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MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

Dear Prospective Student,

What an exciting time lies ahead for you! Your decision is one of the most important

decisions in life as it will not only determine your further education and career, but

will also inuence your personal development and growth as an individual. Thank you

for your interest in joining the Arusha Technical College. More popularly known as

ATC, the College is a coeducational post-secondary tertiary education Institution

operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training.

As you go through the Prospectus you will nd information that best describe theCollege. The ATC staff are student centered, carrier focused and committed to

student success. Our hands-on (competence based) philosophy distinguishes ATC

from many other technical institutions in Tanzania and the East African region.

This Prospectus also provides comprehensive information on the academic

programmes currently being offered at ATC and those that are in pipeline. It is

intended to serve as a guide to prospective and ongoing students in planning their

study programmes as it provides an exhaustive list of all the programmes as well as

the respective entry and graduation requirements.

The College aspires to become one of the prime contributors of experts in most

demanded elds of engineering, science & technology and Education. With a view of

realization of its aspirations, the College has introduced eight (8) new programmes

since academic year 2009/10 training the total number of programmes offered to

be fourteen (14). In so doing the College supports the growth and development of

economy in the East African Region and beyond.

ATC has planned to introduce two new Campuses in the near future, namely theOljoro Campus to handle irrigated agriculture training and the Kikuletwa Campus

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which will concentrate on hydropower energy training and production. The current

campus will remain as the Main Campus.

It is our goal to offer students knowledge and skills to successfully enter the world of

work particularly engineering and service industries as professionals who will make a

difference in everything they do whether as employees, self-employed or employers.

Remember that always Skills make the Difference!. Thus when thinking about the

future and technical education, you should think about ATC!

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VISION

The vision of ATC is to be a centre of excellence in training, research and consultancy

in science and technology in Africa by 2020.

MISSION

The mission of ATC is to provide competence-based Technical Education & Trainingand carry out research and consultancy in science and technology for socio-economic

development.

CORE VALUES

Accountability and honesty

Service to community

Freedom and responsibility Integrity

Mutual respect and unity of purpose

Diversity

Excellence in performance

Equal opportunity

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MEMBERS OF THE ATC GOVERNING BOARD

1. Mr. Abraham Nyanda (Chairperson)

2. Hon. Rashid Althuman Mfutakamba (Member of Parliament)

3. Eng. Benedict Lema (Member) (Tanga Cement)

4. Mr. Thomas Katebalirwe (Member) (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training)

5. Mr. Lyoki Mwita (Member) (Arusha Technical College)

6. Mr. Augustine S. Mbitila (Member) (Arusha Technical College)

7 Ms. Hyacintha B. Makileo (Member) (National Construction Council)

8. Prof. Christian Wambura Nyahumwa (Member) (Dar es Salaam Institute of

Technology)

9. Ms. Suzan M. Mnafe (Member) (Regional Administrative Secretary Ofce Arusha)

10. Ms. Lyne. Ukio (Member) (Women Development in Science and Technology)

11. Prof. Karoli N. Njau (Member) ( Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science

and Technology)

12 Eng. Dr. Richard Masika (secretary of the Board) (Arusha Technical College)

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COLLEGE EXECUTIVES

Rector

R.J Masika, PhD (Structural Eng.) (Hungary), MSc. Eng.

(Hungary) FTC (Civil Eng.) (DTC), C. Eng. (T)

Deputy Rector Academic, Research and Consultancy

M. A. Senzia, PhD (Wastewater treatment) (UDSM), MSc. Civil Eng.(UDSM), B.Sc. (Hons) Civil Eng. (UDSM), Dip. Urban Ecology, (Denmark),Cert. in Advanced Professional Training, Road Maintenance (German), Certin Education (Morogoro), Reg. Tech. Teacher (NACTE), Pr. Eng.-Reg. No2472 (T), MIET

Deputy Rector Planning, Administration and Finance

E. V Mgaya, PhD (Electrical Power Engineering) (Czech Republic), MSc(Electrical Power Engineering) (Czech Republic), BSc in ElectricalEngineering (Prague Czech Republic), MIET

REGISTRAR OFFICE

Registrar (Acting)

J. Fabian, B.Sc. (Mechanical. Eng.) (UDSM), Adv. Professional Training in JIGSand Fixture (ITD) Hyderabad-India

Examination Ofcer

M. A. Mjankwi, M.Sc. in Mathematical Modelling (UDSM), B. Sc. (Ed.) (Hons)(UDSM)

Admission Ofcer (Acting)

A. S. Mbitila, M.Sc. in Mathematical Modelling (UDSM), B.Sc. (Ed.)(Hon.)-(UDSM), Certicate (Facilitator Development) (BCIT-CANADA),Certicate (Instructional Skills) (ATC)

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HEADS OF ACADEMIC AND RELATED DEPARTMENTS

Automotive Engineering Department

Semvua A. Abdallah, MSc. Production and Exploration of InternalCombustion Engines (Patrice Lumumba University Moscow Russia),

Cert. Instructional Skills Camosun College Victoria, BC, Canada. MSc Eng.(Production and Maintenance of Internal Combustion Engines) PatriceLumumba University Russia.

Civil Engineering Department

H. H. Shomari, M.sc. (Construction Economics and Management) (ARU),PGD (Construction Economics and Management) (ARU), BSc (TechnicalEducation) (Malawi University), FTC (Civil & Building Engineering) (TCA)

Electrical Engineering Department

U.F Melkior, MSc (Electrical Power system and High Voltage) (UDSM),PGD (Electrical Power Engineering) (UDSM), Adv. Diploma (Engineering)(DIT), FTC (Electrical) Engineering (TCA)

Transportation Engineering Department

H. Shirima, M.Sc. (Civil Eng.) (Canada), BSc (Civil Eng) (UDSM), Cert.

(Advanced Professional Training) (German), FTC (Civil Eng.) (TCA) Pr.Eng.(T)

Mechanical Engineering Department

J.S. Mwanza, B.Sc. Mechanical Eng (State Technical University- Kursk-RUSSIA), FTC in Mechanical Engineering (TCA)

ICT DepartmentJ. Mmari (acting), B. Eng Computer Eng. (DIT), FTC in Computer Engineering(DIT) Cert. Introduction to Project Mgt. (InWent Global Campus), Cert.(Instructional Skills)- Camosun-ATC, Cert (System Administration(TERNET)- DIT, Cert. (Advanced Multimedia & Web Design Technology)-CDAC-Mohali-India

General Studies Department

Slaa Q. Sebastian, M.Sc. Mathematical Modeling (UDSM), BSc. Education(Hons) (UDSM)

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Research Education and Documentation (READ) Unit

N. Kashimbiri, MSc. Water Resources Eng. (UDSM), B.sc (Hons) Civil Eng.(UDSM), Dip Env. and Ecological Modelling (HUST-CHINA), Dip.Groundwater Explorations (NGRI-INDIA), Dip. In Education (Science andMathematics) (Mkwawa), cert. in Advanced Professional Training FRG), Gr

(ERB/IET)

Library

W. Kamleka, Diploma (Library and Documentation Studies) (SLADSBagamoyo), FTC (Electrical Eng.) (TCA)

ATC Production and Consultancy Bureau (ATC-PCB)

Y. Mhando, MSc (Construction Economics and Management) (ARU), PGD(Construction Economics and Management) (ARU), Adv. Diploma (Civil

Eng.) (DIT), Diploma (Tech. Education) (Kleruu), FTC (Civil Eng.) (DTC),Certicate (Instructional Skills) (Camosun CANADA)

Continuing Education Department

T. Kengia, M.Ed (The University of Newcastle, Australia), B.Sc (Ed) (UDSM),Diploma (Ed. Adm.) (FRG)

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HEADS OF SUPPORT DEPARTMENTS

Human Resource and Administrative Ofcer

P. Lameck, B.A (Political Science and Public Administration) (UDOM)

Senior Planning

J.A.M Mwendwa, MBA (UOA), BBA (OUT), FTC (Electrical Eng.)(MTC).

