NIMT

INFORMATION
BROCHURE
MARCH 2024 –
AUGUST 2024
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 NAMIBIAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY
Head Office: NBCT: NET: NNC: NSC:
Private Bag 5025 Private Bag 5025 Private Bag 5025 Private Bag 2009 Private Bag 2141
Swakopmund Swakopmund Swakopmund Tsumeb Keetmanshoop
Namibia Namibia Namibia Namibia Namibia
Tel.: (064) 511800 Tel.: (064) 511900 Tel.: (064) 511800 Tel.: (067)224500 Tel.: (063) 227600
Fax: (064) 510369 Fax: (064) 511921 Fax: (064) 510369 Fax: (067) 221714 Fax: (063) 222101
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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VISION STATEMENT
The Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology strives to be the premier
vocational and educational training provider by choice.

MISSION
The Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology provides cost effective
and quality vocational and educational training.

VALUES
The Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology promotes the following
values at all times:

Care
Integrity
Teamwork
Excellence

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 The Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology is an
autonomous entity, which is governed by the NIMT Board
of Trustees. As is the case with all other training enti-
ties, the Institute developed rules and regulations to en-
sure the smooth operation of the facility.

All trainees/employers are required to familiarise them-

selves with and respect the contents of this brochure.

The NIMT is accredited by the Namibian Qualifications

Authority for both its vocational and theoretical tuition/
training.

NB: All correspondence always has to be addressed to

the Executive Director. If not adhered to, it could be
termed: “Private Correspondence.”

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 Introduction:

Although advances are being made in developing Namibians into skilled and mana-
gerial positions within the mining and other industries, it is true that non-
Namibians often still have to fill such positions. However, it is a stated aim of the
Government that Namibians should become increasingly able to effectively take up
these positions.

Namibia still has a huge demand for artisans, technicians and supervisors in the
mining, metallurgy, geology and engineering disciplines.

It is here where a gap is perceived in the education facilities within the country,
which needs to be bridged for the benefit of the mining, engineering and other in-
dustries.

As an independence gift to Namibia, Rössing Uranium Ltd (Rio Tinto) originally

proposed to help establish the Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) to train
Namibians in the technical skills required by the mining, engineering and other in-
dustries.

The level of training is targeted towards providing people with the theoretical,
practical and technical skills necessary to effectively take up positions as artisans ,
but also to provide for a career-path of life-long learning.

Management:

An Executive Director, reporting to the Board of Trustees, is responsible for manag-

ing both the academic and financial performance of the Institute. It is envisaged
that the Institute is to be partially self-financing for both capital and operational
costs. Funds are obtained from tuition- and residential fees, central government
and private sector support and other benefactors. For this purpose a ‘Trust’
known as the “Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology” had been created.
The NIMT’s Head Office as well as the Engineering and Building/Civil Trades Cam-
puses are located in Arandis. NIMT also has a fully operational Campus in Tsumeb
– the Northern Campus, and in Keetmanshoop – the Southern Campus, for which
the Executive Director is fully responsible and all principals have to report to him.

Course/Training:

The objective of the Institute is to equip Namibians with the skills and knowledge
that will enable them to take up positions as artisans within the mining, engineer-
ing, building and civil industries.

Training is presently provided in:

 Fitting & Turning (including Machining): Arandis and Keetmanshoop

 Boilermaking/Plating/Welding: Arandis, Tsumeb and Keetmanshoop
 Automotive Mechatronics: Arandis, Tsumeb and Keetmanshoop

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  Electrical: Arandis, Tsumeb and Keetmanshoop
 Instrumentation: Arandis only
 Bricklaying/Plastering: Keetmanshoop only
 Carpentry/Joinery: Arandis only
 Plumbing/Sheetmetalwork: Arandis only
 Refrigeration/Air-conditioning: Arandis only
 Millwright (Electrical) – Tsumeb only
 Autotronics – Tsumeb only
 Fitting: Arandis and Keetmanshoop
 Clothing Production Special – Arandis only

Theory:

Daily tuition up to the National Technical Certificate, Level III, in Mathematics, En-
gineering/Building Science, Engineering/Building/Structural Steel Drawing, Indus-
trial Electronics and applicable Trade Theory.

Supplementary Subjects/Courses are:

First Aid, Health, Safety &Environment (HSE), Computer Practice, English Communi-
cation Skills (ECS), Entrepreneurial Skills, which will be done as a block-release tui-
tion period.

Three training routes are offered by NIMT: vocational/apprenticeship, skills-

upgrading or “special trainee” training:

Skills Upgrading Training (Recognition of Prior Learning):

A two-day evaluation test is one of the prerequisites of the NIMT to enable registra-
tion for the skills upgrading route.

Practical Evaluation tests are taken to allow/enable the NIMT to advise the employ-
er on which level of training the candidate/s should start. Certified service confir-
mation letters are to be presented by the employer at the registration of the em-
ployee.

 Level 1 = 6 weeks
 Level 2 = 7 weeks
 Level 3 = 9 weeks
 Trade Test Preparation = 4 weeks minimum / 8 weeks maxi-
mum

Between each level the applicable tasks have to be done in industry before the next
level can be assigned. Only one level will be allowed per year.

Skills Upgrading Requirements:

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  Trainee must first do an evaluation test at the NIMT to establish trainability/
recognition of prior learning.
 Trainee must be literate.
 Must be employed to enable him/her (the trainee) to complete the prescribed
tasks before advancing to the next level.
 Minimum of three years practical work/job experience, for which appropriate
service documents must be presented on application. (by the employer).
 Must be registered by the employer, who also has to carry all applicable expens-
es.
 Minimum Grade 6 with passes in Mathematics, Natural Science and English
(Official Language).

SPECIAL TRAINING/ARTISAN ASSISTANT: (GRADE 10 AND LOWER)

The NIMT also offers the Special Trainee Vocational Training possibility.

Please be informed about the following and adhere to the given details diligently:

 This is an one semester (6 months) Vocational Modular Training route. It starts

at the beginning of a semester and will end at the end of the semester;
 No theoretical tuition is attached to this training possibility, except Health,
Safety and Environment Level 1;
 Early school leavers with Grade 10 or lower will be given preference;
 Only a fixed number of candidates per trade will be enrolled;
 No trade with an electrical background will be considered for this training
route;
 Special Trainees will have to follow and abide to all NIMT’s rules and regula-
tions;
 NIMT cannot promise any accommodation and/or transport possibilities as
NIMT is normally fully utilizing these possibilities for its formal trainees;
 Maintenance etc. will be the trainees’ own responsibility;
 This is a self-paced, modular training route conducted in our official language,
English;
 At enrolment you have to pay in full N$4,000.00 at the Campus you are enrol-
ling with;
 You have to apply for a governmental loan from the NSFAF;
 You will receive a receipt, which has to be shown at the Central Stores of the
Campus. Only then you will be issued with your Practical Safety gear etc.;

As NIMT’s training and education programme is accredited by/with our Namibian

Qualifications Authority (NQA), you will be certified on the completion of the train-
ing semester on all the modules you have been declared to be competent in. You
are then to seek employment in our industry as an artisan-assistant in your trade.
After having worked for at least four uninterrupted years in your trade, the compa-
ny you are employed with may register you for the National Trade Test. If you are
successful in the practical assessment, you will receive a Statement of Achieve-
ment

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 Apprenticeship/Vocational Training:

Training is conducted over four years:

1st - 3rd year Maximum of six months in the institute, six months in industry
(on-the-job-training/job attachment).
4th year 10 months in industry and two months at the Institute for final
trade upgrading.

Apprenticeship/Vocational Trainee

The general and minimum admission criteria for the Technical and Vocational Edu-
cation and Training (TVET) sector are:

1. The NSSCO qualifications (re-vised curriculum);

2. Twenty (20) points in six (6) subjects;
3. F Grade in English, Mathematics and Science;
4. Physics is compulsory for technical subjects.

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1. The NSSCO qualifications (re-vised curriculum);

2. Eighteen (18) points in six (6) subjects;
3. F Grade in English, Mathematics and Science;
4. D Grade in the respective Pre-vocational subject;

Preference will be given to trainees with higher Grades.

Skills Upgrading Trainee: Candidate must be registered by his/her employer.

This is not a private traineeship.

