Draft Time Table

UGANDA BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL) MODULAR ASSESSMENTS
TIME-TABLE JULY - AUGUST 2024
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. The time allowed for each paper is shown against the name of the paper. NO EXTRA TIME IS TO BE ALLOWED.
2. In case of any discrepancy, the time shown on the question paper must be taken as correct.
3. It must be observed that the morning session begins at 09.00 a.m. and afternoon session at 2.00 p.m.
4. Briefing the candidates by the Heads of centres on the conduct of the Examinations will be done on Friday, 2nd August 2024
and MUST be attended by candidates at their respective centres of registration.
DAY & DATE SESSION PAPER NUMBER/CODE AND NAME Duration
FRIDAY Morning Briefing of candidates by Heads of centres on directions and cautions about 3 Hours
2nd August 2024 09:00 a.m. examinations.
MONDAY Morning AEM111 Crop and land management Theory 3 Hours
5 August 2024
th 09:00 a.m. NCAM112 OHSE, Automotive Fitting and Fabrication Practice (Retakers of 6 Hours
2022)
NCAM151 Engine and its Systems Maintenance Theory 3 Hours
NCAM221/1 Vehicle Body Repair and Spray (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCAP112 Land, Soil Management and Crop production & Mgt Practice 6 Hours
(Retakers of 2022)
NCAP142 Land Management and Crop Production Practice 6 Hours
NCBC111 Bricklaying Theory 3 Hours
NCCB112 Hair Product Making Practice (Retakers of 2022) 4 Hours
NCCM112 Computer Literacy Practice 4 Hours
NCCT111 Ceramics ware Production Theory 3 Hours
NCET102 Electrical Engineering Science 3 Hours
NCFD111 Pattern Making and Grading Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
NCFD151 Pattern Making and Grading Theory 3 Hours
NCICT112 Computer Literacy Practice 4 Hours
NCLP111 Leather production Theory 3 Hours
NCPD111 House Painting Theory 3 Hours
NCPL131 Domestic Water Supply Theory 3 Hours
NCPL211 Sanitary and Residential Plumbing Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
NCWF111 Light Duty Welding Theory 3 Hours
NCWT111 Furniture and Cabinet Making Theory 3 Hours
NCWT221 Roof Construction Theory (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
TCRA104 Engineering Drawing 3 Hours
Afternoon NCAM161 Automotive Fitting and Fabrication Theory 3 Hours
02:00 p.m. NCAM222/1 Diesel Fuel Injection Systems (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCBC211 Steel bending and fixing Theory 3 Hours
NCCT211 Kiln Construction and Firing Theory 3 Hours
NCET101 Analogue Electronics 3 Hours
NCFD121 Garment Making I Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
NCFD161 Garment Making Children Wear Theory 3 Hours
NCLP211 Foot Wear Production Theory 3 Hours
NCRA111 Metal work Fabrication 3 Hours
TUESDAY Morning AEM102 Applied science and technical drawing I 3 Hours
6 August 2024
th 09:00 a.m. NCAP152 Basic Science, Occupational Safety and Health Practice 6 Hours

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 NCAM122 Engine and its Systems Maintenance, Service and Repair 6 Hours
Practice (Retakers of 2022)
NCAM152 Engine and its Systems Maintenance Practice 6 Hours
NCAP122 Basic Science, Occupational Safety and Health Practice 6 Hours
(Retakers of 2022)
NCBC112 Bricklaying Practice 6 Hours
NCCB122 Hair Styling Practice (Retakers of 2022) 4 Hours
NCCB151 Hair Plaiting and Styling Theory 3 Hours
NCCM122 Computer Repair and Maintenance Practice 4 Hours
NCCT212 Kiln Construction and Firing Practice 6 Hours
NCET111 Radio Receivers and TV Receivers Maintenance and Repair 3 Hours
Theory
NCFD112 Pattern Making and Grading Practice (Retakers of 2022) 6 Hours
NCFD152 Pattern Making and Grading Practice 6 Hours
NCHC151 Baking and Confectionery Theory 3 Hours