Chief Accountant (Bursar)

A. Msongole, MSc (Finance) (Strathclyode- Scotland), CPA (T) (NBAA),

ADCA-IDM Mzumbe

Senior Internal Auditor

K.O. Sanga, MBA (Mzumbe), PGDA (IFM), B.Com Acc (UDSM), CPA (T)NBAA

Senior Supplies Ofcer

A. Robert, B.A Procurement and Supplies Management (MUCCOBS),

CPSP (T)-PSPTB, Registered as Approved procurement

and Supplies Professional (AP0036)

Senior Public RelationsGasto Lesley, B.A. (Public Relations and Advertising) (Hons) (SJMC-UDSM)

Dean of Students

H. Shirima, M.Sc. in Civil Eng. (Canada), BSc in Civil Eng. (UDSM) (Hons),

Adv. Industrial Training (FRG), FTC in Civil Engineering (TCA)

Estate Manager

S. Abdallah, B.Sc. (Architecture) (UDSM)

Medical Ofcer

G.E.R Mushi, (Adv. Dip. Medicine) (KCMC), SAMO, Registered

Senior Legal Ofcer

M.D. Safari, LL.M (UDSM), LL.B (UDSM) (Hons), Advocate, Notary Public

andCommissioner for Oaths

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Curriculum Development Committee Coordinator

Semvua A.A. MSc Eng. Patrice Lumumba University (Russia), Cert.Instructional Skills Camosun College Victoria, BC, Canada.

Local and International Academics Links Coordinator

W.F. Msuya, MSc. Computer Science (Aberystwyth Wales UK), M.Phil.Polymer Technology (Hong Kong), B.Sc. Eng. (HONS)(UDSM), Cert. Adv. Prof. Training Auto (FRG). Certicate(Instructional Skills) (Camosun College) Canada.

Industrial Liaison Ofce

W.F. Msuya, MSc. Computer Science (Aberystwyth Wales UK), M.Phil.Polymer Technology (Hong Kong), B.Sc. Eng. (HONS)

(UDSM), Cert. Adv. Prof. Training Auto (FRG). Certicate(Instructional Skills) (Camosun College) Canada.

Transportation Ofcer

R.W. David, MSc. (Mechanical Eng.), BSc (Mechanical Eng.) (Russe-Bulgaria) Cert. (Industrial Design Engineering) (UDSM-DelftUniversity),Cert. (Instructional Skills) (Camosun-Canada)

Warden

C. Mayala, BED (PESC) (UDSM), Dip in Education (Mkwawa TeachersCollege)

Matron

Neema Sambo, Advanced Diploma in Community Development(Participatory Project Planning and Management) (CDTI)

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MAJOR CONTACT ADDRESSES

POSTAL ADDRESS:

Arusha Technical College

P. O. Box 296 Arusha, Tanzania. General lines: +255-(0)27- 2503040

+255-(0)27- 2502075+255-(0)27- 2502076

Facsmile: +255-(0)27- 2548337

Website: http://www.atc.ac.tz

RECTOR

Telephone: +255-(0)27- 2503040

E-Mail: [email protected]

DEPUTY RECTOR ACADEMICS, RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY

Telephone: +255-(0)27-2503040/0713-304196

E-Mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

DEPUTY RECTOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

Telephone: +255-(0)27- 2503040


REGISTRAR

Telephone: +255-(0)27-2503040


ADMISSION

Telephone: +255717646495 or +255684087810


RESEARCH EDUCATION AND DOCUMENTATION (READ) UNIT

Telephone: +255-(0)27-2503040 EXT 217


INDUSTRIAL LIAISON OFFICE

Telephone: +255-(0)27-2503040


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LIBRARY

Telephone: +255-(0)27-2503040


ATC PRODUCTION AND CONSULTANCY BUREAU (ATC-PCB)

Telephone: +255-(0)27-2503040E-Mail: [email protected]

CONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Telephone: +255-(0)27-2503040


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR ................................................................................. i

VISION: ............................................................................................................................. iii

MISSION: .......................................................................................................................... iii

Core Values ....................................................................................................................... iii

MEMBERS OF THE ATC GOVERNING BOARD .................................................... iv

COLLEGE EXECUTIVES .............................................................................................. v

HEADS OF ACADEMIC AND RELATED DEPARTMENTS .................................. vi

HEADS OF SUPPORT DEPARTMENTS ..................................................................... viii

MAJOR CONTACT ADDRESSES ................................................................................ x

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................ xii

CHAPTER 1 ............................................................................................. 1

INTRODUCTION TO ARUSHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE .................................. 1

1.1 Arusha Technical College in Brief ........................................................... 1

1.2 Mode of Functioning ..................................................................................... 2

Organizational Structure of ATC ........................................................................ 3

1.3 Organization of the Prospectus ................................................................. 4

CHAPTER 2 ............................................................................................ 5

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE ................................ 5

2.2.1 Basic Technician and Technician Certicate programmes (NTA 4) 5

2.2.2 Ordinary Diploma Programmes (NTA 4-6) ....................................... 6

2.2.3 Higher Diploma (NTA 7) ........................................................................ 6

2.2.4 Bachelor Degrees in Engineering (NTA 8) ......................................... 6

2.3 Planned programmes ................................................................................... 7

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CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................. 8

ADMISSION REQUREMENTS ........................................................................................... 8

3.1 Admission to Bachelors Degree Programmes ..................................... 8

3.1.1 Admission requirements to Civil and Irrigation Engineeringprogramme ................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Admission to ATC for Diploma Programmes ........................................ 8

3.2.1 MOEVT selection direct entry scheme .................................................. 8

3.2.2 ATC Advertisement Entry Scheme ........................................................... 9

3.2.2.1 Direct Entry Scheme .................................................................................. 9

3.2.2.2 Mature Age Entry Examination) ............................................................... 9

3.2.2.3 Pre-Entry/Access Course ........................................................................... 10

3.2.2.3 NVA Bridging Courses ................................................................................ 10

3.3 FEE STRUCTURE FOR PRE-ENTRY/ACCESS AND

NVA BRIDGING COURSES ............................................................. 11

3.4 Admission to ATC for Basic Technician Certicates Programmes ....... 11

3.4.1 Basic Technician Certicate in Lapidary and Jewellery

Technology Programme ................................................................................. 11

3.4.2 Entry Requirements ........................................................................................ 11

CHAPTER 4 .................................................................................................. 15

FEES AND OTHER FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................... 15

4.1 General Information ......................................................................................... 15

4.1.1 Registration Fee ................................................................................................. 15

4.2.1 Fee structure for students pursuing Ordinary Diploma

(NTA level 4-6) .................................................................................................. 17

4.2.2 Fee structure for students pursuing Bachelor of Engineering

(NTA 7-8) ......................................................................................................... 19

4.3 Payment of Tuition and other fees to the College ................................... 21

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CHAPTER 5 ................................................................................................... 22

GENERAL EXAMINATION REGULATIONS ................................................................... 22

5.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 22

5.2 Denitions ..................................................................................................... 22

5.3 Statutory Examination Power ....................................................................... 23

5.4 Primacy of College Examination Regulations ............................................. 23

5.5 Cognizance of Examination Regulations ................................................... 23

5.6 Examination Regulations ............................................................................. 23

5.6.2 Assessment of a Candidate .......................................................................... 24

5.6.5 Approval of Examination Results .................................................................. 25

5.6.7 Conditions for supplementing .................................................................... 26

5.6.8 Conditions for Special Examinations .......................................................... 26

5.6.9 Repeating an Academic Year (NTA Level) .................................................. 27

5.6.12 Academic Appeals ......................................................................................... 275.6.13 Postponement of Studies ............................................................................. 28

