Introduction:

Nepal Government, Ministry of Education implemented the letter grading system in SLC from 2072 B.S. The door of pre-diploma programme is open for those students who have appeared in SLC exam and achieved any GPA and any grade in each subject. Focusing on such students the curriculum of pre-diploma of 29 months and 15 months have been converted into 18 months to create uniformity among different pre-diploma programme.

This curriculum is designed to produce basic level human resources in the field of automobile industry equipped with knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for this level of technicians so as to meet the demand of such technician in the country. It is based on practical exposure in different areas as required. In every subject, topical explanations will be followed by demonstrations by instructors and in all tasks, students will be asked to practice by themselves through do-it-yourself/hands-on practices so that they can internalize what they learn in the classroom.

Title:

The title of the programme is pre-diploma in Automobile Engineering.

Aim

The program aims is preparing competent basic level workforce in the field of automobile engineering.

Objectives

After completing this curricular program, the students will be able to:

• Perform bench work and welding works.

• Prepare simple auto mechanical drawing.

• Familiarize with basic computer works.

• Repair and maintain automobile vehicles.

• Repair and maintain various automobile components. 

• Assemble /disassemble various automobile systems.

• Familiarize with auto electrical and electronics system.

• Troubleshoot the automobile system.

Course Duration:

This course will be completed within 18 months. There will be 15 months (40 hours/week X 52 weeks = 2060 hrs. class plus 3 months (480 hrs) on the job training (OJT).

Entry Criteria

Individuals with following criteria will be eligible for this program:

• SLC or SEE with any grade and any GPA (Since 2072 SLC).

• SLC or SEE appeared (Before 2072 SLC).

• Pass entrance examination administered by CTEVT.

Group Size:

The group size will be maximum 24 (twenty four) in a batch.

Medium Instruction:

The medium of instruction will be English and/or Nepali language.

Pattern of Attendance:

The students should have minimum 90% attendance in theory classes and practical/performance to be eligible for internal assessments and final examinations.

Instructions Qualifiction:

• Instructors should have bachelor degree in auto/mechanical engineeringor diploma in automobile engineering with minimum 5 years practical based experiences.

• The demonstrator should have diploma in automobile engineering with minimum 2 years practical based experiences.

• Good communicative/instructional skills.

Teacher and Student Ratio:

• Theory:            1:24

• Practical:         1:8

• Minimum 75% of the teachers must be fulltime.

Curriculum Structure(Pre-Diploma in 18 Months Automobile Engineering)