Automobile course needs more women
Mar 08, 2011
RONALD Mutagubya did not like the idea of going to a school of mechanics. When his father begged him during his Senior Six vacation to go and work at a small garage in Entebbe at Abayita Abiriri, little did he know that he was building his career.
By JULIET WAISWA
RONALD Mutagubya did not like the idea of going to a school of mechanics. When his father begged him during his Senior Six vacation to go and work at a small garage in Entebbe at Abayita Abiriri, little did he know that he was building his career.
Now a student at the Nakawa Vocational Training Institute, Mutagubya has no regrets.
The 21-year-old is a student of automobile technology at the institute. He repairs cars including, Mercedes Benz, Mazdas, Jeeps and Volkswagens.
Although many people do not like the course because it involves touching oil, opening car engineers and fixing broken car parts in vehicles, Mutagubya enjoys the course.
A few students who take the course never regret because they can start earning a living while still in school. The institution admits both government and private students.
“Every year the Government sponsors at least five students but some do not show up,†Alfred Okello, an instructor at the school says.
Okello says the institution needs more female students and urges parents to encourage their daughters to do the course.
Donald Lule, a tutor at the institution, says the course involves car diagnosis, physical inspection and electrical diagnosis of vehicles.
The school repairs cars for individuals, government and other private companies.
“A student who has studied the programme and completes can on a daily basis earn close to sh100,000 as profit,†Lule adds.
Mutagubya is able to pay his rent and school fees. The school charges him sh297,000 per term.
His dream is to do a higher diploma course at Kyambogo University. He urges the Government to sponsor more students at the instituion.
Mutagubya also encourages students to study sciences emphasising that in the science world there is hope to earn a living through self - employment.
Santa Nabibubu, a student at the same institute, says the course is convenient for female students.
She adds that being the only female student in a class of 25, she has gained confidence and can open and repair car engines.
RONALD Mutagubya did not like the idea of going to a school of mechanics. When his father begged him during his Senior Six vacation to go and work at a small garage in Entebbe at Abayita Abiriri, little did he know that he was building his career.
Now a student at the Nakawa Vocational Training Institute, Mutagubya has no regrets.
The 21-year-old is a student of automobile technology at the institute. He repairs cars including, Mercedes Benz, Mazdas, Jeeps and Volkswagens.
Although many people do not like the course because it involves touching oil, opening car engineers and fixing broken car parts in vehicles, Mutagubya enjoys the course.
A few students who take the course never regret because they can start earning a living while still in school. The institution admits both government and private students.
“Every year the Government sponsors at least five students but some do not show up,†Alfred Okello, an instructor at the school says.
Okello says the institution needs more female students and urges parents to encourage their daughters to do the course.
Donald Lule, a tutor at the institution, says the course involves car diagnosis, physical inspection and electrical diagnosis of vehicles.
The school repairs cars for individuals, government and other private companies.
“A student who has studied the programme and completes can on a daily basis earn close to sh100,000 as profit,†Lule adds.
Mutagubya is able to pay his rent and school fees. The school charges him sh297,000 per term.
His dream is to do a higher diploma course at Kyambogo University. He urges the Government to sponsor more students at the instituion.
Mutagubya also encourages students to study sciences emphasising that in the science world there is hope to earn a living through self - employment.
Santa Nabibubu, a student at the same institute, says the course is convenient for female students.
She adds that being the only female student in a class of 25, she has gained confidence and can open and repair car engines.