jyemsta:
IIT fee is now #480,000 for mechatronics six month programme (@ 20th June 2015).
But my question is dat, is it worth it, I need guys in the house who have first hand information about dem or who has passed tru dem to advice me.
D cost is high, but if d cost - benefit analysis shows it worth it Y not.
Advice pls...

instead of u to pay such huge amount for another supposed theoritical training i wil advice u added it up to like 750k then travel to India nd u wunt regret it.

Wonder1844:
instead of u to pay such huge amount for another supposed theoritical training i wil advice u added it up to like 750k then travel to India nd u wunt regret it.

IIT ain't theory based, they are practically inclined and structured.. Over ninety percent of their electro-mechanical graduates are in the industry..they introduced mechatronics not quite long that's making poly and uni grads employable.. I plan to go there after my hnd..

@ tboizbam, thanks for d info,..
@ wonder1844, do u mean d 750k would cover my training fee, accommodation and visa. Cous if 750k is for training only, I would be looking at over a million for everything concerning d program. More so, give me d link of d schools running such course in Indian.

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Keep it up debbie you killed it. You said it all and that the punch-line. Main issue fresh graduates have now is they want money first experience later which I don't think can work that way. In my own case will even advice starting from a lowkey company where by you can grab all the experience you need then use the experience gained to get a higher paid job. Also as you rightly said jack-of-all-thread does not work out as we all know Elect Eng has different fields just pick the one most preferable face it and have brief or little knowledge of other aspect because this days machines are designed with combination of the major 3 aspects power, control and communication. Just found this thread today and am happy to meet my junior, fellow and senior ogas @ the top. God bless us all Amen. ( Don't forget to join NSE and COREN too o )

debbie:
like the guy above rightly said....well you all should remember that electrical/electronics is very vast.choose an area you want to grow in,i dont believe in following the trend.Aside that,the course gives room for private practices.Example,earlier in my career i was into autocad drawing for clients,which i did to support myself before i got a job.
See doing your Msc or certification is not a guarantee that you will sail smoothly,if and only if you dont make the best out of the path you chose.

Fast forward,i decided to go into core IT because i knew where i wanted to be....writing all my cisco certifications is and was never a waste today.Simply because i had a target which i am so happy i did.
To all the fresh graduates,please carry out research on what you want to do.If you want to do your MSC choose a course you can do very well.If you are doing certification please dont be jack-of-all-thread,you should be singled out as an expert in future.If you are seeking a job,let the experience you will gain be the driving point (experience adds value to you tomorrow) then the pay comes second.To those working whether you are enjoying your place of work or not,keep the hope and dream high( you need it to move on and stay in track).

Now to my senior colleagues in the house,i greet you all.
From my humble self,a woman engineer in the house

Thanks dear....as for the COREN AND NSE thing alot of graduates are scared to join,some dont see any relevance their while some dont just have any reason why they shouldnt join.
Anyway i am a proud member of APWEN for now.
Truth is being a member exposes you to alot of positive Stuffs.

seyilapy:
Keep it up debbie you killed it. You said it all and that the punch-line. Main issue fresh graduates have now is they want money first experience later which I don't think can work that way. In my own case will even advice starting from a lowkey company where by you can grab all the experience you need then use the experience gained to get a higher paid job. Also as you rightly said jack-of-all-thread does not work out as we all know Elect Eng has different fields just pick the one most preferable face it and have brief or little knowledge of other aspect because this days machines are designed with combination of the major 3 aspects power, control and communication. Just found this thread today and am happy to meet my junior, fellow and senior ogas @ the top. God bless us all Amen. ( Don't forget to join NSE and COREN too o )

debbie:
Thanks dear....as for the COREN AND NSE thing alot of graduates are scared to join,some dont see any relevance their while some dont just have any reason why they shouldnt join.
Anyway i am a proud member of APWEN for now.
Truth is being a member exposes you to alot of positive Stuffs.

What's APWEN

And please what's the procedure for joining the NSE and COREN??

temi4fash:


What's APWEN

And please what's the procedure for joining the NSE and COREN??

APWEN is Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria.

Corporate membership of NSE which is MNSE requires at least 4 years experience as an engineer and most times COREN requires 5 years experience.

elnino2015:


APWEN is Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria.

