NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL
RECRUITMENT FOR VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SKILLS AWARD COURSES
Introduction:
National Council for Construction (NCC) is a statutory body set up under the National Council for Construction Act No. 13 of 2003 under the Laws of Zambia. Under this law, NCC is charged with the responsibility of providing for the promotion, development, training and regulation of the Construction Industry in Zambia.
NCC has a Construction School which is a Grade One Technical Education and Vocational Entrepreneurship Training Authority registered institution, a member of the Association of Schools of Construction in Southern Africa (ASOCSA) and International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA).
The NCC Construction School conducts courses meant to bridge the skills gap in the construction sector. The courses are intended for Small and Medium scale contractors, Government Institutions, Local authorities, Consulting firms, Individuals and other stakeholders in Zambia.
The School is now enrolling for 2015 courses and inviting applications from eligible candidates for the following courses.
Courses Offered
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Name of Programme
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Start Date
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Duration
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Tuition Fees
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Venue
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Road Construction Courses
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1
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Road Construction and Maintenance Supervision No. 1
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2nd March
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18 weeks
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4, 500.00
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NCC/Kanakantapa
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2
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Road Construction and Maintenance Supervision No. 1
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6th July
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18 weeks
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4, 500.00
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NCC/Kanakantapa
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3
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Management of Civil Engineering Processes
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2nd March
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8 weeks
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3,000.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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4
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Culvert & Drainage Construction
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20th July
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8 weeks
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3,000.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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Building Construction Courses
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1
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Building Works Supervision (Building Technology)
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13th July
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8 weeks
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3, 000.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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2
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Tiling
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7th April
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1 week
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500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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3
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Carpentry
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13th April
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1 week
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500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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4
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Plumbing
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20th April
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1 week
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500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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5
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Bricklaying
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27th April
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1 week
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500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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ICT Courses
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1
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AutoCAD 2D
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17th September
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2 weeks
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3,000.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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2
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AutoCAD 3D
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21st September
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2 weeks
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3,000.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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3
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MS Project
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5th October
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2 weeks
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3,000.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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Other Training Programmes
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1
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Construction Materials Testing No.1
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16th February
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8 weeks
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3,000.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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2
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Construction Materials Testing No.2
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20th July
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8 weeks
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3,000.00
|
NCC, Lusaka
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3
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Basic Land Surveying
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20th July
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8 weeks
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3,000.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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4
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Occupational Health and Safety (OSHE)
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6th February
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2 Week
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1, 500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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5
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Occupational Health and Safety (OSHE)
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6th April
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2 Week
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1, 500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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6
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Occupational Health and Safety (OSHE)
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15th June
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2 Week
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1, 500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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7
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Occupational Health and Safety (OSHE)
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17th August
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2 Week
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1, 500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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8
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Brick Paving Technology
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11th May
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2 Week
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1, 500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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9
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Brick Paving Technology
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17th August
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2 Week
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1, 500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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10
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Brick Paving Technology
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20th November
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2 Week
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1, 500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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11
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Steel Fixing
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16th November
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1 Week
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500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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12
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Earth Moving and Plant Operators Course
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16th February
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3 weeks
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4, 500.00
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NCC, Lusaka
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Entry Requirements:
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Direct entry - Full Grade 12 certificate with passes in Mathematics and English;
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Mature age entry: A minimum of GCE with passes in English Language, Mathematics
and Science and a minimum of two (2) years working experience in the Construction
industry; and
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Grade 9 School leavers are eligible for courses of up to 2 weeks in duration.
Other requirements:
Application letters must be accompanied with the following documents:
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Certified copies of National Registration Card;
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Certified copies of school/other certificates;
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Curriculum Vitae; and
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A non-refundable application fee of K100.00;
In addition, once accepted the applicant will be required to provide all appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as stipulated by NCC.
Certification:
A Skills Award Certificate under the Zambian Technical Education and Vocational Entrepreneurship Training system will be awarded by National Council for Construction in collaboration with the Technical Education and Vocational Entrepreneurship Training Authority.
Please note: The School offers accommodation at K 30.00 per day and affordable meals.
For further information, please contact the Training Manager on +260 966 758400 or via email on ckaonga@ncc.org.zm.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Principal,
National Council for Construction,
Construction School, P.O. Box 39548,
LUSAKA
Tel. No: +260 211-247185/240386
Cell: +260 971 232237 or +260 964 062175 Ext 107 or 112
Fax: +260 211-247264/243115 |