Courses Offered at Zambezi VTC
Welding And Metal Fabrication - NQA Level 4
Design And Fabricating Steel Structures And Components
Occupational Sector
Mechanical Engineering Metal Fabrication
Admission Requirements
Grade 10 With E Symbol In Marth, Science And English
Job Duties
Manufacturing, Prepare And Weld All Type Of Metals And Renovate Metal Structure
Possible Careers
Artisan
Required Skills
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Office Administration - NQA Level 1 - 4
National Vocational Certificate in Business Services (Level 1 - 4) (Office Administration): In level 1 this qualification recognizes people who have the competencies required for performing basic office administration tasks. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to perform basic office administration tasks, perform basic computer operations in an office environment; apply fundamental communication and numeracy competencies in performing office administration duties; and demonstrate knowledge of HIV and AIDS and entrepreneurships.
The qualification starts from level 1 – 4 whereby in level 4 the qualification is awarded or recognises people who have the competencies required for performing office administration tasks. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to coordinate team projects; monitor customer services; plan meetings; organize events; organize travel arrangements; demonstrate complex word processing skills; supervise and established office records system; and plan and write complex documents as part of office procedures.
No pre-request in Level 1
Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:
- Adept in Technology
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Resourcefulness
- Detail-Oriented
Admission Requirements
20 points grade 12 and E in English
Job Duties
NB: this depend on what type of a career one might go for
Possible Careers
- Personal assistant
- Receptionist
- Data Administrator
- secretaries e.g. Legal & Medical
- School Administrators
- Typist and any administrative position
- entrepreneur e.g. Print shop
Estimated Cost/Fees
Estimated Cost: N$16 000 as per NSFAF (Loan)
Hospitality and Tourism NQF Levels: Level 3
Hospitality and tourism is a vast industry with many different career paths. Trainees seeking a degree in hospitality and tourism are prepared to enter nearly any segment of the industry, such as lodging, hotels, restaurants, casino, cruise line operations, resorts and spas, event management, or airline catering. Trainees are provided the knowledge and competences needed to successfully manage a restaurant, hotel, or an independently-owned hospitality or tourism business.
Three Occupational Sectors offered at NVTC: Food and Beverage, Commercial Cookery and Front Office. .
Occupational Sector: Food and Beverage Operations
A job as a Food and Beverage Server falls under the broader career category of Waiters and Waitresses. Servers are the people in the front lines of food and beverage customer service; they take orders, deliver food, clean up and reset the table afterwards. Be it a casual dining place or a service restaurant, servers are the smiling, aproned agents of deliciousness.
Part of your job description as a food and beverage server includes making sure the orders are right, the food comes out as quickly as possible, each person has enough wet-naps, and you can roll a mean fork, as well as spoon and knife in a napkin, though these at times can depend on the type of responsibilities you get.
Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:
Energetic and personable, Food and Beverage Servers have excellent customer service skills and work in a fast-paced environment. They are professional, attentive and detail-oriented, ensuring customers have a great dining experience. Using interpersonal skills, adaptability and conflict-resolution skills, they resolve any issues that arise to make sure customers leave happy.
Admission Requirements
- National Vocational Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism (Level 2) with Specialist Strands in Accommodation Services and Food and Beverage Service.
- Grade 12 Certificate
Job Duties
To ensure that guests are provided with drinks and food when requested and offered these when appropriate in an effort to maximize sales. To ensure the Restaurant service is at a quality at all times whilst preserving a level of guest privacy. To complete all cleaning and preparation to ensure a smooth service at all times. Ensure that all guests are served to the hotels standard in the Restaurant / Bar / Lounge areas. Display highest standards of hospitality and welcome are demonstrated at all times within all food and beverage areas.
Takes orders for, serves (where applicable, prepares) food and beverages to guests as per the hotels standards in a friendly, timely and efficient manner Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Food and Beverage Servers are customer service professionals that work for restaurants, cocktail bars and other establishments. In addition to serving food and drinks, Food and beverage Servers perform tasks, such as setting up tables, removing used dishes and preparing simple dishes. They serve as the main point of contact for customers A Food and Beverage Server may work for a single establishment, or they may work for third-party catering companies. A good portion of their income comes from tips. The career is expected to grow at 3 percent over the next ten years, which is less than average.
Possible Careers
- Food and Beverage Server
- Waiters and Waitresses
- Bartenders
- Baristas or functions staff
- Wine Server
- Nightclub Manager
- Catering Manager
- Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- Including Fast Food
Estimated Cost/Fees
N$16000.00
Clothing Production - NQA Level 1-4
This training program is intended to provide skills and knowledge in Clothing Production, which fosters the development of both manual and intellectual skills. The approach to the subject as advocated in the training program is trainee centered. It tries to involve trainees in planning and designing their practical work. This approach encourages the acquisition of technical skills and knowledge, leading to knowledge based society, which is the goal of the Namibian vision 2030. This qualification recognizes people who have the competencies required for performing clothing production tasks in a clothing production environment. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to produce fashion illustrations, follow workplace safety procedures in a clothing production environment; communicate with colleagues and clients; lay and mark fabrics and garment pieces; construct and manipulate blocks; perform cutting, sewing and pressing operations; apply finishing procedures; apply quality standards in a clothing production environment. They are able to demonstrate basic knowledge of workplace health and safety, and apply fundamental communication and numeracy competencies in the workplace.
