Admissions
Your place starts here.
Choose a short course or apply for a full-time programme. Practical skills, clear entry requirements and fees in Tanzanian shillings.
Route 1 · short courses
Find the right starting point.
| Level | Entry | Typical learner |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Basic literacy and English; no formal qualifications | New entrants and crews |
| Intermediate | Relevant experience or technical certificate (NTA Level 4, VETA or equivalent) | Technicians and operators |
| Advanced | Two years’ relevant experience or related diploma | Engineers and specialists |
| All levels | Open to anyone; content adjusted to experience | Mixed groups |
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Ask
Share the course code, number of learners and preferred dates.
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Confirm
Receive a proforma invoice and joining instructions within two working days.
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Pay
Bank transfer before training. Public bodies may use an official order and pay within 30 days.
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Attend
Bring ID, safety boots and the PPE in your joining instructions.
One discount per booking
Fees that work for you.
| Rate | Applies to | Of list fee | SMM301 example |
|---|---|---|---|
| List fee | 1–2 corporate learners | 100% | TZS 3,000,000 |
| Group and government | 3+ from one organisation; ministries, agencies and parastatals | 90% | TZS 2,700,000 |
| Self-sponsored | Tanzanians paying their own fees | 80% | TZS 2,400,000 |
| Closed cohort | Whole class, priced on all seats | 85% × seats | TZS 30,600,000 for 12 |
Included
Tuition, materials, online platform, lunch and two tea breaks daily, assessment, certificate and training record.
Excluded
Accommodation, travel, VAT and extra resits after a second failed assessment. USD guide uses TZS 2,645.
Minimum numbers
We confirm each course 10 working days before the start once sufficient learners have booked.
Cancellations and transfers
10+ working days: full refund or free transfer. 5–9 working days: 50% refund or free transfer. Fewer than 5 days or no-show: no refund; a substitute is free. If we cancel or move your course, choose a full refund or free transfer.
Short course booking
Request your course place.
Route 2 · long programmes
A practical route into industry.
Technician certificates
Form IV with passes in mathematics, physics or chemistry and English, or an equivalent VETA qualification.
Ordinary diplomas
NTA Level 4 in a related field, or Form VI with relevant science subjects.
Welding and apprenticeships
Form IV or VETA Level 2. Apprentices are recruited with and sponsored by an employer.
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Choose
Check the programme and entry requirements.
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Apply
Prepare details, certificates and ID.
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Scholarship
Ask about funding at the same time.
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Offer
Receive fee, funding decision and joining instructions.
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Enrol
Accept and pay the first term, or confirm your sponsor.
Main intake September; welding also starts in March. Apprenticeships start with an employer-sponsored cohort. Application deadlines will be published once confirmed.
Compare all programmesFunding and awards
Opening doors to more Tanzanians.
Scholarships
TEA, Skills Development Fund and employer support can cover all or part of fees, subject to funding and approval. At least 40% of places are reserved for women.
Self-sponsored study
Tanzanians funding long programmes receive 10% off and can pay by term.
Certificates
At least 90% attendance and a pass in practical and written assessments. One free resit. Awards marked * depend on NACTVET, VETA and awarding-body approval.
Full-time programme application