NCICT122 Computer Repair and Maintenance Practice 4 Hours
NCLP212 Foot Wear Production Practice 6 Hours
NCMF111 Bench Operations and Measurements Theory 3 Hours
NCPD211 Building Technology Theory 3 Hours
NCPL111 Industrial Pipe Fitting Technology Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
NCPL231 Industrial Plumbing Systems Installation Theory 3 Hours
NCWF211 Heavy Duty Welding Theory 3 Hours
NCWF221 Welding Inspection (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCWT211 Doors and windows Production Theory 3 Hours
NCWT231 Internal Fixings and Fittings Construction Theory (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
TCRA103 Engineering Science 3 Hours
Afternoon AEM211 Agricultural Implements Maintenance, Service and Repair 3 Hours
02:00 p.m. NCET201 Digital Electronics 3 Hours
NCPL221 Service and Repair Plumbing Theory (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCRA211 Machine work operations 3 Hours
WEDNESDAY Morning AEM215 Applied Science and Technical Drawing II 3 Hours
7th August 2024 09:00 a.m. NCAM162 Automotive Fitting and Fabrication Practice 6 Hours
NCAM212 Brake System, Wheels and Tyres Practice (Retakers of 2022) 6 Hours
NCAP212 Agroforestry, Silviculture, Apiculture and Environmental 6 Hours
Conservation Practice (Retakers of 2022)
NCAP232 Value Addition and Marketing of Farm Products, Customer Care 6 Hours
and Agri -Business Practice (NC-Deferred)
NCAP242 Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture Practice 6 Hours
NCBC212 Steel bending and fixing Practice 6 Hours
NCCB212 Chemical Hair Relaxing Practice (Retakers of 2022) 4 Hours
NCCB231 Make-up Artistry Theory (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCCB251 Chemical Hair Services and Barbering Theory 3 Hours
NCCM-242 Printers and Photocopiers Maintenance and Repair Practical 4 Hours
NCCT112 Ceramics Ware Production Practice 20 Hours
NCET202 Industrial Electronics 3 Hours
NCFD122 Garment Making I Practice (Retakers of 2022) 6 Hours
NCFD162 Garment Making Children's Wear Practice 6 Hours
NCHC161 Food Production Theory 3 Hours
NCICT212 Website Design and Development Practice 4 Hours
NCLP112 Leather production Practice 18 Hours

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 NCMF112 Bench Operations and Measurements Practice 12 Hours
NCPD112 House Painting Practice 6 Hours
NCPL132 Domestic Water Supply Practice 6 Hours
NCPL212 Sanitary and Residential Plumbing Practice (Retakers of 2022) 6 Hours
NCRA112 Metal work Fabrication Practice 6 Hours
NCWF112 Light Duty Welding Practice 6 Hours
NCWT112 Furniture and Cabinet Making Practice 6 Hours
NCWT222 Roof Construction Practice (NC-Deferred) 6 Hours
Afternoon NCET211 Cell Phones Maintenance and Repair Theory 3 Hours
02:00 p.m. NCET231 CCTV Cameras and Security Alarms Installation, Maintenance 3 Hours
and Repair Theory (NC-Deferred)
THURSDAY Morning AEM112 Crop and land management Practice 6 Hours
8th August 2024 09:00 a.m. NCAM221/2 Vehicle Body Repair and Spray Practice (NC-Deferred) 6 Hours
NCAM222 Auto Electrical, Electronic Systems, Vehicle Interior Heating and 6 Hours
Air Conditioning Practice (Retakers of 2022)
NCAM232 Automotive Engine Diagnosis and Light Vehicle Diesel Engines 6 Hours
Practice (Retakers of 2022)
NCAM262 Automotive Drive Train Maintenance & Repair Practice 6 Hours
NCAP222 Farm Machinery, Appropriate Technologies and Construction, 6 Hours
Maintenance of Farm Structure Practice (Retakers of 2022)
NCAP252 Farm Structure and Agricultural Mechanization Practice 6 Hours
NCBC222 Roof Construction Practice 6 Hours
NCBC241 Painting Practice (NC-Deferred) 6 Hours
NCCB111 Hair Product Making Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
NCCB152 Hair Plaiting and Styling Practice 4 Hours