Trainee has to undergo an evaluation test with NIMT to establish trainability/

recognition of prior learning.
Trainee must be English literate.
Minimum of three years uninterrupted job experience. (Copy of “Service Record” is
a prerequisite and therefore must be handed to the Registrar when the trainee reg-
isters for the evaluation test).
Minimum Grade 6 with a pass in Mathematics, Physical Science and English.
Must be employed to enable the trainee to complete the prescribed tasks before
entering for the next Level.

The employer has to pay for this training possibility. NIMT will send the account
to the employer.

Special Training/Artisan Assistant Trainee

At least 16 years of age.

Early school leavers with Grade 10 or lower will be given preference.
No trade with an electrical background will be considered for this training route.

Application forms will be available in the offices of the respective Regional Gover-
nors and the Regional Councillors. NIMT centres will not issue application forms.

 Companies should:

 Ensure that the trainee does the practical side of the training under the
guidance of a qualified artisan.

 Ensure a secure financial source/backing to cover the tuition/hostel fees

and other costs.

 Sign an apprenticeship contract as well as pay the trainee an allowance dur-

ing the said apprenticeship period.

Allocations for Training Assistance:

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 Trainees, not from companies, will be able to apply for a governmental loan/
subsidy enabling them to pay the under-mentioned costs. The documents for
loan/subsidy applications of trainees, applying for a loan/subsidy, will be sent to
the Ministry of Education’s NSFAF who will then in turn finalise the loan/subsidy
application. This is a ministerial responsibility in co-operation with NIMT.

The loan amount, provided over a three-year training period, must be paid back in
full once a trainee has completed his/her training and gained employment.

Loans will only be granted to applicants whose parents, together, do not earn more
than a specific amount.

Assistance is usually offered twice per year e.g. January/February for the March in-
take and July/August for the September intake.

Training Assistance Trainees require a Grade 11 Certificate with a pass in Mathe-

matics, Physical Science and English.

Trainees are not covered by a medical aid or pension fund, nor are female students
covered for maternity leave etc., which could lead to the extension of their training
at NIMT. All trainees have to sign a “training assistance” and “governmental train-
ing” contract.

Training Assistance covers the training costs up to the amount of N$22,825.00.00

per annum.
Trainees will be held responsible for costs of N$16,000.00, which they can apply
for and obtain a governmental loan – per annum.

Total training costs: for governmental trainees only N$38,825.00 per annum, this
is subject to change. Bursary Holders/Company funded trainees annually pay
N$30,000.00.

All trainees annually have to pay a non-refundable registration fee of

N$4,000.00 on the day of registration. Private company trainees: fee is paid
by company.

Private trainees will have to meet NIMT’s enrolment requirements before they
will be accepted. Parents, who pay for the trainee themselves, have to provide
a bank guarantee letter to the NIMT, before the trainee will be enrolled.

Trainees enrolled by parents/guardians: N$20,000.00 - per annum including the

registration fee of N$4,000.00. To be paid in full on the day of enrolment.

Trainees from private companies: the company will be billed accordingly.

Trainees are responsible for providing their own accommodation in either Arandis,
Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Tsumeb or Keetmanshoop. If they want to stay in NIMT
accommodation, they have to be willing to share rooms. The costs for 6 months

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 are N6,600.00 - once off - excluding meals and linen. Accommodation is not
NIMT’s responsibility and only limited places are available.
Governmental trainees who live in Swakopmund or Walvis Bay have to pay a
transport fee of N$6,600.00 for the semester, if the trainee wants to use NIMT
transport to and from the Institute. Without a valid receipt, trainees will not be
supplied with bus tickets. Without a valid ticket, trainees will not be allowed to
use NIMT transport. Transport is not a NIMT obligation and only limited seats are
available. Trainees who pay the transport/accommodation fee in full on the day of
registration will receive preference in the allocation of a seat/room.
Trainees must be able to maintain themselves during their period of training at
their own/parent’s cost.
If all fees have not been paid in full at the end of each semester, no progress re-
ports or certificates will be issued and the next level of training will only be availa-
ble if all outstanding fees have been paid in full.

Note:

At present there are companies, which offer study bursaries for technical trainees
at the NIMT. Therefore we suggest that you personally contact them.

 Contact various large Namibian Corporations for either employment or bursary

assistance.

 Should you wish to pursue a training route at any Namibian Company, please
contact them personally, as the NIMT does not organise/arrange employment
for trainees.

 Bank loans for vocational training are available.

1. Trainees: Rules and Regulations

1.1 Attendance:

The Institute’s training hours are 07:30 until 15:50. (Monday – Friday)

1.1.1 Punctuality:

All trainees are to ensure that they are in class/workshop at 07:30 sharp and
that they do not leave the premises before 15:50. Everyone should be at the
NIMT at least fifteen minutes before lecturing/training actually starts.

1.1.2 Absenteeism:

 Only official leave and sick leave (written doctor’s certificate in which the
trainee is booked off) will be accepted as reasons for absence.
 No trainee is allowed to be absent without phoning and reporting his/her
absenteeism to the relevant Campus’s Principal or the Personal Assistant.
Trainees who do not inform the relevant Campus’s Principal or their Per-
sonal Assistant about their absenteeism, will be issued with a Letter of

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 Warning. It must be noted that 3 (three) Letters of Warning could result
in immediate expulsion from NIMT.

 All requests for leave must be authorised in the first instance by the cam-
pus Principal and then the Executive Director or in his absence, via the
Management member acting on his behalf for approval of such leave.

1.1.3 Breaks:

Breaks of no longer than five minutes will be permitted:

 Two in the morning, three in the afternoon.

 All smokers have to apply the appropriate law and smoking has to be on-
ly during the breaks.
 A day does not start and does not end with a break.

Should these ‘breaks’ be abused, they will be cancelled immediately. Should

cigarette-butts be found littering the premises, smoking on the premises
could be prohibited.

1.1.4 Workshop:

No trainee is permitted to leave the workshop without the permission of the

Training Officer. Anybody who enters another workshop always first has to
report to the responsible Training Officer.

1.1.5 Premises:

Permission to leave the premises during training hours must be obtained

from the relevant Campus’s Principal, but is to only be granted for emergen-
cies.

1.1.6 Training Period:

Trainees have to complete the duration of the training period. Deviation is

only permitted with the prior consent of the Executive Director and the Prin-
cipal of a campus and the respective employer.

1.1.7 Trade Test:

All trade test dates etc. are forwarded by the NTTC, Ministry of Education,
NTA to the Executive Director and the Principals. All trade testing is being
organised by the NTTC/NTA and is not the responsibility of NIMT, but NIMT
has to register its trainees for Trade Testing. This is done by the office of
NIMT’s Senior Registrar, for all trainees.

1.2 Safety:

1.2.1 Safety Rules and Regulations:

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 All prescribed safety rules and regulations must be adhered to (NOSA/HSE
and Modular).

All new trainees will undergo a basic Safety, First Aid and AIDS Awareness
course before they are permitted to commence training. This is part of
NIMT’s two-week induction programme. They must pass the safety modules
applicable to their trade at least by the second attempt. Failure will lead to
the expulsion of the trainee.

1.2.2 Clothing and Equipment:

It is mandatory for all trainees to wear safety clothing and to use safety
equipment in all workshops. Only NIMT approved PPE will be permitted on
the premises.

In the workshops there are clearly marked walkways. Visitors have to re-
main on these walkways.

1.2.3 Safety Meeting:

All trainees have to attend all safety meetings/fire drills etc.

1.2.4 Machinery:

Trainees are not permitted to work on, or switch on, any machine whilst
there is no supervision in the workshop area.

1.2.5 NIMT Vehicles:

Nobody may drive any NIMT vehicle, unless he/she is in the possession of a
written “letter of consent” and a valid driver’s licence. Before any NIMT ve-
hicle is being driven, the driver concerned must ensure that the Principal
and Personal Assistant, have a certified copy of his/her licence on file.

1.2.6 Alcohol:

No alcoholic beverages or drugs are allowed on the premises or in any vehi-

cle being driven to and from NIMT. This will lead to immediate expulsion
from NIMT training system. An alcohol/drug test could be conducted on you
by the NIMT. Refusal to undergo such test will lead to immediate dismis-
sal.

No weapons and/or alcohol/drugs are allowed in NIMT or in any accommo-

dation provided to the trainee by the NIMT. This also applies to NIMT ac-
commodation facilities – no drinking or being under the influence of alcohol
will be permitted.

