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

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 4/27/2019

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

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

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

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 4/27/2019

1.4 Aircraft Maintenance Facilities/ Equipment Training aircraft for Aircraft maintenance engineering students Training hangar and aircraft/ helicopter engines for Aircraft maintenance engineering students

Pilot Training Facilities/ Equipment Simulator for Training Pilots

1.5 Students Enrolment And Staffing Capacity For the last three years (2014/15 - 2016/17) a total of 15,043 students enrolled, 80% are males and 20% are females In the last academic year 2016/17 a total of 1125 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 4/27/2019

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 4/27/2019

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 4/27/2019

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) 4/27/2019

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; 4/27/2019

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. 4/27/2019

3.3 Institutional challenges for achieving CoE Objectives 3. NIT – Centre of Excellence in LAO 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. 4/27/2019

3.3 Institutional challenges for achieving CoE Objectives cont’d 3. NIT – Centre of Excellence in LAO 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. 4/27/2019

3.4 Departments and Programs where the CoE will built on Aeronautical Engineering Flying and Operations Management Logistics and Transport Management

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 4/27/2019

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. 4/27/2019

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. 4/27/2019

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 4/27/2019

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 4/27/2019

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 4/27/2019

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.

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 4/27/2019

Building the Youth for the Future Our Motto: Building the Youth for the Future I thank you very much for your attention! 4/27/2019