Namibian College of Open Learning

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TAKING EDUCATION TO THE PEOPLE

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 All rights reserved. No part of this booklet
may be reproduced in any form or by any
means without prior written permission
from the publisher.

Information in this Prospectus is valid for

the 2024 academic year only. However,
NAMCOL reserves the right to amend,
supplement or otherwise change any of
the information contained in this booklet
without prior notice.

Any queries regarding the course/studies

or administrative matters should be
directed to the nearest NAMCOL office.
(See list of NAMCOL offices on pages
10-11)

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Any correspondence on this prospectus or
NAMCOL regulations should be addressed to:

The CEO
NAMCOL
Private Bag 15008
Katutura, Windhoek

Plot: 2031
Independence Avenue
Katutura, Windhoek
Namibia

ISSN: 2026-7908

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 Abbreviations 6
Values, Mission & Vision 7
NAMCOL Management 8

Contact Details
Divisions at Head Office 10
Regional Offices 10
Sub-regional Offices 11
Foreword 13
Introduction 14
Why choose NAMCOL? 16

Table of Secondary Education

Products and Services 18

Contents
NSSCO subjects 22
NSSCAS Level Subjects 23
PETE Programme 25
Support Services 27
Admission requirements and procedures 28
Assessment 31

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 Secondary Education

Contents

Table of Centre Management 35 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA 83

Enrolment Points 37 Postgraduate Diploma in Open School Operation & Management 84

Block Tuition Centres 41 MASTERS DEGREE 86

Academic Calender 43 Master of Arts in Youth and Community Development 87

TP Academic Calender 89
Tertiary Level Programmes
SHORT COURSES 47 Technical, Vocational Education
Linguaskill 48 and Training Programmes
Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses 49 Introduction 94
Certificate in Designing and Developing Online Assessments 51 Automotive Mechanics 96
CERTIFICATES 52 Welding and Metal Fabrication 97
Certificate in English Communication 53 Plumbing and Pipefitting 99
Certificate Local Government Studies 55 Office Administration 103
Certificate in Education for Development 57
Certificate in Early Childhood Development 58 Business Units
DIPLOMAS 61 International Computer Driving Licence 106
Diploma In Sign Language Interpreting 63 CompTIA 113
Diploma in Education for Development 65 Bookshop 115
Diploma in Youth and Community Development 68 MMPC 116
Diploma in Community-Based Work With Children and Youth 69 Studio, Video production & Campus Radio 117
DEGREES 71 Digital Outdoor Billboard 118
Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood and Junior Primary Education 72 Hiring facilities 119
Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development 75 Graduation Ceremony and CEO Award, Scholarship 120
Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship 77 Map of NOLNet affiliated centres 124
HONOURS NAMCOL Regional and Sub-regional Offices Map 125
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Development 80 WHO: Mental Health 126
and Pre-Primary Public holidays for 2024 128

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 Abbreviations
CLGS Certificate in Local Government Studies NQA Namibia Qualifications Authority
CED Certificate in Education for Development NTA Namibia Training Authority
CECD Certificate in Early Childhood Development ODL Open and Distance Learning
CBE Certificate Business and Entrepreneurship NUST Namibia University of Science and Technology
DSLI Diploma In Sign Language Interpreting UNAM University of Namibia
DED Diploma in Education for Development ICDL International Computer Driving Licence
DBE Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship MoEAC Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture
DYCD Diploma in Youth and Community Development NEACB National Examinations, Assessment and Certification Board
DWCY Diploma in Community-Based Work With Children and Youth NIED National Institute for Educational Development
PDOSOM Postgraduate Diploma in Open School Operation & NOLNet Namibian Open Learning Network Trust
Management NSSC(O) Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary)
B. Ed (Hon.) Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood NSSC(AS) Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Advanced Subsidiary)
ECD & PPE Development and Pre-Primary
BA:YCD Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development
BECJPE Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood and Junior Primary
Education
MAYCD Master of Arts in Youth and Community Development

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NAMCOL Values

Vision
Accessibility
To provide opportunities for adults and out-of-school youth to further their
education or develop new skills. To be an open distance and eLearning institution of excellence.

Accountability
To provide our stakeholders with convincing evidence of the value of
what we do. Mission
To provide inclusive, quality education and training through innovative approaches.
Quality
To strive for the highest standards of service delivery.

Responsiveness
To address training needs and emerging challenges in a timely fashion.

Sustainability
To ensure the College has sufficient resources to continue developing and
offering programmes in future.

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NAMCOL Management

Mr. A. Kulobone Mrs. P. Kamati Mr. J. Nitschke Dr. N.Afunde

Director: Director: Director: Director:
Marketing, Enterprise Finance, Human Resources & Curriculum & Materials Student Support
Development and ICT Administration Development

Ms. D. Haufiku Mr. C. Hinanifa Mr Jack Eixab Mr. L. J. Bock

Regional Manager: Regional Manager: Company Secretary Regional Manager:
Central Region Southern Region Northern Region

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 Contact Details
HEAD OFFICE REGIONAL OFFICES OTHER IMPORTANT SECTIONS

2031 Independence Avenue, Katutura, Windhoek, Southern Region (SR) Resource Centre
Private Bag 15008, Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia 2031 Independence Avenue, Katutura Tel: (061) 320 527
Tel.: +264-61-320 5111 Fax: +264-61-216 987 Private Bag 15008, Katutura, Windhoek
Bookshop
Telephone: 061 320 5272/75,
Tel: (061) 320 5202/85
Email: [email protected]
DIRECTORATES Recording Studio
Office of the Chief Executive Officer (O-CEO) Central Region (CR) Tel: (061) 320 5255
Telephone: 061 320 5233 P. O. Box 2006, Erf 280, Corner of Prosit and Waterberg
Email: [email protected] Street, Otjiwarongo Campus Radio
Telephone: 067 304 379 Tel: (061) 320 5309
Curriculum and Material Development (CMD)
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 061 320 5201 Switch Board
Email: [email protected] Tel: (061) 320 5111
North-Eastern Region (NER)

Student Support (SS) Independance Avenue, P/Bag 2123, Rundu CBLC (Jetu Jama)
Telephone: 061 320 5217 Telephone: 066 255 545 Tel: (061) 320 5279
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
CBLC (Ongwediva)
Marketing, Enterprise Development and ICT Northern Region (NR) Tel: (065) 233 794
(MEDI) Marula Street, P.O.Box 80002, Ongwediva
Telephone: 061 320 5299 CBLC (Rundu)
Telephone: 065 233 780/81
Email: [email protected] Tel: (066) 255 545
Email: [email protected]
Finance, HR and Administration (F & A) CBLC (Otjiwarongo)
Telephone: 061 320 5251 Tel: (067) 304 379
Email: [email protected]

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Contact Details
SUB-REGIONAL OFFICES:

Mr. C. Mbaimbai Mr. N. Ntinda Mr. V. Kasiyana Mr. U. Hummel Mr. T. Abed Mr. T. Uupindi
Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator

KATIMA MULILO EENHANA GOBABIS AND WINDHOEK WALVIS BAY KEETMANSHOOP OMUTHIYA
Tel: 066 253 065 Tel: 065 263 845 Tel: 061 320 5286 Tel: 064 205 990 Tel: 063 222 100 Tel: 065 247 607
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Foreword
The Namibian College of Open Learning continues to grow at a The slogan of “Taking Education to the People” is being fully articulated
steady pace, not only to provide quality education that is affordable in our offerings and last year, NAMCOL added online classes to its
to our constituency, but also adding value to the national objectives. mode of tuition, thus hopefully adding additional study resources to
NAMCOL continues with its quest to become the first open the secondary learners to increase the pass rates.
University in Namibia, thus our offering continues to increase.
As the country enters a new era in terms of economic development
In 1998 the College started with the Certificate in Education for through the finds of oil and natural gases, so shall NAMCOL continue
Development (CED) and today the College is already offering a to prepare themselves to meet the demands of the employment
Masters degree. NAMCOL is offering 16 certificates, diplomas, space.
degrees, honours degrees, a post graduate diploma and master’s
degree programme. The College takes this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful 2024
and may you continue to upskill yourselves for the benefit of yourselves
For 2024, the following programme will be added: and our country!
• Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship (BBE)

“The Choices you make depicts your future”

-Paul Levos

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 Introduction to

Introduction
The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) is assistance of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture,
a semi autonomous, educational institution created by this platform was further developed in 2020 to benefit all
an Act of Parliament (Act 1 of 1997) and falls under the secondary learners in Namibia. NAMCOL plays an integral
jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. role in the development of the country’s human resources
NAMCOL offers programmes for adults and out-of-school and continues to help the nation achieve the National
youth to further their education. In all its years of existence, Development Goals and Vision 2030.
NAMCOL has grown exponentially to become the largest
educational institution in Namibia in terms of the number of The College is committed to providing quality services
registered learners. NAMCOL has established its credibility to all its customers. NAMCOL has a well-trained staff
both nationally and internationally. and makes use of modern technology to develop multi-
media contents for its learners. The institution is a proud
Today, NAMCOL is highly regarded in the international member of the Namibian Open Learning Network Trust
arena owing to the development and introduction of (NOLNet), the Distance Education Association of Southern
e-learning, video lessons and the quality of its study Africa (DEASA and the Commonwealth Open Schooling
materials. As a result, NAMCOL has received two Association (CAMOSA) ), which aims to promote the use
international awards from the Commonwealth of Open of distance education as an alternative to conventional
Learning (COL) on Excellence in Distance Education education, not only in Namibia, but also in the SADC
Materials and web-based lessons, respectively. NAMCOL region. The programmes on offer are in three categories,
boasts with the World Summit Award in the Learning and namely secondary, tertiary and technical vocational, and
Science category, a remarkable achievement was reached have drawn national and international recognition.
through the interactive Notesmaster platform. With the

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Note:
NAMCOL introduced TVET (Technical Vocational
Education and Training) and Tertiary Programmes
that are accredited by the Namibia Qualifications
Authority (NQA) and the Namibia Training Authority
(NTA), and aim to address the diverse training
needs of the Namibian people.

The secondary education study materials conform

to the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate
curricula for Grade 11 and AS.

NAMCOL`s Head office is situated in Windhoek

at the Jetu Jama Campus. It has four regional
offices at Ongwediva, Otjiwarongo, Rundu and
in Windhoek, and six sub-regional offices at
Gobabis, Katima Mulilo, Walvis Bay, Eenhana and
Keetmanshoop.

This prospectus can be downloaded from our

website at www.namcol.edu.na

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 Why choose NAMCOL?
NAMCOL is the only well-established open and distance Here are some of the reasons why open and distance
learning institution in Namibia. The College has grown learning is important and why Namibian people need
over the past twenty six years exponentially in enrolment, access to it:
resources and the offering of programmes. Since its • Limited places in formal secondary schools
mandate caters for the diverse needs of the population, • Age restrictions in formal schools

the first tertiary programmes were introduced in 2001. • Long distances to and from schools
• Limited space in hostels of formal secondary schools for
Today, NAMCOL offers a range of these programmes in those who live in remote areas
various fields such as community development, business • Lack of opportunity for learners who could not complete their
management, entrepreneurship, local government, early formal schooling
childhood development, youth work and community- • Lack of opportunity for adults and out-of-school youth to
based work with children and youth, additional to its improve their qualifications to enter tertiary education or get

secondary education programme. NAMCOL continues to better employment

make its programmes accessible for its customers and • People are given the opportunity to learn while they earn
• Imbalances of the past education system need to be
places a high priority on quality.
rectified.
NAMCOL`s programmes are open to all Namibian
In 2020, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic,
residents regardless of age, gender, race, colour or NAMCOL further developed its existing Notesmaster
creed, as well as to foreign students, provided they are in platform to cater for all the needs of the Senior Secondary
possession of a study permit. phase. This was done in full collaboration with the Ministry
of Education, Arts and Culture.

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Secondary
Education
Secondary Education
Objectives and target groups

The Secondary Education Programme is

intended for learners who would like to obtain
certification for Grade 11 and AS. It is open
to both out-of-school youth and adults. The
objective is to allow these target groups to
study at their own pace and convenience in

NSSCO
order to complete their NSSCAS (Grade12)
certificates.
NSSCAS
PETE

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 Products and Services
NAMCOL offers the following basic package of services to all Television programmes are developed with financial support
learners who enrol for NSSC subjects: from the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture and are
available on the NAMCOL Youtube channel. Schedules are
• An orientation workshop made available to learners and are aired on NBC and One
• A full set of NAMCOL study guides and/or learner
Africa TV as well as on NAMCOL YouTube.
books for each subject
• Three Block Tuition workshops every year
STUDY MATERIALS
• Two assignments
• Self-supervised study halls (where available). Study materials for different subjects are presented in books
• Mock examinations (assessment) referred to as study guides, textbooks and modules. These
materials have special features to ensure that they are easy to
e-LEARNING read and understand.
Besides the above, learners have access to e-Learning
through the Notesmaster platform (www.notesmaster.com) The study guides contain the basic instructions for the
and educational radio and television programmes. In addition, courses. All study guides or textbooks for each subject are
lessons are available on the NAMCOL YouTube channel. TVET issued at enrolment.
and TP students can access online content via the Moodle
platform. Tuition: NAMCOL has about 100 enrolment points across
the country. Tuition is provided to learners during the times
provided under ‘Block Tuition’ as well as online classes.

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Products and Services
BLOCK TUITION RADIO/TELEVISION LESSONS
NAMCOL will offer Block Tuition sessions only. These This initiative is aimed at adding value and additional support
sessions are conducted during school holidays. Additionally, to the print-based materials provided to learners doing the
online classes will be offered for grade 11 and AS learners. NSSCO/AS.

CAMPUS RADIO COUNSELLING SERVICES

NAMCOL, with support from the Ministry of Education, A student’s health and well-being is very important for their
established a modern and state-of-the-art digital recording academic success and literature confirms that students who
studio and Campus Radio at its Head Office Complex are in control of their personal lives are more likely to achieve
in Katutura. The Campus Radio is currently available in academically.
Ongwediva on 102.7 FM and can be streamed online.
NAMCOL recognises the importance of students’ health and
RECORDING STUDIO well-being in relation to their academic progression. Therefore,
The NAMCOL Studio has the capacity to record live bands, NAMCOL has introduced counselling and welfare services
choirs, radio dramas and educational radio documentaries. It for its students.
is situated at the Jetu Jama campus.

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 Products and Services
After the first enrolment, if a learner wishes to change any they enrol. Any cancellation of a subject will result in a
of the details on his/her enrolment form (name, address, deduction of 50% from the subject fee refund. A material
telephone numbers or subjects), the learner must go back return voucher should be issued to indicate the cancelled
to the enrolment point. The enrolment officer or another and the replacing subject(s). No receipt should be issued
NAMCOL official will fill in a change of details form for the and no additional payments should be made. Note, this
learner. only applies to subjects within the same programme. A
refund for cancelled or changed subjects will be processed
Such a learner must present proof of payment and the through NAMCOL’s Head Office in Windhoek. A waiting
statement of entry at the time of completing the change period of 4 months after the enrolment period is needed to
of details form. The learner will have to pay and get a process refunds.
new receipt if a new subject is added. In case a learner
registered for a subject and wishes to replace it with
another one, a material return voucher should be issued
The following fees must be paid in
to indicate the cancelled and replacing subject (No receipt
should be issued and no money handling should be FULL at enrolment:

Fees 2024:
allowed in this case).
Non-refundable registration fee per
learner
CANCELLATION
N$120.00
Cancellation in this context means that a learner cancels
a subject and requests for a refund. Learners should Each Grade 11 (NSSCO) subject
therefore make sure about the subject choices before N$320.00

EBook Grade 11 (NSSCO) subject

N$240.00

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Products and Services
You may add more subjects (if eligible as per NEACB
regulations) as long as you pay the additional fees before the
enrolment deadline.

