Admissions
Admission Process
Step One
Pick your original results slip from your former school
Step Two
Visit the Principal’s office, The Dean’s office, Administrative assistant’s office at the Institute for guidance on available programs or our Website
Step Three
Obtain an Application form free of charge and attach all the academic qualifications from the former school
Step Four
Pay the Admission of 25,000 (fifteen thousand) to the Bursar’s office and get a RECEIPT
Step Five
Present the Receipt to the Principal or any other Officer shown to you by the Administrative Assistant and get admitted
Step Six
Carefully fill all the forms you’re issued with and make payment to bank using the Institute bank slip
Step Seven
Return all admission documents plus your academic credentials on the reporting day
Our Programs
Diploma Programs
Admission to any Diploma program requires at least one Principal Pass in a relevant subject at A-Level (Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examinations) and one subsidiary pass OR Possession of O-level Certificate and a relevant certificate from a recognized tertiary institution.
National Certificate Programs
Admission to any National certificate course is conditional to at least three (3) passes in relevant subjects at O-Level (Uganda Certificate of Education Examinations) or its equivalent of Uganda Community Polytechnic Certificate (UCPC) or Uganda Junior Technical Certificate (UJTC)- students are free to sit for either Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Boards (UBTEB) or Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework (UVQF) Level I- IV
Short Courses
These are offered in a space of one (1) to four (4) months to all those interested in acquiring practical skills in a particular field. These courses do not necessarily require prior academic background since they are 100% practical.
Registration Procedures
Each applicant must fill the application form and a letter of admission is issued to those who qualify for courses applied for. Once admitted, every student must report to the Institute and register within the first three weeks of the Term upon presentation of original academic documents and evidence of fees payment.
Training program
National Certificate Courses
A two–year program leading to the award of Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board Certificate
Advanced Craft Certificate
A one-year program leading to the award of Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) Craft Certificate part II and III; provides progression for holders of the above qualification and prepares them for a diploma course.
Junior training
A three-year program leading to the award of Uganda Community Polytechnic Certificate (UCPC) by Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB); the holders of this certificate can progress to the National Certificate in their areas of specialization
Basic skills training
A one to three-year program providing trainees with mainly practical trade skills; they are prepared for the exam leading to D.I.T (Directorate of Industrial Training) Modular examinations.
Short-term community trainings
All our courses have short course programs on request and the admissions are open, we also have Driving school and Computer application short programs to benefit the community.
General subjects for all trainees
Computers
All trainees are trained in computer skills.
Entrepreneurship
All trainees gain the skills necessary to start and operate their own businesses
French
All Catering students
Life skills
All trainees gain the skills in communication
English
Trainees learn how to communicate effectively using English within the business world Trainees are also regularly sensitized about health issues, gender equality, moral values, etc.
Co-curriculum activities
Sports and games
Football, volleyball, netball and board games.
Music, dance and drama
School choir, church singing, performances at school public events.
TV and DVD
Available for educational purposes as well as for leisure activities.
Handicrafts
Trainees learn to make handicrafts from local materials.
Agriculture
Interested trainees are engaged in farming in Gods way.
Library
Trainees have free access to a well-equipped public library with novels, technical books, past papers, etc.
Entry requirements
Uganda Community Polytechnic Certificate (UCPC)
Successfully passed P.L.E.
National Certificate
“O” level Certificate or Uganda Community Polytechnic Certificate (UCPC)
Advanced Craft level
UBTEB Craft Certificate part I (EI part II)
Basic skills and Community courses & DIT
None
Application procedure
Application forms are available at the Institute and should be filled in and returned to the office. Academic year starts in February; therefore, applications for all courses (apart from the short-term community training) need to be submitted in January.
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