Kwekwe Polytechnic, under the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science, and Technology Development, is offering Traditional Apprenticeship Programmes (TAP) from 7th to 17th April 2026.
These programs are conducted on a block-release basis, allowing students to gain practical experience through trainee attachments while receiving ongoing mentorship and follow-ups.
The training includes entrepreneurial skills to equip graduates with the knowledge needed to start their businesses.
Admission Requirements for Kwekwe Polytechnic Apprenticeship Programmes
To apply, prospective students need to meet the following criteria:
- No formal qualifications are required, but applicants must be able to read and write.
- Applicants must be able to pay the prescribed tuition fees.
- Have an interest and potential for self-employment
- Be able to negotiate for one's own place of attachment (ideally in the formal sector.
Required Documents:
- Certified copies of the applicant's birth certificate and national ID.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Proof of payment for the registration process.
Accommodation is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to confirmation.
Make sure all required documents are submitted along with the application for a smooth registration process.
Available Courses and Fees for Kwekwe Polytechnic Apprenticeship Programmes
Each course has a specified number of blocks, duration, and a block fee:
Courses available:
- Automobile Electrics – 4 blocks, 18 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Brick and Block Laying – 4 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Refrigeration – 4 blocks, 18 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Machine Shop – 4 blocks, 18 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Hotel and Catering – 3 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Cosmetology – 3 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Cutting and Designing – 3 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Housekeeping – 3 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Waitressing – 3 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Diesel Plant Fitting – 4 blocks, 18 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Electrical Power – 4 blocks, 18 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Interior Decoration – 4 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Motor Mechanics – 4 blocks, 18 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Panel Beating – 4 blocks, 18 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Spray Painting – 4 blocks, 18 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Plumbing and Drain Laying – 4 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Fabrication (Welding) – 4 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Solar PV Installation and Maintenance – 2 blocks, 8 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
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- Creative Art – 3 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Artisanal Mining – 2 blocks, 8 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Safety, Health and Environmental Management – 3 blocks, 12 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Mineral Processing – 2 blocks, 8 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
- Nurse Aid – 2 blocks, 6 months. Commencement date: 7th of April 2026. Block fees: USD 95.
Fees and Registration for Kwekwe Polytechnic Apprenticeship Programmes
Each block costs USD 95, and an additional USD 10 registration fee is required at the commencement of the first block.
Banking Details:
ZB Bank Kwekwe Polytechnic
Nostro Account Number: 4556-00375118-406
Commencement Date
All Kwekwe Polytechnic Apprenticeship Traditional Programmes will start on the 7th of April 2026
Contact Information for Kwekwe Polytechnic Traditional Apprenticeship Programmes
For more details and applications, please contact Kwekwe Polytechnic:
📍 Address: No. 1 Railway Avenue, P.O. Box 399, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
📞 Phone: +263 773 700 196 / +263 773 507 956
📠 Fax: +263 55 8408 / +263 55 103 687
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.kwekwepoly.ac.zw
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