HEADSTART COLLEGE

Mission Statement

The mission of Headstart College is to provide customised technical education and training to
student that will enable them to function as entrepreneurs and employable person in private
and public sectors primarily in Zimbabwe, the Southern African region and beyond in relevant
technical disciplines.

Vision

Headstart strive to provide state of the art technical education and training in automotive,
commerce, tourism, agriculture and mining by 2025.

Core Values

 Integrity - we value accountable and ethical behaviour in our operations

 Collaborative Partnership - we value partnership with education, business and
government sectors
 Customer Focus - we value both internal and external customers and strive to meet
their needs
 Commitment - we deliver what we promise
 Teamwork - we value teamwork in pursuit of our organisational goals
 Continuous Improvement - we value continuous improvement of all our operations,
processes and relationships
 Communication – we view effective communication as the glue that binds Headstart
College and links it with its clients to pursue its goals.
 Governance Structure

PERSONS ROLES

SHAREHOLDERS S.Mbano and others -owners

-policy
-resources
BOARD Mr W -mission
Ms X -strategy
Mr Y -hiring of CEO
Mrs Z -code of ethics
-protect assets and resources
-fulfil responsibilities and duties
of the law and prescribed
functions
-monitor and control Headstart
CHAIRPERSON Mr J -chair Board Meetings
-lead the Board
-links Board and CEO
-counsels members
-discuss with stakeholders
CORPORATE SECRETARY Ms V -manage policies and procedures
-manage board governance
instruments
-monitoring and evaluation
-information and communication
-consults CEO and chairperson
-takes minutes of the Board
-looks after legal issues of the
Board
GOVERNANCE SYSTEM and BOARD COMMITTEES -delegated functions by the board
CONTROLS -Centres
-Finance
-Strategy
-Human Resources
CEO and MANAGEMENT HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS -day to day operations
(EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) -Agriculture -hiring of staff below CEO
-Automotive
-Mining
-Finance
-Tourism and Hospitality
-Commerce
 Strategies for Effective Courses and Programs

1) Identity

i) Headstart is a private technical training college which operates throughout

Zimbabwe with headquarters in Harare. It was established in terms of the
Companies Act.
ii) The college does not discriminate in recruitment of staff and students in terms of
religion, race, tribe and social class.
iii) The courses and programs are designed to impart skills needed by graduates who
desire to work as employees or establish their own businesses as entrepreneurs.

2) Strategies to ensure that training is fit for purpose

i) Training is based on training needs identified in the world of work in Zimbabwe and
the region.
ii) Lectures that are appropriately qualified in accredited institutions are employed.
iii) Students with adequate entry qualifications are admitted.
iv) Training programs are vetted by the official quality assurance body in Zimbabwe
v) The College ensures that each student has adequate resources for practical training
and practice and other training course materials.
vi) In the initial stages the College will seek affiliation with accredited
institutions/Universities in Zimbabwe.
vii)Certificate, diploma and short courses shall be offered and eventually degrees shall
also be awarded.
viii) All programs will be benchmarked with national and regional programs

3) Training Programs

Headstart College shall focus in the following areas:

1. Automotive
2. Commerce
3. Tourism and Hospitality
4. Agriculture
5. Mining

The college will begin offering Advanced Diplomas, Diplomas, certificates and short term
courses. The college envisages introducing degree programs in future. To ensure quality and
accreditation, it is in the process of entering affiliation agreements with existing universities in
Zimbabwe as follows:
 Number Area of Study Institution to be affiliated
with
1 Automotive Harare Institute of Technology
2 Commerce Bindura University of Science
Education
3 Tourism and Hospitality Chinhoyi University of
Technology
4 Agriculture Lupane State University
5 Mining University of Zimbabwe

The College shall seek affiliation with the above universities as indicated. These affiliations will
ensure that the students earn recognized qualifications as well as ensuring quality through
inspection by relevant universities. However, management, teaching, practical training and
recruitment will be the responsibility of Headstart College, guided by its mission, vision and its
core values.