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 NIMT HAS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE.
THIS INCLUDES ALL NIMT ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES, TOO.
THIS APPLIES TO ALL NIMT TRAINEES, EMPLOYEES, GUESTS/
VISITORS.

1.2.7 Indemnity Form:

No trainee will be allowed in any workshop if he/she has not signed and
handed the required NIMT Indemnity Form to his Training Officer, who in
turn has to ensure that it reaches the Registrar’ office/is filed on the trainees
file.

1.2.8 NIMT BUS TRANSPORT AND REGULATIONS (ARANDIS)

Any trainee wishing to make use of NIMT bus transport has to adhere to
NIMT bus transport rules and regulations. Transport is a privilege and NOT a
right. Transport will be provided on a first come first served basis. Violation
of any of NIMT bus transport rules and regulations will lead to the issuing of
misconducts. After the issue of a third misconduct, the bus transport card/
receipt/permit of the culprit will be revoked and the culprit will be banned
from using NIMT bus transport any further. The transport fee paid, will be for-
feited.

 To utilize NIMT bus transport , you must have one of the following with
you at all times:
 A valid NIMT bus transport card;

 A valid NIMT Transport receipt;

 A temporary bus transport permit;

 NIMT bus transport cards/receipts/permits are NOT transferable. Only the

person, to whom NIMT bus transport card/receipt/permit has originally
been issued, will be allowed to utilize NIMT bus transport. If you provide
your card/receipt/permit to any other trainee, this will be seen as fraud and
both you and the person you gave the card/receipt/permit to, will be
banned from using NIMT transport. Your NIMT bus transport card/receipt/
permit will be revoked and you will forfeit the transport fee paid.

 Passenger control will be conducted each morning when you board the bus
to travel to NIMT and each afternoon when you board the bus to leave NIMT.
All trainees must show their valid NIMT bus transport card/receipt/permit
to the bus controller to be allowed on the bus.

 Be at your pick-up point at least 5 (five) minutes before the pre-determined

pick-up time.

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  Follow the bus driver’s and the bus controller’s instructions at all times.

 Smoking and the use of alcohol/drugs is strictly prohibited on the bus.

 Fighting, shouting, horseplay and the use of obscene language is strictly

prohibited.

 Any dangerous, disturbing or annoying object is strictly prohibited on the

bus.

 Eating and drinking (including chewing gum) is strictly prohibited on the

bus.

 Personal hygiene and neatness is of the utmost importance at all times.

 Littering is strictly prohibited. Do not throw any object out of the bus win-
dows.

 Tampering with the bus and vandalizing the bus or any part thereof is
strictly prohibited.

 NIMT dress code has to be followed at all times:

 Clothing worn must be neat, clean and in good state of repair.

 Neither beach thongs nor open sandals are permitted;

 Neither overalls nor safety boots allowed on the bus;

 Hold onto the handrail when you get onto the bus. No pushing and shoving
allowed.

 Take your seat promptly and sit properly. Face forward at all times. Fill up
the bus from the back to the front. Fill up all seats from the window sides of
the bus to the aisle.

 Reservation of seats for yourself or fellow trainees is strictly prohibited.

 No switching of seats is allowed, while the bus is moving.

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  Either place your bags/parcels under your seat or on the parcel shelve or
keep these on your lap.

 No drawing boards to be placed on the parcel shelve, put them under your
seat.

 Keep the aisle of the bus clear at all times. No trainee is allowed to stand in
the aisle.

 Keep all body parts inside the bus at all times.

 Please keep conversations quiet and hushed. The bus driver needs to con-
centrate to ensure your safety and wellbeing. Ensure absolute quietness
when railroad crossings are approached.

 The use of earphones is required, whenever listening to music on the bus.

Loud music is strictly prohibited.

 Remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.

 When passengers get off the bus, the front seated passengers get off first
and thereafter the passengers seated in the back. Pushing and shoving is
strictly prohibited.

 When you get off the bus, hold onto the handrail and exit safely. Once out-
side, move away from the bus.

 NEVER cross the road in front of the bus.

 Remember: If you cannot see the bus driver, the bus driver cannot see you.

 In case of an accident or emergency:

 Stay calm;
 Evacuate the bus safely and as quickly as possible – do NOT run/
push/shove;
 Ensure all passengers as well as the driver are safely out of the bus;

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  Ensure all passengers and bus driver are safe and out of danger;
 In case of an accident contact the MVA at 081 9682 to report the acci-
dent and request ambulance and First Aid services;
 Attend to injuries where possible, but ensure that you wear gloves.

1.3 General:

1.3.1 Personal:

Private Business/Private Jobs during training hours are not permitted with-
out the prior consent of the Executive Director. Job cards, signed by the Ex-
ecutive Director, or in his absence, the management member acting on his
behalf and/or the Principal of the campus, have to be handed to the respon-
sible Training Officer for any job that needs to be done in or for a workshop .
These job-cards are to be completed in full, as such tasks will be credited to
the section, which had to complete the tasks.

1.3.2 Telephone Calls and Cell-phones:

Telephone calls are only to be made and received during lunch- and tea
breaks.

It must be noted that under no circumstances may a trainee use the tele-
phone in the office of a Training Officer, unless permission has been given/
granted by the Executive Director personally. Should this rule be disregard-
ed, a Letter of Warning will be issued to both the Trainee as well as the Train-
ing Officer concerned.

No cell-phones are allowed to be used by students on the NIMT premises.

1.3.3 NIMT Property:

 Loss of/Injury to:

Should a trainee cause loss of and/or damage to property belonging to

the Institute or injury to either a staff member, student or visitor, be-
cause of proven negligence, he/she will be held responsible/liable for the
costs incurred by his/her actions.

 Tools etc.

Tools, equipment, material etc. may not be removed from the premises
without the consent of the Executive Director, or in his absence, the Man-
agement member acting on his behalf. The lending-out register has to be
filled out, after permission had been granted and on return of this item.

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 Tools vandalised or vanishing out of the workshop etc. will be charged
equally to all trainees using the specific workshop if the culprit cannot be
found.

 Photocopies:

Private photocopies must be paid for. The Receptionist should be ap-

proached in this regard. She is responsible for the printing of such pho-
tocopies at the NIMT/campus.
 Correspondence:

All correspondence to NIMT always has to be addressed/directed to the

Executive Director and all correspondence from NIMT is to be counter-
signed by the Executive Director. If not, such correspondence will not be
classified as an official document to or from NIMT.

1.3.4 Visitors:

 Trainees/lecturing/training and service staff-members are not allowed to

receive visitors during training/lecture periods.

 All NIMT visitors are to report to the Receptionist (Admin. Block) of each
campus and are to obtain a visitor’s card, which has to be worn whilst be-
ing on any one of the NIMT premises.

 All visitors to the Institute are to be treated courteously and with respect.

1.3.5 Fraternisation:

Fraternisation is not permitted between trainees and NIMT personnel/

visitors etc.

1.3.7 1.3.6 Locker Keys:

N$250.00 will be levied and charged to a trainee for loosing his/her locker
key.

1.3.8 1.3.7 Stationery:

Stationery will be issued and charged to all trainees. Only one set of each
will be issued, thereafter all replacements have to be paid for in cash at the
receptionist/PA and the receipt has to be shown to NIMT Central Stores be-
fore any item will be replaced to you, the trainee.

1.3.8 If safety-apparel (overalls etc.) has to be replaced, the old item has to be
handed in, before a new item will be issued.

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 1.3.9 Any module, which has to be re-issued, will cost N$ 10.00 and this amount
has to be paid to the receptionist before the trainee is to be handed his/her
module.

With your co-operation the Executive Director and all staff members will en-
sure that the NIMT maintains a positive image and that the facility upholds
standards, which we all can be proud of.

2. You, the Trainee:

2.1 A Message to all Trainees:

You should always keep in mind that you, of your own free will, have made
the choice of a career and to be trained at NIMT.

You will find that in order to become a first class artisan, you have to apply
yourself conscientiously to work for the full period of traineeship. It is very
important that this outlook is also carried to all technical/theory classes you
are required to attend.

In your contact with the lecturers and training officers, who will give their
time and knowledge to train you in all practical and theoretical aspects of
your trade, you will find that you will be called upon to do your part by
showing a lively interest and willingness in your work. If you start off in
this way, you will in time gain the inner satisfaction, which goes with a sense
of duty and pride of workmanship. Pride of workmanship plays a very im-
portant role in your trade. Whatever job you do, no matter how small, do
it to the best of your ability, in the most efficient and safe way.