PLEASE NOTE CANCELLATION OF SUBJECTS

The fee paid for enrolment with NAMCOL does not cover the
cost of examination registration. For details of examination Thursday, 01 February 2024

Note:
registration and fees, please see the DNEA booklet on
Enrolment Period
examinations, obtainable from DNEA and NAMCOL centres.
Monday, 22 January - Thursday, 1 February 2024

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 Secondary Education NSSCO subjects
(Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate)
The following is the list of subjects on offer, with the respective examination subject codes:

Code Subject (NSSCO) Code Subject (AS) HOME LANGUAGES

8244 Accounting 8194 Rukwangali
8201 Afrikaans 2nd Language 8192 Oshindonga
8222 Agricultural Science
8191 Oshikwanyama
8223 Biology
8197 Silozi
8245 Business Studies
8224 Chemistry
6136 Development Studies Code Pre-Vocational Subjects

8246 Economics 6188 Metal Work and Welding

8202 English 2nd Language 6189 Motor Mechanics

8247 Entrepreneurship
8233 Geography
8234 History
8190 Khoekhoegowab
8227 Mathematics
8193 Otjiherero
8225 Physics
8194 Rukwangali

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Secondary Education NSSCAS subjects
(Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary)
The following is the list of subjects on offer, with the respective examination subject codes:

NSSCAS subjects will be offered under the

PETE programme and at selected NSSCAS part-time candidates’s
centres country wide. entry requirements

Selected centres offering NSSCAS:

• NSSCO at C symbol or higher on
Northern Region
NSSCO or at least a 4-symbol
Gabriel Taapopi
on NSSCH is a prerequiste
to continue with a subject on
Central Region
NSSCAS.
Kuisebmund SS (Erongo Region)
• NO RPL is accepted.
Otjikoto SS (Oshikoto Region)
• A maximum of 3 NSSCAS
North Eastern Region
subjects at a time may be taken
Rundu SS
on a part time basis.
Southern Region
• Learners who did not meet the
Gobabis/Hosea Kutako Centre
promotion requirements for
Kronlein PS (Keetmanshoop)
NSSCAS subjects before, may
repeat on NSSCAS level
• Support must be given to
candidates at part time centres.

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 NSSCAS subjects
(Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate/Advanced Subsidiary)
The following is the list of subjects on offer, with the respective
examination subject codes:

Code Subject (AS)

8335 Accounting

8222 Agricultural Science

8321 Biology
8336 Business Studies
8337 Economics
8330 Geography
8331 History
8323 Mathematics
8304 Oshikwanyama 1st Language
8305 Oshindonga 1st Language
8322 Physics

8306 Rukwangali 1st Language

8315 English 2nd Language

8224 Chemistry

8247 Entrepreneurship

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Pre-Entry to Tertiary Education (PETE)
This is a special programme, necessitated by the trend that Candidates who wish to apply for this programme must:
current science and technology related programmes at • have at least an E symbol in the four target subjects for
institutions of higher learning indicate low admission. This Ordinary Level;
is in relation to gender and the least advantaged groups. • a C symbol in order to qualify for Advanced Subsidiary;
The PETE programme was thus introduced to address • be prepared to write an aptitude test.
the mismatch and bridge the gap between exit skills at
secondary level and the required entry skills at the higher APPLICATION PROCEDURES
education level. Prospective candidates can collect an application form at
NAMCOL’s regional and sub-regional offices. The current
OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROGRAMME non-refundable application fee is N$ 160-00.
This programme aims to give learners the opportunity to rewrite
specific NSSCO and NSSC (AS Level) subjects and improve DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
their competencies to levels which will enable them to gain Please submit certified copies of the following documents
admission into tertiary institutions, and be able to cope with with your PETE application:
curricula demands at tertiary level.
• Grade 11 and AS certificate of the most recent examination
you sat.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Identity document card/full birth certificate
Candidates are required to submit their applications at
NAMCOL’s regional and sub-regional offices at the beginning PETE FEES
of every year. The selection process will involve preliminary
screening of applications and the administration of aptitude NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE - N$160.00
NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE - N$800.00 (Including Data Package)
tests. SUBJECT FEE - N$430.00 PER SUBJECT

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 Pre-Entry to Tertiary Education (PETE)
PROGRAMME DELIVERY APPLICATION PERIOD
Prospective candidates should note that face-to-face sessions
OPENS - 03 JANUARY 2024
will be offered at the following venues:
CLOSES - 08 JANUARY 2024
• NAMCOL Head Office (Jetu Jama Centre, Katutura)
• NAMCOL Northern Regional Office (Ongwediva)
• NAMCOL North-Eastern Regional Office (Rundu)
• NAMCOL Central Regional Office (Otjiwarongo)

Course Offerings JETU JAMA: OTJIWARONGO RUNDU: ONGWEDIVA

The following courses will be NSSCAS: NSSCAS: NSSCAS: NSSCAS:
offered as part of this programme: Mathematics Biology Mathematics Biology
Science Field Biology Chemistry Biology Chemistry
English 2nd Language (O/AS) English English English English
Physics Mathematics Physics Mathematics
Biology (O/AS)
Chemistry Physics Chemistry
Physics (O/AS)
Business Studies Business Studies
Chemistry Development Economics
Social Science Field Studies Geography
Mathematics (O/AS) Economics History
Geography (O/AS) Geography Accounting
History
History (O/AS)
English
Commercial Field
English 2nd Language (O/AS)
Economics (O/AS)
Accounting (O/AS)
Business Studies (O/AS)
Entreprenuership
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SE Student Support Services
STUDY HALLS/VENUES:
Study halls or venues are organised where learners can NAMCOL learners can make use of any of these resource
study on their own at the centres. Learner Representative centres at the mentioned institutions. Registered learners pay
Councils and Heads of Centres coordinate the organisation a minimum charge for the use of facilities such as the internet,
of these study halls. Learners may use these study halls to fax machines and the printing and copying of documents.
do their homework and assignments as well as prepare for Students are encouraged to make use of the computer centres in your
the next Block Tuition session. respective regions. These facilities are free of charge for all students.

RESOURCE CENTRES/NOLNET CENTRES: EXAMINATION BOOKLETS:

For additional reading materials, learners can also make Compilations of past national examination papers with answers
use of the NOLNet centres. NOLNet (Namibian Open and extended explanations are additional resources to assist
Learning Network Trust) is a charitable trust which aims to learners in their examination preparation. Examination booklets
promote open and distance learning in Namibia through for AS are also available in some subjects. These are available
sharing resources and expertise. at the NAMCOL bookshops in Windhoek, Ongwediva, Rundu
and Otjiwarongo.
Government-funded ODL institutions in Namibia which are
part of NOLNet are: NAMCOL, the National Institute for
Educational Development (NIED), University of Science and
Technology (NUST), the University of Namibia (UNAM) and
the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC).

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 Admission Procedures
For entry into the secondary education programme, proof • Payment in full of subject fees (in cash or bank deposit
must be provided that the learner has passed subjects at a with proof of payment),
lower or standard grade. • Study permit for all foreign nationals*,
• Statement of Entry for learners previously enrolled with
According to the National Examinations, Assessment and NAMCOL.
Certification Board (NEACB) committee guidelines, NSSCO
(Grade 11) first-time takers are not allowed to enrol with You can enrol at any of the enrolment points. You have to
NAMCOL for more than three subjects. Re-sit NSSCO present the above mentioned documents for enrolment.
learners are permitted to enrol for four NSSCO subjects per Enrolment officers will be present to assist you with the
year. process.

Since NAMCOL`s courses and the national examinations are Upon enrolment, you will be given a set of study materials
heavily subsidised by the government, it is our policy NOT and a copy of the receipt of payment as proof that you have
to enrol learners who do not meet the requirements of the enrolled with NAMCOL. After the enrolment period, you
NEACB and such learners are thus not allowed to sit for the will receive a Statement of Entry indicating your enrolment
examination. particulars and all the subjects you have enrolled for during
the current academic year.
ENROLMENT
The certified copy of the following documents are needed Please keep all these documents in a safe place. Your
for enrolment: NAMCOL ID card and proof of payment will be required
• Proof of identity (Namibian ID card OR passport, birth when you register for the examinations or when you collect
certificate), outstanding study materials.
• Certificate of your highest educational qualification or
statement of results for the most recent examination
you sat for,

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Admission Procedures
Foreign Nationals Admission Requirements
All foreign nationals are required to have a study permit to study
in Namibia. In order to study at NAMCOL, foreign nationals are
expected to comply with the following:

• Apply six months in advance,

• Complete an application form for admission to the College,
• Receive a letter of intent if the approval is granted,
• Use the letter of intent to apply to the Ministry of Home •
Affairs and Immigration for a study permit,
• Passport valid for at least a year,

Note:
The NAMCOL Statement of Entry must be presented
• Identity document, along with your proof of payment when you register
• Visa, for examinations with the Directorate of National
• Police clearance, Examinations and Assessment (DNEA).
• Highest qualification certified by the
National qualification authority (NQA),
FEES FOR LOST
• Medical clearance report.
DOCUMENTATION:
• Proof of Registration - N$ 110.00
• Statement of Results - N$ 100.00
Note:

No foreign national will be enrolled with the

College if any of the documents listed is not (Progress Report)
submitted. • Academic Record - N$ 150.00
• Semester Results - N$ 80.00
• Receipts - N$ 50.00
• Certificate - N$ 400.00

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Assignments
 Assessment for Secondary Education
ASSIGNMENTS SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT
Assignments are used to help learners to master the subject As part of the school-based assessment, learners who registered for
contents and make a success of their studies. Learners are languages are required to be interviewed for oral assessment that
urged to do their best when completing assignments. will be conducted by trained interlocutors.

Every year new assignments are prepared and learners receive Learners registered for Entrepreneurship are required to prepare and
these along with the study guides upon enrolment. Learners submit portfolios as part of their assessment.
can only submit assignments for the current academic year.
Assignments must be completed for every subject the learner Learners are allowed to use their oral assessment marks from the
enrolled for. previous assessment for Grade 11 only, provided that such marks
are not older than 12 months. Prior arrangement must be made with
Learners must submit their assignments to tutors of that specific NAMCOL and DNEA. Learners registered for Agriculture Science
subject at the tuition centres during Block Tuition sessions. are required to carry out Agriculture practicals under the supervision
However, learners who are unable to attend Block Tuition can of qualified teachers.
make arrangments to submit their assignments. Learners are
encouraged to discuss the assignments with other learners or The dates for the oral assessments are indicated in the DNEA
to ask for help from other people such as teachers. However, examination booklet. The dates and other agricultural-related details
learners must remember that the assignment must be their are available at respective NAMCOL regional offices.
own work. If an irregularity of any kind is noted, the assignment
will be returned to the learner unmarked. Tutors at the centres
will mark the assignments, and will provide feedback on the PLEASE NOTE: Learners who fail to conduct oral assessments,
marked assignments during the Block Tuition period. agricultural practicals and Entrepreneurship portfolios will have
incomplete results, even if they write other components.
All NSSCO/AS learners must complete and hand in two
assignments for marking. By doing so, they will receive
valuable guidelines that will help them to be more successful
in their studies.

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Assessment for Secondary Education
IMPORTANT
DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS IN 2024 FOR Submit your assignments to the relevant tutor/
SECONDARY EDUCATION: assignment coordinator at the centre where you
enrolled.

Assignment 1: 25 - 28 March 2024

ASSIGNMENTS submitted after the deadlines will not
Assignment 2: 13 - 17 May 2024 be accepted by the tutors for marking.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT:
This forms part of the studies and is important because it enables learners to assess their academic progress throughout the
year.

Assignments should NOT be mailed to NAMCOL Head Office, Regional Office or any NAMCOL centre. Assignments mailed will
not be marked. Assignments without original NAMCOL covers, full names, date of birth, addresses and learner numbers will not
be accepted. Learners must make sure that full names, date of birth, addresses and learner numbers are written clearly in the
spaces provided on the original assignment covers. NB: MARKED ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE RETURNED DURING BLOCK TUITION.

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 Assessment for Secondary Education

LEARNERS NEED TO TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT CHANGES IN ASSESSMENT:

MOCK EXAMINATION
The MOCK EXAMINATION takes place in the second • Examination registration for Grade 11 (NSSCO/AS )
usually takes place between January and March each
semester.
year.

NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS • Learners must register and pay for the examination
The NSSCO examinations take place in October/November at their nearest examination centres. After paying
every year. The National Examinations, Assessment and the fees, learners should complete the examination
Certification Board of Namibia (NEACBN) laid down registration form and hand it in to the Head of the
requirements for national examination registration in order Examination Centre.
for learners to sit for the NSSCO examinations.
• Learners should take their identity documents (ID
card, passport, birth certificate or certified copies
Such requirements change from time to time, hence
of any of these) for registration. Learners must also
learners are advised to consult the DNEA booklet on take the NAMCOL payment receipts or proof of
examinations. More information can be obtained from registration. This is to confirm that they are enrolled
the Heads of the local Examination centres or the with NAMCOL.
Examinations Officers at the Regional Offices of the
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. • It is vital that learners fill in the form fully and
accurately. They are responsible for the correctness
National examinations are the responsibility of DNEA of their personal and subject entry details. When
and not of NAMCOL. (Refer to the DNEA booklet on registering for each subject, it is important that
learners use the correct subject codes or option
examination information.) Some of the important points are
codes in the spaces provided on the form.
reproduced here:

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From the middle of May onwards, the preliminary Learners who fail to carry out these exercises will get an
registration list will be available at each examination centre. incomplete result even if they sit for the national examinations.
Learners must go to the centres to confirm the correctness
of their personal information and subject entry on dates still 2. All NSSC language first-time takers are required to do the oral
to be confirmed by DNEA. This is the last chance for them assessment early in September. Re-sit candidates may transfer
to rectify any errors, e.g. wrong birth dates, wrong subjects their oral assessment marks from their previous year (2023).
and so forth. However, learners must notify NAMCOL and DNEA of their
intention during the examination registration period.
EXAMINATION PERMITS
Learners must collect their examination admission permits 3. Learners must sit for all examination papers, otherwise they will
at the examination centre where they registered for obtain an incomplete result. (Please consult the DNEA booklet for
further information in this regard).
examinations, usually at the beginning of September.

PLEASE NOTE
1. NSSC Agriculture consists of 3 compulsory examination papers:
Paper 1: Multiple-choice questions EXAMINATION REGISTRATION
Paper 2: Structured questions & FEES
Paper 3: Practical assessment
It is very important for learners to know that the practical As per indication by the Directorate:

Note:
assessment (Paper 3) should be done through face-to-face National Examinations and Assessment
sessions conducted throughout the year. Each learner is required (DNEA)
to carry out practical exercises of which 5 should be assessed by a
tutor at the centre where you have registered as part of Paper 3.

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 Centre Management
CENTRE SUPPORT COMMITTEES The LRCs play an important role in

Learner Representative Councils • assisting the staff and Centre Management Committee
in monitoring the activities of the centre with regard
Every tuition centre must have a Learner Representative to attendance and punctuality of learners and tutors,
Council (LRC), which gives the learners an opportunity to execution of assigned tasks, discipline and fundraising
get involved in the running of their centre and in NAMCOL projects
activities. The NAMCOL Act makes provision for the • reporting learners’ grievances, complaints of irregularities
establishment of a National Learners’ Representative Council and suggestions to the Head of Centre and the Centre
to be recognised by the NAMCOL Board of Directors. Management Committee
Establishing LRCs at all the centres is the first step towards • assisting in the organisation of study halls or venues for
this goal. learners and supervising classes in the absence of tutors
• assisting in organising social, cultural, sporting or other
An LRC consists of at least seven members nominated by extra-curricular activities at the centre
the learners at the centre. The election is made by secret • Promoting a good relationship between the community
ballot. Any registered learner at the centre is eligible for and the centre.
election on the LRC. All learners enrolled at the centre are
entitled to vote.

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NAMCOL realised the importance of Information and Communication Technologies as part of its secondary education
offering. With this in mind the College opened Learner Support Centres at Rundu, Otjiwarongo, Omuthiya, Outapi,
Eenhana, Walvis Bay and Opuwo. Ongwediva and Windhoek are Business Units. Computer classes are offered to
members of the public and NAMCOL learners.

