DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND

CONSTRUCTION
COMPLIED BY: MAWA MUDASIR
YEAR OF STUDY: 2024/2025
REGISTRATION NO:
CONTACT: 0770966043
FIRST REAL-LIFE PROJECT REPORT CARRIED OUT AT
KIRYANDONGO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 1STJUNE TO 5STJULY 2024
ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR
NAME……………………………………………………………………………
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CONTACT…………………………………………………………………….
DATE…………………………... SIGNITURE……………………………
FIED SUPERVISOR
NAME…………………………………………………………………………
CONTACT…………………………………………………………………….
DATE…………………………….SIGNITURE……………………………

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A REAL-LIFE PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL
FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
(NCBC) OF UGANDA BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL EXAMINATION
BOARD (UBTEB) Labour
DECLARATION
I MAWA MUDASIR, hereby declare that this Real-Life Project Report is my
own effort and it has never been submitted for any award to UBTEB.
DATE…………………………………………….
SIGNITURE……………………………………

APPROVAL
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This is to certify that this report has been done by MAWA MUDASIR and is
ready for submission to UBTEB for the award of National Certificate in Building
and Construction
ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR
NAME…………………………………………………………………………..
CONTACT………………………………………………………………….....
DATE…………………………………………………………………………….
SIGNATURE…………………………………………………………………..
FIELD SUPERVISOR
NAME…………………………………………………………………………..
CONTACT……………………………………………………………………..
DATE…………………………………………………………………………….
SIGNATURE…………………………………………………………….......

DEDICATION

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 I dedicate this real-life project report to my instructors Mr ONZIMA JOHN and
Mrs NALUBEGA HARRIET, All Staff and BC students and general students
of Kiryandongo Technical Institute who have been with me in this project for the
great work done by guiding me on various activities, working tireless, effort and
support they rendered to me during the time of this real-life project
 I also dedicate this report to my parents who have sacrificed their money, effort
and support to pay my tuition and other school requirements needed.
May almighty ALLAH reward and bless everyone who had supported me
towards my success of this real-life project abundantly.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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 I would like thank the almighty ALLAH for the gift of life and wisdom He has
given me throughout the time of study and the successful completion of the real-
life project.
 I would also wish to extend my sincere acknowledgment to the Principle and
other staffs of Kiryandongo Technical Institute for their kind hearts to accept me
to do Real-life project at the institute.
 To my field supervisors Mr ONZIMA JOHN and NALUBEGA HARREIT for
they professional advice and commitment may GOD bless them
 Lastly special thanks to my parents for their financial support and other
necessities through this real-life project

ABSTRACT

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 This report contains the details of the activities I carried out during the real-life
project at Kiryandongo Technical Institute.
CHAPTER ONE
Contains a brief introduction of the institute, location of the project, background
and objectives
CHAPTER TWO
Contains the details of the activities carried out
CHAPTER THREE
Contains the sequence of the work

CHAPTER ONE
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 1.0 Introduction
Kiryandongo Technical Institute is located in Kiryandongo Town Council,
Kiryandongo District along Kampala-Gulu highway.
 1.1 Location of the Real-life project
This project was located within Kiryandongo Technical Institute near Odiya
Boy’s dormitory.
 1.2 Tittle of the project
Construction of boys’ improved pit latrine near Odiya Boys Dormitory by
building construction students in academic year 2024-2025.
 1.3 Background
The Boys’ improved pit latrine near Odiya Boys’ dormitory in Kiryandongo
Technical Institute which is aided by the ministry of Education and Sports this is
due to the distance covered by the boys’ latrine.
 1.4 Objectives of the project
To reduce on the long distance travelled by boys of Odiya dormitory and general
students at large
To transfer the theoretical knowledge into practical skills

CHAPTER TWO

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 TABLE 3. TOOLS AND THEIR USES
No Tools Uses
1. Trowel For picking and spreading mortar
2. Plumb bob Used to ensure vertical plumb rule
3. Building square To get the accurate angle of the wall by squaring
4. Spirit level For obtaining horizontal level on the wall and vertical plum
the wall
5. Water level For obtaining horizontal level and transferring it to other wa
6. Lines and pins Used for obtaining the alignment of the wall
7. Tape measure For taking measurements
8. Hoe For mixing mortar
9. Spades For picking mortar, sand and placing it into mortar pan and
wheelbarrow respectively
10. Wheelbarrow For batching sand and transporting mortar and bricks