2.2 Your obligation towards the Institute:

It will be required from you:

2.2.1 To apply yourself diligently and conscientiously to the work given to you; to
be punctual, productive, well behaved and obedient. You will also be re-
quired to observe the rules and practices concerning the prevention of acci-
dents. (Safety/and NIMT standards).

2.2.2 To attend prescribed classes, apply yourself seriously to your studies and
pass the applicable courses each year.

2.2.3 To obtain, with the assistance of your Company or the Institute, a recog-
nised first aid certificate and attend safety courses as scheduled.

2.2.4 To adhere to all rules and regulations of the Institute.

2.3 Instructors:

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 Your training officer/instructor/lecturer will play an important part in all as-
pects of your traineeship. You will soon get to know that although he/she is
strict, he/she will be fair and a good advisor to you.

Some of your instructor’s most important functions are:

 To provide you with sound training during your training period at the Na-
mibian Institute of Mining and Technology.

 To collaborate with the relevant training sections in the workshops and

elsewhere to ensure that training programmes are carried out in the best
way possible and also that trainees receive fair and considerate treat-
ment.

 To take an interest in the trainee’s appraisal and to look into the difficul-
ties of those trainees whose ratings are below average, with the objective
of improving their ratings.

 To watch you, the trainee, with interest and be available to those who
wish to come to her/him with any of their problems or for those who re-
quire advice.

 To ensure that you adhere to NIMT’s and your company’s rules and regu-
lations.

 Your Employer/Job-Attachment Company will also take a special interest

in your attendance and studies at the NIMT. He/it will keep in touch with
the Institute so that difficulties can be dealt with as soon as they arise.

2.4 Trainee Appraisal/Rating:

2.4.1 At regular intervals your appearance, behaviour and practical work will be
evaluated according to a standard marking sheet.

2.4.1 The information obtained from these marking sheets will assist your em-
ployer and instructor in detecting any problems you might have.

2.5 Leave:

2.5.1 Trainees are not entitled to annual leave, except for proven emergencies.
Trainees intending to take emergency leave have to obtain their instructor’s
signed approval prior to the Principal’s and the Executive Director’s approv-
al. Any other leave is to be taken during the annual holidays of the Institute,
e.g. June and December.

2.5.2 Annual/Other Leave whilst training at NIMT:

All NIMT trainees must adhere to the following NIMT ‘Leave Conditions’:

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  Leave will only be granted in the proven case of either a trainee being
ill or death within his immediate family. (Compassionate leave). Here
the prescribed law will be applied. Uncles, aunts, nephews etc are
not immediate family.

 All absenteeism will be reported directly to the employer of the trainee

concerned.

 If leave is applied for, the employer/s must give his/their consent to

NIMT (in writing) before leave will be considered/granted to a trainee.

 For all absenteeism e.g. medical/funeral arrangements etc. written

proof must be provided.

 Should a trainee be absent without prior arrangement, i.e. missed the

bus etc. he has to phone in immediately (before noon) and complete a
NIMT leave application form on his return. No trainee is allowed to be
absent without phoning in and reporting his absenteeism. This still is
no valid excuse for absenteeism.

 No trainee is allowed to be absent for private reasons and to apply for

leave afterwards. (AWOL)

 Absenteeism could lead to written warnings.

As this is a training centre, it is important to use all the possibilities availa-

ble to be prepared for a life-long artisanship/learnership. Therefore, should
the above conditions not be adhered to, a trainee will be issued with a Letter
of Warning. It must be noted that three written warnings could lead to im-
mediate expulsion.

2.6 Log Books:

Each and every trainee must diarise all work done by him/her whilst on job-
attachment. While being an excellent reference book, it also assists the
training officer in determining the time spent on various aspects of the
trade.

Entries in the Log book have to reflect the complexity of the exercise, e.g.
where a job was painted, an entry like ‘paint job – 4 hours’ would be suffi-
cient, but when a flange is made, a detailed description has to be given.
Sketches and formulae have to, where possible, be included.

Being expelled from a job-attachment position for bad behaviour, negative

performance, theft, damage caused, laziness and absent without leave etc.
could lead to expulsion from the NIMT, too. All requests, problems while be-
ing on job-attachment, are to be channelled to the Principal Job-attachments,
– 064-511807/ 064-511839.

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 2.7 Overalls and Safety Apparel:

Trainees have to wear overalls, safety shoes and safety glasses supplied by
his/her Company/the Institute. Other items such as gloves, earplugs and
cutting goggles will be supplied whenever the need arises.

2.8 Smoking (see also safety rules):

2.8.1 Smoking in either the lunchroom during tea/lunch breaks or in the workshop
(s), classroom, dining hall is not permitted.

2.8.2 Ashtrays are provided in smoking areas and these have to be emptied and
cleaned daily. No cigarette butts to lie around anywhere else.

Ashtrays are not to be used as dustbins.

2.8.3 No smoking is allowed on NIMT busses nor in any other NIMT vehicle. The
national law on smoking has to be applied.

2.9 Housekeeping:

Trainees are responsible for excellent housekeeping. Tools and equipment

used in the execution of work have to be cleaned and stored after the com-
pletion of work. The workbench and surroundings have to be swept at the
end of each workday. Trainees have to also paint floors, demarcation lines
etc.

2.10 Standard of Work:

 Trainees have to give their instructor their full co-operation. They have
to ensure that instructions, both verbal and written, are clearly under-
stood in order to produce work of the highest quality. Exercises not
within the specified tolerances will have to be repeated, and sloppy work
will not be tolerated.

 Maintenance work, routine and/or breakdowns are done internally, when-

ever possible by you and the training officers.

 Trainees are to complete job-cards under supervision of their training of-

ficers – project work.

2.11 Horseplay:

Horseplay invariably leads to injuries and will not be tolerated.

2.12 Insubordination:

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 Trainees have to obey all reasonable instructions (including alterations to
the workshop and equipment and cleaning of workshop and surrounding ar-
ea). Insubordination cannot be tolerated.

2.13 Disciplinary Code:

 In cases where disciplinary action is required, the Executive Director

will apply the NIMT disciplinary code and will inform the relevant em-
ployer accordingly.

 In addition to the above-mentioned procedure, the Executive Director

may undertake disciplinary steps against you at his discretion.

 If drunkenness is suspected, the Executive Director or his delegate has

the right to make the trainee blow into an alcohol-tester. Drunken-
ness, under the influence of drugs etc. will lead to a trainee’s immedi-
ate suspension, until all disciplinary hearings are completed – ulti-
mately, if found guilty, it could lead to dismissal.

2.14 Prevention of Accidents:

You will be taught to use hand tools to do the work properly. Your hands as
well as your senses and your tools have always to be well cared for.

Tools that are in a poor condition can easily injure you and, therefore, one
of the fundamental lessons will be that you have to pay a great deal of atten-
tion to the condition of your tools. Once you have learned this habit, it will
stand you in good stead throughout your career, not only preventing injury,
but also damage to expensive tools and equipment.
At later stages, you will be taught to handle power driven machine tools and,
in time, you will work with machinery. By this time you should have ac-
quired a sense of caution and alertness which will ensure that you, as well as
those with you or under your guidance, are safe.

The Institute endeavours to safeguard all its trainees to the best of its abil-
ity. To this end all trainees are taught to work safely at all times and it is
compulsory to wear the relevant personal protection equipment. (NIMT
standards to be followed).

Trainees are expected to pass the Safety Courses presented to them, as the
failure of Safety leads to failing the semester.

2.15 Trainees:

2.15.1 Conduct on and off the Job:

Trainees are expected to be well behaved on and off the job.

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 Abusive language in the workshop or in public places will call for discipli-
nary measures.
Drunkenness and rowdiness in public places and lodgings will render the
offender liable to suspension or dismissal. Alcohol-/drug abuse tests will
be done at random and a NIMT trainee has no right to refuse this test. By
refusing the test, he/she has made himself automatically guilty and will
be suspended until all disciplinary hearings have been completed – ulti-
mately it could lead to dismissal.

2.15.2 Training Programme:

A training programme is laid down and this programme will be followed

as closely as possible. In addition you will be trained in all aspects of
your trade not covered by the programme, but encountered at your place
of work. You must remember, however, that the ability to keep to the pro-
gramme will depend very largely on your own efforts and your rate of pro-
gress in each section of the programme.
You will be required to spend a part of your training programme at the In-
stitute, where you will be taught the basic handling of tools, machines and
work processes like filing, drilling, tapping, etc.

