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Key Facts: COREN Technician Exam
50%
Minimum passing score required in each section of the COREN exam
COREN Guidelines for Professional Examination
NGN 59,000
Total application, processing, exam, and registration fee for Technicians
COREN Official Schedule of Fees
4 Cadres
Engineering cadres regulated: Engineer, Technologist, Technician, Craftsman
Decree 55 of 1970 / Amendment Act 2018
2 years
Minimum post-qualification practical experience required to apply
COREN Personnel Registration Requirements
1970
Year COREN was established under Decree No. 55
Engineers (Registration, etc.) Act
The COREN Registered Engineering Technician written examination covers engineering drawings, basic mechanics and structural theory, fluid flow and hydraulics, electrical circuits, thermodynamic cycles and engines, and regulatory and safety compliance (COREN acts, NEMSA, and the Factory Act). A minimum of 50% in each section is required to pass, followed by an oral interview.
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1Under which of the following legislative acts was the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) first established?
A.Decree No. 55 of 1970
B.Engineers (Registration, etc.) Act of 1990
C.Decree No. 27 of 1992
D.COREN Amendment Act of 2018
Explanation: COREN was originally established by Decree No. 55 of 1970 (later known as the Engineers Registration Act). This statutory body was subsequently amended by Decree No. 27 of 1992 and the Engineers (Registration, etc.) (Amendment) Act of 2018 to regulate engineering training and practice in Nigeria.
2What is the primary role of the Engineering Regulations Monitoring (ERM) department of COREN?
A.Conducting the academic examinations for students in technical colleges
B.Funding infrastructure projects in rural Nigerian communities
C.Monitoring and enforcing compliance with engineering standards and registration requirements on sites
D.Registering engineering contractors with the Corporate Affairs Commission
Explanation: The ERM department is the monitoring arm of COREN, responsible for visiting sites, factories, and offices. Its goal is to ensure that engineering works are supervised by registered engineering personnel and that standards are upheld to prevent failures.
3Which of the following professional cadres represents the correct hierarchy (from lowest to highest) under the COREN regulatory framework?
A.Craftsman, Technician, Technologist, Engineer
B.Technician, Craftsman, Engineer, Technologist
C.Craftsman, Technologist, Technician, Engineer
D.Technician, Craftsman, Technologist, Engineer
Explanation: Under the COREN Act, there are four recognized cadres of engineering personnel, listed in order of training and hierarchy from lowest to highest: Craftsman, Technician, Technologist, and Engineer.
4What is the minimum educational qualification required to register as a Registered Engineering Technician (RET) with COREN?
A.National Diploma (ND) in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution
B.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering or equivalent
C.Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or equivalent from an accredited university
D.National Technical Certificate (NTC) or Trade Test Grade I
Explanation: The minimum educational qualification for the Engineering Technician cadre is an accredited National Diploma (ND) in engineering or a Full Technological Certificate (FTC) / Advanced Technical Diploma from an approved polytechnic or technical institute.
5How many years of post-qualification practical experience under the supervision of a registered engineer or technologist are required for a National Diploma (ND) holder to apply for registration as a COREN Engineering Technician?
A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.5 years
Explanation: Candidates applying for COREN registration as an Engineering Technician must possess a minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification practical engineering experience in an industry or workshop setting.
6Which professional body is specifically dedicated to representing and promoting the interests of engineering technicians in Nigeria, working in alignment with COREN guidelines?
A.Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
B.Nigerian Society of Engineering Technicians (NISET)
C.National Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE)
D.Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC)
Explanation: The Nigerian Society of Engineering Technicians (NISET) is the professional association that caters specifically to the engineering technician cadre, while NSE represents engineers, NATE represents technologists, and NAEC represents craftsmen.
7Under the COREN (Amendment) Act of 2018, which of the following powers was explicitly granted to COREN to curb collapsed buildings and failed engineering works?
A.Power to unilaterally award government construction contracts
B.Power to prosecute unregistered persons and companies executing engineering works
C.Power to issue building permits instead of the state development control agencies
D.Power to import construction materials duty-free
Explanation: The COREN Amendment Act of 2018 significantly strengthened COREN's regulatory power, giving it prosecutorial authority to directly charge unregistered individuals, corporate bodies, and partners who carry out engineering works or cause engineering failures.
8What is the primary function of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) regarding electrical installations?
A.Generating electricity for the national grid
B.Enforcing technical standards, inspection, testing, and certification of all electrical installations in Nigeria
C.Distributing electricity bills and collecting revenues from customers
D.Managing the pension funds of electricity workers
Explanation: NEMSA is legally mandated to enforce technical standards, regulations, quality, and safety in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). This includes inspecting, testing, and certifying all electrical installations to ensure safety of lives and property.
9According to the Nigerian Factory Act, which of the following must be provided for all workers operating in workshops where flying particles or chemical splashes are a risk?
A.Hard hats with chin straps
B.High-visibility reflective vests
C.Appropriate eye protection (safety goggles or face shields)
D.Soundproofing ear muffs
Explanation: The Factory Act mandates that employers provide suitable eye protection (such as safety goggles or shields) for processes involving a special risk of injury to the eyes from flying particles, dust, or chemicals.
10Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel, oils, or paints, and which extinguisher is appropriate for it?
A.Class A fire; water extinguisher
B.Class B fire; carbon dioxide (CO2) or dry powder extinguisher
C.Class C fire; wet chemical extinguisher
D.Class D fire; foam extinguisher
Explanation: Class B fires involve flammable liquids. Water must never be used on Class B fires as it can spread the liquid; instead, carbon dioxide (CO2) or dry chemical powder must be used to smother the oxygen supply.
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