Foundry engineering is the profession concerned with the design of new foundries. Engineers design a building specifically for heating raw materials to incredible temperatures to pour them into molds and create a saleable product.

The following is the list of polytechnics that offer Foundry Engineering Technology as a course:

  • Benue State Poly, Ugbokolo
  • Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku
  • Fed. Polytechnic, Ida
  • Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja
  • Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi
  • Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro

Entry Requirements

Subject Combination/UTME Requirements

  • English Language 
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Physics/Technical Drawing

O’Level Requirements

The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Foundry Engineering Technology include the following:

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and any two subjects from:
  • Biology/Agricultural Science 
  • Technical Drawing
  • Basic Electronics/Basic Electricity
  • Auto Mechanics
  • Metal Work
  •  Woodwork 
  • Further Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Commerce
  • Industrial Safety & Environmental Engineering

Conclusions

According to reports, Nigeria has approximately 3 billion tons of proven iron ore reserves. As a result, there are numerous investment opportunities in the foundry industry and Nigeria.

Foundry is the primary foundation for virtually all technological takeoff and industrialization, so it deserves a prominent place in Nigeria. As such, Foundry Technology is an excellent course for students to pursue.

We believe this article will benefit any students interested in pursuing a degree in Foundry Technology. RealMina continues to wish you academic success.

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