The entry requirements for Bulawayo Polytechnic College are the minimum qualifications and/or criteria that a student must meet in order to be eligible for admission into a particular course or program offered by the institution.
These requirements may include academic qualifications such as a 5 ‘O’ Levels at ‘C’ or better, including English Language, National Certificate or equivalent, or a National Diploma, as well as other factors such as English language proficiency and standardized test scores.
For specific and up-to-date information on the entry requirements for a particular course or program, it is best to check the college’s official website or contact the institution directly.
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Bulawayo Polytechnic entry requirements by fields of study
The entry requirements for Bulawayo Polytechnic College vary depending on the course and level of study. Here are some general requirements:
Applied Art & Design
The aim of the Department is to train talented people in the skills required by the design industry in a developing country. This, the department has done over some thirty years. Graduating students find employment in Advertising Studios, Display Studios, Origination Studios, Television, Art Departments, Commercial Printing, Textile and Clothing Industries. Some Students generate their own companies providing employment for others. The Department enjoys a rapport with Industry and commerce, with a number of companies sponsoring competitions during each academic year.
The Department encourages, in the student, cultural awareness, professionalism, self respect and respect for others. The Artists and Designers who leave the Department are a very important link in influencing the Purchasing orientation of an increasingly consumer aware public at home, while promoting Zimbabwean products and attractions in foreign markets. Some of the students go on to further education outside Zimbabwe where their skills are not found wanting. Others find employment in distant places, thus broadening their experience.
FOUNDATION COURSES
National Certificate Level
Entry Requirements
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5 ‘O’ Levels at ‘C’ or better, including English Language.
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A comprehensive Portfolio of the applicant’s own work showing ability in drawing, painting, designing, imagination, creativity and composition.
National Certificate in: Applied Art & Design
Subjects
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History of Art
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Portfolio Basic Design
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Portfolio General Drawing
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Lettering
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Ornamental Design
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Painting
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3-Dimensional Design
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Print Making
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National & Strategic Studies
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Entrepreneurship Skills Development
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Introduction to Computers
National Certificate in: Fashion Design
Subjects
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History of Costume
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Textile Studies
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Clothing Factory Practice
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Portfolio Creative Design
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Pattern Making & Garment Portfolio
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Art of Drawing Portfolio
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Design Theory
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Introduction to Computers
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Entrepreneurship Skills Development
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National & Strategic Studies
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Communication
National Certificate in:
Industrial Clothing Design & Construction
Subjects
Industrial Swing Techniques
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Industrial Pattern Techniques
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Textile Technology
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Garment Design
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Clothing Factory Management & Operations
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Clothing Factory Techniques
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Introduction to Computers
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Entrepreneurship Skills Development
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Project
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National & Strategic Studies
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Communication
Vocational Courses
National Diploma Level
Entry Requirements
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National Certificate in Applied Art & Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Clothing Design & Construction Or similar qualifications of acceptable level from other colleges or institutions.
National Diploma in: Commercial Design
Subjects
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Commercial Design I
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Printing Technology
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Creative Drawing I Portfolio
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Computer Graphics Portfolio
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Screen Printing Portfolio
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Commercial Design II
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Illustration Portfolio
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3-Dimensional Designs Portfolio
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Creative Drawing II Portfolio
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Painting Techniques Portfolio
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Dissertation
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On the Job Training
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Timed Project
National Diploma in: Fashion Design
Subjects
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Clothing Factory Practice
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Art of Drawing Portfolio
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Fashion Business
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Product Development
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Computer Application
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Research Methods
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Pattern Making & Garment Construction Portfolio
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Creative Design Portfolio
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Applied Textile
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Timed Project
National Diploma in: Textile Design
Subjects
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Textile Design I Portfolio
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Textile Technology
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Creative Drawing I Portfolio
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Computer Graphics Portfolio
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Screen Printing Portfolio
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Textile Design II
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Illustration Portfolio
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3-Dimensional Designs Portfolio
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Creative Drawing II Portfolio
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Painting Techniques Portfolio
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Dissertation
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On the Job Training
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Timed Project
National Diploma in: Industrial Clothing Design & Construction
Subjects
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History of Fashion
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Garment Design
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Advanced Pattern Making & Grading
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Garment Construction
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Advanced Textile Technology
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Principles of Marketing
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Clothing Factory Management & Operations
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Human Resources Management
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Principles of Purchasing & Supply Management
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Communication/Research Methods
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Information Technology
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Quality Control & Assurance
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On the Job Training
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Project
Vocational Courses
Higher National Diploma Level
Entry Requirements
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National Diploma in Commercial Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design Or Similar qualifications of acceptable level from other colleges or Institutions.