You will also be required to attend classes on first aid, safety etc..

Should you encounter any problems, be it in the classrooms, workshops

or after hours (private), please do not hesitate to approach your instructor
for assistance. He/she is there to help you. All after hours (private prob-
lems) are to be discussed during your instructor’s NIMT working hours.

2.15.3 Theory Tuition – Rules and Regulations:

Every trainee shall attend the theory classes prescribed by NIMT.

Failure in any one N1 subject, will result in the trainee being suspended un-
til he/she passes the failed subject on his/her own initiative and cost. Be-
fore a trainee is enrolled for Level 2, he/she will have to supply official
proof of having passed all N1 subjects.

If a trainee has failed one N2 subject, except for Trade Theory, he/she must
register to re-write their final examination at the next final examination
date.

The trainee can then commence with his/her Level 3 Training and Tuition,
but he/she needs to carry the N2 subject over to Level 3.
During Level 3, the trainee will attend classes for all N3 subjects and write
the internal examination for all these subjects. If the trainee has passed the
internal examination for all N3 subjects, he/she will not be allowed to write
the final N3 examination, unless the trainee has passed the N2 subject.

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 NB: Only an extension-period of one year in total will be permitted – appli-
cable for the four-year period. This includes absenteeism because of
maternity leave.

2.15.4 Trainees on Rotation:

 Trainees have to do job-attachment annually according to schedule

within the various job-attachment companies in conjunction with the
NIMT.

 The responsible NIMT representative will, whenever possible, regularly

contact the foreman or training staff concerned to discuss any prob-
lems about you, the trainee’s, progress. He will inspect the diary/
logbook, which every apprentice has to keep and will generally keep
himself informed about your, the trainee’s, development.

 He will also attend to all other job attachment problems and will keep
the Executive Director fully informed about all proceedings.

2.15.5 Trade Assessment:

Before a trainee can undergo a Trade Test, he must:

 Fulfil all his/her obligations towards his/her employer as set out in his
contract of apprenticeship.

 Obtain the minimum theoretical qualifications required.. (At least NTC

III in 4 subjects -of which Trade Theory is compulsory). Average of 40%
for all four subjects is the minimum percentage required, even if one
subject has been failed.

 Pass a competency test, both practical and theoretical, at the comple-

tion of each level of training.

 Have completed all the required modules contained in the training pro-
gramme.

 Obtain the relevant practical “on-the-job” experience required. (Job

attachment record has to be excellent).

 Satisfy the Institute and his employer that he will be able to shoulder
the full responsibility of a qualified artisan.

 Pass NIMT’s Mock Trade Test (minimum 60%).

2.16 Workshop and Safety Rules:

2.16.1 Always be on time – seconds lost can never be regained.

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 2.16.2 Clean overalls on Monday mornings or as necessary.

2.16.3 Always enter the workshop in an orderly manner.

2.16.4 Keep tools and machines in good order – treat them like your personal
property.

2.16.5 Do not talk to the operator of any machine – you may cause a serious
accident if his/ her attention is distracted.

2.16.6 Always shut off your machine when leaving it, even if you leave it only for
a moment.

2.16.7 The practical joker does not belong in any workshop: This includes
our workshops. Horseplay cannot be tolerated.

2.16.8 Leave your workplace as clean and orderly as you found it – keep it that
way at all times.

2.16.9 Smoking is hazardous to your and your neighbour’s health and not per-
mitted in the classroom or workshop.

2.16.10 Before starting a new operation with which you are unfamiliar, be sure
you know exactly what you are doing and obtain the approval of your in-
structor.

2.16.11 Do not leave your workplace without permission; be it the classroom or

workshop.

2.16.12 Should your trainer send you on an errand, make sure you report to the
person in charge on entering his area.

2.16.13 A workshop is a place of work – do not use it as a through-fare, use the

outside walkways provided for that purpose instead.

2.16.14 The NIMT telephone may only be used for emergencies during training
time. Private calls have to be made and received during your breaks.

2.16.15 Economise on material and time – they are both expensive in the long run.

2.16.16 Additional leave or early departure from NIMT may only be granted if the
employer has given his written consent e.g. by letter, fax or per e-mail.
Verbal messages, mysterious phone calls etc. are not acceptable. Even
then NIMT still has the right to make the final decision according to the
applicant’s performance, attitude etc.

2.16.17 All trainees who wish to see the Executive Director have to make an ap-
pointment with either his personal assistant or with the receptionist. The
trainee has to then wait in the reception area until he/she is granted per-

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 mission to proceed to the Executive Director’s office. Appointments will
only be possible during tea- and lunch-breaks.

2.16.18 Private business is not permitted during training time.

2.16.19 A training day cannot begin with a smoke break. During the so-called
smoke breaks trainees are not permitted to lounge around, nor making
phone-calls etc.

2.16.20 Modular training not only means that a trainee should do his/her mod-
ules, he/she should also be confronted with as much practical work as
possible to really attain a good, sound ability of doing the trade he is be-
ing trained for. (Projects and job-cards)

2.16.21 Alcoholic beverages, drugs etc. are not permitted on the premises of the
Institute nor may alcohol/drugs be consumed whilst being a passenger in
either a NIMT vehicle or bus, or while travelling in private vehicles.

2.16.22 You will serve a probation period of three months, which could be extend-
ed to six months without the NIMT giving any reasons to the trainee.

2.16.23 You are not permitted to write/complete any official examinations/

criterion tests in pencil! Should this happen, it will be erased and you
thus will not have been allocated any marks for such work done.

2.16.24 No political activities/posters/campaigning will be tolerated on the NIMT

premises.

2.16.25 Stick to the motto: A job worth doing, is worth doing well.

3. NIMT Health matters:

 First-year trainees have to bring along their completed medical forms,

done by their doctor/the state doctor, on the day of admission.
 Every campus has a breathalyser and test equipment for drug abuse.
Regular, at random, tests are conducted and, whenever positive, the
result has to be verified by a doctor etc.

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 NIMT: TRAINEE RESIDENT QUARTERS/DORMITORIES:

ACCOMMODATION IS A PRIVILEDGE AND NOT AN OBLIGATION TO TRAINEES.

PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO

ALL NIMT TRAINEES RESIDING IN ANY OF THE NIMT DORMITORIES. OVERSTEP-
PING OF THESE RULES, WILL LEAD TO EVICTION.

Code of Conduct:

1. Respect and good manners towards the supervisor/caretaker, visitors and fellow resi-
dents must be maintained at all times. Fellow residents and neighbours must not be
disturbed nor inconvenienced in any way. QUIET TIME is from 22:00.

1. No alcohol nor drugs nor any kind of weapon is permitted in any room, nor anywhere
else on the dormitory premises.

1. Neither you personally nor any visitor is allowed to consume alcohol nor any illegal
substance in your room nor anywhere else on the dormitory premises.

1. No parties will be allowed in any of the NIMT dormitories.

1. Trainees must be willing to share a room with one or two fellow trainees.

1. As the facilities are there for the use of all residents, it is important that they are
looked after and used in a responsible manner. All furnishings and fittings must be
handled with the same care as you would handle your own personal property. Wilful
damage, or any damage, resulting from anything other than normal wear and tear, will
be rectified at the occupant’s expense. This also applies to the ablution blocks, kitch-
en and entire dormitory premises.

1. No furniture nor consumables may be removed from the premises, without the written
approval of the Executive Director or his appointed representative.

1. Rooms have to be kept neat and tidy at all times. This is your responsibility, not
NIMT’s. For a number of reasons the supervisor/caretaker has been instructed not to
disturb, pack away or tidy up any personal clothing, paper or personal belongings in
the rooms. It is expected of the residents to keep their rooms and cupboards tidy at
all times.

1. All the residents of all NIMT dormitories, together have to accept responsibility for
cleaning up and leaving the kitchen, ablution blocks and premises in a tidy condition.
Stoves and all cooking utensils etc. must be cleaned after use.

1. The supervisor/caretaker or any authorised NIMT employee has the authority to in-
spect, do any searches of rooms or any area, which he/she deems fit.

1. The keys for the rooms have to be collected, against signature, from the supervisor/
caretaker. The person collecting the key is responsible for returning it to the supervi-
sor/caretaker.

