DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND TRAINING
To keep the wheels of industry turning, Zimbabwe needs a class of well-trained educators who will impart 21st-century skills to the millions of students in our Universities, Polytechnics, Vocational and Technical Colleges and Schools. The Department of Technical and Engineering Education and Training was thus established in 2014 to address manpower needs in our education institutions. In its infancy, the department had a staff complement of 3, comprising 2 lecturers and a secretary. Over the years, the department has grown to become the cornerstone of technical engineering education in the university. It now has a staff complement of 6. The department’s mandate is to train teachers, lecturers and trainers in technical and engineering fields for deployment in schools, colleges and universities. Our programmes include 5 Bachelor of Technology Education Honours Degrees and 5 Master of Technology Education Degrees in Civil and Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Wood Science and Technology and Technical Graphics. The Department also offers a Post-graduate Diploma in Tertiary and Higher Education. The Department subscribes to the Education 5.0 doctrine through world-class teaching, cutting-edge research, and community outreach, to innovate and industrialize the economy
Our Programmes
Duration 2 years
Minimum Credit Load 240
Maximum Credit Load 300
Maximum MBKs Credits 192
ZNQF Level 8
Entry Requirements
Special Entry: Diploma in Education from an accredited and recognized institution or equivalent in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including the English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
Normal Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other: N/A
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Holders of the BTechEd degree in Civil and Construction Engineering will be able
to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Civil and Construction Engineering curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Civil and Construction Engineering.
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, projects and programmes related to Civil and Construction Engineering.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration 2 years
Minimum Credit Load 240
Maximum Credit Load 300
Maximum MBKs Credits 192
ZNQF Level 8
Entry Requirements
Special Entry: Diploma in Education from an accredited and recognized institution or equivalent in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including the English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents. Normal Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the Bachelor of Technology Education Honours Degree (BTechEd ) in
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering will be able to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, projects and programmes related to Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration 2 years
Minimum Credit Load 240
Maximum Credit Load 300
Maximum MBKs Credits 192
ZNQF Level 8
Entry Requirements
Special Entry: Diploma in Education from an accredited and recognized institution or equivalent in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
Normal Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the Bachelor of Technology Education Honours Degree (BTechEd) in
Technical Graphics will be able to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Technical Graphics curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Technical Graphics.
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, projects and programs related to Technical Graphics.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration: 1 ½ years
Minimum Credit Load 270
Maximum Credit Load 330
Maximum MBKs Credits 234
ZNQF Level 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: BTech Education, Bachelor of Education, or BTech with Post Graduate
Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTHE or
equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES Holders of the MTechEd degree will be able to
demonstrate the following competencies through the field of Electrical and
Electronics Engineering
- apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal Projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of unhu/ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies to promote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions.
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment through assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration 2 years
Minimum Credit Load 240
Maximum Credit Load 300
Maximum MBKs Credits 192
ZNQF Level 8
Entry Requirements
Special Entry: Diploma in Education from an accredited and recognized institution or equivalent in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
Normal Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the Bachelor of Technology Education Honours Degree (BTechEd) in
Technical Graphics will be able to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Technical Graphics curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Technical Graphics.
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, projects and programs related to Technical Graphics.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration 2 years
Minimum Credit Load 240
Maximum Credit Load 300
Maximum MBKs Credits 192
ZNQF Level 8 Special Entry: Diploma in Education from an accredited and recognized institution or
equivalent in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including the English Language
and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
Normal Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the BTechEd degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering will be
able to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Electrical and Electronics Engineering curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, projects and programmes related to Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration 2 years
Minimum Credit Load 240
Maximum Credit Load 300
Maximum MBKs Credits 192
ZNQF Level 8
Entry Requirements
Special Entry: Diploma in Education from an accredited and recognized institution or equivalent in the specified subject, and five ‘O’ Level passes including the English Language and Mathematics, or their equivalents.
Normal Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A LEARNING OUTCOMES
Holders of the Bachelor of Technology Education Honour Degree (BTechEd) in
Wood Science and Technology will be able to:
- Use innovative technology-enhanced teaching strategies to implement the Wood Science and Technology Curriculum
- Apply sound research and technological techniques when carrying out research in Wood Science and Technology.
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learners, learning processes, projects and programmes related to Wood Science and Technology.
- Analyse and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities to promote innovation and industrialisation.
- Adapt to educational changes in their environments to promote innovation and industrialisation
- Apply soft skills such as Ubuntu and critical thinking in both their professional and personal interactions
- Manage both personal and institutional finances
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration 1 ½ years
Minimum Credit Load 270
Maximum Credit Load 330
Maximum MBKs Credits 234
ZNQF Level 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: BTech Education, Bachelor of Education, or BTech with Post Graduate
Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTHE or
equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES Holders of the MTechEd degree will be able to
demonstrate the following competencies through the field of Civil and Construction
Engineering
- apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal Projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of unhu/Ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies to promote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions.
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment in the form of assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration 1 ½ years
Minimum Credit Load 270
Maximum Credit Load 330
Maximum MBKs Credits 234
ZNQF Level 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: BTech Education, Bachelor of Education, or BTech with Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTHE or equivalent qualifications from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES Holders of the MTechEd/MEd degree will be able to
demonstrate the following competencies through the field of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering
- apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal Projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of unhu/ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies to promote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions.
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment through assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
Duration1 ½ years
Minimum Credit Load270
Maximum Credit Load 330
Maximum MBKs Credits 234
ZNQF Level 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: BTech Education, Bachelor of Education, or BTech with Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTHE or equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions.
Special Entry: N/A
Mature Entry: N/A
Other (indicate): N/A
LEARNING OUTCOMES Holders of the MTechEd/MEd degree will be able to
demonstrate the following competencies through the field of Technical Graphics
- apply innovative solutions to promote innovation and industrialisation of the country
- apply advanced educational tools in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation
- employ innovative and technology-enhanced teaching strategies
- apply entrepreneurial and financial management skills in educational and personal Projects
- engage in professional and academic interactions guided by the philosophy of unhu/ubuntu
- design, implement, monitor and evaluate innovative curricula and policies topromote innovation and industrialization
- manage educational programmes and institutions.
Assessment
Coursework: Each taught course shall be assessed through continuous assessment through assignments, tests, quizzes, short projects or oral and other presentations. These components must collectively constitute 40%.
By thesis: N/A
Written Examinations: Each taught course shall have a written examination weighted at 60%.
Other: N/A
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