Higher National Diploma in: Commercial Design
Subjects
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Commercial Design III
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Studio Management
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Visual Art
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Concepts of Design
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Computer Applications
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Art Direction
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Business of Graphic Design
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Understanding Clients Objectives
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Public Relations and Special Events
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Research Project
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National Strategic Studies
Higher National Diploma in: Fashion Design
Subjects
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Range Development
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Applied Textile Design & Decorative Techniques
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Fashion Business Management
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Management Information Systems
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Research Project
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National Strategic Studies.
Higher National Diploma in: Textile Design
Subjects
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Advanced Textile Design Portfolio
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Advanced Textile Technology
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Visual Art Portfolio
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Textile Management
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Textile Computer Aided Design
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Research Project
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National Strategic Studies
Automotive Engineering
Mission Statement
To impact education and training to the students of the Department so that they will be well equipped with domain knowledge and skills in the field of Automotive Engineering and management, along with positiive attitude and respect for moral values.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES
Entry Requirements
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A Pass with ‘C’ or better, in 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics, English Language and Science.
Course Duration
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One Year Full Time for Apprentices
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Two Years Full Time at the Bulawayo Polytechnic plus, one year of industrial attachment for Direct Entry students.
NC Courses
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Automobile Electrics and Electronics
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Automotive Precision Machining
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Diesel Plant Fitting
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Motor Cycle Mechanics
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Motor Vehicle Mechanics
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Vehicle Body Repair and Refinishing
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
National Diploma Courses
Courses
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Road and Rail Transport Industry Management
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Automotive Technician
Entry Requirements
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A pass in the relevant National Certificate Courses
Course Duration
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2 Years full time or part time plus six months industrial attachment.
Short Courses
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Beginners Car Maintenance – 5 Weeks
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Intermediate Car Maintenance – 5 Weeks
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Advanced Car Maintenance – 5 Weeks
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Motor Vehicle Transmissions – 5 Weeks
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Diesel Pumps and Injector Servicing – 5 Weeks
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Beginners Auto Electrics – 5 Weeks
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Auto CAD – 5 Weeks
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Auto CAD (3 Dimension) – 5 Weeks
Skills Upgrade
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Motor Vehicle Mechanics Trade Test Preparation (class 4 – 1)
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Diesel Plant Fitting Trade Test Preparation (class 4 – 1)
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Auto-Electrics Trade Test Preparation (class 4 – 1)
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Panel Beating and Spray Painting Trade Test Preparation (class 4 – 1)
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Automotive Precision Machining Trade Test Preparation (class 4 – 1)
CITY AND GUILDS
Entry Requirements
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Certificate: ‘O’ Level or equivalent. Mathematics is not a requirement
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Diploma: City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Engineering Certificate or HEXCO National Certificate in Automotive Engineering
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Advanced Diploma: City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Engineering diploma or HEXCO National Diploma in Automotive Engineering.
Courses
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Motor Vehicle Systems Certificate / Technician Certificate (1 Year)
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Diploma Certificate / Diploma Technician Certificate (1 Year)
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Advanced Diploma Certificate / Advanced Diploma Technician Certificate (1 Year)
Applied Science and Technology
Mission Statement
We endeavour together with Industry and the Community to provide quality Technological Higher and Tertiary Education and Training through teaching and learning. The focused approach to development and learning. The focused approach to development and learning should satisfy the current and future Human Resources needs of the formal and informal employment sectors of Zimbabwe.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES
Entry Requirements
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A Pass with grade ‘C’ or better, in 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics, English Language and Science.