1. The supervisor/caretaker, matron or any other NIMT staff member, has to first inspect
the room, before it is vacated and sign the Dormitory Clearance form, before the keys
are handed back.
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1. Visitors are not permitted to stay overnight in any of the NIMT dormitories.
 HOW TO TAKE THE END-OF-MODULE TEST (CRITERION TEST):

These are the same kind of questions that you will answer in the self-check
quizzes. Because you are to answer these kind of questions many times be-
fore you take the end-of-module test, you will have a lot of practice and the
end-of-module test will be familiar to you.

Read each question carefully. If the answer that first comes to mind does
not appear among the choices, reread the question. If you still cannot deter-
mine what the answer is, go on to the next question. Then, after you have
gone through all of the questions, go back to the questions you were not
able to answer. It should be easier to select the right answer then.

After you have answered all the questions, review the test before turning it
in. It is easy to make mistakes in a test. You may have misread the question
or simply not have checked the answer you intended.

Remember:

 Modules are to be studied/learned at home;

 Practical application is to be done in the workshop;
 Self-tests are to be honestly done;
 Questions/explanations are to be asked before you do the self-test and
after you – possibly, failed the criterion test at the first attempt;
 You are only permitted to have two attempts. Thereafter the module will
be labelled: failed/not competent;
 You are only permitted to have failed 5% of all the modules per level –
higher percentages will result in you having failed the semester. This
again will lead to you having to repeat the semester on own costs and in
full;
 You are not allowed to have not mastered more than two modules per se-
mester. More than two unattempted modules will also lead to failing the
semester;
 If you have failed two modules, you have to pass all the remaining mod-
ules, otherwise you will have failed the semester.
 At the end of the semester you will be given an overall practical test on
all modules. Pass rate: 60%. You will only be given a second attempt, if
you have more than 50% - not less;
 At the end of each semester you will be writing an examination on all
trade related theory of the modules.

TRAINING CYCLE:

All trainees enrolled at NIMT must be aware of the following:

 A Formal trainee has a maximum training period of four years (with a

grace-period of one additional year);

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  A Special trainee, who is an early school-leaver, will be trained for one
semester in the vocational modules only;
 A Skills-upgrading trainee will only be enrolled for one Skills-upgrading
level per year (vocational modules only) and has to be registered by his/
her company.

FORMAL TRAINEESHIP:

This route requires a maximum duration of four years, of which a minimum

of 24 months is taken up by job-attachment exposure in our Namibian indus-
try.
Formal education and training per level is conducted over a period of six
months. The NIMT trainees have to master the following on Level 1 – 3:
1. The Vocational Modules for each level
2. Theoretical subjects, which are:

 Mathematics;
 Engineering/Building Science;
 Engineering/Building/Structural Steel Drawing/Industrial Electronics;
 Trade Theory;
 Health, Safety and Environment. (HSE)

Minimum pass percentage for each subject is 40%. Trainees who have a year-
mark lower than 40% cannot be registered for the external examinations.

If one or more subject(s) is/are not passed, during the internal examination,
a supplementary assessment has to be written.

Should the trainee fail any of the above-mentioned subjects, in the final, ex-
ternal examination, he/she has to rewrite (and pass) the subject. Subjects
failed have to be re-written during the job-attachment period.
Registration for a rewrite has to be done with the NIMT’s Internal- and Exter-
nal Examination Division – Tel: 064-511 860.
(Cost of rewrite to be borne by candidate – N$400.00 per subject.)

An average percentage of 40% has also to be obtained in the IBOS (Industrial

and Business Oriented Subjects) which are of:

 Entrepreneurial Skills;
 English Communication Skills;
 Computer Practice.

Condonation can only be considered by the Executive Director up to a maxi-

mum of 2% and only if the trainee failed one subject only. A pass in HSE and
Trade Theory is compulsory.

NATIONAL TRADE ASSESSMENT:

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 After all job-attachment periods have been completed successfully, the NIMT
will register the fourth-year trainees for the National Trade Test, which is
done/taken down by the Ministry of Education/NTA/NTTC. The trade test
dates are decided on and implemented by the Ministry of Education. A train-
ee has to:

 Have an average pass percentage of at least 40% in all the four subjects
Level 3;
 A pass in Trade Theory is compulsory and only one other subject is per-
mitted to be failed;
 Pass the two mock trade tests taken down during his/her two months
trade test preparation period at the NIMT. If a trainee fails the second
mock trade test, he/she will be placed in a suitable job-attachment posi-
tion again in order to improve on his/her skills and speed. As this is a
NIMT requirement, it will result in an extension of the training period
and therefore no additional costs will occur for such trainee. The dura-
tion of such additional job-attachment period will be decided on by the
NIMT Head Office from trainee to trainee.

After the National Trade Test has been attempted, the end of a four-year-
cycle has been reached. If the trainee has passed the National Trade Test,
the trainee will be taken out of the NIMT system.

If the trainee has failed his/her National Trade Test, a repetition has to be
done at own costs and needs to be applied for in writing and all correspond-
ence has to be addressed to the Executive Director: NIMT
Extension of the training period can only be decided on as a result of:

 A pregnancy;
 Medical reasons or
 Repetition on own costs;
 Mock Trade Test failure;
 Failure of/outstanding theory subject results. (for the training period of
four years only a one-year grace-period will be given). After five years
have expired and you have not completed your training/are qualified,
you will be taken out of the NIMT system.

For the first two extension applications, professional medical proof is a pre-
requisite.

If a trainee failed a semester, his GRN subsidy/loan application will be put

on hold until the trainee has successfully repeated the semester on own
costs. Thereafter the subsidy/loan will be reinstated. A trainee has only
twelve months (two semesters) time to repeat the semester. Thereafter, if
not done, the trainee will be taken out of the system.

A total grace-period of one year is the maximum additional extension peri-

od of the training cycle. This includes pregnancy/maternity leave.

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 TRAINEES ON JOB-ATTACHMENT:

Be aware of the fact that, if a trainee has failed some subjects and does not
rewrite and pass these failed subjects during his/her allocated job-
attachment period of six months, this job-attachment position will be termi-
nated and the company, where the trainee had been placed, will be informed
that the trainee is no longer a NIMT trainee.

The tendency that trainees opt to stay with a company, because they want to
earn money and therefore do not register for rewrites, is not permitted.
Once the end of the five-year training cycle has been reached, the trainee
will be taken out of the NIMT system.

This information has to be read together with NIMT’s job-attachment and as-
sessment approaches, which are clearly explained/stated in the NIMT’s In-
formation Brochure/logbook each trainee has been issued with.

When a job-attachment period has ended, you have to vacate/leave your po-
sition.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
WHILE ON JOB ATTACHMENT
Things to remember
if you have to write/re-write

As soon as we get the external examination results we will distribute them to

all NIMT campuses and also upload them to the NIMT’s web page:
www.nimtnam.com
If you failed some of your subjects, you need to re-write.

Please Note:

 Use the attached examination registration re-write form to register.

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  Notify your employer timely of your upcoming examination if you are
on Job Attachment.

 Payments must be made into the NIMT’s bank account. (N$400.00 per
subject)
· Banking Details: Bank: First National Bank
Branch: Swakopmund
Account Nr.: 55460014860
Branch Code: 280472
Fax: 064-510369
E-mail: [email protected]

· Fax or E-mail both your deposit slip and the examination registration
form to: 064- 510369/[email protected].
· Phone the examination department to confirm if they received your
application form and deposit slip.
· You do not have to register/write at the campus you are enrolled with.

When you go to the examination center to write your examination, then

make sure to take some identification along: ID or Birth Certificate with photo.

Please Note: You have to go and write at the examination center where you
registered. If you go to any other examination center you will not be allowed to
write.

If you go to your examination center for your first subject, you will get your
admission permit. Always take it with you as well as your identification when
you have to write a subject. If you are not sure where you did register, then
please phone us at least a week beforehand so that we can inform you and
that you still have enough time to do your travel arrangements. (Please inform
your company as well).

This information and the examination registration form is also available

in your logbook and the NIMT’s information brochure. The time-table and
re-write examination application form will be available on the NIMT’s Web
Page: www.nimtnam.com

NIMT Examination contact details: (7H30 – 15H50)

064-511860 Principal Examinations: Mr D Sachikela

064-511861 Examination Administrator: Mrs A Templin
064-511811 PA Examinations: Ms B Hellwig

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 ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS, WHICH THE TRAINEE HAS TO
PASS EVERY YEAR IN ORDER TO BE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT LEV-
EL:

MODULES:

Every module has to be mastered and the criterion test has to be passed. For
mastering a module, only two attempts will be permitted. Only 2 modules
or 5% of the modules are to be carried forward to the next year. If the train-
ee failed two modules and it is not more then 5%, the trainee has to pass all
remaining modules. If the trainee fails more then two modules and/or the
trainee has more than two modules outstanding or more then 5% not done,
the trainee fails the semester.

INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS:

An internal theoretical examination is written during the semester. In order

to be registered for the final examination, every subject has to be passed
with 40%.

If one or more subject(s) is/are not passed, during the internal examination,
a supplementary assessment has to be written at own cost.

Registration for Final Examination

All candidates will be registered.

Once we receive the internal examination results, released by the Executive

Director, the registration of the subjects in which the candidates do not meet
the 40% requirement, will be cancelled.

The 40% requirement is per subject, not the average of the four subjects.
This means if the candidate fails a subject, he/she can still write the other
subjects..

These repeaters of subjects will be placed in a job-attachment position if

they fulfilled all other pass requirements, but will only be able to proceed to the
next Level once they passed all four subjects. However, they still have to ad-
here to the grace-period of only one year.

The 40% requirement is for all the subjects, including our own subjects like:

 Autotronics L1, L2 and L3;

 Instrumentation Trade Theory L1;

 Boilermaking Theory L3; (NTA)

EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS:

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 This examination is written three times per year. 40% of the final result is
determined by the trainee’s year (term) mark and 60% is from the result ob-
tained in the trainee’s external examination. A pass in Trade Theory and
HSE is compulsory every year. If not, the trainee has failed the semester,
which then has to be repeated in full and at own costs. The minimum pass
rate is 40%.

INFORMATION CONCERNING WIREMAN’S LICENCE EXAMINATION:

 The Wireman’s Licence Examinations are written every trimester, i.e.

in April, August and November of each year.

 To register for examinations, each candidate has to have a trade diplo-

ma or trade certificate, which means he/she must be a qualified electrician.
These entry requirements are compulsory.

 The cost for every examination is N$400.00 per subject.

Enrolment and registration dates:

A candidate should apply for entry to an examination before the following

dates:

 7 February in the case of the examination which is conducted in April;

 5 June in the case of the examination which is conducted in August;
 25 September in the case of the examination which is conducted in
November.
 The candidate must pass Paper 1 and Paper 2 with 50% each. Both ex-
amination papers may be written during the same examination period.
However, candidates need not to pass both examinations during the
same trimester, but the second examination must be passed with 12 months
of the first, otherwise both examinations must be re-written. If a candi-
date obtains 75 of 100 marks in any one of the examinations, he/she will
be permanently exempted from re-writing that examination.
 The NIMT does not provide distance learning, we only facilitate the
examinations.

PRACTICAL AND MODULAR THEORY ASSESSMENT:

At the end of every semester, the trainee must pass the Practical Test and
the Modular Theory Test.

A trainee who obtained less than 30 % on the first attempt in his/her Modu-
lar Theory Test and less than 50 % on the Practical Test will not be permitted
to have a second attempt.

A trainee who has failed the Modular Theory Test on the second attempt, or
who did not qualify to write, but has passed the modular Practical Test, can

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 register for Modular Theory Revision. This will be for four weeks. At the
end of the revision period, the trainee will write a formal Modular Theory
Test. An amount N$5,000.00 is payable on registration.

A trainee who has failed the Modular Practical Test, or has not completed at
least 95 % of the modules, can redo the modules for three months only. A
Modular Practical Test will be conducted at the end of the training period.
An amount of N$10,000.00 is payable on registration.

The registration of the above re-training will be done one month after the
new semester has started – April for the March semester and October for the
September semester.

A trainee who has failed the Practical Test and the Modular Theory Test or
has failed the Revision Test has failed the semester, which then has to be re-
done at his/her own cost. (N$16,500.00)

For sitting the National Trade Test the trainee needs to have passed his/her
first to third year regarding:

 His/her theoretical subjects;

 His/her Modular Theory Test;
 His/her Practical Test/ his/her job-attachment period;
 The NIMT’s Mock Trade Test.

The HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) subject: a pass is compulsory for
promotion to the next Level.

Without the National Technical Certificate NTC I; NTC II and NTC III the
trainee will not be registered for the National Trade Test and his/her train-
ing will be ended.

Therefore: Work consistently, diligently and very conscientious from the

first day up to the last day of every level. Pay special attention to your job-
attachment position. Should you be expelled from your job-attachment, you
automatically could have lost your training place/position at the NIMT.

NIMT JOB-ATTACHMENT GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION

Being a training institution it is our task to train young Namibians to the highest
possible standards of craftsmanship. Once qualified, the trainee should be a valua-
ble / very useable asset to the industrial section of our country as well as a worthy
citizen of Namibia.
This is not achievable without the assistance of private companies, our partners-in-
training. We therefore request you to please scrutinize the following guidelines, to
use them and to comply to them. In this way, both entities involved will be able to

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 ensure that the trainee(s) in your company will be an asset to Namibia, now and in
his future career

1. LOGBOOKS
The practical job-attachment period is one of the legal requirements for a trainee
to one day be a qualified artisan. After the four-year training-period – theoretical
and practical – the trainee has to sit the National Trade Test. Having passed the
test - by demonstrating the necessary competencies for the skills required - he has
reached artisan-status. As part of his/her training programme, an apprentice has NIMT
to keep a logbook, which has to be a true reflection and record of his/her industri-
al training. Only then sufficient documentary proof exists to proof that the ap-
prentice has completed a properly structured training programme.

The apprentice, while being placed in a job-attachment position, is fully re-

sponsible to complete and upkeep his/her logbook. This logbook has to be
submitted to governmental examiners on request. Therefore proper use and
completion of the logbook is essential. It should be regularly subjected to
close scrutiny by the foreman/supervisor of a company – the person the train-
ee reports to directly.

The logbook has to-at least-be submitted to the supervisor/foreman for inspection
every month. His/her comments have to be completed monthly in the space pro-
vided for and should relate to all aspects of the trainee’s competencies, practical
progress, job attitude, co-operation and productivity. If the logbook is not sub-
mitted, please ask for it and ensure that you give us a true opinion of your
views. Never refuse to complete the logbook. This in itself is an indication
that something is wrong. Rather state in writing why you would have preferred
not to complete the monthly comments section.

Included in the logbook is a mark sheet. Please help us in evaluating the student
by completing this mark-sheet at the end of his/her training period. Be objective,
fair, impartial, but very honest in your judgement. Any comments/suggestions re-
garding the composition of the logbook will be highly appreciated.

2. SAFETY

NIMT aims to be a NOSA 5-star Platinum graded training institution. As such, our
trainees are subjected to a high standard of safe working procedures and house-
keeping. With your help we would like to keep them working according to these
standards. Fully realizing that companies are not a training institution, but a pro-
duction-profit-orientated establishment, we do however take the opportunity to
ask the companies to ensure that our trainees adhere to the following basic safety
aspects:

2.1 Trainees have to wear their applicable safety apparel at all times.

2.2 All basic safety rules are to be adhered to, especially for each and every ma-
chine an apprentice is working on i.e. guards, grinding, goggles etc.

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 2.3 No machine, special tool or any piece of equipment is to be used or operated
without the necessary authorization and ascertainment that the apprentice
has the ability to operate/use the equipment or machinery. A record of the
trainees training can be found in the logbook, section 2 under the heading,
“Institutional Training Record”.

2.4 Driving of a company vehicle without the necessary license is not allowed/
an illegal act.

2.5 No horseplay of any kind is to be allowed during working hours.

2.6 Unless a company has a standing arrangement, apprentices are fully respon-
sible for the condition (mending and washing) of their overalls. Overalls
must be buttoned up/closed up at all times. Safety shoes have to be clean
and properly laced.

3. GENERAL

In order for us to provide industry with a high-quality, competent artisan, not only
with the necessary skills and knowledge, but also somebody who is honest, relia-
ble, diligent and not a mere “jobseeker” we ask from the companies the following:

3.1 Unless sanctioned by the relevant authority, all absenteeism should be sub-
stantiated by a medical certificate. All such documentation (or a copy there-
of) has to be attached to the applicable log sheet in the logbook and the day
is to be signed off by the artisan/supervisor.

