COREN Craftsman study guide
COREN Craftsman · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The COREN Craftsman credential sits within the framework of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, the statutory body set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria with the mandate to regulate the practice of Engineering in all aspects and ramifications. COREN was established by Decree 55 of 1970, amended by Decree 27 of 1992 and now the Engineers (Registration, etc.) Act CAP E 11, 2004, further amended by the Engineers (Registration, etc.) (Amendment) Act No 3, 2018. The COREN Craftsman study guide has 5 sections and about 1,669 words.
01Engineering Craft Practice and Workshop Technology
The Craft Practice and Workshop Technology domain checks whether a craftsman can plan a workshop job, select hand and machine tools, measure and mark out work, hold tolerances, and leave the workplace safe. COREN expects craft-level judgement: the right method, the right tool, and a traceable check-not just a finished part.
350 words, about 2 min02Engineering Drawing and Technical Communication
Engineering Drawing and Technical Communication tests whether a craftsman can read and produce clear, unambiguous technical information: orthographic views, line conventions, dimensions and tolerances, surface texture, section and welding symbols, title blocks and parts lists. It also tests spoken and written handover-what a fitter must tell the next shift.
327 words, about 2 min03Engineering Materials
Engineering Materials tests the craftsman's ability to choose and treat materials for workshop jobs: ferrous and non-ferrous metals, cast irons, steels, polymers, ceramics and composites. The exam favours property-to-application reasoning-strength, hardness, toughness, machinability, corrosion resistance and cost-rather than memorised data sheets.
311 words, about 2 min04Tools and Equipment
Tools and Equipment covers selection, use, care and calibration of hand tools, measuring instruments, power tools and machine tools. COREN expects a craftsman to know the instrument's least count, the correct holding and reading method, and the maintenance that keeps a tool accurate and safe.
326 words, about 2 min05Engineering Regulation, Ethics and Safety Practice in Nigeria
Engineering Regulation, Ethics and Safety Practice in Nigeria tests the statutory and ethical framework around craft work: COREN registration and discipline, professional conduct, and workplace safety under Nigerian law. The exam expects a craftsman to know when to stop work, whom to report to, and what record to keep.
355 words, about 2 min