I just finished my ond in mechanical engineering from yaba college of technology, where i finished with distinction

Am at a crossroad of either going for my hnd or applying for the jamb direct entry next year
Am more inclined to go for my hnd due to the age factor (i just clocked 20)

I would really like to hear from the engineers out there if mechanical engineering graduates with hnd certificates are actually discriminated out there in the labour market as propagated by the media...

Expecting replies and advice from the engineers out there

Cc lalasticlala

Guys pls comment and help a brother

Direct Entry straight!




2Cent from Engr Ademasta

ademasta:
Direct Entry straight!




2Cent from Engr Ademasta

Thanks for the reply sir...pls whats d major reason behind dis advice

HND distinction is still not equivalent to degree. After HND you will still be admitted to 200level. Even with HND + PGD youre still not equal to a Bsc. If you find yourself in academic settings you're finished. Even if you're 30+ my best advice is get the next DE jamb form.

Bobo age stl dey yr side. Cross to university my guy. U r good wt yr grade. Dat my 2cent.over time complacency and peer pressure dnt mk pple take action. I had d same stand same school but ws at the final year dat it occurred i shud v accepted d DE offer then. Good fr u. Unilag accpt ur grade. Other schl cn accpt.
For othrs Hnd is not so bad .it just tk self development n focus and skill to stand.

burrytee:
Bobo age stl dey yr side. Cross to university my guy. U r good wt yr grade. Dat my 2cent.over time complacency and peer pressure dnt mk pple take action. I had d same stand same school but ws at the final year dat it occurred i shud v accepted d DE offer then. Good fr u. Unilag accpt ur grade. Other schl cn accpt.
For othrs Hnd is not so bad .it just tk self development n focus and skill to stand.

Tanks a lot for this reply....am definitely going to apply to unilag next year...

Are you done with your hnd?..if yes, how is the labour market treating you...

cutiedave:

Tanks a lot for this reply....am definitely going to apply to unilag next year...

Are you done with your hnd?..if yes, how is the labour market treating you...

So good bro. I fnshed frm tech 2011.

burrytee:

So good bro. I fnshed frm tech 2011.

Wow...did u later go for d bsc....
And do u av any regrets about failing to go for your bsc back them...

Guys i need more views on this issue

Nairalanders, abeg reply me

You are in the same shoe with me but i have applied through UTME, Mech. Engr.

kennyjam:
You are in the same shoe with me but i have applied through UTME, Mech. Engr.

u applied dis yr ryt...and do u av anyplans of going for hnd

cutiedave:
u applied dis yr ryt...and do u av anyplans of going for hnd

Yeah, this year! I finished last year. The HND form has already come and gone and the list is even out. am waiting for the list of the federal university i applied.

cutiedave:

Thanks for the reply sir...pls whats d major reason behind dis advice

I would have replied you since but i have been so busy lately. Pardon me please.

Now...

The reason is dichotomy/discimination. But all depends on where you choose to belong.

In the engineering field, an hnd holder can never be called an engineer, rather a technologist. Unless he or she enrols for post graduate diploma, pgd in a COREN accredited UNIVERSITY after hnd.

In Engineering, there is cadre.
Engineers at the top, followed by technologist, then technicians and finally the artisans/craftsmen.


Engineer=B.Eng, B.Tech or Bsc
Technologist =HND
Technicians =OND
Artisans/Craftsmen=SSCE/NABTEB/TRADE TEST etc.


BUT MIND YOU THEY ARE ONE SINGLE FAMILY AS THEY ARE WORKING HANDS IN HANDS.

If your dream is to become an Engineer then nothing less than a bachelor's degree is required.


Makes your choice, no one is looked down on!

Thank you.

You are just 20 years old. Don't ever make the mistake of furthering to HND. The level of discrimination is alarming. You will regret it forever and you will have to battle with the feeling of inferiority complex all your life. apply for DE to a university.

ademasta:

I would have replied you since but i have been so busy lately. Pardon me please.

Now...

The reason is dichotomy/discimination. But all depends on where you choose to belong.

In the engineering field, an hnd holder can never be called an engineer, rather a technologist. Unless he or she enrols for post graduate diploma, pgd in a COREN accredited UNIVERSITY after hnd.

In Engineering, there is cadre.
Engineers at the top, followed by technologist, then technicians and finally the artisans/craftsmen.


Engineer=B.Eng, B.Tech or Bsc
Technologist =HND
Technicians =OND
Artisans/Craftsmen=SSCE/NABTEB/TRADE TEST etc.


BUT MIND YOU THEY ARE ONE SINGLE FAMILY AS THEY ARE WORKING HANDS IN HANDS.

If your dream is to become an Engineer then nothing less than a bachelor's degree is required.


Makes your choice, no one is looked down on!

Thank you.

Tanx a lot bro...i appreciate this...
Would get d direct entry form next year

ProfTea12:
You are just 20 years old. Don't ever make the mistake of furthering to HND. The level of discrimination is alarming. You will regret it forever and you will have to battle with the feeling of inferiority complex all your life. apply for DE to a university.

I appreciate this sir...

cutiedave:

Tanx a lot bro...i appreciate this...
Would get d direct entry form next year

You are welcome my brother.
Best of luck

cutiedave:
I just finished my ond in mechanical engineering from yaba college of technology, where i finished with distinction

Am at a crossroad of either going for my hnd or applying for the jamb direct entry next year
Am more inclined to go for my hnd due to the age factor (i just clocked 20)

I would really like to hear from the engineers out there if mechanical engineering graduates with hnd certificates are actually discriminated out there in the labour market as propagated by the media...

Expecting replies and advice from the engineers out there

Cc lalasticlala

i'm Hnd Holder In Accounting. I Graduated With Upper Credit But There Is Discrimination In The Labour Market. Please Go For DE, HOWever Everyone Has HIs/her Own Luck. I Know Someone Who Study Same Course With You With Hnd He Is Working With Halibulton. Steady Promotion And Steady Oversea Trips.

Abdul4trust1:
i'm Hnd Holder In Accounting. I Graduated With Upper Credit But There Is Discrimination In The Labour Market. Please Go For DE, HOWever Everyone Has HIs/her Own Luck. I Know Someone Who Study Same Course With You With Hnd He Is Working With Halibulton. Steady Promotion And Steady Oversea Trips.

Tanx sir...
Would take d direct entry form next year...
Dat your friend is really lucky o

cutiedave:
Nairalanders, abeg reply me

direct entry my brother.. Also in the same shoe