NCCM-252 Installation, Maintenance and Repair of CCTV Cameras and 4 Hours
Security Alarms Practical
NCCT112 Ceramics Ware Production Practice Continues
NCES112 Domestic Electrical Installation, Maintenance and Repair Practice 6 Hours
NCET112 Radio Receivers and TV Receivers Maintenance and Repair 6 Hours
Practice
NCFD222 Jewelry Making Practice (Retakers of 2022) 6 Hours
NCFD232 Fabric Construction Practice(NC-Deferred) 6 Hours
NCFD242 Garment Making Men's Wear Practice 6 Hours
NCHC251 Food Service Operations (Theory) 3 Hours
NCHC271 Beverage Preparation and Service (Theory) (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCICT211 Website Design and Development Theory 3 Hours
NCLP112 Leather production Practice Continues
NCMF112 Bench Operations and Measurements Practice Ends
NCPD212 Building Technology Practice 6 Hours
NCPL112 Industrial Pipe Fitting Practice (Retakers of 2022) 6 Hours
NCPL232 Industrial Plumbing Systems Installation Practice 6 Hours
NCRA212 Machine work operations practice 6 Hours
NCWF212 Heavy Duty Welding Practice 6 Hours
NCWF222 Welding Inspection Practice (NC-Deferred) 6 Hours
NCWT212 Doors and windows Production Practice 6 Hours
NCWT232 Internal Fixings and Fittings Construction Practice (NC-Deferred) 6 Hours
TCMF204 Electrical Engineering Science (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
Afternoon NCCB121 Hair Styling Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
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FRIDAY Morning AEM212 Agricultural Implements Maintenance, Service and Repair 6 Hours
9th August 2024 09:00 a.m. Practice
NCAM222/2 Diesel Fuel Injection Systems Practice (NC-Deferred) 6 Hours
NCAM272 Automotive Chassis Systems Maintenance Practice 6 Hours
NCAP111 Land, Soil Management and Crop production & Mgt Theory 2½ Hours
(Retakers of 2022)
NCAP141 Land Management and Crop Production Theory 2½ Hours
NCBC232 Wall Finishes Practice 6 Hours
NCBC251 Tiling Practice (NC-Deferred) 6 Hours
NCBM113 Basic Mathematics 3 Hours
NCCB211 Chemical Hair Relaxing Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
NCCB232 Make-up Artistry Practice (NC-Deferred) 4 Hours
NCCB252 Chemical Hair Services and Barbering Practice 4 Hours
NCCT112 Ceramics Ware Production Practice Ends
NCES212 Generators Installation, Maintenance and Repair Practice 6 Hours
NCES222 Electrical Motors Installation, Maintenance and Repair Practice 6 Hours
(NC-Deferred)
NCET212 Cell Phones Maintenance and Repair Practice 6 Hours
NCET232 CCTV Cameras and Security Alarms Installation, Maintenance 6 Hours
and Repair Practice (NC-Deferred)
NCFD212 Dry Cleaning and Laundry Practice (Retakers of 2022) 6 Hours
NCFD252 Dry Cleaning and Laundry Practice 6 Hours
NCHC261 Front Office and Housekeeping operations (Theory) 3 Hours
NCHC281 Events Preparation and Management (Theory) (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCLP112 Leather production Practice Ends
NCMF211 Milling Operations Theory 3 Hours
NCMF231 Foundry processes (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCPL222 Service and Repair Plumbing Practice (NC-Deferred) 6 Hours
NCRA222 Air conditioning system maintenance practice 6 Hours
Afternoon NCAP121 Basic Science, Occupational Safety and Health Theory (Retakers 2½ Hours
02:00 p.m. of 2022)
NCAP151 Basic Science, Occupational Safety and Health Theory 2½ Hours
NCCS112 Basic Communication Skills 3 Hours
NCMF221 Arc Welding, Shaping and Grinding Operations Theory 3 Hours
MONDAY Morning NCAM111 OHSE, Automotive Fitting and Fabrication Theory (Retakers of 3 Hours
12th August 2024 09:00 a.m. 2022)
NCAM261 Automotive Drive Train Maintenance & Repair Theory 3 Hours
NCAP211 Agroforestry, Silviculture, Apiculture and Environmental 2½ Hours