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 Enrolment
37
Points
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Enrolment Points Northern Region
OSHANA REGION OHANGWENA REGION
NAMCOL Regional Office Ongwediva PETE Eengedjo SS Omungwelume
Evululuko SS Oshakati Eenhana SS Eenhana
Iipumbu SSS Oshakati Oshela SSS Okongo
Gabriel Taapopi SSS Ongwediva Ponhofi SSS Helao Nafidi Town
Andimba Toivo ya Toivo SSS Ondangwa Ongha SS Ongha Settlement
Ondobe CS Ondobe Village
Shituwa SS Endola
OSHIKOTO REGION
Nehale CS Onayena
Omuthiya lipundi CS Omuthiya lipundi OMUSATI REGION
Omukwiyugwemanya JSS Oshigambo St Charles Lwanga Omuulukila
Hans Daniel Namuhuja JS Oniipa Town David Sheehama Outapi
Uukule SSS Onyaanya
Haudano Okalongo
Mwaala Tsandi
KUNENE REGION Shaanika Nashilongo Okahao
Putuavanga Opuwo
Onesi Onesi
Ombuumbu JSS Oshifo - Ruacana
Pendukeni Ivula Ithana SS Onamhindi Village
Nuuyoma Otshikuku

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 Enrolment Points Southern Region

HARDAP REGION KHOMAS REGION Jetu Jama (Hall)

Danie Joubert CS Mariental Hage Geingob Windhoek
Rehoboth SS Rehoboth CJ. Brandt Windhoek

//KARAS REGION Highline Windhoek

Luderitz JS Luderitz Dr Frans Aupa Indongo Windhoek

A. Shipena SS Windhoek
Karasburg Learning Village Karasburg/Lordsville

Keetmanshop TRC Keetmanshoop Augustineum SS Windhoek

Aussenkehr PS Aussenkehr Jan Jonker SSS Windhoek

Rosh Pinah Public Library Rosh Pinah Concordia College Windhoek

Oranjemund Namdeb Centre Oranjemund Khomas High School Windhoek

Noordoewer JSS Noordoewer Ella du Plessis Windhoek

Acacia HS Windhoek
OTJOZONDJUPA
St Barnabas Windhoek
Okahandja SS Okahandja
PETE Windhoek
OMAHEKE REGION
Hosea Kutako/Epako Gobabis
C. Heuva High S Otjombinde

Gustav Kandjii JSS Otjinene

Epukiro Post Secondary School Epukiro

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Enrolment Points Central Region

ERONGO REGION OTJOZONDJUPA REGION

SI Gobs SS Omaruru Okakarara SS Okakarara
Coastal High SS Swakopmund Paresis SS Otjiwarongo
Duinesig HS Walvis Bay Fridrich Awaseb SS Grootfontein
Kuisebmund SS Walvis Bay Tsumkwe SSS Tsumkwe
De Duine SS Walvis Bay NAMCOL Regional Office Otjiwarongo (PETE only)
Usakos SS Usakos
KUNENE REGION
OSHIKOTO REGION Cornelius Goreseb SS Khorixas
Otjikoto SS Tsumeb

Enrolment Points North-Eastern Region

ZAMBEZI REGION
Katima Sub-Regional Office Katima Mulilo
KAVANGO EAST REGION
Divundu CS Divundu Town
NAMCOL Regional Office Rundu

KAVANGO WEST REGION

Nkurenkuru SS Nkurenkuru

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 Block Tuition
Centres

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Secondary Education Block Tuition Centres
NAMCOL offers Block Tuition for all Grade 11 and AS learners that are not part of the PETE programme. This method replaced the
usual face-to-face tuition sessions and it is offered during school holidays.

Block Tuition Dates: 25 - 28 March 2024 17 June - 05 July 2024 09 - 13 September 2024

SOUTHERN REGION: NORTHERN REGION: NORTH EASTERN REGION:

Hage Geingob Windhoek Andimba Toivo ya Toivo SSS Ondangwa Ngweze PS Katima

Khomas High School Windhoek David Sheehama Outapi Brendan Simbwaye PS Katima

Augustineum SS Windhoek Eengedjo SS Omungwelume Caprivi SS Katima

Concordia College Windhoek Eenhana SS Eenhana Nkurenkuru SS Nkurenkuru

St Barnabas PS Windhoek Gabriel Taapopi SSS Ongwediva Rundu SS Rundu

A. Shipena SS Windhoek Hans Daniel Namuhuja JS Oniipa Town Elia Neromba SS Rundu

Dr Frans Indongo Windhoek Haudano Okalongo Romanus Kamunoko Rundu

Ella du Plessis HS Windhoek Iipumbu Oshakati Ngweze SS Katima

Jan Jonker SSS Windhoek Mwaala Tsandi Dr Romanus Kampungu Rundu

Acacia HS Windhoek Nehale CS Onayena Divindu CS Divundu

Highline HS Windhoek Nuuyoma Otshikuku

CJ Brandt HS Windhoek Omuthiya lipundi CS Omuthiya lipundi

CENTRAL REGION:
Okahandja SS Okahandja Ondobe CS Ondobe Village

Danie Joubert CS Mariental Ombuumbu JSS Oshifo - Ruacana Paresis SS Otjiwarongo

Rehoboth SS Rehoboth Ongha SS Ongha Settlement Fredrich Awaseb Grootfontein

Keetmanshoop TRC Keetmanshoop Oshela SSS Okongo Okakarara Okakarara

Oranjemund Namdeb Centre Oranjemund Ponhofi SSS Helao Nafidi Town Duinesig HS Walvis Bay

Luderitz JS Luderitz Putuavanga Opuwo Coastal HS Swakopmund

Hosea Kutako OL Gobabis Shaanika Nashilongo Okahao Otjikoto SS Tsumeb

Gustav Kandjii JSS Otjinene Shituwa SS Endola Kuisebmund SS Walvis Bay

Epukiro Post SS Epukiro

C. Heuva HS Talismanus

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 Academic Calendar
Secondary Education

TERM DATE
FIRST TERM
NAMCOL re-opens Wednesday, 3 January

Enrolment Period Monday, 22 February - Friday, 1 February

First day of the Term Monday, 12 February

Last day of the Term Friday, 12 June

Independence Day Thursday, 21 March

Good Friday Friday, 29 March

Easter Monday Monday, 1 April

Workers day Wednesday, 1 May

Cassinga day Saturday, 4 May

Ascension day Thursday, 9 May

School Holiday Friday, 19 May

Africa day Saturday, 25 May

School Holiday Friday, 26 May

SECOND TERM
First day of the term Monday, 15 July 2024

Last day of term Friday, 06 December 2024

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Academic Calendar
Secondary Education
Block tuition sessions Block one 25-28 March 2024
Block two 17 June - 05 July 2024
Block three 09-13 September 2024

African Languages mid-week classes March - September 2024

PETE Classes March - September 2024
Agriculture and entrepreneurship mid-week classes March - September 2024

Assignment submission dates Assignment 1: 25-28 March 2024

Assignment 2: 13-17 May 2024

Mock examinations 15 July - 08 August 2024

Mid-term breaks (NAMCOL Staff) 29 April - 03 May 2024
26 - 30 August 2024

IMPORTANT DATES
NAMCOL enrolment period Registration, verification of details, Failure to register for
22 January - 1 February 2024 collecting permits,
examinations will result in
Last date for transfers from one exam centre Oral assessment, and the National
examinations will be determined by no examination opportunity
to another 1 February 2024
the MoEAC, Directorate: National for the 2024 academic year.
examinations and assessment.

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 • Linguaskill
Programmes • Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses (CDTOC)
• Certificate in Designing and Developing Online Assessments (CDDOA)
• Certificate in English Communication (CEC)
• Certificate Local Government Studies (CLGS) - (ONLINE)
• Certificate in Education for Development (CED)
• Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CECD)
• Diploma In Sign Language Interpreting (DSLI) - (Face-to-Face programme)
Tertiary

• Diploma in Education for Development (DED)- (ONLINE)

• Diploma in Youth and Community Development (DYCD) - (ONLINE)
• Diploma in Community-Based Work With Children and Youth (DWCY)
• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood and Junior Primary Education (BECJPE)
• Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development (BA:YCD)
• Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship (BBE)
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Development and Pre-Primary (B. Ed (Hon.) ECD & PP)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Open School Operation & Management (PDOSOM) (ONLINE)
• Master of Arts in Youth and Community Development (MAYCD)

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 Short
Courses
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 Cambridge English Language Assessment LINGUASKILL
LINGUASKILL

NAMCOL now offers a unique opportunity to Namibians to test ACCURATE AND TRUSTED
their levels of English language proficiency. The College provides Linguaskill has been trailled by speakers of over 40 languages
one of the world’s leading English language qualifications at the from 50 countries to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the
tip of your fingers. Globally, it is recognised by more than 20 000 results.
leading universities, employers and governments. NAMCOL is the
only institution in Namibia offering Linguaskill in collaboration with It is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference
the University of Cambridge. (CEFR), the international standard for describing language ability.

WHAT IS LINGUASKILL? EASY TO ADMINISTER

Linguaskill is a quick and convenient online test to determine the Linguaskill does not have any set dates or venues; you can book
English levels of individuals, employees and groups of candidates. at our centres at Ongwediva or in Windhoek, that are offering the
It tests all four language skills: speaking, writing, reading and test.
listening. It is fast and accurate, easily administered, invigilated
and results are immediately available, indicating competencies.
SKILL COMBINATION AMOUNT
WHY CHOOSE LINGUASKILL?
Reading and Listening N$1 500.00
• To measure improvement in your language ability over time;
• To increase the ability of organisations for development of staff;
Speaking and Writing N$1 500.00
• To get an indication of the students` readiness for universities.
• To appoint employees with good English proficiency for the
work environment;

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CDTOC
Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses
Duration: AIM 4. Students/learners Support Personnel.
2 months/ This course will support teachers, tutors, lecturers, instructors and trainers to 5. Curriculum/Instructional Designers.
8 weeks effectively design and develop online or blended courses using a variety of delivery 6. Technology Support Personnel.
technologies and pedagogical methods.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
OBJECTIVES 2 months/8 weeks
Upon completion of the Developing and Teaching Online Courses, participants will
be able to: Admission requirements
Grade 11/12 certificate (20 points in six subjects) including an E symbol in English
• Analyse the need for the course or workshop that you are currently teaching. OR Grade 10 certificate (25 points in 6 subjects) including an E symbol in English
• Develop a course plan (storyboard) for your online or blended course. plus at least three years’ experience.
• Create a quality checklist to guide the design and implementation of your
online or blended course. PROGRAMME CONTENT
• Apply Bloom’s Taxonomy to write clear, succinct learning outcomes. A certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses will consist of five
• Create an assessment strategy for your course. modules that are designed to guide you through the process of planning, designing,
• Develop a grading rubric for an online assessment. developing and teaching an online or blended course using Moodle, a Learning
• Develop your course or workshop online or blended using your Moodle Management System (LMS).
course shell. • Module 1: Getting Started (this module)
• Identify the necessary skills for successful online teaching. • Module 2: Before the Planning Stage
• Describe several strategies for improving interaction and engagement in an • Module 3: The Planning Stage
online course. • Module 4: The Development Stage
• Develop an orientation module for your online or blended course. • Module 5: Teaching Your Course

WHO MAY APPLY?

The target audience for this course are professionals engaged in the day to day
teaching and learning environment. This can include:
1. Teachers/tutors/instructors/trainers/ lecturers
Note: A once-off Administration fee of
N$1500 is payable as required.
2. Programme Coordinators.
3. Administrators/Managers.

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CDDOA Certificate in Designing and Developing Online Assessments
Online

Duration: AIM DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

5 Weeks This introductory course will support teachers, tutors, lecturers, instructors and trainers This course is paced, asynchronous, lasts 5 weeks, and requires approximately 4-5
to explore online assessment practices, familiarise themselves with principles of online hours of work per week.
assessment, and develop and practice skills relevant to designing and conducting
assessments suitable for a course they currently teach or expect to teach online ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Interested applicants with educational background/qualification and computer
OBJECTIVES literacy skills as a MUST
Upon completion of the Developing and Teaching Online Courses, participants will • Applicants must be in possession of a computer/laptop
be able to: • Applicants must have access to internet connection as the course is a fully
online programme
• Explain why you assess students • Applications should be done strictly online
• Distinguish between different types of assessments
• Select and justify between different kinds of assessments PROGRAMME CONTENT
• Manipulate different kinds of assessments A certificate in Designing and Developing Online Assessments Course will consist of
• Revise one of your assessments (or create a new one) for the online environ- five modules that are designed to guide through the principles and practices of online
ment assessment using Moodle, a Learning Management System (LMS).
Module 1: Online Assessments
WHO MAY APPLY? Module 2: Principles of Online Assessments
The target audience for this course are post-secondary educators engaged in the day Module 3: Methods of Online Assessments
to day teaching and learning environment. This can include: Module 4: Assessment Design
Module 5: Assessment sharing
1. Teacher/tutors/instructors/trainers/ lecturers
2. Programme Coordinators
3. Administrators/Managers
4. Student/learner Support Personnel
5. Curriculum/Instructional Designers
6. Technology Support Personnel

Note: A once-off Administration fee of

N$1500 is payable as required.

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CDDOA
Certificate in Designing and
Online Developing Online Assessments
Duration:
5 Weeks

MODULE FLOW/SEQUENCE BY WEEK

The table below represents the recommended module flow for students. The table below illus-
trates the suggested sequencing for a student.

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4

Module 1: Getting Module 2: Module 2: Module 3:

Started (optional Before the Before the Planning The Planning
study) Planning Stage Stage Stage

(Optional study) (Optional Study) (Optional study)

Module 3: Module 4: Module 4: Module 4:

The Planning Stage The Development Stage The Development The Development
Stage Stage

Module 4: Module 5: Module 5: Teaching

The Development Teaching Your Course Your Course
Stage

COURSE FEE
N$1 500.00 (N$300 per module X 5 modules)

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 CEC Certificate in English Communication
As per
request The Certificate in English Communication (CEC) aims to improve ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
the English communication skills of learners to a level where The following documents are required at registration:
they can communicate and study more effectively through the
medium of English and, therefore, achieve greater success in their • A Grade 10 or 12 certificate or statement of results (certified
studies. This course is offered online only, therefore, all students copies are accepted)
in this course must be computer literate and able to study through • An identity document (Namibian ID, birth certificate or
e-Learning. passport).

OBJECTIVES AND TARGET GROUPS Prospective learners are required to register online only.
This course is intended to develop and improve the four English
language skills, namely reading, writing, speaking and listening. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
This course consists of four modules, as well as 8 tutor-marked
THIS COURSE WILL ENABLE LEARNERS TO assignments.
• communicate more confidently in English and enhance their
• CEC Core (6 assignments) - refers to Modules 1 - 3
English language proficiency
• CEC Extended (8 assignments) - refers to Modules 1 - 4
• study more effectively through the medium of English
Module 4 is optional for students who wish to further their
• increase their opportunities for success in the examinations.
studies at tertiary level.
FEES
N$1200.00

THE COURSE IS OPEN FOR

• potential Grade 12 learners of NAMCOL who wish to
improve their English language
• Grade 12 learners currently enrolled with NAMCOL who are
experiencing difficulty with English;
• members of the general public who would like to improve
their English language proficiency skills.

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 CEC Certificate in English Communication
As per
request STUDENT SUPPORT - ONLINE FACILITATION
All materials, assignments and quizes are online (uploaded on
Moodle)
• No materials given
• all assessment uploaded on Moodle
The fees are only applicable
ASSESSMENT to year one of the studies and
Continuous assessment is done through the submission of they are subject to change.

Note:
assignments. There will be 6 tutor-marked assignments based on
the three modules for core learners, and 8 assignments for four IMPORTANT:
modules for extended. Students will be required to keep a file of A once-off N$690.00 data fee is
their written work. charged with registation for 60G of
data each month for the whole year.
In order to pass this course, a student must obtain a final mark of
at least 50% in each assignment submitted. No examinations are
written.

A student will only be awarded a certificate if these requirements

have been fulfilled. A final examination will take place at the end of
the academic year (November each year).

