Courses Offered at Rundu VTC
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)
Welding and Metal Fabrication - NQF Levels: Level 1 to Level 3
Welding and Metal Fabrication has to do with working with many different types of products made of metal. Fabrication work involves, selecting the correct material, inspecting blueprints, making sketches, and following verbal instructions.
The most typical type of welding is arc welding, in which two metal clops are attached a section of the work piece and to the thin welding rod, when the two touch, it creates a powerful electrical current that melts them together. The other two common types of welding are Gas Tungsten Arch (TIG) and Gas Metal Arc (MIG). TIG is used for aluminium and stainless steel, while MIG utilizes a continuous spool of a wire to join long stretches of metal.
Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:
- Enjoy practical hand- on work
- Strong technical and Mechanical ability
- Able to read work orders, manuals, technical drawings and specifications
- Able to follow written and spoken direction
- A careful and methodical approach to work
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
- Good problem solving skills
- Able to work independently and on a team
Admission Requirements
23 points Grade 10, with E in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
Job Duties
Welders and Metal Fabricators produce and install, this involves selecting the right material, inspecting blueprints and making sketches. They cut the materials by using power cutting tools, then assemble the pieces and weld it together. They also repair sheet metal products when they find a problem and modify the pieces needed.
Possible Careers
- Welder
- Sheetmetal Fabricator
Estimated Cost/Fees
Estimated Cost: N$16 000 as per NSFAF (Loan)
Boiler Making - NQA Level 3
Creation Of Metal Structure By Cutting Bending, Assembling Proceasses
Occupational Sector
Mechanical Engineering
Admission Requirements
Grade 10 With E Symbol In Math, Science And English
Job Duties
Cutting, Bending Assembling And Designing Steel Work.
Possible Careers
Artisan, Forman And Entrepreneurs
Required Skills
To be updated
Estimated Cost/Fees
Estimated Cost: N$16 000 as per NSFAF (Loan)
Electrical General - NQF Levels: 1, 2 & 3
The course is design to provide the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to enable successful trainees to enter the job market at Artisan level in Namibia and other countries in the world.
Occupational Sector
a. Electrical Engineering
Admission Requirements
A pass in grade 12 with a minimum symbol as follows:
- D in Maths
- D in Physical Science
- E in English
Job Duties
An electrician should be able to:
- Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts.
- Cut, bend, assemble, and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings.
- Pull wires through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures.
- Install, replace, maintain, and repair electrical systems and related electrical equipment.
- Join, and connect wires to form circuits.
- Test motors and circuits to ensure integrity and safety.
Possible Careers
- General electrician.
- Construction and Maintenance electrician.
- Lineman (line worker).
- Industrial electrician.
Estimated Cost/Fees
Estimated Cost: N$16 000 as per NSFAF (Loan)
Horticulture & Crop Husbandry - NQA Level L1-L4
Horticulture cover taking care and production of fruits, vegetables and field crops that includes carryout crop production operation such as pest, disease, weed and disorder identification and control, carry out tillage practice, planting and cultivating of crops, fertilizer and chemical usage on crop production.
Occupational Sector
Agriculture industry
Admission Requirements
Grade 10, 11 and 12 with the minimum (E) grade in English, Mathematics and Physical Science
Job Duties
- Horticulture Farm owner/Farm Entrepreneur
- Crops Farm Laborer
- Farm Foreman
- Farm Supervisors
- Horticulture and Crop Production private consultant
- Farm Assistant
Possible Careers
- Horticulture Farm owner/Farm Entrepreneur
- Crops Farm Laborer
- Farm Foreman
- Farm Supervisors
- Horticulture and Crop Production private consultant
- Farm Assistant
Required Skills
- Implement operator
- Farm Foreman
- Farm unit supervisor
- Farm entrepreneur
- Farm mechanic
- Farm assistant
Estimated Cost/Fees
Estimated Cost: N$16 000 as per NSFAF (Loan)
Bricklaying and Plastering - NQF Levels: Level 1 to Level 4
Bricklaying and Plastering involves laying bricks to construct brickwork. They use materials such as solid bricks, hollow concrete blocks, structural tiles, natural artificial stones and pre-fabricated masonry panels. When bricklayer begins a project, they first study the blue prints and then determine the brick layout by placing them in a ‘dry course’ a process that involves no mortar. They must plan the layout so that, if multiple layers of brick are used, none of the joint overlap. Bricklayers use variety of tools such as trowels, jointers, hummers, rulers, chisels, squares and mallets.
Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:
- Enjoy practical hands- on work
- Good physical condition
- Able to recognize colors, patterns, lines and proportions
- Able to work independently and on a team
- Enjoy working methodically and accurately
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
- Able to read technical drawings and specifications
- Good spoken communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Good basic mathematical and measurement skills
Admission Requirements
23 points Grade 10, with E in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
Job Duties
Bricklayers and Plasterer’s are responsible for building structures such as walls, arches, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, and others.
Possible Careers
- Bricklayer
- Plasterer
- Stonemason
- Concrete Finisher
- Tile Setter
- Patio Installer
- Stonecutter.
Estimated Cost/Fees
N$ Estimated Cost: N$16 000 as per NSFAF (Loan)
Automotive Mechatronics - NQA Level L1-L4
Servicing, Repairing, Diagnosing of Automotive
Occupational Sector
Automotive Industries
Admission Requirements
Grade 10, 11 and 12 with the minimum (E) grade in English, Mathematics and Physical Science
Job Duties
Troubleshooting
Possible Careers
Technician, Managers, Sales Vehicles, Trainers, Examiners/testing etc.
Required Skills
The course requires individuals who enjoys working with their hand to do things. Creativity, Analytical abilities, problem-solving abilities. A high level of affective domain and the sense of responsibilities.
Estimated Cost/Fees
Estimated Cost: N$16 000 as per NSFAF (Loan)
Farm Machinery - NQF Levels: Level 2 to Level 3
Farm cultural operations: clearing, tillage, planting, cultivation, fertilizer and insecticide application, harvesting, land levelling and earth moving. Safe operation of agriculture machinery. Selection of machinery to suit the performance requirements of various agricultural operations and conditions.
Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:
- Work well individually and in a team environment
- Excellent listening skills
- Good dexterity
- Physical strength and stamina Mechanical skills
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Good problem solver
Admission Requirements
Grade 10, 11 and 12 with the minimum (E) grade in English, Mathematics and Physical Science
Job Duties
- Implement operator
- Farm Foreman
- Farm unit supervisor
- Farm entrepreneur
- Farm mechanic
- Farm assistant
Possible Careers
- Implement operator
- Farm Foreman
- Farm unit supervisor
- Farm entrepreneur
- Farm mechanic
- Farm assistant
Estimated Cost/Fees
Estimated Cost: N$16 000 as per NSFAF (Loan)
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting - NQA Level 1 - 4
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
Knowledge and Innovation
Estimated Cost/Fees
N$16000 as per NSFAF
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
Estimated Cost: N$16 000 as per NSFAF (Loan)
