Basic Technician Certificate in Community Development

The Basic Technician Certificate in Community Development is meticulously designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in roles within both governmental structures and community settings. Over the 18-month duration of the program, students undergo comprehensive training to become adept community development professionals.

The primary goal of the program is to empower graduates with the capacity to generate valuable knowledge and information. This proficiency enables them to contribute significantly to the decision-making processes of local leaders. By fostering a deep understanding of community dynamics and development principles, graduates are poised to make meaningful impacts in both government agencies and community organizations.

The course employs an innovative and interactive approach to education. Students are seamlessly integrated into a digital platform upon registration. Dedicated lecturers for each course play a pivotal role within this virtual learning environment. They regularly upload relevant documents, readings, and instructional materials for students to access.

Course Name: Basic Technician Certificate in Community Development
Course Initials: CD
Duration: 12 Months
Total Units: 18
Mode of Deliverance: Interactive Workshops and Seminars, Traditional Classroom Setting, Blended Learning

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The Entry Qualifications

The entry qualification for the basic technician certificate in community development (NTA LEVEL 4) is a certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE) with a pass grade in at least four subjects with exception of the religious subjects

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A pass award offered under the national vocational award (NVA) grade three programs and atleast two passes at O Level (CSEE) with exception of the religious subjects.

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NTA Level 4 Program Structure

SEMISTER 1
MODULE CODE MODULE TITLE
CDT 04104 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CDT 04103 Introduction to Conflict Management and Negotiation
CDT 04102 Introduction to Gender and Development
CDT 04105 Introduction to Sociology
SEMISTER 2
MODULE CODE MODULE TITLE
GST 04211 Introduction to Gender and community Development
GST 04213 Introduction to Sociology
GST 04212 Field Practical Training
GST 04210 Introduction to Enterpreneur skills
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The fees paid to theCollege are of two categories: Tuition and Non-tuition fees. The Tuition fee is TSh 180,000/= per Unit per each course or dissertation one takes. For an Award of a Diploma in Community Development, one is required to take a minimum of 18 units. Therefore, a minimum tuition fee is TSh 3,240,000/= only. Please note that there are also some non-tuition fees including fee/charges paid for items such as registration, identity card, quality assurance, students union, coursework examination fee and plagiarism fee, altogether amount to TSh 410,000/=only.

S/NOCOST ITEMSCost for Certificate in Community Development
DIRECT COST PAYABLE TO THE INSTITUTE
1Tuition fee - annually910,000
2Registration - once15,000
3Examination fee – annually50,000
4Identity card – once10,000
5Field/Research supervision – annually60,000
6NACTE subscription15,000
7Graduation fee50,000
TOTAL FEE1,110,000
8Accommodation – annually200,000
TOTAL FEE & ACCOMODATION1,310,000