Corporate membership of NSE which is MNSE requires at least 4 years experience as an engineer and most times COREN requires 5 years experience.

Thanks for the information.

The 5 years of COREN is it excluding the 4 years used to get the MNSE or including it?

If an Electrical Engineer gets a job in a Construction company as their in house Electrical Engineer is the Experience also applicable For the application for the MNSE?

temi4fash:


Thanks for the information.

The 5 years of COREN is it excluding the 4 years used to get the MNSE or including it?

If an Electrical Engineer gets a job in a Construction company as their in house Electrical Engineer is the Experience also applicable For the application for the MNSE?

Your experience in a construction firm as an electrical engineer very well counts and the 4 years experience also counts for COREN, so basically you might just need about a year experience after your MNSE. It is usually very easy to become a COREN Registered Engineer when you have your MNSE.

elnino2015:


Your experience in a construction firm as an electrical engineer very well counts and the 4 years experience also counts for COREN, so basically you might just need about a year experience after your MNSE. It is usually very easy to become a COREN Registered Engineer when you have your MNSE.

Thanks,

How does the masters route work?

So during the 4 years of gathering the Experience what happens??

* tongue out * LoooooL who knows APWEN? That's how you guys were forming too back then in school LoooooL. Well as regards NSE and COREN there is relevance o. Check out job adverts in some cases you see things like must be a registered engineer bla bla bla and I don't think there is any harm joining. As I earlier said God help us and lead us right. Miss APWEN looooool. Proud member of APMEN too. * winks *

debbie:
Thanks dear....as for the COREN AND NSE thing alot of graduates are scared to join,some dont see any relevance their while some dont just have any reason why they shouldnt join.
Anyway i am a proud member of APWEN for now.
Truth is being a member exposes you to alot of positive Stuffs.

why? We are professional women ooo.
Very soon organizations will be requesting for COREN and NSE registered engineers.I pray the government will look into this to ensure effective engineering.
Too many unskilled people acting as engineers.

seyilapy:
* tongue out * LoooooL who knows APWEN? That's how you guys were forming too back then in school LoooooL. Well as regards NSE and COREN there is relevance o. Check out job adverts in some cases you see things like must be a registered engineer bla bla bla and I don't think there is any harm joining. As I earlier said God help us and lead us right. Miss APWEN looooool. Proud member of APMEN too. * winks *

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I am glad to have stumbled on this thread.
I salute the insight and wisdom shared by the experienced as per whether to get a masters, certification or experience in order to improve the odds.

Well I'd say it all depends on the industry.
Talking from experience, in the telecom sector experience is more valued maybe probably followed by certifications.

I have worked as a field engineer for more than 2 years and I can tell you for entry level no one cares if you have a masters. What matters is if you can Configure those router, troubleshoot that DXx, NodeB/BTS etc. Your masters can only be useful if you are seeking a promotion to a managerial role.

Many of this Telcos are not ready to train or invest in you. They are looking for readymade products. They are aware that certifications do not necessary translate to Competence.

This is my 20 kobo. If you have the chance to gain experience directly from the industry even if it's a tiny company take it. That's probably your most valuable lifeline

My humble opinion.
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Bennyzino:
It is beyond the degree now o. Go run certifications or get trainings to add as experience. Because the so called graduate Trainee requires minimum of 1 year experience.

please kindly throw more light on useful trainings and certifications

engrrichie92:

please kindly throw more light on useful trainings and certifications

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Overview

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Objective

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g. Solve real-life exercises and simulate control
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k. Determine Address Names for Input and Output Points
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m. Use Address and Function Searches within the Program


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Lessons
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Selection criteria of PLC
Concept of Normally Open & Normally Closed Switches and sensors
PLC wiring
Hands-on practical exercises and simulation

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Lessons

Navigating RSLogix 500
Exploring RSLinx Classic
Configuring a driver
Entering, Editing and Verifying logic
Uploading and Downloading program
Using RSLogix Emulate 500
Hands-on practical exercises and simulation

Module 3

This module starts with an introduction to ladder logic programming fundamental. It introduces students to memory organizations, bit instructions, I/O addressing, program scan, internal relays, latching, interlocking etc.
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Lessons

Memory Organization
Bit instruction
Ladder programming
I/O Addressing
Logic fundamental
Hands-on practical exercises and simulation