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 Tertiary
Programmes
Certificates
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 CLGS Certificate in Local Government Studies
Duration: AIM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1 year This programme aims to empower students to provide support for the • Grade 11/12 Certificate (20 points in six subjects)
decentralisation and democratisation process of governance in Namibia and • E symbol in English OR
NQF
Level:4 to support capacity building initiatives of regional councils and local authorities • Grade 10 Certificate (25 points in six subjects)
through a tailor-made academic programme. • E symbol in English
• 3 years relevant working experience
OBJECTIVES
This programme is designed to: ASSESSMENT
• Provide support for the decentralisation and democratisation Assessment will be done through Assignments and Examinations:
process in Namibia; • Two assignments per module.
• Support capacity building initiatives of regional councils and local • Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark.
authorities through a tailor-made academic programme; • An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit for
• Provide opportunities for school-leavers who have an interest in a the examination in each module.
career in regional and local government administration; • One 3-hour examination paper per suject (exam mark will contribute 50%
• Provide an academic programme that would be acceptable as towards the final mark).
a basic entry qualification for students interested in enrolling for
a Diploma in Local Government Studies in the Department of DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
Political and Administrative Studies at UNAM. This is subject to This is a one-year programme and students are supported through online
students meeting the academic entry requirements of UNAM. interactions.
• Provide a better chance to qualify as a Certified Municipal
Professional (CMP) with the Namibian Association of Local
Authority Offices (NALAQO) once obtaining this qualification.

WHO MAY APPLY?

Officials working in local and regional government offices and municipalities as
well as members of the general public who have an interest in either taking up
a career in local government administration or improving their qualifications in
this field may apply for this programme.

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 CLGS Certificate in Local Government Studies
Duration: PROGRAMME CONTENT SEMESTER 2
1 year The programme consists of 11 modules of which two are institutional core modules: Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
NQF MODULES CODE
remaining amount should be settled by September 30.
Level:4
1. English for General Communication 9901G TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
2. Introduction to Computer 9902G Institutional Core Modules X 2 1 000.00
3. Regional and Local Government in Namibia 1911 Modules X 9 9 180.00
Semester 1

4. Regional and Local Government Management 1912

5. Economics for Local Government Practitioners A 1913 Grand Total 10 180.00
6. Local Government Finance and Accounting A 1914

7. Basic Community Development 1915

8. Economics for Local Government Practitioners B 1916
Semester 2

9. Local Government Change and Diversity

Management 1917
10. Local Government Finance and Accounting B 1918
11. Practical Job Placement 1919

The fees are only applicable

FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024 to year one of the studies and
they are subject to change.
SEMESTER 1

Note:
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the IMPORTANT:
remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is A once-off N$690.00 data fee is
charged with registation for 60G data each month for the whole year. charged with registation for 60G of
data each month for the whole year.

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 CED Certificate in Education for Development
Duration: AIM ASSESSMENT
1 year This programme aims to provide students with practical skills to increase • Two assignments per module.
their effectiveness as community workers. It will also prepare students as • Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark.
NQF
Level:4 practitioners in aspects of adult education at community level. • An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit
for the examination in each module.
OBJECTIVES • One 3-hour examination paper per subject (exam mark will contribute
This programme is designed to: 50% towards the final mark).

• Identify, design and manage community development projects, DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
• Monitor and evaluate development programmes, select and use This is a one-year distance education study programme and students are
participatory methods in training situations, communicate effectively in supported through online interactions.
both written and spoken English.
• Communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.

WHO MAY APPLY?

Community development workers such as District Literacy Organisers,
Literacy Promoters, Agricultural Extension Workers, Health Educators, Project
Managers and any other non-formal Educators working in government
ministries; non-governmental organisations and the private sector.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 11/12 Certificate (20 points in six subjects)
• E symbol in English OR
• Grade 10 Certificate (25 points in six subjects)
• E symbol in English
• 3 years relevant working experience

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 CED Certificate in Education for Development
Duration: PROGRAMME CONTENT TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
1 year The programme consists of 6 modules and 2 Institutional core modules:
Institutional Core Modules X 2 1000.00
NQF
Modules X 6 6 120.00
Level:4 MODULES CODE
1. English for General Communication 9901 E Grand Total 7 120.00

2. Introduction to Computer 9902 E

3. Development Studies 1710
Semester 1 4. Theory and Practice of Adult Education 1711
5. Applied Basic Mathematics 1 1707

Semester 2 6. Applied Basic Mathematics 2 1713

7. Theory and Practice of Community Development 1714
8. Project Development and Management 1715 The fees are only
applicable to year one of
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024 the studies and they are
subject to change.
SEMESTER 1
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
IMPORTANT: A once-off

Note:
remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is
N$690.00 data fee is charged
charged with registation for 60G of data each month for the whole year.
with registation for 60G of
data each month for the whole
SEMESTER 2
year.
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
remaining amount should be settled by 30 September.

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CECD Certificate in Early Childhood Development
Duration: AIM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1 year The aim of the Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CECD) Programme • Grade 11/12 Certificate (20 points in six subjects)
is to provide an opportunity and appropriate training for ECD students so that • E symbol in English OR
NQF
Level:5 all children in Namibia at pre-school level have access to well-trained staff that • Grade 10 Certificate (25 points in six subjects)
offer suitable and appropriate services at ECD centres. • E symbol in English
• 3 years relevant working experience
OBJECTIVES
This programme is designed to: ASSESSMENT
• Improve knowledge and understanding of how to care for children Assessment will be done through Assignments and Examinations.
in their developmental stages. • Two assignments per module
• Provide a safe nurturing and loving environment for the children. • Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark
• Use available resources constructively, creatively and effectively. • An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required
• Ensure national uniformity of the programme followed at the ECD to sit for the examination in each module
centres. • One three-hour examination paper per module (exam mark will
• Understand the significance of a child’s development. contribute 50% towards the final mark)
• Develop a lively, questioning, appreciative and creative intellect • 1 practicum
in a child. • End of semester examinations.
• Develop a positive self-esteem through social interaction, as well
as self-confidence and understanding of the world a child lives in. DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
• Provide for the child’s individual needs and aptitudes. This is a eighteen month distance education study programme and students are
• Promote and foster the highest moral and ethical values within a supported through contact sessions.
child.

WHO MAY APPLY?

Educarers in the Industry and members of the general public who meet the
admission requirements and would like to pursue a career in this field.

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 CECD Certificate in Early Childhood Development
Duration: PROGRAMME CONTENT SEMESTER 2
1 year The Programme consists of 11 Modules and 2 Institutional core modules: Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
NQF remaining amount should be settled by September 30.
Level:5 MODULES CODE
1. English for General Communication 9901A TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
2. Introduction to Computer 9902A
Institutional Core Modules X 2 1000.00
3. Early Childhood Development within the
2113 Modules X 7 3 920.00
Namibian Context
Semester 1

4. The Child and the Educarer 2114

Grand Total 4 920.00
5. Physical Resources and Information
Management 2115
NOTE:
6. Hygiene and Safety 2116 The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and they are subject to change.
Semester 2

7. Nutrition and Health Care 2117

8. Child Development 2118
2119
9. Practicum A

10. Pedagogy 2110 The fees are only

Semester 3

11. Learning Areas Part A 2111A applicable to year one of

12. Learning Areas Part B 2111B the studies and they are
2112B
13. Practicum B subject to change.

IMPORTANT: A once-off

Note:
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024
N$690.00 data fee is charged
SEMESTER 1 with registation for 60G of
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the data each month for the whole
remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is year.
charged with registation for data 60G each month for the whole year.

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 Tertiary
Programmes

Diplomas
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 DSLI
Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting
Duration: AIM & OBJECTIVES • teaching,
2 Years This programme was designed to prepare students to enter the field of sign • law enforcement,
language interpreting as professionals who can make a significant contribution • sales field,
NQF
to the deaf community and in the field of interpreting for the deaf. Through this • medical staff e.g. nurses.
Level:6
programme interpreters will understand the communication process and apply • counselling and CODAS (Children of Deaf parents).
the knowledge they have gained through the programme. By training qualified
Namibian Sign Language Interpreters, deaf Namibians can be included in society. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the Diploma applicants should the following requirements:
Speaking at the first National Workshop on interpreting in the United States, the • Be a holder of a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO)
President of the National Association of the Deaf closed his remarks with these level qualification with a minimum of 22 points in five subjects on the
words: Ministry of Education point scale or equivalent with a D symbol in English
Without interpreters, our world would be much narrower than it is. These wonderful and be proficient in Namibian Sign Language (any recognised proficiency
people, understanding, and dedicated, are our bridges and our gates to the world training in NSL).
of sound, our escape from silence. Through their ears, we communicate with
the hearing. Through hearts, we feel the ties of brotherhood even through the HOW IS THE PROGRAMME DELIVERED?
invisible wall of silence that sets us apart (Sanderson, 1964). The main aim of the The Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting is a practical programme and therefore
programme is to make the communication experience as complete as possible for cannot be offered as a distance programme but only as a full-time face-to-face
both hearing and deaf or hard of hearing people. Interpreters constitute the “voice” programme.
of deaf people.
DURATION
Therefore, the objectives are to: The programme will be offered over a period of 2 years, covering 4 semesters.
• prepare professional interpreters who are competent, ethical, and lifelong
learners.
• prepare culturally-sensitive interpreters to work in a variety of settings.
• prepare interpreters to work between Namibian Sign Language (NSL) and
English knowing that many variables influence language use including
gender, ethnicity, social status, education, age, and bilingualism.

WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME?

If you are a professional that is proficient in Namibian sign language. The following
fields of employment would need interpreters although the fields are not exhausted:

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 DSLI
Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting
Duration: PROGRAMME CONTENT SEMESTER 2
2 Years The programme consists of seven (7) modules plus two (2) institutional core
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
modules.
NQF remaining amount should be settled by 30 September.
Level:6
MODULES
TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
CODE
Institutional Core Modules X 2 1 000.00
1. English for General Communication (YEAR MODULE) 9901
2. Introduction to Computer 9902 Modules X 7 N$7 490.00
Year 1 3. Theory of Sign Language Interpretation A 2901
Grand Total N$8 490.00
Semester 1 & 2 4. Namibian Sign Language Acquisition: Language 2902
Development A 2903
5. Namibian Sign Language Linguistics 2904
Year 2 6. Principles of Sign Language Interpreting B 2905
Semester 3 7. Namibian Sign Language Acquisition: Language 2907
Development B 2908
8. Deaf Culture
Year 2 9. Sign Language Interpreting 5007
Semester 4 (Practical/Attachment)

FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024 The fees are only applicable

to year one of the studies and
SEMESTER 1
they are subject to change.
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the

Note:
remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is IMPORTANT:
charged with registation for 60G data each month for the whole year. A once-off N$690.00 data fee is
charged with registation for 60G of
data each month for the whole year.

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 DED
Diploma in Education for Development
Duration: AIM • Two assignments per module.
2 Years The Diploma in Education for Development aims to provide an opportunity for • Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark.
NQF
graduates of the Certificate in Education for Development (CED) to further their • An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required
Level:6 studies in the field of community development and related fields. to sit for the examination in each module.
• A three-hour examination paper per module (examination mark will
OBJECTIVES contribute 50% towards the final mark).
This programme is designed to: • Work Attachment.
• Enhance a theoretical understanding of educational practice; • Teaching Practice.
• Develop an understanding of the relationship between education,
training and development; DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
• Enhance practical skills and knowledge of community workers This is a two-year programme and students are supported through contact
and; sessions.
• Provide an opportunity for students to become competent in
researching, establishing and sustaining community development.

WHO MAY APPLY?

Anyone who has obtained the Certificate in Education for Development (CED)
offered by NAMCOL or UNISA.
The fees are only applicable
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS to year one of the studies and
• Grade 11/12 certificate (22 points in 5 modules) they are subject to change.
• E symbol in English OR
• NAMCOL or UNISA CED qualification IMPORTANT: A once-off N$690.00

Note:
data fee is charged with registation
ASSESSMENT for 60G of data each month for the
Assessment will be done through Assignments and whole year.
Examinations:

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 DED
Diploma in Education for Development
Duration: PROGRAMME CONTENT FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024
2 Years The Programme consists of 17 modules and 2 Institutional Core Modules: SEMESTER 1
NQF Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
Level:6 MODULES CODE remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is
1. English for General Communication 9901F charged with registation for 60G data each month for the whole year.
2. Introduction to Computer 9902F
3. Foundations of Adult Education 2207 SEMESTER 2
Semester 1 4. Teaching Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills 2208
5. Introduction to Community Development 2209 Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
6. Health Education 2210 remaining amount should be settled by September 30.

Semester 2 7. Introduction to Sustainable Development 2211

8. Planning and Development of Community and 2212 TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
Adult Education Projects Institutional Core Modules X 2 1 000.00
9. Introduction to Youth Development 2213
Modules X 7 8 260.00
Semester 3 10. Gender in Adult Education and Community 2214
Development Grand Total 9 260.00
11. Youth Development, Family and Society Projects 2215
12. Income Generation and Entrepreneurial 2216 NOTE:
Development The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and they are subject to
13. Principles of Research, Monitoring and 2217
Evaluation of Programmes
change.

Semester 4 14. Adult Education for Development and Social 2218

Change
15. Management of Community and Adult Education 2219
Projects
16. Environmental and Population Education 2220
17. Research, Monitoring and Evaluation of 2221
Programmes
18. Teaching Methods of Adult Education 2222
(year module)
19. Work Attachment (year module) 2223

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 DYCD Diploma in Youth and Community Development
Duration: AIM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
2 Years
This qualification aims to create a group of qualified, innovative, committed • A Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) level
youth leaders and educators equipped with the professional competencies qualification with a minimum of 22 points on the Ministry of Education’s
NQF
Level:6 required for effective youth development work in Namibia. Additionally, it aims point scale in five subjects as well as an E-symbol in English. OR
to address the critical shortage of trained youth development educators and • Any other relevant and equivalent qualifications at NQF level 5 and/or
empower youth to become creators of employment and produce graduates with pre-qualifications from a recognised institution of higher learning.
employability skills to meet the challenges they face.
HOW IS THE PROGRAMME DELIVERED?
OBJECTIVES This programme is offered via distance mode combined with face-to-face online
This programme is designed to: virtual tutorials. Students have a minimum of 16 hours to meet the tutor-marker
• equip youth workers with appropriate skills, knowledge and attitudes that per module during the duration of the programme. Students have to attend
would enable them to train other youth in development work; two compulsory workshops: orientation and examination preparation. These
• prepare youth workers to effectively perform their duties in youth translate into the following approximate equivalent contact hours and, are used
development; in the calculations of module credits:
• promote equal opportunities for life-long learning for youth workers and • 100 notional hours are given per module;
educators; • 5 notional hours to complete an assignment;
• provide a firm foundation upon which entrants to the diploma programme • 16 notional hours to attend workshops per module;
can develop questioning, appreciative and creative intellects. • 3 hours for an examination paper which can conclude the total number
of hours per module.
The programme further developed with a level of complexity measured at the
diploma level covering knowledge, comprehension, application and analysis.
Very little synthesis and evaluation levels are incorporated in some course
material.

WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME?

The Diploma programme is an opportunity for people working with the youth,
formally and informally (Churches, NGOs, Local Authorities, Government
Ministries and Agents).

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 DYCD
Diploma in Youth and Community Development
Duration: PROGRAMME CONTENT FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024
2 Years The programme consists of fifteen (19) modules plus two (2) institutional core modules.
SEMESTER 1
NQF
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
Level:6 MODULES CODE
remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is
1. English for General Communication 9901H
charged with registation for 60G data each month for the whole year.
2. Introduction to Computer 9902H
Semester 1 3. Commonwealth Values in Youth Development Work 1816
SEMESTER 2
4. Young People in Society 1817
5. A-Principles and Practice of Youth in Development – Part A 1818 Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
6. Working with Youth and their Communities 1819 remaining amount should be settled by September 30.
Semester 2 7. Gender and Development 1820
TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
8. B-Principles and Practice of Youth in Development – Part B 1821
9. Youth and Health 1822 Institutional Core Modules X 2 N$1 000.00
10. Project Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation 1823 Modules X 8 N$8 160.00
Semester 3 11. Management Skills 1824
12. A-Learning Processes – Part A 1825
Grand Total N$9 160.00

13. Policy Planning and Implementation 1826

14. Conflict Resolution, Strategies and Skills 1827 NOTE:
15. Promoting Enterprise and Economic Development 1828 The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and they are subject to change.
Semester 4 16. Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues 1829
17. Orphans & Vulnerable Children Programme Management 1830
and Policy Development
18. Psychological Support of Orphans & Vulnerable Children 1831 The fees are only applicable
19. B-Learning Processes – Part B 1832 to year one of the studies and
they are subject to change.

IMPORTANT: A once-off N$690.00

Note:
data fee is charged with registation
for 60G of data each month for the
whole year.

