1. National Institute of Transport
Centre of Excellence in Light Aircraft Operations
June 04, 2018 1

2. Presentation contents
Brief Information about NIT
Aspiration for NIT to become Centre of Excellence in LAO
NIT – Centre of Excellence in LAO
Development Challenges
CoE Objectives
Institutional Challenges
Overview of SIP
Sustainability
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3. 1. Brief Information about NIT
1.1 Genesis of NIT
1975
Established as training wing of the then National Transport Corporation (NTC)
NIT was charged with the responsibility of strengthening human resource capabilities of transport operatives and middle level managers of subsidiary companies of NTC
Aim of
establishment

4. 1.1 Genesis of NIT cont’d
1982
Re-established through NIT Act No. 24 of 1982 (Cap 187 revised edition 2002) as an autonomous Higher Learning Institution.
Mandated to offer training in logistics, transport technology and other allied transport disciplines in all modes of transport (Road, Rail, Maritime, Air and Pipeline system)
Aim of
re-establishment

5. 1.2 What Vision and Mission Entails to NIT
To be a Regional Centre of Excellence in
Logistics, Management and Transport
Technology
Vision
To provide flexible and high quality education and training, research and consultancy in Logistics, management and Transport Technology for Sustainable Socio-economic development
Mission

6. 1.3 Departments/Units of the Institute with their respective programmes
S/N
Name of Department
Name of Programme
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT 1
Flying and Operations Management
Pilot (Private Pilot License-PPL)
Cabin Crew 2
Aeronautical Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering 3
Logistics and Transport Studies
Logistics and Transport Management – Air Transport Management
Freight Clearing and Forwarding 4
Transport Engineering and Technology
Automobile Engineering
Mechanical Engineering 5
Business and Entrepreneurship Studies
Procurement and Logistics Management
Accounting and Transport Finance
Human Resource Management
Marketing and Public Relations 6
Computing and Communication Technology
Information and Communication Technology
Computer Science
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7. 1.4 Aircraft Maintenance Facilities/ Equipment
Training aircraft for Aircraft maintenance engineering students
Training hangar and aircraft/ helicopter engines for Aircraft maintenance engineering students

8. Pilot Training Facilities/ Equipment
Simulator for Training Pilots

9. 1.5 Students Enrolment And Staffing Capacity
For the last three years (2014/ /17) a total of 15,043 students enrolled, 80% are males and 20% are females
In the last academic year 2016/17 a total of students graduated from various programs, 70% are males and 30% are females
The Institute has a total of 145 instructors of which 97 (67%) are male and 48 (33%) are females
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10. 2. Aspiration for NIT to become CoE
The aspiration of the NIT to become a Center of Excellence (CoE) emanate from a number of factors
A combination of historical reasons that have lead NIT to evolve into a unique institution focused on meeting skills and technological needs (skilled workforce, research and consultancy) in transport sector
The high priority accorded to transport sector within the development plans of Tanzania arising from its performance within the economy and the region
The absence of an institution with similar capacity and expertise in transport logistics, management and technology
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11. 3.1 Development Challenges the CoE Inspired to Solve
3. NIT – Centre of Excellence in LAO
3.1 Development Challenges the CoE Inspired to Solve
Expansion of economic activity in agribusiness and energy all depend on increasing the capacity and efficiency in air transport
Implementing big transport infrastructure development projects such as the revival of the national airline, Air Tanzania, to support the economic development initiatives needs skilled personnel in air transport operations
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12. 3.1 Development Challenges the CoE Inspired to Solve cont’d
3. NIT – Centre of Excellence in LAO
3.1 Development Challenges the CoE Inspired to Solve cont’d
Increased demand of skilled aviation personnel as result of increased number of light aircrafts to serve the tourism and mining industry with in the country
At the national level, the transport and logistics sector has been allotted high priority in the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS)
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13. 3. NIT – Centre of Excellence in LAO
3.2 Specific objectives of the CoE
Increase the number and update/upgrade skills of aviation and logistic professionals;
Provide highly trained experts for conducting training and research in air transport logistics and aviation subsectors;
Facilitate establishment of collaborations and linkages between the Institute and the Transport stakeholders/industry;
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14. 3. NIT – Centre of Excellence in LAO
3.2 Objectives of the Centre of Excellence cont’d
Provide state-of-the-art training and learning environment for transport sector;
Provide Technical Assistance (TA) to stakeholders on issues pertaining air transport logistics and aviation subsectors
Act as a one-stop centre for transport logistics and Light Aircraft operations database.
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15. 3.3 Institutional challenges for achieving CoE Objectives
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3.3 Institutional challenges for achieving CoE Objectives
Inadequate infrastructure and training facilities to effectively facilitate training.
Dynamic gap between training offered and industrial needs
Weak pedagogical innovation in delivery of transport studies
Nurturing of young instructors to cater for the retiring group of instructors and updating /upgrading of instructors’ skills and teaching techniques.
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16. 3.3 Institutional challenges for achieving CoE Objectives cont’d
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3.3 Institutional challenges for achieving CoE Objectives cont’d
Lack gender issues awareness at the Institute to both instructors and students in transport and logistics training
Lack of vibrant collaborations with stakeholders and weak regional integration
Lack of tracer studies of its graduates to access employability of our students after graduation.
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17. 3.4 Departments and Programs where the CoE will built on
Aeronautical Engineering
Flying and Operations Management
Logistics and Transport Management