Occupational Sector
Fashion Designer
Admission Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is the ability to demonstrate basic communication skills in the English language and numeracy. 23-point Grade 10 with E symbol in physical Science, Mathematics, English.
Job Duties
Apply health and safety practices and code of conduct in a clothing production environment. Demonstrate designing skills in a clothing production. Apply competencies in pattern making and garment manufacturing. Appreciate the significance of clothing production industry.
Possible Careers
- Fashion designer
- Pattern maker
- Cutting room manager
- Production line supervisor
- Finishing and dispatching supervisor
- Seamstress/Machinist
- Project manager,
- VET Trainer
- Clothing Factory Manager.
Required Skills
Required Skills and Personal Characteristics: People who aspire to acquire skills and knowledge in Clothing Production. The ability to demonstrate basic communication skills in the English language and numeracy.
Estimated Cost/Fees
N$16000.00 per Level
AGRICULTURE: INFRASTRUCTURE & MACHINERY - NQA Level ...-...
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Bricklaying and Plastering - NQF Levels: Level 1 to Level 4
Bricklaying and Plastering involves laying bricks to construct brickwork. They use materials such as solid bricks, hollow concrete blocks, structural tiles, natural artificial stones and pre-fabricated masonry panels. When bricklayer begins a project, they first study the blue prints and then determine the brick layout by placing them in a ‘dry course’ a process that involves no mortar. They must plan the layout so that, if multiple layers of brick are used, none of the joint overlap. Bricklayers use variety of tools such as trowels, jointers, hummers, rulers, chisels, squares and mallets.
Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:
- Enjoy practical hands- on work
- Good physical condition
- Able to recognize colors, patterns, lines and proportions
- Able to work independently and on a team
- Enjoy working methodically and accurately
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
- Able to read technical drawings and specifications
- Good spoken communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Good basic mathematical and measurement skills
Admission Requirements
23 points Grade 10, with E in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
Job Duties
Bricklayers and Plasterer’s are responsible for building structures such as walls, arches, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, and others.
Possible Careers
- Bricklayer
- Plasterer
- Stonemason
- Concrete Finisher
- Tile Setter
- Patio Installer
- Stonecutter.
Estimated Cost/Fees
N$ 11 500.00 per year
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Joinery and Cabinet Making - NQF Levels: Level 1 to Level 3
Joiners and Cabinet makers manufacture all the woodwork that is necessary for comfort as well as for ornamental purposes in building, such as windows, doors and counters. They examine plans, sketches, drawings and specification to determine job requirements and select and measure appropriate kinds of wood, cutting and shaping the material with hand tools or woodworking machines to from suitable units for assembling.
They also decorate furniture and fixtures by inlaying wood, applying veneer, carving and turning designs. Joiners and cabinet makers, fabricate tables, chairs, drawers, trays, beds and other furniture for house interiors. They also perfume decorative work in houses and premises, setting up shelves and equipping build- in compartments and wardrobes.
Typical tasks include preparing wood and wood-substitutes to be cut by measuring and marking them according to instructions from a supervisor or a blueprint, and cutting materials and shaping/smoothing them using specialist tools. They work with a range of tools including augers and drills for boring holes; saws and chisels for cutting; rulers, squares, levels and compasses for measuring; plumb-bobs to give a straight line; clamps for fastening; and grindstones, sandpaper and files for sharpening and smoothing.
Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:
- Enjoy practical hands- on work
- Creative
- Able to work independently
- Enjoy working methodically and accurately
- Able to read technical drawings and specifications
- Good basic mathematical and measurement skills
- Good problem solving skills
Admission Requirements
23 points Grade 10, with E in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
Job Duties
Measuring, cutting and producing putting the wood parts together according to the specification to form a product.
Possible Careers
- Carpenter
- Furniture Maker
- Interior Designer
- Joiner
Estimated Cost/Fees
N$ 11 500.00 per year
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting - NQA Level 1, 2 & 3
Plumbing and Pipefitting is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks and other apparatuses to convey fluids.
Occupational Sector
Civil Construction
Admission Requirements
Minimum Grade 10 with passes in English, Physical Science and Mathematics with E symbol in each subject.
Job Duties
A Plumber and Pipe fitter assemble, install, repair, maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drainage systems, fixtures and make changes in pipe systems used to carry water, steam, air, liquids and gases. A Plumber and Pipefitter also collaborate with general contractors, electricians, and other construction professionals. Respond to, diagnose, and resolve plumbing emergencies.
Possible Careers
Self - employer (SME), further studies and employed by the Organisation (industrial companies).
Required Skills
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