NC Courses
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Horticulture
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Science Laboratory Technology
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Rubber and Plastic Technology
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Information Technology
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Food Science Technology
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Environmental Health
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Meat Inspection
1 Year Full time
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Information Technology
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Library and Information Science
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Records Management
2 Year full time or part time
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Horticulture
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Science Technology
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Rubber Technology
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Plastics Technology
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Hairdressing
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Cosmetology
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Food Science Technology
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Environmental Health
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Pharmacy Technology
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Meat Inspection
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
National Diploma Courses
Courses
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Horticulture (3 Years)
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Applied Chemical Technology (3 Years)
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Rubber Technology (3 Years)
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Information Technology (3 Years)
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Library and Information Science (3 Years)
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Records Management (3 Years)
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Applied Biological Technology (3 Years)
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Plastic Technology (3 Years)
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Food Science Technology (3 Years)
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Environmental Health (2 Years)
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Meat Hygiene (2 years)
Entry Requirements
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A pass in the relevant National Certificate Courses
Course Duration
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3 years full time including 1 year industrial attachment as well as on part time basis
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Entry Requirements
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A National Diploma in the relevant field.
Course Duration
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One year full time including Industrial Attachment as well as on part time basis
Courses
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Applied Chemical Technology
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Rubber Technology
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Information Technology
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Library and Information Science
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Records Management
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Plastic Technology
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Food Science Technology
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Environmental Health
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Horticulture
CITY AND GUILDS
Courses
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Certificate in Hairdressing and Cosmetology
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Certificate in Information Information Technology
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Certificate in Information Information Technology (Institute of Commercial Management (ICM))
Courses (Mathematics not a Requirement)
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Library and Information Science
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Records Management
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Hairdressing
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Cosmetology
Entry Requirements
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O Level subjects including English Language
Course Duration
6 months
Electrical Engineering
Introduction
The Division of Electrical Engineering comprises two departments: The Heavy Current department and the Light Current department, covering different areas of specialisation in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Mandate
To equip students with relevant skills in the field of Electrical and Electronic Engineering for both employment and Entrepreneurship
Mission Statement
To Equip students with relevant skills to become skilled Artisans, Technicians or Technician Engineers in the fields of Electrical Power Engineering and Electronics Engineering for both the formal and informal sectors of the economy.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES
Entry Requirements
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Five ‘O’ Levels at Grade C or better including Mathematics, English and Science.
Duration
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One year at college for Apprentices
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Three years for part-time students
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Three years for full-time students
NC Courses
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Electronic Communication Engineering
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Electrical Power Engineering
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Computer Systems
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Instrumentation and Control
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
National Diploma Courses
Courses
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Electronic Communication Engineering
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Electrical Power Engineering
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Computer Systems
Entry Requirements
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National Certificate or equivalent
Course Duration
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Two years for full time students
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Entry Requirements
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National Diploma or equivalent
Course Duration
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One year for full time students
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Two years for part time students.
Courses
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Electronic Communication Engineering
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Electrical Power Engineering
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Computer Systems
Trade Test Preparation Program: Target Group
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Semi-skilled human capital who wish to be tested by the Department of Industrial Training & Trade Testing in classes 1, 2, 3 & 4.
CITY AND GUILDS
Courses
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Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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Advanced Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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Certificate in Telecommunications Systems
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Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications Systems
Entry Requirements
Certificate: ‘O’ Level or equivalent. Mathematics is not a requirement.
Diploma:
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City & Guilds Electrical Engineering
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Certificate or HEXCO National
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Certificate Electrical Engineering
Advanced Diploma:
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City & Guilds Electrical
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Engineering Diploma or HEXCO
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National Diploma Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Our Mandate
Together with Industry and the community at large, we endeavour to train for the current and future human resource needs of Zimbabwe.
Mission Statement
The Civil and Construction Engineering Division is committed to providing excellent technical and vocational education, training and services that will prepare students to face the challenges of employment, entrepreneurship and technical advancement by enhancing individuals with practical skills and growth potential in the Civil and Construction Engineering Disciplines.
Our Values
We are a highly motivated team which is committed to raising the quality of service we provide to the public by making our programmes customer oriented and accessible to maximise the potential of our valued clients, the students.
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We are committed to the creation of an innovative learning environment and new learning opportunities for apprentices, young people, men and women, employed and unemployment for the betterment of our National Human Resources.
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We believe in working closely in consultation with industry, through our Civil and Construction sub-advisory committee representative of our stakeholders.
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We encourage entrepreneurship in individuals and fulfill the requirements in the fields of employment.