AREAS AND COURSES ON OFFER

1. Automotive

 Diploma in Automotive Engineering (3 years)

 Diploma in Automotive Technology
 Certificates in various disciplines of automotive industry

Students will have an opportunity for practical training, using garages and facilities associated
with Headstart College.

2. Commerce

a. Diploma in Procurement and Supply

There are also going to be short courses such as
 Introduction to Purchasing
 Basic Procurement
 Effective Procurement
 Sustainable Procurement
 Finance for Procurement
 Effective IT Procurement
 Procurement and Maintenance Planning
 Introduction to Procurement in Public Sector
  Improving Purchasing Performance
 Procurement and Managing Supplier
 Procurement Risk Management

b. Diploma in Entrepreneurship

c. Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing

 Diploma in Marketing
 Diploma in Brand Innovation
 Short Courses:
 Digital Marketing
 Marketing Strategy
 Social Media
 Digital Content and copywriting
 Mastering Online Advertising
 Social Media Booster
 Web Analysis Booster
 Mastering Online Advertising Booster

d. Diploma in Financial Accounting

 Principles of Accounting and Finance
 Foundation of Accounting and Finance
 Advanced Financial Management
 Financial Reporting and Practice
 Auditing and Internal Controls
 Managerial Accounting and Finance
 Advanced Performance Management
 Corporate and Business Law
 Taxation and Tax Planning

3. Tourism and Hospitality

a. Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management

b. Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
c. Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Students will use the hotel facilities on site for their practical training.

4. Agriculture

a. Diploma in Agriculture (3 years)

 Animal Production and Health
 Pasture and Crop production
  Soil Productivity
 Farm and Industry Studies
 Farm Management
 Animal Production
 Farm Production Systems and Agricultural Engineering

Students will be assigned up to one hectare of land each for practical training. A student will
choose which crop to grow. Students will also be expected to produce animals on the farm.
The proceeds of the farm will benefit the student through including fee recovery and the
college to absorb the costs of inputs and land. The farms will be acquired in various parts of the
country for the purpose of hands on training so that as the students graduate they will go
straight and be farmers themselves.

5. Mining

a. Diploma in Mining Engineering (3 years)

 Communication Skills
 Applied Mathematics
 Surveying
 Drawing/Practical
 Engineering Graphics
 Applied Science Lab
 Surveying Practice
 Basic Electric and Electronic Engineering
 Mining Geology
 Introduction to Mining
 Mining Geology Lab
 Mining Practice
 Basic Computer Skills
 Underground Metalliferous Mining
 Surface Mining
 Mechanical Technology
 Industrial Training in underground Mine
 Mine Environmental Engineering
 Mine Surveying practice
 Computer Application in Mining Lab
 Mineral Recovery
 Mine Machinery
 Mine Legislation and General Safety
 Rock Mechanics and Ground Control

Business Ethics
All students shall take a module in Business ethics covering:
 Accountability
 Honesty
 Integrity
 Promise keeping
 Trustworthiness
 Loyalty
 Fairness
 Concern for others
 Respect for others
 Law abiding
 Leadership
 Reputation and moral

Fees

Students shall pay fees as will be determined by the Board of Headstart College taking into
account the economic environment prevailing in the country. Those who will be involved in
income generating projects part of the fees will be deducted from their proceeds. Further with
the arrangement with government, students will have access from Zimbabwe
Manpower Development Fund upon approval.

Industrial Attachment / Internship

 Industrial attachment is undertaken outside the training institution to give the student
exposure to the workplace, work ethics, experience and networking.
 Industrial attachment is undertaken when the student has covered both practical and
theory at the college to have hands on experience in the real world of work
 The college specifies what the student will do during attachment under a specified
supervisor who assess the performance of the students.
 The college follows up the student during attachment.
 An attachment grade is given which contributes to the overall performance of the
student.
 The student returns to the college to wrap up his training and graduate.