5.6.16 Disciplinary Action ........................................................................................ 30

5.8 Review and Approval of Examination Regulations ................................... 35

CHAPTER 6 ................................................................................................ 37

STRUCTURE OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ............................................................ 37

6.1 Overall Structure ............................................................................................ 37

6.2 Curriculum Overview .................................................................................... 37

6.2.2 Core Modules ................................................................................................... 37

6.2.3 Elective Module ................................................................................................ 37

6.3 Mode of Training .............................................................................................. 38

6.4 Examinations and assessment ......................................................................... 38

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CHAPTER 7 ............................................................................................. 39

PROFILES OF ACADEMICS DEPARTMENTS ........................................................ 39

7.2 Civil Engineering Department ........................................................... 50

7.2.2 Members of the Teaching Staff ............................................................ 61

7.3 Transportation Engineering Department .......................................... 63

7.3.1 Courses offered by Transportation Engineering Department ...... 64

7.3.2 Members of the Technical staff: ............................................................ 68

7.4 Electrical Engineering Department ..................................................... 69

7.4.1 Electrical Engineering Progarmme ...................................................... 70

7.4.2 ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION

ENGINEERING PROGRAMME ........................................................ 73

7.4.3 ELECTRICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME ......................................................................................... 76

7.4.4 Members of the Teaching Staff ............................................................. 79

7.5 Mechanical Engineering Department .................................................. 82

7.5.1 Programmes offered by Mechanical Engineering ............................. 84

7.5.2 Members of the Teaching Staff ............................................................. 91

7.6 General Studies Department ............................................................... 94

7.6.1 Courses offered by the General Studies Department .................... 95

7.6.2 Members of the Teaching Staff .......................................................... 101

7.7 Information and Communication Technology Department .......... 103

7.7.1 Programmes offered by the Department Ordinary Diploma

in Computer Science (NTA Level 6).................................................. 104

7.7.2 Members of the Department ................................................................... 109

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CHAPTER 8 .......................................................................................... 111

PROFILE OF ACADEMIC RELATED DEPARTMENT/SECTION/UNIT .......... 111

8.1 Continuing Education Department ................................................. 111

8.1.1 Overview of the Department........................................................... 111

8.1.2 Courses Offered by the Continuing Education Department..... 112

8.1.3 Members of the Department ........................................................... 112

8.2 Industrial Practical Training section (IPT) ...................................... 113

8.3 College Library:..................................................................................... 115

8.4 Research Education and Documentation (READ) unit............... 116

8.5 Production Consultancy Bureau (PCB) Introduction ................ 118

CHAPTER 9 .......................................................................................... 118

GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 118

9.1 Accommodations ................................................................................... 118

9.2 Cafeteria Service ................................................................................... 119

9.3 Recreation services................................................................................... 120

9.4 Best Students Prizes and Awards ....................................................... 120

9.5 Gender Management Unit ................................................................... 121

9.6 Rental Services ......................................................................................... 121

CHAPTER 10 ........................................................................................ 122

COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR ..................................................................... 122

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO ARUSHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

1.1 Arusha Technical College in Brief

The College was established in 1978 jointly by the Governments of the UnitedRepublic of Tanzania and Germany also known as FRG-Federal Republic ofGermany West Germany, under the name of the Technical College Arusha (TCA).The College is located at the Central Business District of the Arusha City whichis the Northern Tanzanias centre of agriculture, commerce, trade and tourism.Arusha City is also the Head Quarter of the East Africa Community and is the

central point in Africa between Cape Town and Cairo. It is surrounded by famousmountains such as Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. In addition, it is the doorto the worlds great wildlife refuges including Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti andTarangire. All these make the location of the College an ideal place for studying.

Part of the responsibilities of ATC at the time of its inception was to train

technicians for three years to the level of the Full Technician Certicate (FTC)in the elds of Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering,Transport Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. In March 2007, the name

changed to the Arusha Technical College (ATC) through the Arusha TechnicalCollege Establishment Order No. 78 as enabled by the NACTE Act No. 9 of 1997.

This Establishment Order granted autonomy and elevated the status of the Collegeto a higher tertiary education institution. Following elevation of the status of theCollege to a higher tertiary education institution and grant of autonomy, the College

introduced award of the Ordinary Diploma in the above mentioned programmesand introduced more Ordinary Diploma and Certicate awards in variousprofessions namely: Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering; Civiland Irrigation Engineering, Auto electric and Electronics Engineering, LaboratorySciences and Technology, Lapidary & Jewelry Technology , Computer Science andInformation Technology. Moreover, the College also introduced Bachelors degreeprogramme in Civil and irrigation engineering.

The College is planning to introduce new programmes namely; Bachelor ofEngineering in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Laboratory Science and Technologyand Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics. Others are Diploma programmesin Clinical laboratory science technology, Multimedia technology and Heavy DutyEquipment Technology. The College is also planning to establish Diploma in Sciencewith Education.

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Legally the College is registered (REG/EOS/004) and accredited by the NationalCouncil for Technical Education (NACTE) to train technicians and engineers (NTAs4-8). The College is also registered by Vocational Education Training Authority(VETA) to train artisans (NVAs 1-3). Currently, the College is undergoing bothadministrative and Academic transformations to match with its new structure, roles

and functions. The expectations and aspirations of Tanzanians towards ATC arevery high as expressed in the National Technical Education and Training Policy of1996, National Higher Education Policy of 1999 and Tanzania Development Vision2025 of 1999. The ultimate goal is to transform ATC to a centre of excellence thatprovides a national and international high-level human resource through exemplary

competence based Technical Education and Training. ATC boasts an establishedreputation as an institution that is widely acclaimed by industry for producing work-

ready, competent graduates who can meet the demands of the employers. ATC takespride in the high employability of her graduates and the appreciations expressed by

employers for the excellent quality and relevance of her academic programmes andso ATC seeks to continuously to upgrade support to her students. This Prospectustherefore, describes the main features of the ATC in line with the customers and

stakeholders interest. It provides an Outline of academic programmes. It givesimportant information on the basic requirements, procedures and regulations to

be met for one to get admission and graduate at the College, course programmes,

course duration and other necessary information.

1.2 Mode of Functioning

ATC is governed by a Governing consisting of a chairman and ten (10) other members.The Chief Executive of the College is the Rector who is also Secretary of the

Governing Board. The Rector is assisted by the Deputy Rector Academics, Researchand Consultancy (DR-ARC) and the Deputy Rector Planning, Administration andFinance (DR-PAF), as indicated in Figure 1.1

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF ATC

GORVERNING BOARD

RECTOR

LEGAL OFFICER

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

PLANNING OFFICER

INTERNAL AUDITOR

PROCUREMENT

MANAGEMENT UNIT

DEPUTY RECTOR -ARC

HEADS OF ACADEMIC AND

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1.3 Organization of the Prospectus

The prospectus opens up with a message from the rector which gives an overview

of the aspirations of the College. This is followed by vision and mission statementsincluding core values and a brief description of the College administration.

Chapter 1 of the prospectus gives introductory information of the College includinga brief history of the College, mode of function, legal status and organization

structure. An outline of the currently offered programmes by the College and planstowards the realization of the mission of the College with respect to training are

presented in Chapter 2.

Information on admission requirements, entrance routes to ATC programmes

and the corresponding fees are given in Chapters 3 and 4. Chapter 5 presentsExamination Regulations which detail the course of action to be taken on all matters

related to examinations conducted by the College for programmes leading to theawards of the Ordinary Diploma and the Bachelor of Engineering (NTAs 4-8 levels).

Chapter 6 gives the structure of academic programmes, mode of training and

assessment. Proles of academic departments including list of academic staff andcourse modules for academic programmes offered by respective departments are

given in Chapter 7. Further, proles of academic related departments/units arepresented in Chapter 8. The contents of the Prospectus as highlighted above arecomplemented with some additional general information pertaining to the ATC

accommodation and catering services available to students, academic calendar and

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CHAPTER 2

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE

The College provides competence based education training with comprehensiverange of programmes delivered on full and part time (evening class) modes. Theprogrammes are mainly classied into NVAs programmes for VETA registeredprogrammes and NTAs programmes for NACTE accredited programmes.

