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JMN Polytechnic crestJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo
Polytechnic

Academics

Technical Education

Hands-on training that turns skills into careers and enterprises.

Tafadzwa Chafugama

Tafadzwa Chafugama

Head of Division, Technical Education

Across our departments of Applied Sciences, Commerce and Engineering, we prepare technicians, professionals and entrepreneurs with practical, industry-relevant skills.

Applied Sciences

Rachel Mupezini

Head of Department

The Applied Sciences department brings together programmes in agriculture, environmental health, fashion and textiles, tourism, hospitality and cookery, information technology and records management. Students learn through practical work in the field, the kitchen, the studio and the computer laboratory, building skills for health, food production, hospitality, information and enterprise.

Animal Production

Livestock production, animal health and farm management.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Environmental Health

Public health, sanitation and environmental protection.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Fashion, Clothing and Textiles

Garment design, construction and textile production.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Horticulture

Growing and managing fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Information Technology

Computer systems, software, networking and support for modern workplaces.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Professional Cookery

Professional kitchen skills, food preparation and presentation.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Records Management and Information Science

Organising, storing and managing records and information in organisations.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Managing accommodation, food and beverage, events and travel services.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • Higher National DiplomaDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Diploma.

Commerce

Ishmael Mutede

Head of Department

The Commerce department prepares students for the modern workplace and for running their own enterprises, with programmes in accountancy, procurement, human resources and marketing.

Accountancy

Financial and management accounting, taxation and auditing skills for the workplace.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • Higher National DiplomaDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Diploma.

Human Resources Management

Recruitment, employee relations, training and labour law in the workplace.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • Higher National DiplomaDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Diploma.

Purchasing and Supply Management

Procurement, purchasing, inventory and supply chain skills. The Higher National Diploma is titled Procurement and Supply Management.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • Higher National DiplomaDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Diploma.

Sales and Marketing Management

Selling, marketing, branding and customer relationship skills.

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • Higher National DiplomaDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Diploma.

Engineering

S. Bhebhe

Head of Department

The Engineering department offers workshop-based training in electrical power, refrigeration and air conditioning, and the motor vehicle and diesel plant trades. Students learn by doing, building the technical skills that industry needs.

Automobile Electrics and Electronics

Vehicle electrical and electronic systems, diagnostics and repair.

  • National CertificateDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Diesel Plant Fitting

Maintenance and repair of diesel engines and heavy plant.

  • National CertificateDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Electrical Power Engineering

Electrical installation, power systems and maintenance.

  • National CertificateDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Diagnosing, servicing and repairing motor vehicles.

  • National CertificateDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Installing, servicing and repairing cooling and air-conditioning systems.

  • National CertificateDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

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