General Objectives

To train competent mid-cadre technicians (basic technician Certificate level) based on rigorous practical training who will perform basic activities in the field of Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology.

Specific Objectives

The Specific Objectives of the programme will be to ensure that upon completion of the NTAL 4 programme technicians are expected to be able to:

  1. Comprehend and describe the fundamentals of mineral exploration, geology and mining geology definitions, terms and nomenclature;
  2. Identify, organize and operate simple tools and equipment used in mineral exploration (geological, geochemical, geochemical and other methods) related to mineral exploration and mining geology; and drilling exploration (drilling and borehole logging) and related methods in mineral exploration and mining geology.
  3. Assist in field geological and geochemical sampling, and geophysical data acquisition in mineral exploration and mine development.
  4. Operate simple laboratory equipment and tools used mineral exploration and mining geology;
  5. Prepare rock core samples and other field samples for analysis; and
  6. Write basic or simple technical reports to the supervisor on routine field and laboratory work

Admission Requirements

An applicant must have at least four (4) D passes from Certificate of Secondary Education Examination by NECTA in non-religious subjects. Out of four (4) passes, two (2) must be from science subjects (Physics, Engineering science, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Geography)..  OR Holders of NVTA Level 3 in Engineering aligned subjects from VETA Registered Institutions  can also apply.  

The Modules

Semester I Modules

Module code Module title
AGT04101 Basics of Geology
AGT04102 Elementary Mineralogy
AGT04103 Basics of Chemistry
AGT 04104 Basic Computer Applications
AGT04105 Basics of Mathematics
AGT04106 Physical Sciences
AGT04207 Communication Skills

Semester II Modules

Module code Module title
AGT 04208 Basics of Structural Geology
AGT 04209 Basics of Palaeontology
AGT 04210 Mineral Exploration
AGT 04211 Basics of Geological instrumentation
AGT 04212 Basics of Underground and Opencast Mining
AGT 04213 Principles of Mine Safety and Waste Management
AGT 04214 Field Practical Training

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

PREVIOUS EDUCATION & COURSE OF PREFERENCE

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Basic Certificate (NTAL4) Entry Qualifications

Applicants must posses at least four (4) D passes from Certificate of Secondary Education Examination in non-religious subjects. Out of four (4) passes, two (2) must be from science subjects (Physics, Engineering science, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Geography). OR Passed NVTA L3 in Engineering aligned subjects from VETA Registered Institutions.

Technician Certificate (NTAL5) Entry Qualifications

Applicants must posses a relevant NTAL4 from NACTVET Accredited colleges at 2.0GPA

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All Courses

Things to observe when doing application

Entry Requirements:

  1. Entry for NTAL4: Applicants must possess at least four (4) D passes from the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination in non-religious subjects. Out of four (4) passes, two (2) must be from science subjects (Physics, Engineering science, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Geography). OR Passed NVTA L3 in Engineering aligned subjects from VETA VETA-registered institutions OR
  2. Entry for NTAL5: Applicants must possess a relevant NTAL4 from NACTVET Accredited college at 2.0GPA
  3. Entry for NTAL6: Applicants must possess a relevant NTAL5 from NACTVET Accredited college at 2.0GPA

Submit to ESIS a nonrefundable application fee of TZS. 10,000/- to be deposited in Account:

Bank Account Info:

  • Bank name: CRDB, Bank PLC,
  • Account Name: ESIS Limited,
  • Account No:01J1059238400,
  • Branch: CRDB Shinyanga Branch,
  • SWIFT CODE: CORUTZTZ

Application Checklist:

  1. Copy of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)
  2. Copy of Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education examination (ACSEE) – If any
  3. Copy of other qualification(s) e.g. NVTA3, Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE), if any
  4. Copy of birth certificate
  5. Original Pay-in slip for application fee(TZS. 10,000)

Application and Enrolment Duration:

  1. Application takes place between March and September Every Year
  2. Enrollment process take place in August and September each year
  3. Classes Begin mid-October every year

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