2. 1 National Vocational Awards (NVAs) Programmes

The College through its Continuing Education Departments offers the followingNVAs programmes:

a) Auto mechanics

b) Auto electric Engineering

c) Electrical Installation

d) Plumbing and pipe tting

e) Block work and Masonry

f) Welding and fabrication and

g) Fitter and turner

These are three year programmes in which student has an opportunity to exist ineach level. These programmes prepare student to become artisan with skills whichenabling graduates to be employed of self-employed.

2.2 National Technical Awards (NTAs) Programmes

2.2.1 Basic Technician and Technician Certicate programmes (NTA 5)

The Basic Technician and Technician Certicate awards are part of the OrdinaryDiploma awards. Students who wish to exit or fail to attain an Ordinary Diplomabut have successfully fullled the requirements for awards of Basic TechnicianCerticate (NTA 4) or Technician Certicate (NTA 5) shall be awarded the awardsqualied for. Currently the College offers the following Basic Technician Certicatesprogrammes:

a) Lapidary and Jewellary Technology andb) Information Technology

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2.2.2 Ordinary Diploma Programmes (NTA 4-6)

The College offers the following programmes leading to the Ordinary DiplomaAwards:

(a) Automotive Engineering

(b) Auto electric and Electronics Engineering

(c) Civil Engineering

(d) Civil and Irrigation Engineering

(e) Computer Science

(f) Electrical Engineering

(g) Electrical and Biomedical Engineering(h) Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

(i) Information Technology

(j) Laboratory Sciences and Technology

(k) Mechanical Engineering

(l) Transportation Engineering (formerly known as highway Engineering)

2.2.3 Higher Diploma (NTA 7)

Higher Diploma awards are part of the Bachelors degree awards. Students whowish to exit or fail to attain Bachelors Degree but have successfully fullled therequirements for the awards of a Higher Diploma shall be awarded the HigherDiploma.

2.2.4 Bachelor Degrees in Engineering (NTA 8)

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2.3 Planned programmes

In the next three years, the College is planning to introduce new programmes forboth Degree and Diploma levels. These will be Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical

Engineering, Bachelor of Laboratory Science and Technology and bachelor of

Engineering in Mechatronics. Others are Diploma in Clinical laboratory science

technology, Multimedia technology and Heavy duty equipment technology. The

College is also planning to establish Diploma in Science with Education.

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3.2.2 ATC Advertisement Entry Scheme

3.2.2.1 Direct Entry Scheme

a) Courses Offered

The scheme provides an opportunity to successful applicants to join the

College in a three-year courses leading to Ordinary Diploma (OD) inone of the following programmes: Laboratory Sciences and Technology;

or Computer Science; or Information Technology; or Auto-electric &

Electronics Engineering; or Automotive Engineering; or Civil Engineering;

or Civil & Irrigation Engineering; or Electrical Engineering; or Electronics &

Telecommunication Engineering; or Mechanical Engineering; or Transportation

Engineering; or Electrical and Biomedical Engineering.

b) Entry Requirements

i) Applicants must have a good Certicate of Secondary Education (CSEE)with a minimum pass of C grade in Physics or Engineering Science,

Mathematics and Chemistry or English. Applicants of Laboratory Sciences

& Technology and Electrical and Biomedical Engineering programme must

have passed Chemistry and Biology in addition to the above requirements

ii) Or holders of Certicate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)

with passes in all subjects listed above including a minimum pass of C

grade in two (2) subjects, plus relevant work experience and employers

recommendation.

iii) For applicants aspiring to pursue diploma in Computer Science or

Information Technology, must be holders of Certicate of Secondary

Education Examination (CSEE) with minimum pass of grade C in any

three subjects excluding Religious, Nutrition, and Needle work subjects

Or be Holders of Basic Technician Certicate in Computer Science or

Information Technology from any recognized Institution.

3.2.2.2 Mature Age Entry Examination)

a) Courses Offered

The scheme provides an opportunity to successful applicants to join the

College in three-years courses leading to Ordinary Diploma (OD) in

one of the following programmes: Laboratory Sciences and Technology;

or Computer Science; or Information Technology; or Auto-electric &

Electronics Engineering; or Automotive Engineering; or Civil Engineering;

or Civil & Irrigation Engineering; or Electrical Engineering; or Electronics &Telecommunication Engineering; or Mechanical Engineering; or Transportation

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Engineering; or Electrical & Biomedical Engineering.


Applicants must be holders of Certificate of Secondary Education

Examination (CSEE) with minimum pass of D grade in three (3) of the

following subjects: Physics/Engineering Science, Mathematics, and Biologyor Chemistry or any other related technical subject. Candidates may beadmitted through mature age entry scheme after sitting for and passing

entrance examination.

3.2.2.3 Pre-Entry/Access Course

a) Courses Offered

Pre-entry/Access is a bridging course for candidates aspiring to join Ordinary

Diploma course in the elds of: Laboratory Sciences and Technology;Computer Science; Information Technology; Auto-electric & ElectronicsEngineering; Automotive Engineering; Civil Engineering; Civil & Irrigation

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & TelecommunicationEngineering; Mechanical Engineering; or Transportation Engineering; orElectrical and Biomedical Engineering. It is an eight (8) week programme heldat ATC between May and July every year


Applicants must be holders of Certicate of Secondary Education Examination(CSEE) with minimum pass of D grade in three (3) of the following subjects:Physics/ Engineering Science, Mathematics, and Biology or Chemistry or anyother related technical subject.

3.2.2.3 NVA Bridging Courses

This is a ten-week special programme for applicants with NVA (National Vocational

Awards) or equivalent qualication aspiring to join NTA programmes. Successfulcandidate is admitted to NTA Level 4 or NTA Level 5 subject to the qualicationof the applicant.

a) Courses Offered

Successful candidates in NVA BRIDGING COURSES will be admitted to NTALevel 4 or NTA Level 5 in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineeringprogrammes.


i) Applicants for Admission to NTA Level 4 should be holders of Certicate

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of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) and possess NVA level II orTrade test II in relevant eld recognized by VETA.

ii) Applicants for admission to NTA Level 5 should be holders of Certicateof Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) and poses NVA level III orTrade test I in relevant eld recognized by VETA.

3.3 FEE STRUCTURE FOR PRE-ENTRY/ACCESS ANDNVA BRIDGING COURSES

Accommodation and tuition fee expenses during Pre-entry/Access and NVAbridging courses are as shown in the table below:

S/NO Description Cost (TZS)

1 Tuition fee (Obligatory) 250,000

2 Meal allowance (Optional) for Pre-entry course 280,000

3 Meal allowance (Optional) for bridging course 350,000

4 Accommodation (Optional) 30,000

3.4 Admission to ATC for Basic Technician Certicates Programmes

3.4.1 Basic Technician Certicate in Lapidary and Jewellery Technology

Programme

This is a one year course leading to an award of NTA 4 (Basic Technician

Certificate)

3.4.2 Entry Requirements

Applicant must be holders of Certicates of Secondary School Education (CSSE)with minimum of D grade in Basic Mathematics, Physics, English, and any othertwo subjects or

i) Holders of Certicate of Secondary School Education (CSSE) andcerticate of VETA in Trade Test II or higher or

ii) Holders of Certicates of Secondary School Education (CSSE) and havebeen working in the Lapidary and Jewellery eld OR related eld for not

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learning experience from informal sector subject to passing admission

interview (Matriculation) run by the College.

3.4.2 Basic Technician Certicate in Information Technology (IT)

This is a one year course leading to an award of NTA 4 (Basic TechnicianCerticate).

