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Vocational Programs

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Vocational Courses

01


HVAC&R Trade

Program Code: Vocational
Description

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) technology program is a highly practical training track dedicated to equipping students with immediate skills in industrial cooling, climate control, and thermal system maintenance. Grounded in thermodynamic principles, fluid mechanics, and applied electronics, this curriculum provides the vital technical training required to interpret system schematics, calculate cooling loads, and optimize airflow networks. Through rigorous workshop practice and diagnostics labs, students gain direct mastery over repairing heavy industrial compressors, servicing central chilling plants, and configuring programmable thermostat controls. With a strong contemporary focus on sustainable development, the curriculum heavily integrates smart inverter technologies, eco-friendly refrigerant transitions, and energy auditing practices to minimize environmental impact. Beyond pure mechanical repair, the program enforces strict safety protocol compliance, precise system pressure testing, and advanced welding and brazing techniques required to maintain airtight sealed systems. Ultimately, this educational pathway opens diverse career opportunities, placing graduates in vital roles as RAC technicians, HVAC plant supervisors, and maintenance sub-engineers within corporate commercial developments and industrial manufacturing sectors.


Duration 2 year

02


Electrical Trade

Program Code: Vocational
Description

The Vocational Course for Electricians is a highly practical training program dedicated to equipping students with immediate skills in electrical wiring, power distribution, and electrical equipment maintenance. Grounded in applied physics, circuit logic, and safety codes, this course provides the vital technical training required to interpret electrical blueprints, install domestic and industrial circuitry, and safely handle high-voltage configurations. Through rigorous hands-on workshop practice and troubleshooting labs, students gain direct mastery over repairing AC/DC motors, configuring programmable control panels, and utilizing advanced diagnostic testing instruments. With a strong contemporary focus on modern energy demands, the curriculum heavily integrates smart home automation setup, solar panel installations, and energy-efficient power system management. Beyond pure technical wiring, the program enforces strict workplace safety protocols, national electrical code compliance, and grounding techniques required to prevent electrical hazards and equipment damage. Ultimately, this educational pathway opens diverse career opportunities, placing graduates in vital entry-level roles as maintenance technicians, commercial electricians, and electrical supervisors across building construction and manufacturing industries.


Duration 2 year

03


Quantity Surveyor

Program Code: Vocational
Description

The Civil Surveyor program is a comprehensive 1-year professional diploma designed for individuals aiming to build a high-precision career in civil engineering, infrastructure development, and the global construction sector. Operating through a rigorous blend of extensive field mapping sessions and advanced computer lab training, students transition from traditional measurement techniques to mastering the digital geospatial tools used on modern jobsites. This program bridges the gap between raw field data and professional engineering blueprints, preparing graduates to excel as site-ready surveyors in both local and international engineering markets.

Key Takeaways & Modules

  1. Conventional & Engineering Surveying: Master linear and angular measurements using traditional tools, steel tapes, and magnetic compass traversing to understand the core principles of land boundary marking.
  2. Advanced Instrument Operation: Gain extensive, 100% hands-on field experience with digital levelling systems, optical and digital Theodolites, and electronic Total Stations.
  3. Site Levelling & Profile Contouring: Learn differential levelling, profile/longitudinal sectioning, cross-section levelling, and coordinate mapping required for roads, railways, and drainage lines.
  4. Digital Mapping & CAS (Computer-Aided Surveying): Train in modern computer labs to process raw Total Station and Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinate data into precise engineering plans using AutoCAD 2D and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  5. Construction Setting Out & Curves: Master the exact ground layout ("staking out") of structural foundations, columns, and walls directly from engineering drawings, including the calculation and setting of circular, transition, and vertical curves.
  6. Quantity Surveying & Earthwork Estimation: Learn the mathematical fundamentals required to read contours and spot levels to precisely compute earthwork excavation and cut-and-fill volumes.

