Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology Admission Requirements

Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology Admission Requirements

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1 Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology Admission Requirements
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NIMT

Entrance Requirements

Apprenticeship: Requirements

∙At least 16 years of age.

∙Grade 10 (minimum) with a pass in Mathematics, Physical Science and English (Official Language), but a Grade 12 qualification will receive preference.

∙For Electrical, Instrumentation, Air-conditioning / Refrigeration/Electrical Millwright and Autotronics Grade 12 is compulsory, but most important: A pass in Mathematics, Science and English.

∙Certified copies of all schooling/other qualifications.

∙Pass an aptitude test – only when required by the NIMT

∙Pass a medical examination.

∙Preferably to be employed by a company capable of providing the necessary practical job exposure. (Job-attachment)

Skills Upgrading: Requirements

∙Trainee could be requested to undergo an evaluation test with the NIMT to establish his trainability and the level at which he has to start training on.

∙Trainee must be English literate.

∙Minimum of three years job experience. (Copy of ‘Service Record’ is a prerequisite and therefore must be handed to the Registrar when the trainee registers for the evaluation test).

∙Minimum Grade 6 with a pass in Mathematics, Physical Science and English (Official Language)

∙Must be employed to enable the trainee to complete the prescribed tasks before entering for the next level.

Please Note:

∙Training is conducted over four years, 1st – 3rd year is six months in the Institute and six months in Apprentice’s placement in Industry (job attachment position).

∙Millwright: First years: 9 months in the Institute.

∙4th Year + 10 months in industry and two months in the Institute for trade test preparation.

∙Any other requirements asked for by the employer or the Institute.