Welcome to the Department of
Mechanical Engineering
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About Division
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 for Mechanical and Allied engineering industries.
Our Values
Quality
Patriotism
Integrity
Entrepreneurship
Fairness
Engineering Research
Social Responsibility
Outline of Courses Our Division Offers
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Certificate Level

NATIONAL
Certificate Level Courses
  • Draughting and Design Technology (DDT) 
  • Fabrication Engineering 
  • Vehicle Body Building 
  • Machine Shop Engineering 
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Millwright Work 
  •  Foundry Work 
  • Power Plant Operations

Diploma Level

NATIONAL
Diploma Courses
  • Draughting and Design Technology
  • Production Engineering
  • Foundry Technology
  • Plant Engineering
  • Fabrication Engineering 
  • Refrigeration Engineering
CITY & GUILDS COURSES
Diploma Course
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma in Plant Technology
  • Mechanical Technician Diploma in Manufacturing Technology

HND Courses

HIGHER NATIONAL
Diploma Courses
  • Higher National Diploma in i Mechanical Engineering

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Certificate Courses

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National Certificate Courses
Entry Requirements
  • 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.
Course Duration
  • For Apprentices
    the duration of all NC Courses is 39 weeks (1 year - 3 thirteen week terms) 
  • For Direct Entry Students
    the duration is 3 years as follows.​
    First Year     - College Attendance​
    Second Year     - Industrial Attachment
    Third Year     - College Attendance
Assessment
  • For Apprentices
    1. Continuous Assessment​
    2. National Examinations
  • For Direct Entry Students
    1. Continuous assessments​
    2. National Examinations
    3. Trade Tests
Courses
  • Draughting and Design Technology (DDT) 
  • Fabrication Engineering
  • Vehicle Body Building
  • Machine Shop Engineering
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Millwright Work
  • Foundry Work
  • Power Plant Operations
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Diploma Courses

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National Diploma Courses
Entry Requirements
  • A minimum of Grade C or better in all the subjects at NC in the relevant discipline or equivalent.
Course Duration
  • 6 x 13 week college terms of attendance plus 3 months industrial attachment during college vacation.
Assessment
  • Continuous assessment
  • National examinations
Courses
  • Draughting and Design Technology
  • Production Engineering
  • Foundry Technology
  • Plant Engineering 
  • Fabrication Engineering
  • Refrigeration Engineering
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City & Guilds Diploma Courses
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Duration
  • 1 Year
Courses
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma in Plant Technology 
  •  Mechanical Technician Diploma in Manufacturing Technology
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Higher National Diploma Courses

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Higher National Diploma Courses
Entry Requirements
  • National Diploma in the relevant discipline or equivalent. The student must have at least one year post ND industrial experience.
Duration
  • 3 x 13 week college terms attendance - Full time 
  • 2 years - Part-time
Courses
  • Higher National Diploma in i Mechanical Engineering
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