Certification & Recognition

  1. Institutional Certification: Upon successful completion, students receive a Civil Surveyor 1-Year Professional Diploma from HIMA College of Engineering & Technology.
  2. PBTE Certification (Optional): Students meeting the attendance, eligibility, and assessment criteria prescribed by the Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE) will be awarded an official board certificate. Subject to standard PBTE evaluation and examination rules, this state-recognized, government-validated credential is highly essential for securing technical visas, public sector appointments, and high-salary careers across Pakistan and the Middle East.


Duration 1 year

04


Civil Surveyor

Program Code: Vocational
Description

The Vocational Course for Civil Surveyors is a highly practical training program dedicated to equipping students with immediate skills in land mapping, boundary setting, and construction site leveling. Grounded in applied trigonometry, geometry, and technical drawing, this course provides the vital field training required to interpret engineering blueprints, calculate earthwork volumes, and establish precise structural alignments. Through rigorous outdoor field exercises and data processing labs, students gain direct mastery over operating advanced instruments such as Total Stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, and digital levels. With a strong contemporary focus on digital modernization, the curriculum heavily integrates modern Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, drone mapping basics, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to generate highly accurate topographic layouts. Ultimately, this educational pathway opens diverse career opportunities, placing graduates in vital entry-level roles as field surveyors, mapping technicians, and site boundary inspectors within public infrastructure projects and private construction firms.


Duration 1 year

05


Welder

Program Code: Vocational
Description

The Welder training program is an intensive hands-on technical course designed for individuals looking to build a high-demand career in fabrication, manufacturing, and industrial engineering. Operating in a dedicated workshop under the guidance of experienced instructors, students will transition from foundational techniques to advanced industrial welding standards. The program prioritizes active workshop hours, ensuring graduates develop the precision, stamina, and skill set necessary for immediate local and overseas employment.

Key Takeaways & Modules

  1. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW / Stick): Master the backbone of heavy construction, including machine setup, current (amperage) configuration, and proper electrode selection for varying metal thicknesses.
  2. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW / MIG): Learn production-speed welding using semi-automatic wire-feed systems, shielding gases, and voltage control, heavily utilized in automotive and modern fabrication shops.
  3. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW / TIG): Gain foundational skills in high-precision welding for non-ferrous metals like stainless steel and aluminium, focusing on torch control and manual filler rod addition.
  4. Gas Welding & Cutting: Gain practical experience with oxy-acetylene torches, mastering metal joining, brazing, and precision flame-cutting techniques for steel plates.
  5. Multi-Position Welding: Train extensively in standard industrial positions—including Flat (1G), Horizontal (2G), and Vertical (3G)—to ensure adaptability in real-world environments.
  6. Blueprints & Joint Preparation: Learn to read engineering drawings, interpret welding symbols, measure with precision, and properly bevel and tack metal pieces before final fusion.
  7. Quality Control & Safety: Study industrial safety protocols, master the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and learn to identify and rectify common defects like porosity, undercuts, and slag inclusion.

Certification & Recognition

  1. Institutional Certification: Upon successful completion, students receive a Welder Course Certificate from HIMA College of Engineering & Technology.
  2. PBTE Certification (Optional): Students who meet the eligibility, attendance, and assessment criteria prescribed by the Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE) can earn an official board certificate. Subject to PBTE rules, regulations, and examinations, this state-recognized credential provides a critical advantage for securing technical roles and visa opportunities in both national and international industrial sectors.


Duration 3 Months

06


Plumber

Program Code: Vocational
Description

The Plumber program is a highly practical training course designed to equip students with the essential skills required for modern residential, commercial, and industrial piping networks. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants will transition from learning foundational safety protocols to executing complex layout installations and system maintenance. This hands-on track prepares graduates for immediate employment or self-employment opportunities within the booming construction and facility management sectors.