Conservation Theory (Retakers of 2022)
NCAP231 Value Addition and Marketing of Farm Products, Customer Care 2½ Hours
and Agri -Business Theory (NC-Deferred)
NCAP241 Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture Theory 2½ Hours
NCBC221 Roof Construction Theory 3 Hours
NCCM111 Computer Literacy Theory 3 Hours
NCES101 Electrical Installation Science 3 Hours
NCFD221 Jewelry Making Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
NCFD241 Garment Making Men's Wear Theory 3 Hours
NCHC152 Baking and Confectionery Practical 4 Hours
NCICT111 Computer Literacy Theory 3 Hours
NCMF212 Milling operations Practice 12 Hours

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 NCRA221 Air Conditioning System Maintenance 3 Hours
TCTM201 Applied Technician Mathematics II (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
VCVM201 Vocational Mathematics II (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
Afternoon NCAM121 Engine and its Systems Maintenance, Service and Repair Theory 3 Hours
02:00 p.m. (Retakers of 2022)
NCAP221 Farm Machinery, Appropriate Technologies and Construction, 2½ Hours
Maintenance of Farm Structure Theory (Retakers of 2022)
NCAP251 Farm Structure and Agricultural Mechanization Theory 2½ Hours
NCCB221 Barbering and Hair Coloring Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
NCCE211 Computer Ethics 3 Hours
NCES102 Electrical Supply and Installation 3 Hours
TCBE201 Entrepreneurship Skills (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
TUESDAY Morning NCAM211 Brake System, Wheels and Tyres Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
13th August 2024 09:00 a.m. NCAM271 Automotive Chassis Systems Maintenance Theory 3 Hours
NCAP201 Extension Services and Farm Management (Retakers of 2022) 2½ Hours
NCBC231 Wall Finishes Theory 3 Hours
NCCB222 Barbering and Hair Coloring Practice (Retakers of 2022) 4 Hours
NCCM121 Computer Repair and Maintenance Theory 3 Hours
NCES111 Domestic Electrical Installation, Maintenance and Repair Theory 3 Hours
NCFD211 Dry Cleaning and Laundry Theory (Retakers of 2022) 3 Hours
NCFD251 Dry Cleaning and Laundry Theory 3 Hours
NCHC162 Food Production Practical 4 Hours
NCICT121 Computer Repair and Maintenance Theory 3 Hours
NCMF212 Milling operations Practice Ends
TCCS201 Basic Kiswahili (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
TCMF202 Mechanical Engineering Drawing 3 Hours
VCAP202 Extension Services and Farm management 2½ Hours
Afternoon NCAM221 Auto Electrical, Electronic Systems, Vehicle Interior Heating and 3 Hours
02:00 p.m. Air Conditioning Theory (Retakers of 2022)
NCCB241 Salon Management (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCES201 Electrical Machines and Basic Electronics 3 Hours
NCPF212 Programming Language Fundamentals C++ 3 Hours
WEDNESDAY Morning NCAM231 Automotive Engine Diagnosis and Light Vehicle Diesel Engines 3 Hours
14th August 2024 09:00 a.m. Theory (Retakers of 2022)
NCBC261 Computer Aided Building Drawing (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCCM-241 Printers and Photocopiers Maintenance and Repair Theory 3 Hours
NCES211 Generators Installation, Maintenance and Repair Theory 3 Hours
NCES221 Electrical Motors Installation, Maintenance and Repair Theory 3 Hours
(NC-Deferred)
NCFD231 Fabric Construction Theory (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
NCHC252 Food Service Operations (Practical) 4 Hours
NCHC272 Beverage Preparation and Service (Practical) (NC-Deferred) 4 Hours
NCMF222 Arc Welding, Shaping and Grinding Operations Practice 12 Hours
NCMF232 Foundry processes practice (NC-Deferred) 12 Hours
NCWT251 CAD Drawing (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
TCMF204 Electrical Engineering Science 3 Hours
