WELCOME TO ARUSHA TECH FOR ADMIN' INTO ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012

Eng. Dr. Richard Masika: Principle Arusha Tech'

INVITATION FOR ADMISSION INTO BACHELOR OF CIVIL AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING, ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING AND LABORATORY SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the Bachelor of Civil and Irrigation Engineering programme, Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Engineering and the Laboratory Sciences and Technology programmes tenable at the Arusha Technical College for academic year 2011/12

1.0       BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.ENG)

1.1       COURSE OFFERED

The College offers three years programme leading to Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil and Irrigation Engineering (CIE).

1.2       ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Admission to this programme is open to candidates who have an Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) or equivalent in Civil/Transportation Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering as well as Irrigation Engineering

1.3       ENTRY CRITERIA

Candidates who possess NTA Level 6 (Ordinary Diploma) with minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 from NACTE accredited or recognised Institution and at least four (4) passes at Secondary Education (CSEE).

OR

Candidates who possess a good Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in the field of interest or its equivalent from a recognised institution with an average of minimum pass of C or an average of minimum 3 points based on the following conversion scale: A=5, B=4, C=3,D=2 and at least four (4) passes at Secondary Education (CSEE).

2.0       ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES AND LABORATORY SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME

2.1       DIRECT ENTRY SCHEME

(a) COURSES OFFERED

The College offers three years courses leading to Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Laboratory Sciences & Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Auto-electric & Electronics Engineering, and Civil & Irrigation Engineering.

(b)       ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

i)            Qualified candidates must have a good Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum pass of “C” grade in Physics/ Engineering Science, Mathematics and Chemistry or English. Applicants of Laboratory Sciences and Technology programme must have passed Chemistry and Biology in addition to the above requirements ii)          Or Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with passes in all subjects listed above including a minimum pass of C grade in two (2) subjects, plus relevant work experience and employer’s recommendation. (c)        SCHOLARSHIP/SPONSORSHIP Applicants admitted to these programmes will be granted Government sponsorship on competitive basis. Females are encouraged to apply

2.2       INDIRECT ENTRY SCHEME (MATURE AGE ENTRY EXAMINATION)

				COURSES OFFERED:  The College offers three years courses leading to Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Laboratory Sciences and Technology, Auto-electric & Electronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering , Civil & Irrigation Engineering, Electrical Engineering,  Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Transportation Engineering.
				ENTRY REQUI (i) Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with minimum pass of D grade in three (3) of the following subjects: Physics/ Engineering Science, Mathematics, and Biology or Chemistry or any other related technical subject. (ii)       Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)  with minimum D grade passes in Mathematics and English and the National Vocational Training Award (VETA) certificate (NVTA III) Note that: 1) Candidates may be admitted through mature age entry scheme  after sitting for and passing entrance examination. 2)       Government scholarships for this scheme are few, they will be granted to candidates who will show excellent performance on entrance examination. 3Candidates who have passed entrance  examination may be admitted as privately sponsored students on competitive basis
2.3	INDIRECT ENTRY SCHEME (PRE-ENTRY COURSE )
	(a)		Access Course is a bridging programme for FEMALE and MALE candidates aspiring to join Ordinary Diploma course in the fields of: Laboratory Sciences and Technology, Auto-electric & Electronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil & Irrigation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Transportation Engineering. This is an eight (8) week programme to be held from May 16th to 8th July 2011 at the Arusha Technical College.
	(b)		ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
			Qualified candidates must be i)        Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with minimum pass of D grade in three (3) of the following subjects: Physics/ Engineering Science, Mathematics, and Biology or Chemistry or any other related technical subject. ii)      Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with minimum D grade passes in Mathematics and English and the National Vocational Training Award (VETA) Certificate (NVTA III).
	(c)		TUITION AND ACCOMMODATION FEE (FREE FOR FEMALES)
			The College through the support of Tanzania Education Authority (TEA) will provide free meals and accommodation to successful Tanzanian Female Candidates while successful male candidates will be responsible for their meals, accommodation and tuition fee expenses. Required tuition fee for males is TZS 250.000/= (two hundred fifty thousand only). Note: 1)             Candidates may be admitted for OD programmes through Pre-entry Course scheme after sitting and passing the end of course examination. 2)             Female applicants admitted to these programmes will be granted Government sponsorship on competitive basis whereas male applicants will be admitted as privately sponsored students on competitive basis.

3.0       MODE OF APPLICATION

Application forms can be obtained from the Office of Registrar at the Arusha Technical College or can be downloaded from the College website: http://www.atc.ac.tz.

Application forms will only be considered if accompanied by:

(i)                          A non-refundable application fee of TZS. 10,000/= (TZS ten thousand only) in the form of Open Postal Order or Telegraphic money order payable to the Principal, Arusha Technical College or pay directly to the College account National Microfinance Bank,

Account Name: TCA Students Services A/C,

Account No: 4082517105. .

(ii)        Certified copies of relevant certificates such CSEE, academic transcripts/ National Examination statements of results or results slip.

(iii)       Two coloured passport size personal photographs taken within the last six months.

4.0       FEES

Information on fees structure is provided in ATC website. It is the responsibility of the candidates to present evidence of scholarship from third part sources or Higher Education Students Loan Board (HESLB) for B.ENG applicants.

5.0         CLOSING DATE

The closing date for receiving the application forms is 30^th April, 2011 for OD applicants and 20^th May, 2011 for B.ENG Applicants. No consideration will be made for late applicants.

6.0       WARNING

Submission of forged certificates or any false information is criminal offence and will be dealt with according to the law.

8.0       ENQUIRIES

All applications and enquiries about admission should be addressed to:

Principal,

Arusha Technical College,

P.O. Box 296, Arusha.

Tel.      +255 27 2503040         Fax: +255 27 2548337

E-mail: studies@atc.ac.tz or principal@atc.ac.tz

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