Key Takeaways & Modules

  1. Piping Materials & Jointing: Gain hands-on experience working with a variety of modern pipes (GI, PVC, CPVC, PPR, and HDPE) and mastering joining methods like solvent welding, threading, and heat fusion.
  2. Water Supply Systems: Learn to read plumbing layout drawings, install overhead/underground water storage tanks, and configure cold and hot water pipeline routing.
  3. Sanitary & Drainage Installations: Master the installation of kitchen and bathroom fixtures (wash basins, showers, sinks, and WCs) alongside the calculation of proper gradients for wastewater and sewerage disposal systems.
  4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Develop critical diagnosis skills for identifying leakages, clearing blockages, replacing faulty valves, and servicing domestic appliances like water heaters.

Certification & Recognition

  1. Institutional Certification: Upon successful completion, students receive a Plumber Course Certificate from HIMA College of Engineering & Technology.
  2. PBTE Certification (Optional): Students who meet the eligibility, attendance, and assessment criteria prescribed by the Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE) can earn an official board certificate. Subject to PBTE rules and examinations, this state-recognized credential validates your technical skills and significantly boosts your market value across local construction firms and overseas job opportunities.



Duration 3 Months

07


Electrician

Program Code: Vocational
Description

The Electrician training program is an intensive, hands-on course designed for individuals looking to build a career in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students will gain comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge of domestic and commercial electrical systems. This course emphasizes real-world applications, safety compliance, and troubleshooting, preparing graduates for immediate employment or self-employment.

Key Takeaways & Modules

  1. Electrical Fundamentals: Understand the basic principles of electricity, current ($I$), voltage ($V$), resistance ($R$), Ohm's Law, and the reading of electrical circuit diagrams and blueprints.
  2. Domestic & Commercial Wiring: Master single-phase and three-phase wiring layouts, including distribution boxes, circuit breakers, switches, sockets, and energy meters.
  3. Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Learn to diagnose faults, repair household appliances, service electrical panels, and safely manage short circuits or earthing issues.
  4. Industrial Controls & Motors: Gain foundational knowledge in the installation, testing, and connection of electric motors, starters, and industrial relays.
  5. Workplace Safety & Tools: Train extensively on safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE), and the proper utilization of digital multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation testers.

Certification & Recognition

  1. Institutional Certification: Upon successful completion, students receive an Electrician Course Certificate from HIMA College of Engineering & Technology.
  2. PBTE Certification (Optional): Students who meet the eligibility, attendance, and assessment criteria prescribed by the Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE) can earn an official board certificate. Subject to PBTE rules, regulations, and examinations, this state-recognized credential significantly enhances job opportunities in both the public and private sectors, as well as the international job market.



Duration 3 Months

08


Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC)

Program Code: Vocational
Description

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) program is a hands-on, skill-based training course designed for individuals looking to build a career in the technical and engineering sectors. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students will gain comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge of domestic, commercial, and industrial cooling systems. This course bridges the gap between foundational technical concepts and real-world troubleshooting, ensuring graduates are ready for immediate employment.

Key Takeaways & Modules

  1. Fundamentals of RAC: Master the principles of thermodynamics, the vapor compression cycle, and the functions of key components (compressors, condensers, evaporators, and expansion devices).
  2. Practical Troubleshooting & Repair: Learn to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, service domestic refrigerators, window/split air conditioners, and inverter-based cooling systems.
  3. Installation & Maintenance: Gain hands-on experience in copper pipe brazing, gas charging, evacuation, leak testing, and routine maintenance protocols.
  4. Safety & Tools Utilization: Learn the safe handling of modern refrigerants, recovery units, manifold gauges, and specialized HVAC electrical diagnostic equipment.

Certification & Recognition

  1. Institutional Certification: Upon successful completion, students receive a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Course Certificate from HIMA College of Engineering & Technology.
  2. PBTE Certification (Optional): Students who meet the eligibility, attendance, and assessment criteria prescribed by the Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE) can earn an official board certificate. Subject to PBTE rules, regulations, and examinations, this state-recognized credential significantly boosts technical career opportunities in both local and international engineering markets.



Duration 3 Months
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