TCWF204 CAD Drawing (NC-Deferred) 3 Hours
Afternoon NCCM251 Installation, Maintenance and Repair of CCTV Cameras and 3 Hours
02:00 p.m. Security Alarms Theory

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THURSDAY Morning NCHC262 Front Office and Housekeeping operations (Practical) 4 Hours
15th August 2024 09:00 a.m. NCHC282 Events Preparation and Management (Practical) (NC-Deferred) 4 Hours
NCMF222 Arc Welding, Shaping and Grinding Operations Practice Ends
NCMF232 Foundry processes practice (NC-Deferred) Ends
Afternoon
02:00 p.m.
FRIDAY Morning
16th August 2024 09:00 a.m.
Afternoon
02:00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Candidates should ease themselves before entering the examination room. No candidate shall be allowed to leave the
examination room before the end of the examination.
2. Candidates should be seated in the examination hall/room at least 15 minutes before the start of the examination. Any candidate
who comes fifteen (15) or more minutes after the official start of the examination will not be allowed to sit the examination
paper.
3. Do not smuggle unauthorized materials e.g., notes, textbooks, etc. in the examination room. Do not engage in any form of
examination malpractice.
4. Programmable calculators and Mobile Phones are not allowed in and around examination rooms.
5. Candidates are instructed to present themselves at the entrance to the examination rooms/halls for checking by the examination
supervisors for smuggled information in area like pockets, shoes or any other body parts.
6. At the start of each examination, the candidates’ representative should examine the question paper envelope(s) to find out whether
(it is), they are intact or not In case the envelope(s) is/are tempered with, report this matter to the Executive Secretary UBTEB,
P.O. Box 1499 Kampala Line +256-414-698995 or +256-414-289785: Email: info@ubteb.go.ug
7. Attend carefully to the instructions given on the question paper rubric. Do not answer more questions than asked for. The
examiner will not mark the extra questions answered.
8. Write your correct names, registration number and paper code on each page of your answer booklets and any separate sheet(s)
used. Poor handwriting may lead to loss of marks and results.
9. Sit only the examination paper you registered for. No results may be issued for papers sat but not registered for. Register your
attendance for each paper with the examination supervisor.
10. Sit the examination only at the Centre where you have registered to take it.
11. At the end of the examination, stop writing when instructed to do so, arrange your scripts in order, make sure that they all have
your registration number and fasten them together at the top left-hand corner.
12. Do not go out immediately at the end of each examination. Witness the verification and sealing of the scripts in the return envelope.
13. Leave all the used and unused booklets and other official stationery inside the examination room.
14. Sharing of Calculators, Mathematical/Reference tables and charts is NOT allowed during examination period. Borrowing of pens
shall be done after consulting examination supervisor.
15. Do NOT write anything on the Question paper. All rough work should be done in the official answer booklet provided. Afterwards
rough work should be cancelled.
16. Candidates should note that “The Conduct of Examinations and Assessment Regulations, 2019 Part X , Section 69” will
apply. Any attempt to indulge in a malpractice even in one paper will lead to cancellation of results of the entire
year/semester

OYESIGYE ONESMUS (CPA)

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

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