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 DWCY Diploma in Community-Based Work with Children and Youth
Duration: AIM WHO MAY APPLY?
2 Years
The purpose of this qualification is to create a group of qualified, innovative, This programme is open to all qualifying prospective students wishing to advance
committed community workers, educators equipped with professional their career in working with vulnerable groups.
competencies required for effective community-based work with children and
youth for Namibia and the world at large. Additionally, it aims to address the ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
critical shortage of trained community child and youth care workers. For the students to be admitted to the DWCY, they must meet the minimum
entry requirement of NAMCOL:
Furthermore, it aims to empower community workers to become creators of • Students should have a:
employment, producer of knowledge and produce citizens with employability • Grade 11/12 certificate with 22 points in 5 subjects and an E symbol in
skills to meet developmental challenges they face. English; or
• Certificate in Community-Based Work with Children and Youth offered by
OBJECTIVES NAMCOL; or
The main objectives of the programme are to: • Any equivalent relevant Level 4 qualification.
• Develop questioning, appreciative and creative intellects;
• Equip community workers with appropriate knowledge, skills, attitude and
competencies that would enable them to train other community workers in
Psyco-Social Support (PSS);
• Prepare community workers to effectively perform their duties in
community work;
• Promote community workers and educators with equal opportunities for
lifelong learning;
• Provide a firm foundation upon which entrants to the diploma can proceed
to other related Bachelors’ in the field.

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DWCY Diploma in Community-Based Work with Children and Youth
Duration: PROGRAMME CONTENT FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024
2 Years
The programme consists of 12 modules. See the table below for names of the modules. SEMESTER 1
The diploma offered over three years looks as follows:
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is
MODULES
charged with registation for 60G data each month for the whole year.
1. English for General Communication
2. Introduction to Computer
SEMESTER 2
Semester 1 Personal and Professional Development
Child and Youth Rights and Safety Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
Child and Youth Development
remaining amount should be settled by September 30.
Semester 2 Care and Support
Community Development
NOTE:
Service Learning Project
The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and
Semester 3 Communication Skills
they are subject to change.
Entrepreneurship
Community Based Psychosocial Support Intervention Strategies
Research Methods-year module

Semester 4 Social Services in Developing Countries

Leadership and Project Management
Research Methods

The fees are only applicable

to year one of the studies and
they are subject to change.

IMPORTANT: A once-off N$690.00

Note:
data fee is charged with registation
for 60G of data each month for the
whole year.

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 Tertiary
Programmes

Degrees
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(BECJPE)
Bachelor of Education in
Duration:
Early Childhood and Junior Primary Education
4 Years
AIM WHO MAY APPLY?
The overarching aim of this programme is to support prospective and upgrading This B.Ed ECJPE qualification will acknowledge former alumni of NAMCOL
Diploma students to be competent, confident teachers who are able to facilitate who have obtained the Diploma in Early Childhood and Pre Primary Education
the mastery of the school curriculum competencies in all Early Childhood and as well as new recruits who wish to obtain an education degree in the Early
Junior Primary subjects. Childhood and Junior Primary Phase and cannot afford full time studies. The
B.Ed ECJPE qualification offers an opportunity to student teachers who have
Early Childhood Care, Development and Junior Primary Education lay the a calling and have a strong desire to serve the nation through teaching young
foundation for formal Education and thus contribute to building a nation. This children and helping them achieve a good chance at success.
phase of learning is recognised internationally as an essential launching block
in life. Early childhood and Junior Primary Education forms an integral part of ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
the ‘Education for All’ agenda since it ensures a more effective transition to • Applicants must have at least 25 points in the five subjects on the
and integration in formal education for all Namibian children. The B. Ed ECJPE NSSCO/AS level, including English with a minimum D Grade OR
thus aims to provide aspiring educarers and teachers with a solid theoretical • Applicants who are graduates of NAMCOL’s Certificate in Early
background and effective pedagogical skills to build a sound foundation for Childhood Development (CECD)
young Namibians. • Applicants who are graduates from the NAMCOL Diploma in Early
Childhood and Development (DECPPE) or any other equivalent
OBJECTIVES relevant qualification.
The programme is designed to:
• Train student teachers to understand, value and treat young children with ASSESSMENT
respect and value their diversity. • The assessment process comprises assignments which form
• Expose students to educational practice opportunities to establish continuous assessment over the course of a Semester or year
theoretical underpinnings and school curriculum expectations. and count as a Continuous Assessment (CA) year/Semester mark,
• Develop effective relevant teaching strategies for all school subjects to
allowing Semester students to qualify for an examination if they
promote learning.
have at least 50%.
• Develop a deep understanding of children and their needs through
relevant action research. • Some modules will be based on practical work (photographed
• Provide students with theoretical background knowledge on holistic child or done during compulsory tutorial sessions) plus assignments
development, inclusion, counseling and human classroom management only, such as Educational Practice and Integrated Arts while other
skills. modules will have a final examination paper written.

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 Bachelor of Education in
(BECJPE)

Duration:
4 Years
Early Childhood and Junior Primary Education
MODULES Semester 2
• First Aid will be certified separately. 13. Theories of Learning in Early 20. Mathematics & Numeracy
• Lecturers are expected to provide guiding and informative feedback Childhood and Junior Primary Education (Grade 1-3)
on assignments. Assignments and examination papers will be Education (Western and African 21. Literacy & Language
perspective) Education (Grade 1-3)
moderated as well as a selection of the marked scripts.
14. Pre-Numeracy Development (ECD) 22. Physical Development

Semester 2
15. Pre-Literacy and Language and Motor Skills (Grade
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME Development (ECD) 1-3)
This is a four-year programme and students are supported through contact

Year 2
16. Physical Development and Motor 23. English as Second
sessions. Skills Language
17. English as Second Language 24. Namibian Language as
PROGRAMME CONTENT 18. Namibian Language as Medium of Medium of Instruction
The programme consists of 43 modules. See the table below for names of the Instruction (Mother Tongue) (mother tongue)
19. Educational practice 1A 25. Educational practice 1B
modules. The B. Ed Degree offered over four years looks as follows:

1. Holistic Child Development 6. Reading and Writing

MODULES Semester 2 Milestones and Needs intervention
1. Religious and Moral Education 7. English Language 2. Inclusive Education for Child 7. Curriculum Development
Development and Learning and Science of Teaching

Semester 2
2. English Language Competence I Competence II
3. Basic Mathematics for ECD/Junior (Independent User) Challenges 8. History, Policies and
3. Numeracy Intervention Standards in ECE

Year 2
Primary Educators I 8. Professional and
Semester 1

4. Introduction to Computers (Year Educational Orientation 4. English Language Competence III 9. Project-Based Learning
(Professional User) 10. Educational Practice II
Year 1

Module) 9. Basic Math for ECD/Junior

5. Integrated Creative and Visual Arts Primary Educators II 5. Project Based Learning
6. Integrated Environmental 10. Introduction Computers 11. Educational Research 16. Guidance and
Awareness ECD 11. Integrated Music and Methodology Counselling of Young
Drama Development Semester 4 12. Guidance and Counseling of Children
12. Integrated Environmental young children 17. Educational Management
Education JPE 13. Educational Leadership and II
Year 4

Management I 18. Research Project

14. First Aid
15. Educational Practice III

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(BECJPE)
Bachelor of Education in
Duration:
4 Years
Early Childhood and Junior Primary Education
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024
SEMESTER 1
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is
charged with registation for 60G data each month for the whole year.

SEMESTER 2
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
remaining amount should be settled by September 30. The fees are only applicable
to year one of the studies and
they are subject to change.
TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
IMPORTANT: A once-off N$690.00

Note:
Institutional Core Modules X 1 N$500.00
data fee is charged with registation
Modules X 10 N$13 000.00
for 60G of data each month for the
Grand Total N$13 500.00 whole year.

NOTE:
The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and
they are subject to change.

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(BA:YCD)
Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development
Duration: AIM • Anyone who has obtained the Diploma in Youth Development
3 Years The aim of the Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development (DYD) at NAMCOL or Any other equivalent qualification
NQF
is to create qualified, innovative, committed professional and
Level:7 community equipped with professional competencies required for ASSESSMENT
effective youth and community development work in Namibia and • Two assignments per module.
the world at large. • Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark.
• An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required
OBJECTIVES to sit for the examination in each module.
• This programme is designed to: • One three-hour examination paper per module.
• Introduce the discipline of Youth and Community Development; • End of semester examination.
• Uptake highly interested individuals to develop their competencies
within the vast youth development field; DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME:
• Develop effective and reflective youth development practitioners Three-year programme supported by face-to-face sessions
capable of applying theory to practice when working with youth;
• Equip students with knowledge, attitudes, and skills and prepare PROGRAMME CONTENT:
them for work at management level. The programme consists of 26 modules, which include 2 Institutional Core
Modules + 1 Research Project as listed:
WHO MAY APPLY?
• Practitioners or Professionals working with youth including:
• Civil Servants;
• Community Development Practitioners;
• Youth Workers; and
• Interested individuals seeking competency at degree level in youth
and community development work.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 11/12 certificate with 25 points (in five subjects)
• E symbol in English OR

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(BA:YCD)
Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development
Duration: MODULES CODE FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024
3 Years
1. English for General Communication 9901B SEMESTER 1
NQF 2. Introduction to Computer 9902B Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
Level:7
YEAR 1 3. Learning Processes - Part A 3101 remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is
SEMESTER 1 4. Introduction to Theory and Practice of 3102 charged with registation for 60G data each month for the whole year.
5. Introduction to Sociology 3103
6. Management and Leadership Skills for Youth Work 3104
SEMESTER 2
YEAR 1 7. Working with Youth in Community and 3105
SEMESTER 2 Organisational Settings 3106
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
8. Youth Health Safety and Well-being 3107 remaining amount should be settled by September 30.
9. Contemporary Issues in Youth Development 3108
10. Personal and Professional Development 3109 TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
11. *Learning Processes - PART B
Institutional Core Modules X 2 1 000.00
YEAR 2 12. Youth Governance, Transparency and Participation 3110
SEMESTER 1 13. Youth and Society A 3111 Modules X 9 16 380.00
14. English for Academic Purposes 3112
Grand Total 17 380..00
15. Youth and Sustainable Development 3113
16. Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3114
YEAR 2 17. Developmental Psychology 3115 The fees are only applicable
SEMESTER 2 18. Youth Advocacy: Principles and Tools 3116
to year one of the studies and
19. Youth Advocacy: ICTs in Youth Work 3117
they are subject to change.
20. Youth Development Work: Networks, Partnerships 3118
and Resources 3119
IMPORTANT: A once-off N$690.00

Note:
21. Introduction to Social Research -PART A
data fee is charged with registation
YEAR 3 22. Supporting Youth in Grief and Trauma 3120
SEMESTER 1 23. Peace, Conflict Resolution and Mediation 3121 for 60G of data each month for the
24. Strategic Planning and Programme Management 3122 whole year.
YEAR 3 25. Introduction to Social Reserch - PART B (YEAR 3123
SEMESTER 2 MODULE) 3124
26. Work Integrated Learning

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 (BBE)
Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship
Duration: AIM current career status and become entrepreneurs;
3 Years The BBE programme aims to produce business leaders and entrepreneurs • NAMCOL future entrepreneurs from the Certificate and Diploma in
who are visionary, realistic, and driven to develop innovative business Business and Entrepreneurship; and
ventures. Moreover, the programme seeks to address the critical number of • Self-taught entrepreneurs who seek a formal qualification.
youth unemployment by imparting in them some practical business and
entrepreneurial skills that are essential stimulants for self-employment and job ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
creation. The programme further aims to result in a more robust economy as Admission criteria ensure that future entrepreneurs who get admission to
more businesses can be opened up when entrepreneurial students graduate, the programme possess the ability to cope with the programme’s demands.
thus creating start-up businesses. Therefore, to be admitted into the Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship
programme, future entrepreneurs should have:
OBJECTIVES • NSSCO or NSSCAS Certificates with a minimum of 25 points in
The specific objectives of the programme are to enable future entrepreneurs five subjects and at least an D-Symbol in English OR
to: • NAMCOL level 5 Certificate/Diploma Level 6 in Business and
• pursue their business ideas; Entrepreneurship OR
• promote innovation and creativity; • Any other relevant and equivalent qualification at NQF level 6,
• create employment; and/or pre-qualifications from a recognised institution of higher
• earn stable incomes; learning.
• build the spirit of self-reliance;
• seek for business and entrepreneurial opportunities; ASSESSMENT
• develop global business and entrepreneurial consultative skills that The assessment of a student’s performance will be based on four
make partnerships essential; and components:
• start a successful business • Continuous assessment;
• Written examination;
WHO MAY APPLY? • Tangible business idea (Prototype); and
There are four principal audiences for the BBE programme: • Portfolio assessment for work-integrated learning (WIL).
• school leavers who are seeking academic qualifications for
employment and self-employment;
• mid-career professionals who wish to change and enhance their

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 (BBE)
Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship
Duration: DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME: YEAR 3 19. Business Research Practice
3 Years The duration of the programme delivery is three years. Each year will have SEMESTER 1 20. Team Management
two semesters, adding up to six semesters. The maximum period to complete 21. Strategic Planning
the programme is six years. This programme is offered via the blended mode 22. Financial Management
(combination of online virtual and face to face tutorials). YEAR 3 23. Business Law
SEMESTER 2 24. Managing Business Projects
PROGRAMME CONTENT: 25. Enterpreneurial Innovation Systems
The programme consists 26 of modules. 26. Stage Three Prototype Design
The BBE degree offered over three years looks as follows: 27. Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

MODULES
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024
YEAR 1 1. English for General Communication
SEMESTER 1 2. Introduction to Computers SEMESTER 1
3. Introduction to Entrepreneurship Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
4. Introduction to Business Accounting
remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is
5. Principles of Marketing
charged with registation for 60G data each month for the whole year.
YEAR 1 6. Business Communication
SEMESTER 2 7. Introduction to Business Accounting SEMESTER 2
8. Human Resources Management
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
9. Designing Thinking Intervention Process
remaining amount should be settled by September 30.
10. Prototype Process Design 1
YEAR 2 11. Business Information Systems NOTE:
SEMESTER 1 12. Risk Management FEES TO BE DETERMINED
13. Principles of Management
14. Management Accounting
YEAR 2 15. Business Environment
SEMESTER 2 16. Management Accounting
17. Enterprise Mentoring, Coaching and Consulting
18. Prototype Process Design 2

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 Tertiary
Programmes

Honours
Degree
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 B. Ed
(Hons) ECD Bachelor of Education (Honours) in
Early Childhood Development and Pre-Primary
& PP

Duration:
2 Years
AIM • provide the students with the opportunity to apply what they
This bachelor degree aims to produce qualified teachers and educarers with learned while gaining real experience through school-based
advanced and comprehensive expertise in ECD and PP. The programme studies placements in the appropriate learning environments to
expects to produce enthusiastic graduates who understand, value, and respect teach children from zero to six years old; and
children’s diversity as well innovative, patient graduates with a good sense of • understand the child’s developmental stages and milestones.
humour. In addition, the programme expects to produce influential ECD & PP
teachers and educarers as well as competent and qualified ECD and PP leaders WHO MAY APPLY?
and managers. • This programme is open to all qualifying prospective students
wishing to advance their teaching career in Early Childhood
The B. Ed (Hons) in Early Childhood Development and Pre-primary allows the Development and Pre-primary Education. To be admitted to the B.
students to reflect on the practical experience as they study, and during their Ed (Hons) in Early Childhood Development and Pre-primary study
teaching career. programme, students must meet the minimum entry requirements
of NAMCOL as stated below.
OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of the programme are to: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
• increase the student’s knowledge of the holistic development of • Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood and Junior Primary for Ages 3
the young child; to Grade 3 – (Level 7) or equivalent; or
• provide the students with effective teaching and learning • A Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Pre-Primary
strategies and experiences to comfortably face and cope with the Education (DECPPE) offered by NAMCOL (Level 6) plus a minimum
challenging new demands in early childhood settings; of three years teaching experience;
• foster the student’s understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation of • Candidates who do not meet the entry requirements mentioned
• culture and environment related to child rights, care, health and aboveand/or pre-qualifications from a recognised institution of
safety, and nutrition; higher learning.
• enhance students’ research skills in conducting educational • may register for the Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and
research; Junior Primary Education (Level 7) offered by NAMCOL. Those
• provide the students with opportunities to gain knowledge and in- who complete the degree successfully will be eligible candidates
depth understanding of the latest issues affecting early childhood for the B. Ed (Hons) in Early Childhood Development and Pre-
education, teacher education, research, and ethics; primary Education (Level 8) Programme.