3.4.2.1 Entry Requirements

Applicants must be:

i) Holders of Certicates of Secondary School Education (CSSE) withminimum of D grade in any four subjects except Religious, Nutrition,and Needle work subjects

ii) Or holders of Certicates of Secondary School Education (CSSE) with

prior learning experience from informal sector.

Candidates may be admitted into Basic Technician Certicate of IT after sitting forand passing eight-week pre entry course.

3.5 Admission to ATC NVAs Programmes

Applicants must be Form Four leavers

3.6 Other Important Information Related to Admission

3.6.1 Compliance with the Admission status

Students who have been selected but cannot register at the College for any reason

cannot defer the admission to the next academic year. Such students need to applyafresh.

3.6.2 Registration

All candidates selected for ATC programmes are required to register within the rst

two weeks of the academic year after having paid prescribed fees Specically, thedeadline for registration of rst year students is two weeks from the rst day of theorientation week, while for continuing students it is the Friday of the second week

after the beginning of the First Semester session. A student who fails to registerwithin the Specied time will lose his/her student status and be discontinued fromstudies.

3.6.2.1 Documents needed during registration

During registration every student must produce the following documents:

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a) Joining Instructions sent to him/her

b) A duly lled acceptance form to abide by the College Rules and Regulations

c) A duly lled medical examination form

d) All the original receipts/pay in slips of the money paid to the College through

the Bank

e) Six passport sizes coloured photograph taken within six months

f) All foreign students are required to apply for residence permit from theirnearest Tanzania Embassy or High Commission before they depart for Tanzania.They should make sure that their certicates are veried by NACTE/TCU

3.6.3 College Regulations

Upon admission, all new students must obtain and read thoroughly the following

regulations documents:

(a) Conditions for Government sponsorship (in case of government sponsoredstudents)

(b) Students General Welfare, Conduct and Disciplinary Regulations

(c) Examination Regulations

(d) The Constitution of the Students Organization of the Arusha Technical

College (SOATECO)

(e) Industrial Practical Training (IPT) Regulations and guidelines

(f) Library Regulations and

(g) Any other regulations issued by the College from time to time.

3.6.4 Conditions for reporting at the College

Any student who fails to report at the College on the prescribed date but reportsnot later than seven days from the date of reporting and without showing any

reasonable cause for the failure to do so, shall be given a written warning from the

Registrar. Any student who fails to report at the College within fourteen (14) daysfrom the prescribed date shall lose his/her admission status.

3.6.5 Postponement of Studies

Students who have postponed studies will be required to report at the College

at the corresponding time/date and semester similar to that one she/he left. No

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except under special circumstances. Permission to postpone studies is consideredafter producing satisfactory evidence for the reasons of postponement and written

approval from the sponsor.

3.6.6 Change of Names

No change of names by students is entertained during the course of study at theCollege. Names appearing on the original academic certicates shall be used.

3.6.7 Change of Programme

No student is allowed to change a programme except in very exceptionalcircumstances. In the latter case, no student is allowed to change a programme laterthan the Friday of the second week after the beginning of the rst semester sessionof the rst year.

3.6.8. Conditions for Re-admission

Students shall be allowed to be away from studies for a maximum of two academic

years if they are to be allowed for re-admission to the same year of studies

where they left. Students discontinued from studies on academic grounds may bereadmitted to a different programme in the next academic year or in the same

programme after a lapse of two years.

Students discontinued from studies on disciplinary grounds are barred from re-

admission to any programme at the College.

3.6.9 Loss of Sponsorship for Government sponsored student

Students discontinued from studies will be deregistered and consequently lose

sponsorship if government sponsored.

3.6.10 Transfer from other Institutions

Students seeking transfer from other Institutions to ATC would only be considered

if they meet admission conditions approved by the ATC Governing Board.

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CHAPTER 4

FEES AND OTHER FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General Information

Apart from Tuition and Examination Fees, each student is required to pay

for the following:

4.1.1 Registration Fee

All selected candidates will be required to register annually and pay a registration

fee of TZS 3,000/= only per year.

4.1.2 Caution Money

Each student is required to pay TZS. 10,000/= as Caution Money. The money shallbe refunded upon completion of the course if he/she was not involved in any loss

or damage of the Colleges properties. Where losses/damage exceed TZS 10,000/=,the student shall be asked to pay the difference.

4.1.3 Identity Card

Each student is required to come with six recently taken passport size photographs

and TZS. 10,000/= for the cost of Identity Card. This amount is paid once.Replacement for a lost Identity Card shall be done after obtaining a loss report

from Police Station and payment of TZS. 10,000/=

4.1.4 Membership to the ATC Library

Every ATC registered student must be a member of the ATC Library. Membershipsubscription fees for every student is TZS 5,000/= each year.

4.1.5 Driving course

This is an optional course offered to any interested ATC student at a fee of TZS

220,000/=

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4.1.6 Membership to the ATC Students Organization

Every ATC registered student is a member of the ATC Students Organization(SOATECO). Membership subscription fee for every student is TZS 10,000/= eachyear.

4.1.7 Students Relief Fund

Every ATC registered student is required to pay a total of TZS 5,000/= as a

contribution towards students relief fund.

4.1.8 Medical Insurance

Every ATC registered student is required to have medical/health insurance cover or

pay TZS 50,400/= for health insurance to the National Health Insurance Scheme.Evidence of payment of health insurance cover is required before registration.

4.1.9 Accommodation in ATC Hostels

Accommodation to the ATC Hostels is a privilege. Government Sponsored OrdinaryDiploma (NTA level 4-6) Students with accommodation in the Colleges hostels arerequired to bring with them: cups, spoons, forks, bed sheets, pillows, and blankets.The College has mattresses, which are hired at TZS 5,000/= only, per academic year.A corresponding bed is hired at TZS 2,000/= only.

4.1.10 Evidence of Sponsorship

All privately sponsored students are required to produce veriable evidence ofsponsorship from the respective sponsors/ organizations/parents/guardians during

registration process.

4.2 Specic Information on Students Sponsorship

Students pursuing Ordinary Diploma (NTA level 4-6) programmes may join theCollege under Government sponsorship or as privately sponsored candidates.Students pursuing Bachelor of Engineering are advised to apply for a loan from theHigher Education Students Loan Board (HESLB) or third party.

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4.2.1 Fee structure for students pursuing Ordinary Diploma (NTA

level 4-6)

The fee structure for Government and Private sponsored students pursuing OrdinaryDiploma (NTA level 4-6) programmes is as shown in Tables 4.1 and 4.2 respectively.Table 4.3 indicates costs that are paid directly to students by Government and /or

sponsors/parents for the students to attend Industrial Practical Training (IPT).

Table 4.1 Fees/costs paid directly to ATC by Government Sponsored Ordinary

Diploma Students in TZS

S/N Description1st Year

(NTA 4)

2nd Year

(NTA 5)

3rd Year

(NTA 6)

1 Tuition fees 130,000 130,000 130,000

2 Registration fee 3,000 3,000 3,000

3 Caution money 10,000

4 *Medical Insurance 50,400 50,400 50,400

5 Students identity card 10,000

6 Examination fees 50,000 50,000 50,000

7 Certicate fee 40,000 - -

8 Student NACTE fee 15,000 15,000 15,000

9 **Driving Course 220,000 - -

10 Library membership fee 5,000 5,000 5,000

11 Hiring college mattress 5,000 5,000 5,000

12 Hiring college bed 2,000 2,000 2,000

13 Students organization (SO-ATECO) fee

10,000 10,000 10,000

14 Student Relief Fund 5,000 5,000 5,000

Total 555,400 275,400 275,400

*For those with no membership with National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)

**Driving Course is an optional course earmarked for Automotive Eng.Dept.

programs students who are capable of paying agreed driving fees, but is

open to other students from ATC with interest in driving skills and capable

of paying agreed driving fees.

