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Key Facts: COREN Technologist Exam
50%
Minimum passing score required in each section of the COREN examination
COREN Guidelines for Professional Examination
NGN 70,000
Estimated total application, processing, exam, and registration fee for Technologists
COREN Official Schedule of Fees
3 years
Minimum post-qualification practical experience required under supervision to apply
COREN Personnel Registration Requirements
6 Domains
Syllabus areas tested, ranging from safety codes and drawing translation to fabrication and control loops
NATE / COREN Technologist Syllabus
1970
Year COREN was originally established under Decree No. 55
Engineers (Registration, etc.) Act
The COREN Registered Engineering Technologist written examination covers regulations and safety (COREN acts, NEMSA, and the Factory Act), engineering design translation and drawing standards, advanced workshop technology and fabrication, materials selection and testing, plant maintenance systems, and instrumentation and control. A minimum of 50% in each section is required to pass, followed by an oral interview.
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1Under the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) framework, which qualification primarily registers a candidate into the Engineering Technologist cadre?
A.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering from an accredited polytechnic
B.National Diploma (ND) in Engineering from an accredited technical institute
C.Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree from an accredited university
D.Full Technological Certificate (FTC) without any additional postgraduate studies
Explanation: The minimum qualification required for registration as an Engineering Technologist with COREN is a Higher National Diploma (HND) in engineering or its equivalent from an accredited polytechnic. An ND qualifies one as a technician, while a B.Eng. qualifies one as an engineer. An FTC alone requires a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) to register as a technologist.
2What is the minimum post-qualification practical experience required for an HND holder to be eligible for registration as an Engineering Technologist with COREN?
A.Three (3) years of supervised post-qualification engineering experience
B.Two (2) years of post-qualification practical work including the NYSC service year
C.Four (4) years of experience with at least two years in a design office
D.Five (5) years of independent practice without senior professional supervision
Explanation: According to COREN registration guidelines, an applicant with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in engineering must acquire a minimum of three (3) years of post-qualification engineering experience under the supervision of a registered engineer or engineering technologist.
3The Engineers (Registration, etc.) (Amendment) Act of 2018 granted COREN which of the following significant new powers to control engineering practice in Nigeria?
A.Prosecutorial powers to try unregistered individuals and firms violating engineering regulations in a court of law
B.The authority to fund and manage public infrastructure development directly across Nigerian states
C.Exclusive control over the licensing of all general trade craftsmen and technicians without professional body input
D.The power to set standard commercial rates and prices for all engineering consulting contracts
Explanation: The 2018 Amendment Act expanded COREN's powers significantly, giving the Council prosecutorial powers to prosecute unregistered engineering personnel, firms, and companies committing infractions under the Act, and allowing them to seal up premises where regulations are violated.
4Which of the following professional associations is the registered national body dedicated to promoting the interests of engineering technologists in Nigeria?
A.Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE)
B.Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
C.Nigerian Institute of Engineering Technicians (NISET)
D.Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC)
Explanation: The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) is the primary professional association representing registered engineering technologists in Nigeria. Established in 1988, NATE is a recognised member body of COREN, and Corporate NATE membership is the usual pathway to COREN registration as a Technologist. In contrast, NSE represents engineers, NISET represents technicians, and NAEC represents craftsmen.
5Under the COREN Act, what is the primary role of the Engineering Regulations Monitoring (ERM) department?
A.To inspect and monitor engineering sites, factories, and offices to ensure compliance with standards and prevent practice by unregistered persons
B.To organize the academic examinations for students in polytechnics and technical colleges
C.To register companies with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for engineering consultancy
D.To resolve legal disputes between engineering contractors and client ministries
Explanation: The Engineering Regulations Monitoring (ERM) department is the enforcement arm of COREN. It conducts inspections of engineering projects, manufacturing facilities, and offices to ensure that works are designed and supervised by registered engineering professionals.
6What is the statutory mandate of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) regarding electrical installations?
A.To carry out technical inspection, testing, and certification of all electrical installations before they are energized
B.To generate and distribute electric power to industrial consumers in Nigeria
C.To issue professional licenses to engineering technologists in all disciplines
D.To regulate the retail tariff rates for electricity consumers in Nigeria
Explanation: NEMSA is statutorily mandated to carry out technical inspections, testing, and certification of all electrical installations, power systems, and equipment in Nigeria to ensure safety of lives and property. It acts as the electrical safety inspectorate.
7Under the provisions of the Nigerian Factory Act, which of the following items of plant equipment must be periodically inspected and certified by an authorized inspector?
A.Steam boilers, air receivers, and lifting machinery
B.All electric hand drills and hand-held grinders
C.Office heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
D.Manual workpiece jigs and storage racks in assembly shops
Explanation: The Nigerian Factory Act mandates statutory periodic inspections and pressure/load testing of steam boilers, air receivers (pressure vessels), and lifting equipment (cranes, hoists, chains) to prevent catastrophic workplace failures.
8In an industrial workshop, a Class C fire involves which of the following fuels under standard safety classifications?
A.Energized electrical equipment and wiring
B.Flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel, and solvents
C.Combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, and sodium
D.Ordinary solid combustibles like wood, paper, and textiles
Explanation: Under the standard international classification of fires commonly applied in Nigeria, Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment (motors, transformers, wiring). Water must never be used on Class C fires due to the risk of electrical shock.
9When working in an engineering facility, what is the primary purpose of a 'Permit to Work' (PTW) system?
A.To ensure that high-risk maintenance tasks are systematically assessed, hazards identified, and safety controls authorized before work begins
B.To grant technicians permission to work overtime and claim additional compensation
C.To verify that the sub-contractor has been paid their initial mobilisation fee
D.To allow unregistered personnel to operate heavy industrial equipment during emergencies
Explanation: A Permit to Work (PTW) system is a formal written safety protocol used to manage high-risk activities (such as hot work, confined space entry, or electrical isolation). It ensures hazards are evaluated, isolation is verified, and work is conducted under strict controls.
10Under the Hierarchy of Controls for risk management, which method is considered the most effective way to address a workplace hazard?
A.Elimination of the hazard at its source
B.Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
C.Implementation of administrative rules and safety warnings
D.Engineering controls such as safety guards and physical barriers
Explanation: The Hierarchy of Controls ranks risk control methods from most effective to least effective: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, and PPE. Removing the hazard entirely is always the most effective measure.
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