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 B. Ed
(Hons) ECD
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in
& PP
Duration:
Early Childhood Development and Pre-Primary
2 Years

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME: FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024

• The B. Ed (Hons) in Early Childhood Development and Pre-primary is a SEMESTER 1
two-year- programme offered in Blended mode. A minimum of two years
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
(4 semesters) and a maximum of four years (8 semesters) enrolment is
remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is
required for this distance learning programme.
charged with registation for 60G data each month for the whole year.
PROGRAMME CONTENT:
SEMESTER 2
The programme consists of 17 modules. See below for names of the modules.
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
remaining amount should be settled by September 30.
MODULES
1. English for General Communication TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
2. Introduction to Computer
Institutional Core Modules X 2 1 000.00
YEAR 1 3. • 2531 Life-long Learning
SEMESTER 1 4. • 2532 Child Psychology Modules X 10 17 000.00
5. • 2533 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment Studies
Grand Total 18 000..00
6. • 2534 Health and Safety in ECE
7. • 2535 Academic Writing
YEAR 1 8. • 2536 Language and Literacy Development NOTE:
SEMESTER 2 9. • 2537 Leadership and Management in ECD The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and they are subject to
10. • 2538 Diversity and Inclusive Education change.
11. • 2539 Research Methodology in Education
12. • 2540 Teaching as a Profession
YEAR 2 13. • 2541 English Second Language Education
SEMESTER 1 14. • 2542 Science in ECD
15. • 2543 Mathematics and Numeracy Education
16. • 2544 Education, Training and Governance
17. • 2545 School-based Studies
YEAR 2 18. • 2546 Physical and Movement Education
SEMESTER 2 19. • 2547 Research Project

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 Tertiary
Programmes

Postgraduate
Diploma
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PDOSOM
Post-Graduate Diploma in
Duration:
Open School Operations and Management
2 Years
AIM WHO MAY APPLY?
NQF
Level:8
This graduate programme will prepare administrators, support staff and faculty • The target audience for this programme are professionals engaged
to effectively plan and manage the day to day operations of an Open School in the day to day operations and management of Open Schools
using a variety of delivery technologies and pedagogical methods. throughout the developing world. This can include, but is not
limited to:
OBJECTIVES • ODL Programme Coordinators.
• Upon completion of the Open School Operations and Management • Academic Facilitators/Instructors.
Graduate Programme, participants will be able to: • Open School Administrators/Managers.
• Examine the historical development of the ODL approach and its • Student Support Personnel.
philosophical and theoretical underpinnings. • Curriculum/Instructional Designers.
• Examine the foundations and best practices of ODL and the Open • ODL Technology Support Personnel.
School methods. • ODL Tutors/Mentors.
• Design and develop ODL learning materials using a variety of • ODL Programme Evaluators.
sources including OER. • Ministry professionals guiding the implementation and
• Deliver ODL modules to Open School learners. management of Open School policies and regulations.
• Employ a wide variety of media/ICT technologies and social media • Consultants supporting Open School/ODL clients.
tools needed to support Open School learners.
• Support and manage an Open School environment, faculty and
support staff.
• Create policies and guidelines to govern Open School systems.
• Demonstrate the habits of reflective practice as part of a process
of continuing professional development.

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PDOSOM
Post-Graduate Diploma in
Duration:
Open School Operations and Management
2 Years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS SEMESTER 2
NQF
• Any relevant ODEL recognised qualification at level 7 OR
Level:8 Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the
• Open Distance Learning (ODL) practitioners with a level 6
qualification plus 3 years relevant experience. remaining amount should be settled by September 30.
TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
Modules X 4 7 280.00
This is a 2 year distance education study programme.
Grand Total 7 280.00
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The Programme consists of 7 Institutional core modules: NOTE:
MODULES CODE
The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and
they are subject to change.
1. Foundations, History and Evolution of ODL 2801
and Open Schooling 2802
2. Open Schools Systems and Models
Year 1
3. OER Design, Development and Publication. 2803
4. Module Delivery and Student Management 2804
5. Student and Facility Support in Open 2805
Year 2 Schools 2806
6. Open School Management
7. Major Project (begins in semester 2) 2807
The fees are only applicable
to year one of the studies and
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2024
they are subject to change.
SEMESTER 1
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the IMPORTANT: A once-off N$690.00

Note:
remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is data fee is charged with registation
charged with registation for 60G data each month for the whole year. for 60G of data each month for the
whole year.

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Tertiary
Programmes

Master’s
Degree

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MA:YCD Master of Arts in
Online Youth and Community Development
Duration:
2 Years
AIM
The Namibian youth development industry is expanding and is receiving priority support Therefore, the programme is designed to:
from the government and international entities. However, Namibia faces a number of youth • equip students with a sophisticated understanding of the place of social sciences in the
development challenges, and such challenges require interventions of qualified and skilled professional and applied contexts of youth and community development practices;
youth development personnel. The demand for qualified personnel is particularly high in the • develop questioning, creative intellectuals with competencies to assess and evaluate evolving
government sectors (Ministries and Departments of Gender, Youth, Health, etc.), community- models of practice and synergies in youth and community work;
based organisations (Churches, NGOs, CBOs, etc.). The programme will aid most government • produce youth and community workers with employable knowledge, skills, and values that
and non-governmental projects in new areas, while building and strengthening the assets of reflect best and innovative practices in complex situations;
young people, and emphasising the strengths, abilities and potential of youth. Hence, the • produce experts capable of promoting youth and community development and advance
NAMCOL is introducing a specialised qualification at Master programme pitched at NQF level monitoring and evaluation research in the area; and
9 to contribute to increased educational attainment at the stated level. • build professional capacity particularly for the Namibian economy, since there are limited
qualified professionals in the field of youth and community development in the country.
This programme aims to develop qualified Youth and Community workers who can demonstrate
skills for employment and future learning and have attributes valued by employers within the
WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THE MASTER PROGRAMME?
specific youth and community work workforce and wider related settings; this includes the
The Master programme is an opportunity for graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community
ability to undertake primary research and evaluation into areas of professional practice, using a
Development. Prospective students who wish to work or working youth and communities in Namibia
wide range of approaches and evidence.
and Africa and have attained qualification at NQF level 7 can enroll for this qualification

OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of the programme is therefore to develop qualified workers who can ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
demonstrate skills for employment and future learning and, have attributes valued by • A candidate must have a Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development qualification
or an equivalent qualification from NAMCOL in a related field or any other recognised institution
employers within the specific youth and community work workforce and wider related settings;
of higher learning.
this includes the ability to undertake primary research and evaluation into areas of professional
• Any level 8 qualification plus at least two years’ experience in Youth and Community
practice, using a wide range of approaches and evidence.
Development.

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MA:YCD Master of Arts in
Online Youth and Community Development
Duration:
2 Years
PLEASE NOTE:
MODULES
• All applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by NAMCOL Admission Committee;
• Prospective students may be interviewed by NAMCOL Admission Committee should Year 1 1. Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students (Year module)
be deemed necessary (e.g. proficiency in English test); Semester 1 2. Critical Perspective in Youth Work and Community Development
3. Social Research Practice
• Applicants should note that submission of an application does not necessarily ensure
4. Psychosocial Support: Building an Inclusive Society
admission. 5. Principles of Designing, Planning and Implementing Youth and
Community Development Projects (Year Module)
HOW IS THE PROGRAMME DELIVERED?
Year 1 6. Contemporary Personal and Professional Development
The programme is offered via self-directed learning mode with interactive online facilitations.
Semester 2 7. Contemporary Approaches to Management Leadership and
This means the programme will be offered through course work, discussion group/seminars Enterprises
and thesis. NAMCOL has a Moodle Platform which has the following components:
• developing platform for content development and online assessment; Year 2 8. Thesis
• facilitation i.e. allows for live discussions, announcements and forums set-up;
• easy integration with other meeting platforms e.g. Zoom, Meet-me etc.;
DURATION
• data analytic tool e.g. student readiness to partake in the programme (pre-survey) and,
post-survey; and a The duration of the programme will be a 2 year fixed enrolment period and completion
• tool to avoid plagiarism, etc. set at 3 years.

Students will have a minimum of 20 hours to interact with the facilitators per module during TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT
the duration of the programme. He/she will further have a minimum of 160 contact hours with First Year
the research supervisor. Online workshops are compulsory. This will translate into the following
Registration Deposit 2 690.00
approximately equivalent contact hours and, are used in the calculation of module credits:
Total First Year Cost 28 690.00
• 300 hours are given per module;
Second Year
• 600 hours for research communications, writing and presentation; and
• 4 hours to attend two compulsory workshops online. Registration Deposit 2 690.00

Total First Year Cost 15 690.00

NOTE:
The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and they are subject to change.

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 Tertiary Programmes:
Academic Calendar for Admissions & Student Support
PROGRAMME ORIENTATION EXAMINATION MAIN EXAMINATION SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIAL SPECIAL GRADUATION
WORKSHOP PREPARATION EXAMINATION EXAMINATION EXAMINATION
WORKSHOP WORKSHOP
Registration 05 – 16 05 – 16 February 05 – 16 February 05 – 16 05 – 16 05 – 16 05 – 16 February
February 2023 2023 2023 February 2023 February 2023 February 2023
2023

Certificate in Early 19 –23 06 – 10 May 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
Childhood Development February 2024 2024 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
2024 25 April 2024 WHK
Year 1 -2: SEM: 1 - 3 08 – 12 July 30 September – 30 October – 09 23 – 27
Windhoek, 2024 04 October 2024 November 2024 27 November – September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
Ongwediva, Rundu & 03 Dec 2024 2024 September WHK
Katima Mulilo 2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

Master of Arts in ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
Youth and Community 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
Development 2024 25 April 2024 WHK
30 October – 09 23 – 27
November 2024 27 November – September 12 September 2024
03 Dec 2024 2024 16 – 20 WHK
September 19 September 2024
2024 Ongwediva

Bachelor of Arts in ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
Youth and Community 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
Development 2024 25 April 2024 WHK
30 October – 09 23 – 27
Year 1 – 3: SEM 1 – 2 November 2024 27 November – September 12 September 2024
03 Dec 2024 2024 16 – 20 WHK
September 19 September 2024
2024 Ongwediva

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Tertiary Programmes:
Academic Calendar for Admissions & Student Support

PROGRAMME ORIENTATION EXAMINATION MAIN EXAMINATION SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIAL SPECIAL GRADUATION

WORKSHOP PREPARATION EXAMINATION EXAMINATION EXAMINATION
WORKSHOP WORKSHOP

Diploma in Education for ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
Development 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
2024 25 April 2024 WHK
Year 1-2: SEM 1 - 2 30 October – 09 27 November – 23 – 27
November 2024 03 Dec 2024 September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
2024 September WHK
2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

Certificate in Education ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
for Development 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
2024 25 April 2024 WHK
Year 1: SEM 1-2 30 October – 09 27 November – 23 – 27
November 2024 03 Dec 2024 September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
2024 September WHK
2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

Diploma in Early 19 – 23 13 – 17 May 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024

Childhood and Pre- February 2024 2024 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
Primary Education 07 – 11 October 2024 25 April 2024 WHK
15 – 19 July 2024 30 October – 09 23 – 27
Year 3: SEM 1 & 2 2024 November 2024 27 November – September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
Windhoek, 03 Dec 2024 2024 September WHK
Ongwediva, Rundu & 2024 19 September 2024
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 PROGRAMME ORIENTATION EXAMINATION MAIN SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIAL SPECIAL GRADUATION
WORKSHOP PREPARATION EXAMINATION EXAMINATION EXAMINATION EXAMINATION
WORKSHOP WORKSHOP

Bachelor Degree in Early 27 – 29 06 – 10 May 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
Childhood and Junior February 2024 2024 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
Primary Education 2024 25 April 2024 WHK
08 – 12 July 30 September – 30 October – 09 27 November – 23 – 27
Year 1 & 2: SEM 1 & 2 2024 04 October 2024 November 2024 03 Dec 2024 September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
Windhoek & 2024 September WHK
Ongwediva 2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

Bachelor of Education ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
(Honors) in Early 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
Childhood Development 2024 25 April 2024 WHK
& Pre-Primary Education 30 October – 09 27 November – 23 – 27
November 2024 03 Dec 2024 September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
Year 1 & 2: SEM 1 & 2 2024 September WHK
2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

Certificate in Community ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
– Based Work with 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
Children & Youth 2024 25 April 2024 WHK
Windhoek & Ongwediva 30 October – 09 27 November – 23 – 27
November 2024 03 Dec 2024 September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
2024 September WHK
2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

Diploma in Community – ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
Based Work with Youth & 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
Children 2024 25 April 2024 WHK
30 October – 09 27 November – 23 – 27
Year 1: SEM 1 – 2 November 2024 03 Dec 2024 September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
2024 September WHK
2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

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PROGRAMME ORIENTATION EXAMINATION MAIN SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIAL SPECIAL GRADUATION
WORKSHOP PREPARATION EXAMINATION EXAMINATION EXAMINATION EXAMINATION
WORKSHOP WORKSHOP
Certificate in Business ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
and Entrepreneurship 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
2024 25 April 2024 WHK
Year 1: SEM 1 & 2 30 October – 09 27 November – 23 – 27
November 2024 03 Dec 2024 September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
2024 September WHK
2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

Diploma in Business and ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
Entrepreneurship 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
2024 25 April 2024 WHK
Year 1: SEM 1 & 2 30 October – 09 27 November – 23 – 27
November 2024 03 Dec 2024 September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
2024 September WHK
2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

Bachelor of Business and ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
Entrepreneurship 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
2024 25 April 2024 WHK
30 October – 09 27 November – 23 – 27
November 2024 03 Dec 2024 September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
2024 September WHK
2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

Certificate in Local ONLINE ONLINE 29 May – 08 June 01 – 06 July 26 February – 19 – 23 18 April 2024
Government Studies 2024 2024 01 March 2024 February Ongwediva
2024 25 April 2024 WHK
Year 1: SEM 1 & 2 30 October – 09 27 November – 23 – 27
November 2024 03 Dec 2024 September 16 – 20 12 September 2024
2024 September WHK
2024 19 September 2024
Ongwediva

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TVET
Programmes
Office Administration
Welding and Metal Fabrication
Plumbing and Pipefitting
Automotive Engineering Mechatronics (Foundation)

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(TVET) Technical, Vocational Education and Training Programmes
INTRODUCTION Prospective candidates will be subject to an objective and transparent selection
NAMCOL offers the following Technical, Vocational Education and Training Programmes: process. Successful applicants will have an equal chance to apply for a study loan from
• Automotive Engineering Mechatronics NSFAF. After completion of Level 2 external assessment, all trainees that are found
• Plumbing and Pipefitting competent in level 2 are attached to the industry for job attachment.
• Welding and Metal Fabrication
• Office Administration
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION:
The aim of these programmes is to support the Government’s effort to attain Vision • Namibian Identity document (ID card, birth certificate or passport);
2030 which states that Namibia should become an industrialised country by then. As • Certified copies of highest qualification
employment opportunities in the formal sector shrink, the acquisition of technical and • People from marginalised and diasadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply
entrepreneurial skills for self-employment becomes crucial, thus development of these • Candidates with pre-vocational subjects at secondary schools have an added
skills for self-employment is a vital component of these programmes. advantage
• Proof of income of parents/guardians for loan application.

TARGET GROUPS
TRAINEE SUPPORT
THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES WILL BE:
Trainees are required to attend daily face-to-face classes. For new intakes an orientation
• Existing NAMCOL trainees workshop is organised at the beginning of each term. At this workshop trainees register,
• Unemployed youths and adults receive study materials and are introduced to their study environment.
• Artisans seeking to upgrade their skills.