18. 4. Strategic Investment Plan
This includes:
Strengthening governance and management
Institutionalizing industry linkages
Developing market relevant and competency based training programs
Training of school managers and teachers
Upgrading Key Training Facilities and Equipment
Outreaching and Support for non-Project National TVET
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19. 4.1 Strengthening Governance and Management
Training of CoE management team
Development of Policies and strategic plans will include:
Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP),
CoE excellence operationalization policy,
CoE sustainability plan,
Review of the NIT Five Year Strategic Rolling Plan
Gender Management Unit Policy.
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20. 4.2 Institutionalizing Industry Linkages
Strengthen the Industrial Liaison and Carrier Guidance Unit
Establish Institute programs advisory committees
Enhance engagement of industry in provision of training (signing MoUs etc)
Carry out tracer studies to establish the employability of its graduates
Strengthening of the Alumni association.
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21. 4.3 Developing Market Relevant and Competency Based Training Programs
Activities will include
Carryout Situation Analysis study (in country and region)
Developing five (5) new long programs
Review of existing five (5) long programs
Developing seven (7) new professional programs
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22. 4.4 Training of School Managers and Teachers
Train eight (8) academic staff in different Masters Degree programs
Train fifteen (15) academic staff in different professional short courses
Provide CBET based pedagogical techniques to NIT and aviation training institutions with in the country
Train the institute administrative staff and Heads of department on management skills
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23. 4.5 Upgrading Key Training Facilities and Equipment
Improvement of Infrastructure (construct):
NIT-CoE building,
An aircraft hangar,
A mock up building with a swimming pool
A female students hostel
Facilities and Equipment
ICT training equipment and facilities
Pilot and transport Logistics simulators and Computer Based Training programs
Two (2) aircrafts and cabin crew mock-up
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24. 4.6 Outreaching and Support for non-Project National TVET
Provide professional training to stakeholders on programs such as fleet management and pilot simulator training
To provide access of transport database to other TVET training institutions
Provide pedagogical teaching techniques to other TVET institutions
To offer Master scholarships opportunities to the Master of Science in Air Transport Logistics and management at NIT to local and foreign students from related TVET institutions.

25. 5. Sustainability The NIT-CoE plans to sustain itself by means of:
Attracting fees from external users to exploit training facilities and equipment available at the CoE,
Increased income generation from developed programs offered under the CoE,
Consultancy and research offered by the CoE
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26. Building the Youth for the Future
Our Motto:
Building the Youth for the Future
I thank you very much
for your attention!
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