Welcome to the Department of
Adult & Continuing Education
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About Division
The department of Adult and Continuing Education trains individuals in entrepreneurship and National and Strategic studies. Students are offered the opportunity to meet with other students both locally, nationally and regionally through educational tours to places like Great Zimbabwe, Masvingo and Chimoio, Mozambique.
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
To provide quality training and services to the nation.
Our Values
• Quality • Patriotism • Integrity

• Entrepreneurship • Fairness

• Research • Social Responsibility

Outline of Courses Our Division Offers
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Certificate Level

NATIONAL
Certificate Level Courses
  • Counselling (Day/Block Release)
  • Further Education Trainers' Certificate (FETC)

Diploma Level

NATIONAL
Diploma Courses
  • National Diploma in Technical Vocational Education (Day/ Block Release)
  • Further Education Trainers' Diploma (Day/Block Release)

Parallel Courses

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Short Courses

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Certificate Courses

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National Certificate in Counselling
Entry Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels subjects at grade C or better including English Language
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Further Education Trainers' Certificate (FETC)
Course Aims
  • The aim of this course is to produce training practitioners who are able to articulate educational issues in the training and learning processes.
Entry Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels subjects at grade C or better including English Language
Duration
  • One year full time study (two days per week) / 15 Months Block Release.
Courses Subjects
  • Education Foundations
  • Methodology
  • Research Theory
  • Communication
  • National Studies (NAS)
  • Entrepreneurship Skills Development (ESD)
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Teaching Practice
  • Project
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Diploma Courses

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National Diploma in Technical and Vocational
Education (ND TechVoc)
Course Aims
  • The aim of the course is to develop patriotic lecturers and instructors with effective lecturing/teaching skills in technical and vocational education and training.
Entry Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 'O' Level passes at grade 'C' or better including English Language and at least a recognised Diploma / class 1 journeyman in the chosen field of lectureship or equivalent.
Duration
  • One year full time study (two days per week) / 15 Months Block Release.
Courses Subjects
  • Theory of Education
  • Communication Skills
  • Education Media and Technology
  • Development Studies
  •  Research
  • Teaching Practice
  • Project
  • National Studies (NAS)
  • Entrepreneurship Skills Development
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Further Education Trainers' Diploma (FETD)
Course Aims
  • The course graduates will play a vital role in the proper management training and in developing curriculum in their prospective organisations or field of study.
Entry Requirements
  • Applicants should:
    Be professionally qualified in areas involving the instruction of Adults.
  • Be currently employed either full time or part time in the teaching / training capacity.
  • Hold a training qualification e.g. FETC, IMPZ Certificate, Diploma in training or Diploma in Education
Duration
  • One year full time study (two days per week) / 15 Months Block Release.
Courses Subjects
  • Theory of Education 
  • Communication 
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Management of Training
  • Human Resources Development
  • Research Theory
  • Methodology
  • Project
  • National Studies (NAS)
  • Entrepreneurship Skills Development
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International Vocational Qualification
Diploma in Training Skills
Entry Requirements
  • Applicants must have 5 'O' level subjects including English Language.
Duration
  • Level 1 - 6 months
  • Level 2 - 6 months
  • Level 3 - 6 months
Courses Subjects
  • Theory of Education 
  • Communication 
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Management of Training
  • Human Resources Development
  • Research Theory
  • Methodology
  • Project
  • National Studies (NAS)
  • Entrepreneurship Skills Development
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Parallel Courses

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Parallel Short Courses
Skills Development Courses
  • Pattern Making and Garment Construction
  • Basic Baking
  • Wedding Gowns Making
  • Interior and Events Decoration
  • Food Preparation
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Child and Protection Care
  • Computers
  • Counselling
  •  Administration and Customer Relations
For more info Contact Mrs. Kanogoiwa On +263 772 901359
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