ASSESSMENT
OBJECTIVES
Trainees are assessed internally and externally through practical and theoretical
activities. External assesment is regulated by Namibia Training Authority (NTA).
THE PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES ARE TO:
• equip trainees with knowledge, skills and attitudes to become competent artisans; JOB ATTACHMENT
• produce competitive artisans for the job market; Trainees are required to go for job attachments after successful completion of level 2.
• produce entrepreneurial artisans; This is compulsory to every trainee at this level.
• assist existing entrepreneurs with skills upgrading.

OTHER PROGRAMMES OFFERED ARE:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Short Courses and Skills Upgrading
To be admitted to this programme, a candidate must have: 2. Assesment preparation for both CEBT and Modular
At least a Grade 10 certificate with 23 points plus an E in English, Mathematics and 3. RPL mentoring and coaching and skill gap training to RPL Candidate
Science. There is no age restriction.

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 Automotive Engineering
Mechatronics (Foundation)

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 (TVET)
Automotive Engineering
Duration:

NTA
Automotive Mechatronic (Foundation)
Level 2
This trade aims to enable trainees to obtain the competencies required to • Occupational health and Safety
12 months
demonstrate knowledge of basic components of an automobile and apply • Entrepreneurship
Job automotive mechanics services tools and equipment. • Mathematics
Attachment
• Engineering Science
6 months
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CONTENT: • Engineering Drawing
NTA Each programme consists of Unit Standard Titles and modules, • Computer Fundamentals
Level 3 recognised by NTA. • Communication Skills
12 months

LEVEL 2: LEVEL 3:
NTA
Level 4 UNIT STANDARD TITLES UNIT STANDARD TITLES
12 months • Apply knowledge of basic mathematical and engineering science related to • Carry out motor vehicle major service
automotive mechanics • Demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical and electronic circuits an
• Apply workplace safety fundamentals in an automotive workshop components
• Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace • Maintain batteries and lighting system
• Demonstrate basic metal joining techniques used in automotive mechanics • Maintain chassis and suspension systems
• Demonstrate knowledge on fuels, lubricants and materials • Maintain motor vehicle emission control
• Perform basic metal work in automotive engineering • Repair steering systems and wheels
• Prepare and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants, adhesives and locking • Repair engine cooling systems
devices • Repair vehicle lubrication systems
• Use and maintain measuring equipment and hand tools in an automotive • Service hydraulic and electronically controlled motor vehicle braking
workplace systems
• Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle care • Use and maintain diagnostic testing tools and equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle fundamentals • Demonstrate basic knowledge of advanced car technologies
• Service wheels and tyres of a motor vehicle in an automotive workshop • Implement dealership workshop organization
• Remove and replace electrical and electronic units
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of electrical fundamentals GENERIC UNIT STANDARDS
• Entrepreneurship
GENERIC UNIT STANDARDS • Mathematics
• First Aid • Engineering Science
• HIV and AIDS Awareness • Engineering Drawings
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 Welding and
Metal Fabrication
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 (TVET) Welding and Metal Fabrication
Duration: This trade aims to enable trainees to obtain the competencies required for performing • Entrepreneurship
metal fabrication tasks such as applying safety rules and regulations; planning and • First Aid
NTA
organising metal fabrication work; using hand tools for metal fabrication operations • Mathematics
Level 2
12 months and others. • HIV/AIDS awerness
• Computing Fundamentals
Job
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CONTENT: • Occupational Health and Safety
Attachment
6 months Each programme consists of Unit Standard Titles and modules, as prescribed by • Communication Skills
NTA.
NTA LEVEL 3:
Level 4
LEVEL 2:
12 months UNIT STANDARD TITLES
UNIT STANDARD TITLES
• Apply workplace communication processes in a metal fabrication workplace
• Apply safety rules and regulations in a metal fabrication work
• Perform basic estimations, measurements and calculations for metal fabrication
• Plan and organize metal fabrication work
operations
• Use hand tools for metal fabrication operations
• Make templates and jigs as part of metal fabrication operations
• Operate portable electrical and power tools for metal fabrication
• Weld cast iron using the manual arc welding process in the down hand position
• Interpret welding signs and symbols as part of metal fabrication operations
• Estimate production costs
• Assemble and test Oxy-Acetylene welding equipment as part of metal
• Join Metals using oxy-acetylene brazing and silver soldering equipment as part of
fabrication operations
metal fabrication operations
• Weld mild steel using Oxy-Acetylene in the down hand position
• Weld Aluminium using the manual arc welding process in the down hand position
• Weld mild steel using the manual arc welding process in the down hand
• Weld stainless steel using the manual arc welding process in the down hand position
position
• Cut work pieces using the plasma cutting process as part of metal fabrication
• Cut mild steel using oxy-acetylene cutting equipment as part of metal
operations
fabrication operations
• Weld stainless steel using the tungsten inert gas welding process in the down hand position
• Complete routine tasks using metal fabrication machines
• Weld mild steel using the metal inert gas welding process in the down hand position
• Demonstrate knowledge of engineering metals, properties and standards
• Carry out basic rigging and safe lifting practices as part of metal fabrication operations
• Demonstrate knowledge of the electrodes and filler rods
• Weld mild steel using the manual arc welding process in horizontal, vertical up and
overhead position
GENERIC UNIT STANDARD • Weld mild steel work piece using the shielded metal arc welding process in flat position
• Engineering science • Interpret and draw basic engineering drawings and sketches as part of metal
• Engineering drawing fabrication operations

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 (TVET) Welding and Metal Fabrication
Duration:
GENERIC UNIT STANDARD
NTA • Mathematics
Level 2 • Engineering drawing
12 months • First Aid
• Engineering Science
Job
Attachment
6 months LEVEL 4:

UNIT STANDARD TITLES

NTA
• Gouge metals using manual arc equipment as part of metal fabrication
Level 3
12 months operations
• Weld aluminium using the tungsten inert gas welding process in the down
NTA hand position
Level 4 • Weld thermoplastics with electrofusion equipment
12 months • Weld mild steel using the tungsten inert gas welding process in all positions
• Perform advanced manual arc welding on aluminium in all positions
• Perform advanced tungsten inert gas welding on aluminium in all positions
• Perform advanced manual arc welding on stainless steel in all positions
• Perform advanced tungsten inert gas welding on stainless steel in all
positions
• Hard face surfaces as part of metal fabrication operations
• Weld stainless steel pipe in all positions using the tungsten gas arc welding
process

GENERIC UNIT STANDARD

• Mathematics
• Engineering drawing
• Engineering Science

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Plumbing and
Pipefitting
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 (TVET) Plumbing and Pipefitting
Duration: This trade aims to enable trainees to obtain the competencies required
for performing basic plumbing tasks such as applying safety rules and LEVEL 2:
NTA
Level 2 regulations; using and maintaining hand tools; handling and storing
UNIT STANDARD TITLES
12 months plumbing materials; measurements and calculations, etc.
• Communicate effectively with others as part of plumbing
Job operations
Attachment • Use and maintain power tools and machines as part of
LEVEL 1:
6 months plumbing
UNIT STANDARD TITLES
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in an office • operations
NTA
Level 3 environment • Apply basic welding techniques as part of plumbing operations
12 months • Follow effective work practices in an office environment • Perform calculations related to plumbing operations
• Demonstrate basic word processing skills to perform • Carry out basic levelling as part of plumbing operations
administrative duties in an office environment • Perform basic bricklaying and plastering and rendering tasks as
• File and retrieve documents in an office environment part of plumbing operations
• Apply knowledge of an organisation to respond to basic
• Perform basic concreting as part of plumbing operations
customer enquiries in an office environment
• Carry out basic setting out as part of plumbing operations
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of office equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge of teamwork • Read and interpret basic building drawings as part of plumbing
operations
GENERIC UNIT STANDARDS • Install and repair water main pipes system
ICT • Perform basic sheet metal work and Soft soldering
• Apply fundamental computer literacy skills • Set out and install water services

Numeracy, Financial skills

HIV and AIDS, Occupational Health and Safety, Entrepreneurship,
Communication Skills, Numeracy & Financial Literacy

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 Plumbing and Pipefitting
(TVET)

Duration: GENERIC UNIT STANDARD

• Numeracy
NTA • Building drawing
Level 2 • Building Science
12 months
• Job Attachment
Job
Attachment LEVEL 3:
6 months UNIT STANDARD TITLES
• Install gas supply system as part of plumbing
NTA operations
Level 3 • Select and fit insulation and sheathing as part of plumbing
12 months installations
• Install storm water and sub-soil drainage systems as part of
plumbing operations
• Install below-ground sanitary drainage systems as part of
plumbing operations
• Fabricate and install flashings as part of plumbing operations
• Install pre-fabricated inspection openings and enclosures as
part of plumbing operations
• Install gutters and down-pipes
• Install and fit sanitary fixtures as part of plumbing operations
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding as part of plumbing operations
• Develop innovative ideas for the plumbing workplace

GENERIC UNIT STANDARDS

• Numeracy
• Building Science
• Building Drawing

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 Office
Administration
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(TVET)
Office Administration
Duration: LEVEL 3: LEVEL 4:
NTA UNIT STANDARD TITLES UNIT STANDARD TITLES
Level 3 • Coordinate own work schedule with that of others to achieve • Coordinate team projects as part of office procedures
6 months
team goals as part of office procedures • Monitor customer services as part of office procedures
NTA • Take dictation to produce a text document as part of office • Plan and organise meetings as part of office procedures
Level 4 procedures • Organise events as part of office procedures
6 months • Collect and provide information to facilitate communication • Organise travel arrangements as part of office procedures
flow as part of office procedures • Demonstrate complex word processing skills to perform
• Determine, monitor and maintain stock levels in an office administrative duties in an office environment
environment • Monitor an established office records system as part of office
• Demonstrate more advanced word processing skills to procedures
perform administrative duties in an office environment • Present information in a report format as part of an office
• Produce a presentation document as part of office procedures environment
• Produce a basic document in a desktop publishing application
as part of office procedures
• Operate the advanced functions of a spreadsheet application
as part of office procedures
• Plan and write office documents as part of office procedures

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 BU

NAMCOL
Business Units
Computer Based Learning Centres (CBLCs)
Bookshop
Campus Radio
Audio/Video Studio
Multi-Media Production Centre (MMPC)
Digital Billboard
Hiring of Facilities

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 CBLCs
Computer Based Learning Centres

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International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
INTRODUCTION NAMCOL offers the ICDL Certification programme which covers the key
concepts of computing and its practical applications. It is the world’s
International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is the world’s leading end-user computer certification programme and modules
leading end-user computer certification programme. The ICDL are now organised into three profile groups: ICDL Base Profile, ICDL
courses are offered at NAMCOL’s Computer Based Learning Standard Profile and ICDL Advanced Profile as outlined on the right:
Centres (CBLC) that form part of the College’s Business Units.
ICDL courses are available to anyone regardless of age, gender,
THREE MAIN ICDL CATEGORIES
education, experience or background. No prior knowledge of
Information Communication Technology (ICT) or computer skill is BASE STANDARD ADVANCED
required in order to enrol for ICDL courses. Computer Presentation Advanced Word
Essentials Processing

NAMCOL offers the ICDL Certification programme which covers Online Using Database

the key concepts of computing and its practical applications (MS Essentials Advanced
Spreadsheets
Office). It is the world’s leading end-user computer certification Online
Word
Collaboration
programme and modules are organised into three categories, Processing Advanced
namely: ICDL Base, ICDL Standard, and ICDL Advanced. Databases
IT Security

Advanced
Project Planning Presentation

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 International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
The following information briefly summarises each category and its content: storage, shared online documents and social networking. It covers
the tools, theories, technologies and risks behind online collaboration.
COMPUTER ESSENTIALS
Covers everything from hardware and software to malware. It teaches USING DATABASES
essential concepts and skills about the use of devices, file creation and Requires the candidate to understand some of the main concepts of
management, networks and data security. databases and demonstrates the ability to use a database to create
and modify tables, queries, forms and reports, and prepare outputs
ONLINE ESSENTIALS ready for distribution.
Covers security and safety on the web, the concepts of online
communities, communications and email. It covers the essentials you PRESENTATION
need for going online, including web browsing, effective search engine Requires the candidate to demonstrate competence in using
use, online communication and email. presentation tools to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting,
modifying and preparing presentations, using different slide layouts
WORD PROCESSING for display and printed distribution. It also requires the candidate
Provides the candidate the ability to use a word processing application to be able to duplicate and move text, pictures, images and charts
for everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing within and between presentations.
small-sized word processing documents that are ready for distribution.
IT SECURITY
SPREADSHEETS Allows candidates to understand the main concepts underlying
Provides the candidate the concept of spreadsheets and demonstrate the secure use of ICT in daily life and to use relevant techniques
the use of a spreadsheet application. The candidate will understand and and applications to maintain a secure network connection, use
be able to accomplish tasks associated with developing, formatting, the internet safely and securely, and manage data and information
modifying and using a spreadsheet of limited scope that is ready for appropriately.
distribution.
PROJECT PLANNING
STANDARD PROFILE MODULES Enables candidates to use a project management software to prepare
ONLINE COLLABORATION project plans and monitor projects, including planning and managing
Is a new Standard Module that is essential for our world of cloud time, costs, tasks and resources.

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ICDL Advanced Profile Modules
ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING Course Modules and Fees
Is a high-level certification programme through which enables A once-off Administration fee of N$50.00 is payable for
candidates to demonstrate their ability to use the advanced features all face-to-face and self-study courses, and all fees per
of word processing applications to enhance their work, improve module are payable prior to the commencement of the
productivity and save time in the creation, production, review and training.
distribution of documents. ICDL comprises of three categories depending on skill
level: Base, Standard, and Advanced. These categories
ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS also represent the different stages of digital proficiency in
Is a high-level certification programme that provides candidates a form of profiles.
with the opportunity to enhance their spreadsheet skills to an expert
level. Completion of this module will enable candidates to master The following course options are available
the more advanced functions of spreadsheet applications, enabling ICDL BASE PROFILE
them to produce more sophisticated reports and perform complex
mathematical and statistical calculations. ICDL BASE PRICE (N$)
(Face-To-Face)

ADVANCED PRESENTATION
This package includes a skills logbook, training material, face-to-face training
Covers advanced presentation features that will allow candidates to and testing on all four modules.
use the presentation application to its full potential. In addition, it will
Computer Essentials Deposit: N$ 800.00
allow them to plan and design more effective presentations that will
have greater impact to better engage and involve an audience. Online Essentials 550.00

Word Processing 550.00

ADVANCED DATABASES
Enables candidates to maximise database functions in Spreadsheets 550.00
order to manage and analyse high volumes of data. This
Total: N$ 2 450.00
moduleenablestheproductionof quantityandquality informationthat
business demands today. Duration for ICDL Base: 4 - 8 months

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 Course Modules and Fees
OPTION 2 PRICE (N$)
ICDL BASE (Self - Study) PRICE (N$)
Online Collaboration 700.00
Database 600.00
This package includes a skills logbook, training material and Project Planning 700.00
Examinations

ICDL Logbook (Compulsory) 350.00 TOTAL N$ 2 000.00

ICDL Base study material 300.00

ICDL Base Modules OPTION 3 PRICE (N$)

Exam per Module
760.00 Online Collaboration 700.00
= N$190 x 4 Modules
Presentation 600.00
Total: N$ 1 410.00 Project Planning 700.00

TOTAL N$ 2 000.00
ICDL STANDARD PROFILE
On completion of the ICDL Base modules, it is recommended that a student Duration: ICDL Standard 1-2 months per module
should enrol for any of the ICDL Standard options below.
ICDL STANDARD (Self - Study) PRICE (N$)
OPTION 1 PRICE (N$)
Study Material per Module 300.00
Online Collaboration 700.00 Exam per Module 190.00
Presentation 600.00
IT Security 700.00
TOTAL N$ 490.00

TOTAL N$ 2 000.00
• Student must complete ICDL Base to qualify for ICDL
Standard modules.
• Students who register for any ICDL Standard module should
be in a position of a skills logbook received when registered
for ICDL Base modules.

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Course Options and fees
For options 1 to 3 for ICDL Standard, modules must be paid in full on a module-by-
ICDL ADVANCED PROFILE module basis prior to training. The Self-study mode is available to all course options.
For more information, contact your CBLC Facilitator to discuss this option (see
ICDL ADVANCED (Face-To-Face) PRICE (N$) contact details at the back of the booklet).

