Secondary Teacher Education Training 2025 Intake

All correspondence to be addressed to the Principal

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to train in the following programmes.

General Requirements

5 'O' Levels including English Language and Mathematics.

A. POST 'O' LEVEL: DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (SECONDARY)

Programme Additional Requirements Duration
Science A pass in 'O' Level Science (A pass in Biology/Physics/ Chemistry/Physical Science is an added advantage) 5 Semesters
Physical Education and Sport A pass in 'O' Level Integrated Science or Biology. Evidence of competence/participation in any sport is an added advantage. 5 Semesters
Mathematics A pass in 'O' level Mathematics is a requirement. 5 Semesters

B. POST 'A' LEVEL: DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (SECONDARY)

Programme Additional Requirements Duration
Commercial Studies 'A' level passes in Accounts + a pass in any other Commercial subject at 'A' level. 3 Semesters
Geography and Environmental Science 'A' level passes in Geography + a pass in any other 'A' level Subject. 3 Semesters
Mathematics 'A' level passes in Mathematics + a pass in any other 'A' level Subject. 3 Semesters

C. DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (SECONDARY)

Programme Additional Requirements Duration
Art and Design A pass in "O" Level Art or any design related subject is an added advantage. 5 Semesters
Agriculture A pass in 'A' level Agriculture is an added advantage. 5 Semesters
Building Technology and Design 'O' Level pass in Building Studies or NFC in Brick and Blocklaying. 5 Semesters
Textile Technology and Design 'O' level passes in Fashion and Fabrics, or NFC related subject. 5 Semesters
Computer Science A pass in 'O' Level Computer Studies with grade C or better. NFC in IT is an added advantage. 5 Semesters
Metal Technology and Design 'O' Level pass in Metalwork is a requirement. 5 Semesters
Technical Graphics and Design 'O' Level pass in T.G. is a requirement. 5 Semesters
Food Technology and Design 'O' Level passes in Food and Nutrition is a requirement. NFC related subject or equivalent is an added advantage. 5 Semesters
Wood Technology and Design 'O' Level pass in Woodwork or NFC related subject. 5 Semesters

D. PEDAGOGICS PROGRAMME

Programme Additional Requirements Duration
Agriculture National Diploma in Agriculture 3 Semesters
Computer Science National Diploma or HND - HEXCO or equivalent in Computer Studies or Information Technology. 3 Semesters
Textiles Technology and Design National Diploma- (HEXCO or equivalent) in Industrial Clothing Design and Construction. 3 Semesters
Building Technology and Design National Certificate - (HEXCO) in Building Technology. 3 Semesters
Wood Technology and Design National Certificate - (HEXCO or equivalent) in Carpentry and Joinery or Wood Technology (Machining and Manufacturing) 3 Semesters
Commercial Studies National Diploma- (HEXCO or equivalent in Accountancy 3 Semesters
Food Technology and Design National Diploma — (HEXCO or equivalent) in either Professional Cookery or Tourism and Hospitality Management. 3 Semesters
Metal Technology and Design National Certificate — (HEXCO or equivalent) in Machineshop Engineering or Fabrication Engineering 3 Semesters
Technical Graphics and Design National Certificate- (HEXCO) in Technical Graphics 3 Semesters

HEXCO PROGRAMME

Programme Requirements Duration
Information Technology English Language and Mathematics passed at Ordinary level with grade C or better and any other three Ordinary level subjects or National Foundation Certificate (NFC) subjects under Computers Discipline. 2 Semesters
Fashion, Clothing and Textiles English Language and any other four subjects passed at O' Level with grade C or better or NFC subjects under Clothing Discipline. 2 Semesters
Tourism and Hospitality Management English Language and any other four subjects passed at O' Level with grade C or better or NFC subjects under the Hospitality Discipline. 2 Semesters
Building Technology English Language, Science and Mathematics passed at Ordinary Level with grade C or better and any other two subjects or National Foundation Certificate (NFC) subjects under the Construction Discipline or equivalent. 4 Semesters
Wood Technology English Language, Science and Mathematics passed at Ordinary Level with grade C or better and any other two subjects or National Foundation Certificate (NFC) subjects under the Construction Discipline or equivalent. 4 Semesters
Mechanical Engineering English Language, Science and Mathematics passed at Ordinary Level with grade C or better and any other two subjects or National Foundation Certificate (NFC) subjects under the Mechanical Discipline or equivalent. 4 Semesters
Technical Graphics English Language, Science and Mathematics passed at Ordinary Level with grade C or better and any other two subjects or National Foundation Certificate (NFC) subjects under the Mechanical Discipline or equivalent. 4 Semesters

Further Information

  1. How to Apply: Download application form from the college website: http://www.bttc.ac.zw or obtain application form from Belvedere Technical Teachers College.
  2. Pay non-refundable 20 USD application fee upon submission of application form in ZB Nostro Account number 4127-103046-405 or deposit the equivalent in ZB Bank ZWL Account number 4127-103046-080.
  3. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  4. Last day of submission of completed application forms is 30 September 2024
  5. Only short listed candidates will be invited for interviews.
NB: All communications should be addressed to:
The Principal
Admissions Office
Belvedere Technical Teachers College
P. O, Box Be 100 Belvedere Harare, Zimbabwe