The ManicaPost
TRUE to its motto of being “The Pacesetters”, Mutare Polytechnic has introduced its second degree in construction, Bachelor of Technology in Construction Engineering.
The degree programme was introduced early this year.
Mutare Polytechnic principal Ms Poniso Watema said the Bachelor of Technology Degree in Construction Engineering was an addition to the one the institution was already offering – Bachelor of Technology Degree in Wood Engineering.
“The first crop of students started in January. The programme equips students with competencies necessary for being effective professional engineers and exposes them to technical, managerial and social dimensions of the building environment,” Ms Watema said.
B-Tech in Construction Division chairman Mr Arthur Gatsi said the degree was designed to impart analytical and problem solving skills to artisans with a view to enhancing technical and vocational research.
“The programme introduces students to a broad category of courses in Construction Technology, Construction Project Management, Contract Administration, Materials and Techniques of Architectural Presentation.
“Students are also involved in laboratory work of testing the properties of material, testing various established theories, testing environment parameters which form the basis of many of the taught courses like Materials, Concrete Technology,” Mr Gatsi said.
Students engage in coursework, fieldwork and assignments aimed at developing conceptual and analytical abilities of students.
The programme also provides real-life experience of the construction settings by engaging them on live projects with greater emphasis being placed on applied learning through research.
Students are required to complete their theoretical subjects over the period of training culminating in the submission of an industry-based practical project.
So important are these practical projects that they constitute the key assessment criterion for award of degree.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR:
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY HONOURS DEGREE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING:
Five Ordinary Level passes including English, Science and Mathematics.
Prospective students should be in possession of Higher National Diploma in Wood Technology and be a holder of Class One Skilled Worker/Journeyman.
Application forms are obtained at Mutare Polytechnic registry office upon payment of $50 or downloadable on website: www.mutarepolytechnic.ac.zw and payment to be made upon submission.
Completed form should be submitted together with certified copies of national ID, birth certificate, academic and professional qualifications.
Mode of Study: Full-time, block release and part-time. [Please indicate your preference.]
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR:
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY HONOURS DEGREE IN WOOD:
Five Ordinary Level passes including English, Science and Mathematics.
Prospective students should be in possession of Higher National Diploma in Wood Technology and be a holder of Class One Skilled Worker/Journeyman.
Application forms are obtained at Mutare Polytechnic registry office upon payment of $50 or downloadable on website: www.mutarepolytechnic.ac.zw and payment to be made upon submission.
Completed form should be submitted together with certified copies of national ID, birth certificate, academic and professional qualifications.
Mode of Study: Full-time, block release and part-time. [Please indicate your preference.]