Advanced MS Word 820.00 Please note that these fees are subject to change.

Advanced MS Excel 820.00

Certification - Certificates are issued by the ICDL Foundation in South
Advanced MS Access 820.00
Advanced MS PowerPoint 820.00 Africa upon completion of the various options. A waiting period is
required before certificates are issued. Certificates are issued when
TOTAL N$ 3280.00 the following options have been completed:

ICDL Base: On completion of all ICDL Base Modules

Duration for ICDL Advanced: 1 – 2 months per module
ICDL Base + any other 3 ICDL Standard modules: Eligible for ICDL
ICDL ADVANCED (Self-Study) PRICE (N$) Standard Certificate

Training Material per Module 300.00 ICDL Advanced: Any module passed
Certificates will only be printed on request (upon completion of
Testing/Exam fee per Module 380.00
modules in the options offered)
Skills Logbook (optional) 350.00

ICDL Profile Certificate: A candidate will be able to receive the ICDL

Profile Certificate for any combination of modules from the first module
Examination Fees: passed. The certificate will list all the modules that the candidate has
• ICDL Base N$ 190.00 per Module successfully completed to-date.
• ICDL Advanced: N$380.00 per module.

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 ICDL training and testing at NAMCOL Business Hours:
Training and testing takes place at the NAMCOL Computer Based Classes are offered in the morning, afternoon and during evening
Learning Centres (CBLC) countrywide. All NAMCOL centres sessions.
are fully accredited by the ICDL Foundation in South Africa
and provide a congenial study environment with the latest
A once-off
technology and professional trainers. Training takes place weekly

Note:
in accordance with the timetables available at all CBLC centres. Administration fee
of N$50 is payable
Registration
Candidates can register for ICDL courses any time throughout the
as required.
year. However, due to limited spaces, kindly contact the nearest
CBLC for enquiries.

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2023
CompTIA -
Information Technology Technical Support Certification
Study Opportunities

NAMCOL is a fully certified and accredited Computing Technology (This package includes training material, training (face-to-face/online)
Industry Association (CompTIA) partner. CompTIA boasts with a and the international examinations)
successful track record of over 30 years in the IT industry. The Duration: One Year
demand for a knowledge-based society pertaining to the Information
and Communication Technologies shifts as the world is becoming a Registration:
global village, and research has shown that certified employees have You can register any time of the year. However due to limited space,
superior communication skills and are better able to understand new kindly enquire at the Computer-Based Learning Centre (CBLC)
and complex technologies. NAMCOL Windhoek (+264)61 320 5279.

This programme aims to provide valuable tools and resources An administration fee of N$ 50.00 is payable.
to assist training and certifying IT professionals. Successful IT
COURSE NAME COURSE FEE
careers start with quality training and certification. The programme
Informantion Technology Technical Support Certification
is designed to promote international certifications and enhance IT
career pathways for students. CompTIA Fundamentals (ITF+) 1 500.00
CompTIA A+ 5 140.00
The prerequisites of the CompTIA courses: CompTIA N+ 3 780.00
• High school reading level
• Computer literacy Skills will be an advantage.
Business Hours:
Information Technology Technical Support Certification include the Classes are offered in the morning (08H00- 13H00), afternoon
following Categories: (14H00-17H00) and during evening sessions (17H30-20H30).

a. CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) For further information, please contact:

b. CompTIA A+ (061) 320 5279
c. CompTIA N+

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 CBLCs
Computer Based Learning Centres
Enroll with us for ICDL and CompTIA Short Courses
Enquiries,
please contact:
Windhoek Outapi
Tel: 061 320 5279 / 081 845 7736 Tel: 065 251 070 / 081 238 4196
[email protected] [email protected]

Eenhana Walvisbay
Tel: 065 263 848 / 081 371 3312 Tel: 064 205 990 / 081 352 8567
[email protected] [email protected]

Omuthiya Opuwo
Tel: 065 247 607 / 081 419 8880 Tel: 065 277 012 / 081 785 6265
[email protected] [email protected]

Ongwediva Rundu
Tel: 065 233 794 / 081 234 7348 Tel: 066-255 545 / 081 215 6210
[email protected] [email protected]

Otjiwarongo
Tel: 067 304 379 / 081 202 6486
[email protected]

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The NAMCOL BOOKSHOP
New NSSCO curriculum

Self-instructional/learning
materials for learners in
Namibia

* NIED approved learner books aligned to

the new curriculum
* Examination booklets with model NAMCOL
answers Ordinary Level | Grades 10 – 11

* Radio and Video lessons to enhance Business Studies

subject content
Learner's Book

NEW
CURRICULUM

Enquiries, Mildred Besser

Ester Ndinelago Shikongo
Ester Shafashike

please contact:

Windhoek Bookshop Ongwediva Bookshop Otjiwarongo Bookshop Rundu Bookshop

Independence Avenue Marula Street Erf 280 NAMCOL Regional Office
Katutura, opposite KFC Opposite Africa Stadt Haus Hotel Cnr of Prosit and Waterberg Street Independence Avenue
Tel: (061) 320 5285/02 Tel: (065) 233 780 Tel: (067) 304 379 Tel: (066) 255 545
Email 1: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email 1: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Email 2: [email protected] Email 2: [email protected]

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 The NAMCOL MULTI-MEDIA Production Centre (MMPC)
The Multi Media Production Centre offers copying and printing services to the public,
institutions and businesses in Windhoek at affordable prices. This service is, however,
not yet available at our other offices.

Services:
• Bulk photocopying
• Duplication
• Printing
• Binding of documents
• Flyers, brochures, posters
• Scanning
• Lamination

For further information please contact:

NAMCOL Head Office MMPC
2031, Independence Avenue [email protected]
Jetu Jama Centre (061) 320 5297
Katutura, Windhoek
Namibia

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The NAMCOL
Recording
Studio, Video
production and
Campus Radio

The recording studio has the capacity to record live bands,

choirs, radio dramas and educational radio documentaries.
The video production studio has the capacity to shoot and
edit video material. Learn through our educational radio
programmes by listening to the NAMCOL campus radio on
www.namcol.edu.na/campus-radio/

E Q U E
R
Mr Manfred Isaacks
102.
F

7 Educational Broadcast Coordinator

C Y
102

FM [email protected] • Tel: (061) 320 5203/5111

Recording Studio Page
.7

M Num:
, O IV
F

NGWED
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 ADVERTISE ON OUR LED DIGITAL
DOUBLE SIDED BILLBOARD
ADVERTISE H
ERE
In the Jetu Jama Complex, NAMCOL Head
Office, in close proximity to :
• Black Chain Mall in the heart of Katutura
• KFC Soweto
• UN Sports ground and Community Plaza
• Soweto Market on Independence Avenue

Our Billboard is the first double-sided Light

Emitting Diode (LED) Digital Billboard in
Namibia. Advertising on the NAMCOL Billboard
will ensure double views by road users and
pedestrians passing the Billboard daily. We
can assure you that your message will not go
unseen!

PRICING SCHEDULE
N$ 15 000 Per Month
FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION PLEASE

FULL DAY PLAY CONTACT:

Mr Phillip Kambonde
Get your message across instantly. Tel: 061 320 5218
Catch your audience! Email: [email protected]
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 RATE CARD
for hiring facilities

Fees include all equipment installed and

available in the different rooms:
TYPE OF VENUE Main Hall Auditorium Galleries x 3 Kitchen and Cream Room Parking Classrooms x 5 Training Lapa
Lobby Room
• Hall with projector, screen, podium,
sound, technician and 600 Chairs.
FEES N$8000.00 N$3000.00 N$700.00 each N$2000.00 N$700.00 N$00.00 N$500.00 each N$2000.00 N$2000.00
• 3 x Gallery rooms with sound, tables
and chairs.
EVENTS • Conference • Lectures • Meetings • Lunch • Meetings • Vehicles • Lectures • Trainings • Parties • Auditorium with sound, technician,
• Meetings • Presentations • Break-away • Cocktails • Presentations • Exams • Workshops projector and screen
Meetings rooms • VIP Launch • Presentations
• Kitchen/Lobby with sound, 3 x fridges,
stove/oven, Cupboards, 7 x tables and
• 500-600 • 120 • 20-25 per • 22 • 30-35 • 60 • 40 per class • 40 per • 50-60 22 x Chairs.
CAPACITY without room Kitchen class with
tables 80-100 tables.
• 300-350 Lobby
with tables

All rooms including the hall are air conditioned

FOR FURTHER
• Cream Room with sound, projector, screen, tables and chairs. INFORMATION PLEASE
• 5 x classrooms with sound, projector, screen, 40 desks and 40 tables each. CONTACT:

• Training room with projector, screen, 6 x round tables and chairs. Ms Latitia Mogotsi
• Lapa with sound, 2 x fridges, TV, DSTV, 5 x tables and chairs. Tel: 061 320 5254
• Parking is available at the back and front of the hall. Email: [email protected]
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 Graduation
Ceremonies
Graduation
Every year in April and August, a graduation ceremony is held, rewarding
students for their hard work during the course of the programmes.

Certificates
• Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CECD)
• Certificate in Education for Development (CED)
• Certificate Local Government Studies (CLGS) - (ONLINE)

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Graduation Ceremonies Continue
Diplomas Master’s Degree
• Diploma In Sign Language Interpreting (DSLI) • Master of Arts in Youth and Community Development
• Diploma in Education for Development (DED) (MAYCD)
• Diploma in Youth and Community Development (DYCD)
• Diploma in Community-Based Work With Children and Technical Vocational Education and Training Programmes
Youth (DWCY) • Automotive Mechanics
• Plumbing and Pipefitting
Undergraduate Degrees • Welding and Metal Fabrication
• Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development • Office Administration
(BA:YCD)
• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood and Junior Primary
Education (BECJPE)
• Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship (BBE)

Postgraduate Diploma
• Postgraduate Diploma in Open School Operation &
Management (PDOSOM)

Honours Degree
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood
Development and Pre-Primary (B. Ed (Hon.) ECD & PPE)

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 CEO`s Award
NAMCOL’s best-performing students are honoured at the
annual graduation with a monetary reward for all students
that do their best in the various programmes.

The aggregate mark of 75% and above is the guideline to

best performers.

The CEO`s Award is given to a well-deserving student

who performs the overall best of all the best-performing
students from all the programmes. This student is rewarded
with a trophy and a scholarship to pursue their studies at
any institution of their choice.

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Scholarships
NAMCOL offers scholarships to needy secondary and Applicants will be required to meet the criteria below to
tertiary students every year as part of our corporate be considered for a scholarship award:
social responsibility.
• The needy applicant must have a letter of provisional
admission from the College (Tertiary Students);
Economically disadvantaged students who experienced
• Unemployed applicants or applicants whose parents/
challenges in completing their studies have a difficult
legal guardians are unemployed need to submit a
time with succeeding in school, thus the College provides police declaration to support their applications;
partial or full assistance to identified students who are • The maximum combined household income should not exceed
not in a position to continue their education because of N$3 000.00, proof will have to be provided in that regard;
• In the case of orphaned applicants, a full birth certificate
financial hardships.
and certificates of deceased parents should be submitted;
• Letter from the Regional constituency councillor,
For tertiary students, the applications are handled or traditional authority or social worker
internally and open in November/December each year • Applicants both secondary and tertiary, must provide any
and forms are available on the NAMCOL website or at any other relevant documentation to substantiate their status
as needy students (i.e. letter from regional councillor,
NAMCOL Office countrywide.
traditional authority or civil society organisation)

For secondary learners, NAMCOL has decentralised

the facilitation of scholarships to the Regional
SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS

Note:
Councils countrywide. Regional Councillors inform the
communities in their constituencies. OPEN - 01 NOVEMBER 2023
CLOSE - 12 JANUARY 2024

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 Map of Nolnet Affiliated Centres

Ruacana Oshakati
Eenhana
Ongwediva Rundu
Katima Mulilo
Opuwo
Okahao
Oniipa
Omuntele
Omuthiya
NOLNET HEAD OFFICE
Tsumeb Grootfontein
NOLNET CENTRE

NOLNET CENTRES
Khorixas Outjo
Otjiwarongo Okakarara

Karibib

Usakos
Okahandja

Swakopmund Gobabis

Walvis Bay Windhoek

Rehoboth

Mariental

Keetmanshoop

Luderitz

Kalkrand

Karasburg

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Map of Regional and Sub-Regional offices

Eenhana

Opuwo Oshakati Katima Mulilo

Ongwediva Rundu
Omuthiya REGIONAL OFFICES

Grootfontein SUB REGIONAL OFFICES

Khorixas
NAMCOL CENTRES

Otjiwarongo Okakarara

Okahandja
Swakopmund

Gobabis

Walvis Bay Windhoek

Rehoboth

Mariental

Keetmanshoop

Luderitz

Karasburg

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 World Health
Organisation
Mental health
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Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the Mental health promotion and prevention
stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their
community. It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our Promotion and prevention interventions work by identifying the individual, social and
individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape structural determinants of mental health, and then intervening to reduce risks, build
the world we live in. Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to personal, resilience and establish supportive environments for mental health. Interventions can
community and socio-economic development. be designed for individuals, specific groups or whole populations.

Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders. It exists on a complex Reshaping the determinants of mental health often requires action beyond the health
continuum, which is experienced differently from one person to the next, with varying sector and so promotion and prevention programmes should involve the education,
degrees of difficulty and distress and potentially very different social and clinical labour, justice, transport, environment, housing, and welfare sectors.
outcomes.
Suicide prevention is a global priority and included in the Sustainable Development
Mental health conditions include mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities Goals. Much progress can be achieved by limiting access to means, responsible
as well as other mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in media reporting, social and emotional learning for adolescents and early intervention.
functioning, or risk of self-harm. Banning highly hazardous pesticides is a particularly inexpensive and cost–effective
intervention for reducing suicide rates.
Determinants of mental health
Exposure to unfavourable social, economic, geopolitical and environmental Mental health care and treatment
circumstances – including poverty, violence, inequality and environmental
deprivation – also increases people’s risk of experiencing mental health conditions. In the context of national efforts to strengthen mental health, it is vital to not only
protect and promote the mental well-being of all, but also to address the needs of
Risks can manifest themselves at all stages of life, but those that occur during people with mental health conditions.
developmentally sensitive periods, especially early childhood, are particularly
detrimental. For example, harsh parenting and physical punishment is known This should be done through community-based mental health care, which is more
to undermine child health and bullying is a leading risk factor for mental health accessible and acceptable than institutional care, helps prevent human rights
conditions. violations and delivers better recovery outcomes for people with mental health
conditions. Community-based mental health care should be provided through a
Protective factors similarly occur throughout our lives and serve to strengthen network of interrelated services that comprise:
resilience. They include our individual social and emotional skills and attributes
as well as positive social interactions, quality education, decent work, safe mental health services that are integrated in general health care, typically in general
neighbourhoods and community cohesion, among others. hospitals and through task-sharing with non-specialist care providers in primary
health care;
Mental health risks and protective factors can be found in society at different scales.
Local threats heighten risk for individuals, families and communities. Global threats community mental health services that may involve community mental health centers
heighten risk for whole populations and include economic downturns, disease and teams, psychosocial rehabilitation, peer support services and supported living
outbreaks, humanitarian emergencies and forced displacement and the growing services; and
climate crisis.
services that deliver mental health care in social services and non-health settings,
such as child protection, school health services, and prisons.

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 2024 Public Holidays

Holiday Date Day

New Year's Day 01 January Monday

Independence Day 21 March Thursday

Good Friday 29 March Friday

Easter Monday 01 April Monday

Workers' Day 01 May Wednesday

Cassinga Day 04 May Saturday

Ascension Day 09 May Thursday

Africa Day 25 May Saturday

Heroes Day 26 August Monday

Women’s Day 10 December Tuesday

Christmas Day 25 December Wednesday

Family Day 26 December Thursday

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Observance Days 2024, but not Public
Holidays
Observance Days Date Day
Constitution Day 9 February Saturday
Day of the African Child 16 June Sunday
Day of the Namibian Child 28 September Saturday
United Nations Day 24 October Thursday

According to the Public Holidays Act, 1990 (Act 26 of

1990) the Monday, following a Sunday which is a public
holiday, shall also be a public holiday, unless the Monday
is already a public holiday.

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