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Table 4.2 Costs paid directly by Private sponsored Ordinary Diploma students in TZS

S/N Description1st Year(NTA 4)

2nd Year(NTA 5)

3rd Year(NTA 6)

1 Tuition fees (Full Time) 850,000 850,000 850,000

2 Boarding costs - - -

3 *Meal allowance 1,190,000 1,190,000 1,190,000

4 Registration fee 3,000 3,000 3,000


6 **Medical Insurance 50,400 50,400 50,400


8 Examination fees 50,000 50,000 50,000

9 Certicate fee 40,000 - -10 Student NACTE fee 15,000 15,000 15,000

11 ***Driving Course 220,000 - -

12 Library membership fee 5,000 5,000 5,000

13 Students organization (SO-ATECO) fee

10,000 10,000 10,000


15 Tuition fees (Full Time) 2,458,400 2,178,400 2,178,400

* Meal allowance for private sponsored students is optional.

** For students not having NHIF membership

*** Driving course is an optional course for all programmes offered by Arusha

Technical

College at all levels.

Table 4.3 Costs directly payable to the Government sponsored and /or sponsors/

parents

S/N Description1st Year

(NTA 4)

2nd Year

(NTA 5)

3rd Year

(NTA 6)

1 Industrial Practical Training (IPT)allowance*

420,000 420,000 420,000

2 Transport Allowance 60,000 60,000 60,000

Total 480,000 480,000 480,000* TZS 6,000 x 70 days

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4.2.2 Fee structure for students pursuing Bachelor of Engineering (NTA7-8)

The fee structure for students pursuing Bachelor of Engineering (NTA 7-8)programme is as shown in Table 4.4. Costs that are paid directly to students bySponsors, e.g., HESLB/Parents/Guardians are indicated in Table 4.5.

Table 4.4 (a)

Fees/costs paid directly to ATC by Sponsors of Students Pursuing Bachelor of Engineering

(NTA 7-8)


2nd Year

(NTA 5)

3rd Year

(NTA 6)

1 Tuition Fee * 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000

2 Registration Fee 5,000 5,000 5,000


4 Medical insurance ** 50,400 50,400 50,400


6 Library Membership fee 5,000 5,000 5,000

7 Students organization(SOATECO) fees

10,000 10,000 10,000


9 Special CourseRequirements

(See Table 4.6) 350,000

10 Final ProjectRequirements***

330,000

Total Cost 1,650,400 1,280,400 1,610,400

* Students getting loan from HESLB will be required to pay part of the fee, ifthere is any, which is not covered by the HESLB

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** This applies to those students who do not have health insurance scheme or

National Health Insurance (NHI) card*** B.Eng. Students are required to undertake Project in the 5th and 6th

semesters of their study respectively in accordance with the requirements of

curriculum. The cost of undertaking the projects amount to TZS. 330,000.00

where TZS. 180,000.00 and TZS. 150,000.00 are directly paid by the sponsorto the student and the College respectively.

Table 4.4 (b)

Accommodation Fees/costs paid directly to ATC by students pursuing Bachelor of Engi-

neering (NTA 7-8) subject to availability of space on request.


2nd Year

(NTA 5)

3rd Year

(NTA 6)

Accommodation at

ATC Hostel

100,000 100,000 100,000

Total 100,000 100,000 100,000

Table 4.5 Cost paid directly to B. Eng. Students by Sponsors (HESLB, Organizations or

Parent/Guardians) (TZS)

S/NDescription

1st Year

(NTA 4)

2nd Year

(NTA 5)

3rd Year

(NTA 6)

1 Accommodation and

Meal

1,900,000 1,900,000 1,900,000

2 Books and Stationaries 200,000 200,000 200,000

3 IPT Allowances 70 days

x 10,000

700,000 700,000 -

4 IPT Transport allowance 60,000 60,000 -

Total 2,860,000 2,860,000 2,100,000

Note:The living cost for the students provided in this prospectus is minimum cost; how-

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Table 4.6 Course Requirement Details for the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and

Irrigation Engineering

S/N Item Price (TZS)

1 Drawing Board and Accessories 95,000

2 White Overcoat 20,000

3 2 Pairs of Gum Boots 60,000

4 2 Pairs of Leather Boots 50,000

5 A Pairs of Dark Blue Overalls 40,000

6 Pairs of Blue Shirt (Short Sleeve) 30,000

7 Measuring tape (10m) 10,000

8 Scientic Calculator 45,000

9 Laptop (Option) -

Total 350,000

4.3 Payment of Tuition and other fees to the College

Sponsors are required to pay full tuition and other fees payable directly to the

College before the respective students are registered and start studies. All feesand other payments payable to the College should be paid through the Tanzania

Postal Bank (TPB), Account Name: ATC Students Collection Account, Account No:0260000398. Original Bank pay in slips should be presented before registration.Fees once paid will not be refunded. In special cases where payment by installmentis allowed, no student is registered for the nal examination at the end of thesemester or awarded a certicate by the College unless he/she has fully paid the

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CHAPTER 5

GENERAL EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

5.1 Introduction

Progression of students from one NTA level to the next level; the general fate

of students and the conduct of examinations are guided by approved College

Examination Regulations. Students are required to sit for examinations according to

the College Examination Regulations. These regulations shall apply to the accredited

programmes leading to the awards of NTA levels 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 with effect from

academic year 2010/2011.

5.2 Denitions

Candidate means any person registered for College examination.

College means Arusha Technical College.

Continuous Assessment (CA) means any form of evaluation made during

the cause of the academic years such as classroom test, homework, project andeld attachment which contributes to the nal score in examinations.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)means the summation of grade

points of all credit modules divided by the total number of credit hours taken by a

student beginning from his/her admission till the last examination held.

Examination means class test, assignments, project work, mid semester

examination, supplementary examination and end of semester examination.

Examiner means any person appointed to conduct examinations.

Instructor means teacher, tutor, lecturer or professor.

Make-up testmeans any test given to a student after failing regular test in a

particular module.

Modulemeans any independent package of learning related to an academic

programme studied by a student for a xed number of hours during a semesterthat can be credited towards the nal award at any given level.

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Programme means the totality of modules offered towards the award of

certicates.

Re-do means to repeat the modules including Continuous Assessment and End

of Semester Examination.

Semester means an academic period in which one set of course modules in

each discipline is offered and examined.

Studentmeans any person admitted for any course of study conducted by the

College.

Special Examinationmeans an examination administered to candidates who

failed to do a specied number of modules during regular examinations by reason

of illness or other special circumstances.

Supplementary Examination means an examination administered to

candidates who failed to obtain a pass in the specied number of modules during

regular examinations.

5.3 Statutory Examination Power

The Arusha Technical College (ATC) is empowered to make regulations governing the

conduct of examinations through Arusha Technical College Establishment Order of2007 in Government Notice No. 78.

5.4 Primacy of College Examination Regulations

The College Examination Regulations take precedence over any other regulations

including those of external or professional bodies unless variation is specically

permitted by the ATC Governing Board.

5.5 Cognizance of Examination Regulations

By registering as ATC student, every student is deemed to be cognizant of and to have

agreed to abide by the examination rules set out in these regulations.

5.6 Examination Regulations

5.6.1 Eligibility for Examination

(a) No candidate shall be eligible for any examination unless he/she has

(i) Paid to the College of all required or prescribed fees.

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(ii) Done Registration into a programme of study or module.

(iii) has successful completed prescribed Continuous Assessments (CAs)

(iv) /ndertaken and completed the module by attendance of at least 80%

(b) Students sitting for supplementary examinations, special examinationsmay register for any number of modules on offer during each semester and in

accordance with applicable prescribed conditions.

5.6.2 Assessment of a Candidate

Unless it is specically stated in the module description, the assessment of a candidate

shall be as follows:

(a) Continuous Assessment, which may include: assignments, homework,

practical/laboratory work and tests shall carry a weight of 40%.