Our Divisions
The Division is composed of two Departments namely
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Civil Engineering Department
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Construction Engineering Department.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES (HEXCO)
Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.
Duration
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Full time courses 1 to 6 – one year
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Part time Courses – two years
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Course 7 to 9 – 3 years
NC Courses
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Civil Engineering
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Quantity Surveying
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Architectural Technology
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Surveying and Geomatrics
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Urban and Regional Planning
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Water Resources Management
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Valuation and Estate Management (part time only)
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Brick and Block laying
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Carpentry and Joinery
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Plumbing and Drain Laying
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Wood Machining
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Painting and Decorating
NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HEXCO)
National Diploma Courses
Courses
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Civil Engineering
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Quantity Surveying
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Architectural Technology
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Surveying and Geomatrics
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Urban and Regional Planning
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Water Resources Management
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Valuation and Estate Management (part time only)
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Construction Technology and Design
Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have a National Certificate in the relevant discipline
Course Duration
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Students attend two years on full time basis at the Polytechnic and go for a one year industrial attachment i.e.
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1st year at Bulawayo Polytechnic
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2nd year Industrial Attachment
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3rd year at Bulawayo Polytechnic
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HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have a National Diploma in the relevant discipline
Course Duration
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One year plus 6 months Industrial attachment
Courses
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Civil Engineering
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Water Resources Engineering
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Surveying and Geomatrics
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Architectural Technolog
EMPOWERMENT COURSES
Courses
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Site Surveying
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Building Plan Drawing
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Construction Supervision (stage 1&2)
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Auto CAD
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Basic estimation of Quantities (stage 1&2)
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Basic Bricklaying skills
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Basic plumbing (stage 1&2)
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Basic Carpentry and Joinery (stage 1&2)
General Requirements
To be awarded a certificate at all levels given above, a candidate must achieve a minimum of 85% class attendance and pass both course work and final examination in the relevant subjects as per course regulation..
Award
A Certificate of attendance is awarded to the successful candidates by the Polytechnic.
Mechanical Engineering
Vision
To become the leading provider of a patriotic, skilled and innovative manpower base for the development of the formal and informal sectors of Zimbabwe and Internationally.
Mission Statement
To provide quality training and services for Mechanical and Allied engineering industries.
Our Values
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Quality
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Patriotism
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Integrity
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Entrepreneurship
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Fairness
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Engineering Research
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Social Responsibility
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES
Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics, English Language and a Science Subject. All the National Certificate courses are offered to both apprentices and direct entry students except for DDT which is offered to direct entry students only. All the courses are offered on both part-time or full time basis.
Duration
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For Apprentices, the duration of all NC Courses is 39 weeks (1 year – 3 thirteen week terms)
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For direct entry students the duration is 3 years as follows.
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first year – College Attendance
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second year – Industrial Attachment
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third year – College Attendance
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Assessments
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For Apprentices
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Continuous Assessment
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National Examinations
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For direct entry students
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Continuous assessments
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National Examinations
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Trade Tests
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NC Courses
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Draughting and Design Technology (DDT)
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Fabrication Engineering
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Vehicle Body Building
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Machine Shop Engineering
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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Millwright Work
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Foundry Work
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Power Plant Operations
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
National Diploma Courses
Courses
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Draughting and Design Technology
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Production Engineering
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Foundry Technology
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Plant Engineering
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Fabrication Engineering
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Refrigeration Engineering
Entry Requirements
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A minimum of Grade C or better in all the subjects at NC in the relevant discipline or equivalent.
Course Duration
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6 x 13 week college terms of attendance plus 3 months industrial attachment during college vacation.
Assessment
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Continuous assessment
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National examinations
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Entry Requirements
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National Diploma in the relevant discipline or equivalent. The student must have at least one year post ND industrial experience.
Course Duration
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3 x 13 week college terms attendance – full time
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2 years – part time
Courses
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Higher National Diploma in i Mechanical Engineering
CITY AND GUILDS
Courses
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Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma in Plant Technology
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Mechanical Technician Diploma in Manufacturing Technology
Entry Requirements
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A relevant certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Duration
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1 year
It’s advisable to check the official website: https://bulawayopolytechnic.ac.zw/ or contact the college directly for the latest and most accurate information on entry requirements for specific courses and programs.