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Lessons

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Selecting and programming mathematical instructions
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Hands-on practical exercises and simulation


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Project Documentation
Printing
Hands-on practical exercises and simulation

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In as much as i agree with what my ogas has said,let me bring us to reality
Most of us actually want to learn these skills but then the price tag on this certifications and trainings could be really extravagant
presently trying to teach myself programming and software development because i can afford to, all i need is an internet connection and im good to go..Even had to save from my meagre federal allowance to get myself this laptop

But deep down if you ask me, would have loved to tow the networking and internet security path, but then where is the money
CCNA training alone and exam is no less than 100k..Now tell me, how do i get the cash, not all of us were born with silver spoon you know
will be rounding up service in two weeks and when i see some of the job adverts for electrical engineers, i deliberately ignore it so i wont just go for the interview(that's even if they call) and make a fool of myself because i actually have nothing to offer apart from the pure water 2:1 im carrying about.
The truth is an average graduate in this field is a voracious reader and would stop @ nothing to add value to themselves if the means are available,and dont just let me go to those screaming masters.. the cheapest masters tution have heard so far is no less than 100grand(correct me if im wrong) that's asides accomodation and other expenses... Now tell me, where do you want a young graduate that struggled to acquire even the B-eng get such huge cash?

ANNOUNCEMENT: Please and please, can I get someone to teach me AUTOCAD electrical and wiredesign in here (for free or at least for a token?)..not those videos sellers o, i need somebody using it in the field already... thank you so much as you respond to this

engrrichie92:
please kindly throw more light on useful trainings and certifications

CCNA is the most key ITIL and CompTIA Oil and Gas training HSE
All these could make u the most sought after

Compliment of the day to everyone here, I must confess I have gain a lot after reading through this thread. I am a fresh graduate of Electrical Engineering and batch A youth service will probably be around may next year, I am looking for any electrical company around Abuja whether small or big were I can do a form of attachment just to gain field and practical experience, I don't need any pay, I just want to learn and assist in work. My phone number is 08032309093 or Whatsapp me through 08073827670 kindly help a brother

Hello fellow Engineers, Im a recent graduate of EE and Im contemplating doing the Certificate in Automation Engineering in either AETI or GIL automations in Lagos, please can someone experienced tell me which is better with regards to training and job prospects. Thanks and goodluck to us all.

Ojobojo1:
Hello fellow Engineers, Im a recent graduate of EE and Im contemplating doing the Certificate in Automation Engineering in either AETI or GIL automations in Lagos, please can someone experienced tell me which is better with regards to training and job prospects. Thanks and goodluck to us all.

Its a good move bro. Learn as much as you can so that you can be positioned on the day of reckoning.
Let me tell you my experience: I went for an Interview 4 months after NYSC, I had some Nigerian Certifications in HSE and working with that FMCG was already on the burner. I was then asked at the last stage if I can use AUTOCAD and "bum" I couldn't. I was not invited after that. Knowing this; I went for AUTOCAD training about 2 weeks after that and it was that leverage that got me where I am today (a major Engineering Power Construction Company) as a Trainee. Interestingly, I can do Electrical House Wiring, Repair Phones and POS Terminals. I dare tell you that the next biggest sector in Nigeria is Power Sector (Telcos is for those with vast experience and it has been outsourced to cabals).

GO FOR AUTOCAD TRAINING.

I gain a lot of by going through this thread. I have applied for masters in control and instrumentation but my problem is a research topic I need to present soon. I want people that have experience in research to help me out with a great topic. Thank you in advance

Pls I need someone in d house to help me out on dis, am already a graduate trainee with an electrical power company, I need someone to help me on autocad (electrical) or advice on how to get training on it. I've scaled through d hurdle of plc and scada, now I need autocad badly...
Pls I would appreciate every/any opinion

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Only few job opportunities have been posted here so far. Let this thread come alive again.

Wonder1844:
instead of u to pay such huge amount for another supposed theoritical training i wil advice u added it up to like 750k then travel to India nd u wunt regret it.

Guy pls can u furnish me with details about this India trip. Tnx u can reach me on mizuagie@gmail.com

pls engineers in d hauz, where can someone learn plc training at affordable price

Am loving this! B. Eng. Elect /Elect, switched career to investment banking, investment. I would love to set up an engineering firm someday.

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