(b) The end of semester examinations shall carry a weight of 60%.

5.6.3 Conditions for Passing a Module

The nal assessment mark for each student in a module shall be determined on the

scale of 0 to 100%. Grades will comply with the College Grading System (Table 7.1).Unless it is specically stated in the module description, the assessment shall be as

follows

(a) For NTA Level 4 and 5, the pass mark for each module shall be 50%. That is

a candidate should score at least 20 marks out of 40 marks in continuous

assessment and 30 marks out of 60 marks in the end of semester examination.

(b) For NTA level 6, the pass mark for each module shall be 45%. That is a candidate

should score at least 18 marks out of 40 marks in continuous assessment and27 marks out of 60 marks in the end of semester examination.

(c) For NTA level 7 and 8, the pass mark for each module shall be 40%. That is

a candidate should score at least 16 marks out of 40 marks in continuous

assessment and 24 marks out of 60 marks in the end of semester examination.

(d) In consultation with the module Instructor, a candidate who fails in the

continuous assessment of any module, shall be allowed to do one make-up

test or assignment to improve his/her performance. All make-up tests shall bedone before the commencement of the end of semester examinations.

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(e) A candidate who fails in the continuous assessment shall be deemed to

have failed the module and will be barred from sitting for end of semester

examination. A candidate who is barred shall be given an F grade for therespective module and shall be required to re-do the

(f) Module when next offered. A candidate who is required to re-do the moduleshall have to do both Continuous Assessment and End of Semester

(g) A candidate who fails the end of semester examination shall be deemed to

have failed the module and shall sit for supplementary examination.

5.6.4 Absence from Examination

(a) A candidate who absents oneself (unauthorized absence) from any Examinationwithout compelling reasons shall be discontinued from studies.

(b) A candidate who goes out of the examination room, without authority or

permission of the invigilator shall be discontinued from studies.

(c) A candidate allowed to be absent (authorized absence) from the end ofsemester examinations shall be awarded an incomplete grade abbreviated I

and shall have to sit for special examination(s) when next offered.

(d) A candidate who fails to submit assignment(s) given without compelling

reasons shall be considered to have attempted such assignment(s) and shall beawarded a zero mark.

(e) A candidate, who, being ill or otherwise incapacitated, decides to sit for end of

semester examinations shall be responsible for the results.

5.6.5 Approval of Examination Results

The approval of results shall be as follows:

(a) Continuous Assessment results shall be approved by the DepartmentalAcademic Committee.

(b) The end of semester examinations results shall be provisionally approved bythe College Academic Committee.

(c) The nal results shall be approved by the College Governing Board.

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5.6.6 Publication of Examination Results

(a) The results of candidates in every examination shall be published provisionallyby the Registrar soon after their consideration by the College Academic

Committee.

(b) The nal results of candidates in every examination shall be published byRegistrar after the College Governing Board has conrmed them.

(c) The published results will indicate the registration number, grades obtained bythe candidate in each module and GPA.

(d) The answer booklets shall be maintained for a period of at least one year fromthe date of publication of nal results and shall thereafter be disposed of in themanner as may be determined by the College Academic Committee.

(e) It is the responsibility of the candidates to maintain awareness of academicperformance including examination results and examination dates.

5.6.7 Conditions for supplementing

(a) A candidate who fails in one or more modules and having passed at least 60%of total modules shall be allowed to do supplementary examination for the

failed modules provided the overall Grade Point Average (GPA) is not less

than 2.0.

(b) Supplementary examinations shall be conducted within such time after thedate of declaration of the overall semester results as the College Academic

Committee may determine.

(c) A candidate, who sits for his/her semester/special examinations at the timeof supplementary examinations as his/her rst sitting, shall sit for his/hersupplementary examinations in the next semester examination session.

(d) Where a candidate has passed by virtue of supplementary examinations, he/she shall be awarded a pass grade C.

5.6.8 Conditions for Special Examinations

(a) Special examinations may be granted to students who, by reason of illnessor other special circumstances, have been unable to sit or complete an

examination. Satisfactory evidence of such illness or circumstances must beproduced and approved by the College Academic Committee.

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(b) A candidate who appears for special examinations under this regulation shallbe treated as sitting for the examinations for the rst time.

(c) Special examinations shall be conducted at a time coincident with supplementaryexaminations or any date as determined by the College Academic Committee.

5.6.9 Repeating an Academic Year (NTA Level)

There shall be no repetition of an academic year or NTA Level.

5.6.10 Conditions for Discontinuation

(a) A candidate who fails to pass at least 60% of total modules at the end of theacademic year and gets a GPA less than 2.0 shall be discontinued from studies.

(b) A candidate who fails more than three (3) modules in supplementaryexaminations shall be discontinued from studies.

(c) A student who fails the supplementary examination of the redo modules shallbe discontinued from studies.

(d) Any candidate caught cheating in any way including plagiarism during anyexamination shall be discontinued from the College (cf 6.16).

(e) Absence from any examination without compelling reasons communicatedbefore commencement of the examination shall lead to discontinuation.

(f) Entering in the examination room with any un-authorized material shall leadto discontinuation (cf 6.15, 6.16).

5.6.11 Conditions for Readmission

(a) A candidate who has been discontinued on academic grounds shall not bereadmitted until after two years and the year to be readmitted, shall be

determined by the College Academic Committee.

(b) Readmission shall be determined by completion of qualifying test/interview orany other procedure as will be determined from time to time. However, thisprivilege shall not apply to students discontinued on non-academic matters.

5.6.12 Academic Appeals

(a) All the appeals concerning Continuous Assessments shall be forwarded to

the Head of Department (HOD) and shall be settled by the DepartmentalAcademic Committee one week before the commencement of end of

semester examinations.

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(b) As soon as the College Academic Committee releases the end of semesterexamination results, any candidate who has valid ground for appeal shall lodge

his/her appeal with the Rector within twenty one (21) days counted from theday of release of provisional results.

(c) Appeals shall be on valid grounds, in written form (Appendix1), and

accompanied by relevant documented substantive evidence.

(d) Each appellant must pay a non-refundable prescribed fee for each module he/she is appealing in order for his/her appeal to be processed.

(e) Upon receiving such an appeal the Rector may seek advice from the DeputyRector Academics, Research and Consultancy as it may deem appropriate and

make a recommendation, which shall be tabled at the next meeting of the

College Academic Committee.

(f) The Principal may, if in his opinion there is a prima facie case, appoint an AppealsSub-Committee to hear the appeal and make a recommendation that shall be

tabled at the next meeting of the College Academic Committee.

(g) Any candidate aggrieved by the decision of the College Academic Committeemay appeal to the Chairperson of the Governing Board.

(h) The decision of the Governing Board shall be nal. The decision will becommunicated to the concerned individual candidate through the Rector.

(i) No mass action by students shall be entertained in academic matters.

5.6.13 Postponement of Studies

(a) A student may be allowed to postpone studies for reasons of proven continuedillness supported by a doctors medical certicate, or for any other reason,which in the opinion of the College Academic Committee is strong enough to

prevent one from pursuing studies effectively.

(b) The maximum period for a student to postpone studies is two academic yearsexcept that at the expiry of the rst academic year a student must seek for asecond postponement afresh.

(c) Upon readmission the student shall have to pay the current College fees

5.6.14 Examination Irregularities

Any act of verbal communication and/or gesturing, having and/ or using any

un- authorized material, exchanging answer scripts, causing disturbance in/near anyexamination room, going out of the examination room without permission, involving

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oneself in leakage of examinations, plagiarism and any other act in the course of

the examinations which contravenes the provisions of these regulations, altering

information in marked scripts, shall constitute cheating and will be an irregularity

for the purpose of these regulations.

5.6.15 Examination Room Rules

(a) Candidates should make sure that they have been issued with examinationnumbers before examinations commence.

