological development.
State brief history of mining in Nigeria.
Relate minerals culture, Benin kingdom etc. to minerals.
Mineral Occurrences in Nigeria
List major mineral occurrences in Nigeria
Locate major minerals in Nigeria on the map.
Terminology used in Mining
Relate mining to human civilization especially technological development.
State brief history of mining in Nigeria.
Relate minerals culture, Benin kingdom etc. to minerals.
Meaning and Branches of Mining
Define what mining is.
Mention the branches of mining e.g. underground mining, surface mining.
Introduction to Computer Aided Machining(CAM)
Explain computer aided machining / manufacturing
Use automated machines
Introduction to Computer Aided Machining(CAM)
Explain computer aided machining / manufacturing
Use automated machines
Introduction to Computer Aided Design(CAD)
Explain computer aided design(CAD)
Use computer to analyze stages of design
Use computer to design components
Pickling
Define Pickling
Mention pickling materials
Explain pickling processes
Pickle a given metal product
Enamelling
Explain the meaning of enamelling
Describe enamel.
Identify types of enamel
List the equipment used to apply enamel
Select appropriate method, material and equipment for enamelling operations
Plating
Explain the meaning and importance of plating
List plating materials
List types of plating
Identify items plated
Correctly plate a given project
Colouring
Explain the meaning of colouring
List colouring materials.Mentio
methods of colouring metal products
Colour a given metal article.
Plannishing
Explain the meaning of plannishing
State the purpose of plannishing
Describe and sketch plannishing stakes and hammer
Plannish a given raised bowl
Spot Facing
Explain spot facing
Select appropriate tool for a given spot facing operation
Polishing
Explain the meaning and uses of polishing.
Identify different types of polishing and abrasive
Explain the two types of polishing.
Polish a given metal project
Buffing
Explain buffing as an element of finishing.
Identify different types of buffing wheels and compounds.
Buff a given metal article correctly
Casting Defects
List casting defects and their causes
Pattern Making
Describe three types of patterns
Explain the process of making a mould of one type of pattern
Explain the preparation of a sample sand core.
State the correct molding temperatures for casting
Cast a simple article