TABLE 2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

No Item Uses
1. Overall Protecting the body from accidents
2. Helmet Protecting the head from site accidents
3. Safety gloves For protecting the hand from cuts and effects cement
4. Safety shoes Protecting the feet against sharp objects and other
accidents

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 TABLE.3 BILL OF QUANTITY (BOQ)
S/No Items Quantity Specification Rate Amount
1. Bricks 3 trips Red clay bricks
230,000 690,000
(225x112.5x75mm
2. Cement 15 Tororo 38,000 570,000
3. Sand 2 trips River sand 110,000 220,000
4. Aggregate 1 trip 20mm 250,000 250,000
5. Ventilators 20 pcs Cement vents 1,500 30,000
6. Iron bars 7 pcs Y12 38,000 266,000
7. Stirrups 8 pcs R6 8,000 64,000
8. Binding wire 6 kgs 6,000 36,000
9. Nails 3 kgs 2’’ ½ kg 6,000 18,000
2.5’’ 1 ½ kgs
4’’ 1 kg

10. Timbers 22 pcs 10x1 18,000 396,000

11. Poles 10 pcs 5,000 50,000
12. Hoop iron 1 roll 35,000 35,000
13. DPM 5m carpet 3,000 15,000
14. Vent pipes 2 pcs 6’’ 35,000 70,000
15. Water 5000lts Clean water 200,000 200,000
Transport 60,000
Subtotal 2,970,000
16. Labour 30% of Cost of material 891,000
17. Grand total 3,861,000

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FIGURE.1 STRUCTURAL PLAN

CHAPTER THREE;

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 3.0 Sequence of work

 Week one
During this first week I carried out the following activities.
 Site investigation
 Clearing and Cleaning the site area identified
Week two
In this second week I carried out the preparation of the personal tools, setting the
wall and bringing of materials used at the site
 Week three
During this week I started raising the wall right from foundation to over beam
I also completed the work within this week

3.1 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT

 To create linkage for future jobs experience and placement of students’ industry
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 To expose the students to the environment in the world of work
 Reduce on the long distance covered by not only by Odiya dormitory students but
also the students’ body at large
3.2 CHALLENGES
 Accidents during the challenges.
 Poor time managements.
 Weather changes.
 Late supply of materials
3.3 SOLUTIONS
 Use of personal protective equipment.
 Proper supervision by the academic supervisor.
 Allocation of person in charge of the site i.e. Site foreman
3.4 BENEFITS
In summary, I gain a lot of knowledge and skills during the project and these
include;
 How setting of a building is done
 How to raise the wall
 Proper plumbing of corners using plumbing bob
 Proper bonding of bricks
3.5 RECOMMENDATIONS
 The real-life project is important and it should be encouraged among studies in
institution of learning since it provides job opportunities, gaining of more
practical skills and experience of work.
3.6 CONCLUSION
 The real life project was successful done since I and my students were involved
in the practical activities and encouraged team work amongst ourselves

LIST OF ACRONNYMS/ABBREVATIONS

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E.g.: for examples
I.e.: that is to say
KTI: Kiryandongo Technical Institute
R.P.: Real life Project
NCBC: National Certificate in Building and Construction
Mr: mister
Miss: misses
UBTEB: Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board

TABLE OF CONTENT

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DECLARATION…………………………………………………………………2
APPROVAL………………………………………………………………………3
DEDICATION……………………………………………………………………4
ACKNOWLEDGMENT………………………………………………………….5
ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………6
CHAPTER ONE………………………………………………………………….7
Introduction……….……………………………………………………………1.0
Location of the Real-life project………………………………………………..1.1
Title of the project………………………………………………………………1.2
Background …………………………………………………………………….1.3
Objectives of the project………………………………………………………...1.4
CHAPTER TWO………………………………………………………………….8
Tools and their uses………………………………………………………………i
Personal protective equipment’s..………………………………………………..ii
BILL OF QUANTITY……………………………………………………………9
STRUTURAL PLAN……………………………………………………………10
CHAPTER THREE……………………………………………………………...11
Sequence of work……………………………………………………………….3.0
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT………………………………………………….12
CHALLENGES………………………………………………………………...3.2
SOLUTIONS………………………………………………………………...…3.3
BENEFITS……………………………………………………………………...3.4
RECOMMENDATION………………………………………………………...3.5
CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………3.6
LIST OF ACRONNYMS/ABBREVATIONS…………………………………..13

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