Bulawayo Polytech

Division of Automotive Engineering

Mission Statement

To provide quality theoretical and practical skills training for school leavers, apprentices and artisans in the field of Automotive Engineering, for growth and improved performance management in the motor industry.

1. National Certificate Courses

a. Automobile Electrics
b. Automotive Precision Machining
c. Diesel Plant Fitting
d. Motor Cycle Mechanics
e. Motor Vehicle Mechanics
f. Vehicle Body Repair
g. Motor Mechanics Trade Test Preparation (Class 4-1)
h. Diesel Plant Fitting Trade Test Preparation (Class 4-1)
i. Auto-Electrics Trade Test Preparation ( Class 4-1)
j. Panel Beating & Spray Painting Trade Test (Per Class 4-1)
k. Automotive Precision Machining Trade Test Preparation
l. Motor Car Maintenance: 12 months

Entry requirements

" A pass, with a grade "C" or better, in 5 'O' Level subjects including Mathematics, English Language
or
" National Foundation Certificate plus a pass in 4 'O' level subjects with a grade C or better.. These subjects must include either English Language or ,Mathematics and a Science or a technical subject.

  Course duration

" Two years full time at the Bulawayo Polytechnic, plus one year of industrial attachment.
" One year full time for apprentices.
" Attachment for direct entry students provided.
" Two years part time at college and one year industrial attachment.

2. National Diploma Courses

a. Road and Rail Motor Industry Management
b. Motor Vehicle Technology
c. Automotive Electrics

Entry requirements
" A pass in the relevant National Certificate course
Course Duration
2 years full-time or part-time plus
six months Industrial attachment.

Skills Courses : 2010
a Beginners Car Maintenance: 5 Weeks
b Intermediate Car Maintenance: 5 Weeks
c Advanced Car Maintenance: 5 Weeks
d Motor Vehicle Transmissions: 5 Weeks
e Diesel Pumps and Injector Servicing:
5 Weeks
f Beginners Auto-Electrics: 5 Weeks
g Auto CAD: 5 Weeks
h Auto CAD (3dimension): 5 Weeks