3.2 Punctuality is something we value very high at NIMT. We therefore ask you
not to tolerate any unnecessary habitual late coming of our apprentices. If
this becomes a problem to you, please contact the NIMT immediately.

3.3 Under no circumstances may a trainee change from one company to another
during his/her job-attachment period. Should such a request from an ap-
prentice be put to you, please contact the NIMT immediately.

3.4 Should it happen that you cannot accommodate a trainee any longer for one
reason or the other, please contact the NIMT and we will arrange another
placement for him/her. Under no circumstances should a trainee be allowed
to make his/her own arrangements.

3.5 A third year trainee will be at a company for approximately twelve (12)
months. In some cases it might even be longer. By this time (in his third
year) trainees normally have gathered enough skills to work fairly independ-
ent. To be able to do this-however-he needs his own tools/equipment. Since
he will be at your company for approximately 12 months and will be given a
reasonable allowance, we would like you to (if at all possible) consider the
following:

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 In consultation with NIMT, could your company not advance to him/them an
amount of ± N$2,000.00 enabling him/her to buy the most needed tools for
his/her trade. An agreement can then be reached / signed between yourself
and the trainee(s) according to which he/she pays back an amount of ± N$
200.00 monthly, for the duration of his stay at your company. This amount
can be deducted from his monthly “remuneration.” This however is merely
a request, but we are of the opinion that by doing this you will contribute to
a large extend to having a more efficient and productive trainee on your
premises.

3.6 Please take note: NIMT has taught the trainee(s) the basics of his/her cho-
sen career: His/her practical module on a certain aspect is normally only
done once – in an environment conducive to training. How to apply his
skills in the practical situation – that is the reason why this/these trainee(s)
is/are currently on your premises. Your company is currently contributing
to and supporting training in Namibia and therefore a trainee is never to be
seen as a fairly skilled cheap labourer at hand.

At the end of his/her training period i.e. trade test, a trainee’s competencies
will be measured according to what each company (including yours) has done
in terms of:
 Productivity
 Adjustment to pressure situations
 Trade knowledge
 Knowledge of tools

 The ability to work independently etc. to produce and train
an excellent artisan.
 The development of the positive aspects of a young Namibian’s char-
acteristics entrusted to you.
 Proper planning of all tasks.

By acce By accepting a trainee in a job-attachment-position, a company

accepts co- responsibility for his/her training. Together we can be successful in
our endeavours to supply our country ongoingly with well-trained, useable arti-
sans who will join us in building a prosperous future for all of us.

3.7 If a company has any specific needs regarding the training programme of
the attached trainee, please feel free to contact us in this regard. It might be
a general need for the country as such and we might be able to solve your
problem. We (the NIMT) want to serve our industry and the trainees and will
gladly do so when asked to.

3.8 If you have any problems with any of our trainees regarding his/her behav-
iour, work performance or productivity, please do not hesitate to inform
NIMT immediately. As partners-in-training we are there to help each other.

Contact persons: Mr I Groenewald Principal: Job-attachment

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 Telephone 064-511 807

Mrs A. Stephanus: Senior Registrar

Telephone 064-511 802

Mr RK Bussel: Executive Director

Telephone 064-511 800

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 1. Books, Stationery etc. are additional costs, which
could increase if more than basic is needed. +/- N$1,600.00 per annum

2. Skills Upgrading Training only: N$2,500.00 per week

3. Trade Test Preparation:

Company funded trainees: N$3,000.00 per week
Private funded trainees: N$2,500.00 per week
Assessment Application Fee N$300.00

4. Evaluation Assessment: (private trainees/candidates) N$2,500.00 per day

5. Re-tests: N$2,500.00 per day.

6. National Examination Fees N$400.00 per subject

HSE/IBOS/Internal rewrites: N$250.00 per subject

7. Hostel Facilities, Seminars and Workshop facilities: Available on request. Prior booking is necessary. Co
will be quoted before bookings.

8. Miscellaneous Costs:
Telephone calls, facsimiles, photocopies, stationery, Will be charged additionally as and when utilised.
books etc.

9. Replacement of locker keys: N$250.00

In cases where locker locks are maliciously damaged
or keys are lost and the locks need to be replaced.

10. Safety Apparel:

Safety clothes, shoes etc. are the responsibility of the Employer’s responsibility or will be charged to emplo
trainees’ employer, which could increase if more than er additionally.
basic is needed. + N$1,000.00 per annum

11. Transport: Bus: Walvis Bay/Swakopmund/Arandis (return).

11.1 Private candidates

(Skills upgrading & Evaluation tests) N$100.00 per day (N$500.00 per week)

11.2 Transport for fulltime trainees: N$6,600.00 per semester

12. Accommodation:
Basic Accommodation for full-time trainees: as and N$6,600.00 per semester
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 Please note:

1. Trainees have a maximum of one week, from the date the campus has started each semester, to
ensure that the registration fees are paid in full. If the registration fees are not paid after the
first week, the trainee will not be allowed to register and has to postpone his/her registration to
the next intake.

2. Governmental trainees (Level 1 to Level 3) annually have to pay, on day of registration as a

trainee, a non-refundable amount of N$3,500.00. This annual registration fee has to be paid by
all trainees who are GRN loan assistant trainees. Training will be refused if the fee has not been
paid in full on the first day of each semester.

3. Full-time trainees living in Swakopmund or Walvis Bay who want to use the NIMT buses for
transportation to and from the Institute, have to pay a transport fee of N$6,600.00 for the se-
mester. Without a NIMT bus card (valid receipt), you will not be allowed to use our transport.
To be paid in full at registration.

4. From all valid refunds, which need to be authorised and approved by the Executive Director,
NIMT, shall subtract an administration fee of 10%.

5. Please Note: All tariffs are subject to alteration without prior notification. Increased costs will
have to be billed to companies additionally, as NIMT cannot, at the moment, forecast procure-
ment costs for 2022/2023.

NIMT 2024 TRAINING SCHEDULE

04 MARCH 2024 UNTIL 29 AUGUST 2024

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 LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3 VOCATIONAL TRAINING
ANNUAL FIRST INTAKE: 01 MARCH 2023 UNTIL 24 AUGUST 2023
DATE

04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Automotiv

04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Diesel Mec
04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Electrician
04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Fitting & T
04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Boilermak
04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Instrumen
04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Bricklayin
04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Plumbing/
04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Carpentry
04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Air-condit
04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Millwright
04/03/2023 until 29/08/2023 Autotroni

30 AUGUST 2023 UNTIL 29 FEBRUARY 2024

LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3 VOCATIONAL TRAINING

ANNUAL SECOND INTAKE: 30 AUGUST 2023 UNTIL 29 FEBRUARY 2024
DATE

02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Automotiv

02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Diesel Mec
02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Electrician
02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Fitting & T
02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Plating: Bo
02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Instrumen
02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Bricklayin
02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Plumbing/
02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Carpentry
02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Air-condit
02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Millwright
02/09/2024 until 27/02/2025 Autotroni

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 THEORETICAL COURSES

COURSES CONDUCTED

Level 1 18/03/202
Level 2 & 3 07/03/202
Final & National Examination 25/07/202

Second Intake: September: Level 1, 2 and 3

Level 1 16/09/202
Level 2 & 3 05/09/202
Final & National Examination March/Ap

SKILLS UPGRADING COURSES:

Only for long-term employees. Proof of at least 3 years of relevant trade experience to
be submitted with the registration. The service document has to be compiled by the
employer and has to be signed by the employer personally.

FOLLOWING TRADES:
AUTOMOTIVE MECHATRONICS ; ELECTRICAL/MILLWRIGHT (ELECTRICAL);
FITTING/TURNING/MACHINING; BOILERMAKING/WELDING;
INSTRUMENTATION; AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION; BRICKLAYING/
PLASTERING; CARPENTRY&JOINERY; PLUMBING & SHEETMETAL-
WORKS;CLOTHING PRODUCTION

SKILLS UPGRADING COURSES SCHEDULES FOR 2024

22/01/2024 – 20/03/2024 Level 3 9 weeks

30/05/2024 – 21/06/2024 Level 1 6 weeks

MID-YEAR BREAK: 24 JUNE 2024 – 05 JULY 2024

08/07/2024 – 23/08/2024 Level 2 7 weeks

09/09/2024 – 18/10/2024 Level 1 6 weeks
21/10/2024 – 06/12/2024 Level 2 7 weeks

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