Considering the technical nature of the programme a learner with science backgrounds shall be eligible for admission on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications:

Category A:   Direct Entry:  (A’ Level Entry)

The applicant shall have at least one Principal Passes in either Physics or Mathematics.

A subsidiary pass in, Chemistry, Information Technology (ICT), Geography, Technical Drawing and Economics is an added advantage.

Furthermore the candidate must have at least 5 passes at one sitting of O’level in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Category B:   Certificate Entry

Applicants must have attained at least a relevant credit Certificate in any of the following from a recognised institution or its equivalent.

• Electrical and Electronics
• Plumbing
• Machining and Fitting
• Motor Vehicle Technician

Futher more the candidate must have attained at least 3 passes in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at one sitting of O’level.

Category C: Mature Age Entry Certificate 

Applicants must have passed a mature age entry examination in an engineering discipline from Institutions mandated by NCHE with at least a score of 50%.

Application Procedures

• Through Joint Admissions Board (JAB)
• Direct Application to the Institute, UPIK

Source * https://upik.ac.ug/course/diploma-in-upstream-petroleum-operations/

Subjects for Admission

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• Derrick Operator, Oil and Gas
• Service Unit Operator, Oil, Gas, and Mining

Hear and learn from those that did the course and what they have been able to do with the knowledge they acquired

This diploma in Upstream Petroleum Operations (DUPO) curriculum is aimed at producing Upstream Petroleum technicians who are relevant to the industry and world of work. It is learner-centred and competence-based and emphasizes acquisition of skills by the learners through practical teaching and execution of projects.

The competences that the learner is expected to acquire are clearly spelt out in the course units covered in each of the two semesters of an academic year. The course units offered in this course are packaged in a manner that will enable the learner attain particular skills required for performing tasks at any level of the respective academic year of study.

On-Job-Training, which comes at the end of each academic year, is aimed at bridging the gap between institution-based training and the world of work.

Therefore, on successful completion of this program, Candidates can progress and pursue a Bachelor’s degree in the following related disciplines at Universities or other degree awarding Institutions.

• Petroleum Engineering
• Reservoir Engineering
• Petroleum Geoscience
• Petroleum Geophysics
• Petroleum Geology
• Production Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Process Operations Engineering
• Any other related programme

The qualifications provide knowledge and practical skills which exposes its graduates to various employment opportunities not limited to the following:

• Factories
• Petroleum industry
• Building industry
• Private technical work
• Instructing
• Central and Local Government jobs etc.

Source * https://upik.ac.ug/course/diploma-in-upstream-petroleum-operations/