Bulawayo Polytechnic Intake Requirements 2024/2025

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

• 5 ‘O’ Levels at ‘C’ or better, including English Language.

• 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

1. History of Art

2. Portfolio Basic Design

3. Portfolio General Drawing

4. Lettering

5. Ornamental Design

6. Painting

7. 3-Dimensional Design

8. Print Making

9. National & Strategic Studies

10. Entrepreneurship Skills Development

11. Introduction to Computers

National Certificate in: Fashion Design

Subjects

1. History of Costume

2. Textile Studies

3. Clothing Factory Practice

4. Portfolio Creative Design

5. Pattern Making & Garment Portfolio

6. Art of Drawing Portfolio

7. Design Theory

8. Introduction to Computers

9. Entrepreneurship Skills Development

10. National & Strategic Studies

11. Communication

National Certificate in:

Industrial Clothing Design & Construction

Subjects

Industrial Swing Techniques

1. Industrial Pattern Techniques

2. Textile Technology

3. Garment Design

4. Clothing Factory Management & Operations

5. Clothing Factory Techniques

6. Introduction to Computers

7. Entrepreneurship Skills Development

8. Project

9. National & Strategic Studies

10. Communication

Entry Requirements

• 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

1. Commercial Design I

2. Printing Technology

3. Creative Drawing I Portfolio

4. Computer Graphics Portfolio

5. Screen Printing Portfolio

6. Commercial Design II

7. Illustration Portfolio

8. 3-Dimensional Designs Portfolio

9. Creative Drawing II Portfolio

10. Painting Techniques Portfolio

11. Dissertation

12. On the Job Training

13. Timed Project

National Diploma in: Fashion Design

Subjects

1. Clothing Factory Practice

2. Art of Drawing Portfolio

3. Fashion Business

4. Product Development

5. Computer Application

6. Research Methods

7. Pattern Making & Garment Construction Portfolio

8. Creative Design Portfolio

9. Applied Textile

10. Timed Project

National Diploma in: Textile Design

Subjects

1. Textile Design I Portfolio

2. Textile Technology

3. Creative Drawing I Portfolio

4. Computer Graphics Portfolio

5. Screen Printing Portfolio

6. Textile Design II

7. Illustration Portfolio

8. 3-Dimensional Designs Portfolio

9. Creative Drawing II Portfolio

10. Painting Techniques Portfolio

11. Dissertation

12. On the Job Training

13. Timed Project

National Diploma in: Industrial Clothing Design & Construction

Subjects

1. History of Fashion

2. Garment Design

3. Advanced Pattern Making & Grading

4. Garment Construction

5. Advanced Textile Technology

6. Principles of Marketing

7. Clothing Factory Management & Operations

8. Human Resources Management

9. Principles of Purchasing & Supply Management

10. Communication/Research Methods

11. Information Technology

12. Quality Control & Assurance

13. On the Job Training

14. Project

Entry Requirements

• 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

1. Commercial Design III

2. Studio Management

3. Visual Art

4. Concepts of Design

5. Computer Applications

6. Art Direction

7. Business of Graphic Design

8. Understanding Clients Objectives

9. Public Relations and Special Events

10. Research Project

11. National Strategic Studies

Higher National Diploma in: Fashion Design

Subjects

1. Range Development

2. Applied Textile Design & Decorative Techniques

3. Fashion Business Management

4. Management Information Systems

5. Research Project

6. National Strategic Studies.

Higher National Diploma in: Textile Design

Subjects

1. Advanced Textile Design Portfolio

2. Advanced Textile Technology

3. Visual Art Portfolio

4. Textile Management

5. Textile Computer Aided Design

6. Research Project

7. National Strategic Studies

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

• A Pass with grade ‘C’ or better, in 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics, English Language and Science.

NC Courses

1. Horticulture

2. Science Laboratory Technology

3. Rubber and Plastic Technology

4. Information Technology

5. Food Science Technology

6. Environmental Health

7. Meat Inspection

1 Year Full time

1. Information Technology

2. Library and Information Science

3. Records Management

2 Year full time or part time

1. Horticulture

2. Science Technology

3. Rubber Technology

4. Plastics Technology

5. Hairdressing

6. Cosmetology

7. Food Science Technology

8. Environmental Health

9. Pharmacy Technology

10. Meat Inspection

National Diploma Courses

Courses

1. Horticulture (3 Years)

2. Applied Chemical Technology (3 Years)

3. Rubber Technology (3 Years)

4. Information Technology (3 Years)

5. Library and Information Science (3 Years)

6. Records Management  (3 Years)

7. Applied Biological Technology (3 Years)

8. Plastic Technology (3 Years)

9. Food Science Technology (3 Years)

10. Environmental Health (2 Years)

11. Meat Hygiene (2 years)

Entry Requirements

1. A pass in the relevant National Certificate Courses

Course Duration

• 3 years full time including 1 year industrial attachment as well as on part time basis

Entry Requirements

1. A National Diploma in the relevant field.

Course Duration

1. One year full time including Industrial Attachment as well as on part time basis

Courses

1. Applied Chemical Technology

2. Rubber Technology

3. Information Technology

4. Library and Information Science

5. Records Management

6. Plastic Technology

7. Food Science Technology

8. Environmental Health

9. Horticulture

Courses

• Certificate in Hairdressing and Cosmetology

• Certificate in Information Information Technology

• Certificate in Information Information Technology (Institute of Commercial Management (ICM))

Courses (Mathematics not a Requirement)

• Library and Information Science

• Records Management

• Hairdressing

• Cosmetology

Entry Requirements

1. 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

• Five ‘O’ Levels at Grade C or better including Mathematics, English and Science.

Duration

• One year at college for Apprentices

• Three years for part-time students

• Three years for full-time students

NC Courses

1. Electronic Communication Engineering

2. Electrical Power Engineering

3. Computer Systems

4. Instrumentation and Control

National Diploma Courses

Courses

1. Electronic Communication Engineering

2. Electrical Power Engineering

3. Computer Systems

Entry Requirements

• National Certificate or equivalent

Course Duration

1. Two years for full time students

Entry Requirements

• National Diploma or equivalent

Course Duration

• One year for full time students

• Two years for part time students.

Courses

1. Electronic Communication Engineering

2. Electrical Power Engineering

3. Computer Systems

Trade Test Preparation Program: Target Group

• Semi-skilled human capital who wish to be tested by the Department of Industrial Training & Trade Testing in classes 1, 2, 3 & 4.

Courses

• Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

• Advanced Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

• Certificate in Telecommunications Systems

• Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications Systems

Entry Requirements

Certificate: ‘O’ Level or equivalent. Mathematics is not a requirement.

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Diploma:

• City & Guilds Electrical Engineering

• Certificate or HEXCO National

• Certificate Electrical Engineering

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Advanced Diploma:

• City & Guilds Electrical

• Engineering Diploma or HEXCO

• National Diploma Electrical Engineering