(b) All candidates must display their identity cards on the top of the desk throughoutthe examination period.

(c) Candidates must acquaint themselves with the sitting arrangement for theirrespective examination in advance.

(d) Candidates should be in the examination room 15 minutes before thecommencement of the examination.

(e) No candidate shall be permitted to enter the examination room after theelapse of 30 minutes from the commencement of the examination andno candidate shall be permitted to leave the examination room until 30minutes have expired. Once a candidate has submitted his/her answer scriptand has left the examination room, he/she shall not be allowed to re-enter the

examination room.

(f) No candidate shall be allowed to leave the examination room15 minutesbefore the end of the Examination duration.

(g) Mobile phones, programmable calculators, handbags, coats and any un-authorized material shall not be allowed in the examination room.

(h) During examination, candidates shall not be allowed to make any form ofverbal or non-verbal communication.

(i) Candidates shall not be allowed to write anything on the question paper butare permitted to do rough work on the last pages of the answer script onunderstanding that this is crossed through at the end of the examination.

(j) Candidates shall not be allowed to make any kind of disturbance in theexamination room.

(k) Drinking, Eating or Smoking shall not be allowed in the examinationroom.

(l) Candidates shall obey all instructions given by the Supervisor/ Invigilator.(k) Drinking, Eating or Smoking shall not be allowed in the examination

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(l) Candidates shall obey all instructions given by the Supervisor/ Invigilator.

5.6.16 Disciplinary Action

(a) An invigilator(s) nding a candidate cheating shall inform him/ her of theirregularity and submit written report to the Registrar (Appendix 2).

(b) Refusal by a candidate to sign a written report form shall mean admission ofguilty of an examination irregularity.

(c) In all cases of examination irregularities, the candidate shall be allowed tocontinue with the examination while his/her case is being pursued.

(d) Any candidate who has been found guilty of an examination irregularity shallreceive a disqualication grade abbreviated Q and shall be discontinued fromthe program of study forth with and can never be readmitted.

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5.7.

1

TheCollegeGra

dingSystem

The

CollegeGradingsystem

asasshowninTable7.1

Table7.1

CollegeGradingsyst

ema

ndScoreRange

NTALevel4-5

NTALevel6

NTALevel

7-8

Gr

ade

Defnition

Range%

Grade

Defnition

Range%

Grade

Defnitio

n

Range

A

EXCELLENT:

Excellent,

Comprehensive,

Accuratework

ofOutstanding

quality

80-

100

A

EXCELLENT:

Workofoutstand-

ingquality,rare

talentforthe

mod

ule,anoriginal

orincisivemind

75-100

A

EXCELLEN

T:

Workofout-

standingquality,

raretalentfo

r

themodule,an

originalorin

ci-

sivemind

70-100

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B+

VER

YGOOD:

(WELLABOVE

AVE

RAGE)

Com

prehensive,

Accuratework,

Flair

forandcom-

prehensionofthe

mod

uleisclearly

perceptible

65-

74

B+

VERYGOOD:

(WELLABOVE

AVERAGE)

Comprehens

ive,

Accuratewo

rk,

Flairforand

comprehension

ofthemoduleis

clearlyperce

p-

tible

60-69

B

GOOD:

(ABOVEAV-

ERAGE)

Soundgraspof

themostimpor-

tantgoalsofthe

course.

Work

describedas

careful,compe-

tentandgood

65-79

B

GO

OD:

(AB

OVEAVER-

AGE)

Soundgraspofthe

mos

timportant

goalsofthecourse.

Workdescribedas

care

ful,competent

and

goodwithout

bein

gdistinguished

55-

64

B

GOOD:

(ABOVEAV-

ERAGE)

Soundgrasp

of

themostimpor-

tantgoalsof

the

course.

Wor

k

describedas

careful,comp

e-

tentandgoo

d

withoutbeing

distinguished

50-59

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C

SATISFAC-

TORY:(AVER-

AGE)

Averagecompe-

tencewhichfalls

shortofBgrade.

Workdescribed

asadequate

50-

64

C

SATISFACTORY:

(AVERAGE)

Averagecompetence

which

fallsshortofB

grade.

Workde-

scribedasadequate

45-

54

C

SATISFAC-

TORY:(AVE

R-

AGE)

Averagecompe-

tencewhichfalls

shortofBgrade.

Workdescrib

ed

asadequate

40-4

9

D

POOR:

(BELOWA

V-

ERAGE)

Marginalbarely

satisfythe

minimumrequire-

ments

40-

49

D

POOR:

(BELOWA

VER-

AGE)

Marginalbarely

satisfy

theminimum

requirements

35-

44

D

POOR:

(BELOWA

V-

ERAGE)

Marginalbare

ly

satisfythe

minimumrequire-

ments

35-39

F

FAILURE

0-39

F

FAILU

RE

0-

34

FAILURE

0-34

I

INCOMPLETE

I

INCO

MPLETE

I

INCOMPLET

E

Q

DISQUALIFICA-

TION

Q

DISQUALIFICA-

TION

Q

DISQUALIFIC

A-

TION

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Score points for the different Grades

Table 7.2 shows Grade points that are to be used during award classication.

Table 7.2: Grade points for NTA Level 4-8

NTA Level 4 5 NTA Level 6 8

A 4 A 5

B 3 B+ - 4

C 2 B 3

D 1 C 2F 0 D 1

F 0

5.7.3 Academic Audit Unit for NTA Levels 4-8 Programmes

Academic Audit Unit for programmes leading to the awards of NTA levels 4-8 shallbe one academic year.

5.7.4 progression and Awards

(a) A candidate who satises the examiners by attaining the pass mark in allmodules in an academic year shall:

(i) In the case of years other than the nal year, be eligible to proceed tothe following year of study (or subsequent level).

(ii) In the case of NTA Level 8,be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering;

NTA level 7, be eligible for the award of Higher Diploma, NTA Level 6, beeligible for the award of Ordinary Diploma; NTA Level 5 be eligible for theaward of Technician Certicate and NTA Level 4, be eligible for the award

of Basic Technician Certicate.

(iii) Higher Diploma, Technician Certicate and Basic Technician Certicateshall be awarded to a student who exits at the corresponding level only.

(b) Candidate is only eligible for the award if he/she has

(i) Passed the continuous assessment has satisfactory attendance of 80% ofthe course period

(ii) Completed laboratory work, passed industrial practical training,

project, completed set essays and other written work and performed

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satisfactorily in end of semester examinations.

(c) NTA 7 students may be allowed to carry over the failed rst year moduleswhile doing their second year (Semesters III and IV). The maximum number ofmodules to be carried over shall be three (3).

(d) The award for carry over module(s) in 7.4(c) shall be the actual grade(s)obtained by a candidate.

(e) A student who fails in the supplementary examination for NTA level 4 to 8 ofa given module may re-do the failed module only once when next offered.

5.7.5 Computation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)

The computation of the cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be based onthe following formula:

=GPA

5.7.6 Classications of Awards

The classes of awards with reference to GPA are as shown in Table 7.5 below.

Table 7.5:Classes of Awards

NTA LEVEL 4-5 NTA LEVEL 6-8

Class of

Award

Cumulative

GPA

Class of Award Cumulative

GPA

First Class 3.5 - 4.0 First Class 4.4-5.0

Second Class 3.0 - 3.4 Upper Second Class 3.5 - 4.3

Pass 2.0 - 2.9Lower Second Class 2.7 - 3.4

Pass 2.0 - 2.6

5.8 Review and Approval of Examination Regulations

These regulations shall be reviewed from time to time by the College Academic

Committee and approved by the College Governing Board.

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CHAPTER 6

STRUCTURE OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES6.1 Overall Structure

Each programme has modules that spread over two semesters. Each academicyear has two semesters. The rst semester consists of 17 weeks and the secondsemester consists of 17 weeks for classroom activities and 10 weeks for Indu