Application Procedures

Vocational Training Centers has established specific procedures for admitting students to the centers. These procedures are outlined below.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE CENTERS

The Centers will advertise for applications through various media, including TV, radio, newspapers, the MMA website, and social media, inviting young people who wish to join the center to submit their applications.

Application forms will be available at the center and must be purchased at a cost of TSh. 5,000/=. The applicant must fill out the application form completely and return it to the college, attaching copies of academic certificates, birth certificate, two passport-sized photos, a receipt for payment of the application form, and a medical examination certificate from a government hospital.

The submission and return of the application form must be done within the specified timeframe, as announced in the advertisement.

The centers management committee will review the applications and select qualified candidates for an interview.

INTERVIEW FOR APPLICANTS

An interview will be conducted for applicants, and the venue and date of the interview will be announced through the media.

During the interview, the applicant must present original documents, including:

• • • Academic certificates
    • Birth certificate
    • Receipt for payment of the application form
    • Two passport-sized photos
    • A copy of their passport and residence permit (for non-Tanzanian citizens)

Successful applicants will be offered a place to join the center.

If it is discovered that an applicant has provided false information, forged documents, or misrepresented themselves during the application or interview process, they will be disqualified from joining the college.

Applicants with special needs will be given special consideration based on their circumstances.

The center may admit students without an interview after verifying their academic qualifications. However, this procedure will apply to all students admitted to the college in a particular academic year.

STUDENT REGISTRATION

Every student studying at the center must register at the beginning of the academic year. This includes new students and continuing students.

No new registrations will be accepted after the third week of registration, unless approved by the College Principal in consultation with the MMA Director of Center and Training. Late registration will result in the student having to wait until the next academic year.

New students are not allowed to change their field of study during the registration period or after the registration deadline, unless approved by the Center Principal after verifying that there are valid reasons for doing so and it does not exceed 21 days from the start of classes.

Students must submit a medical examination certificate from a government-recognized doctor.

PROCEDURES FOR JOINING BOARDING FACILITIES

A student who wishes to join the boarding facilities must follow the procedures outlined in the Vocational Training Authority’s Hostel Guidelines 2019.

COSTS OF LONG-TERM TRAINING

For Tanzanian Citizens:

• • Training fees are TSh. 120,000/= per year.
  • Boarding fees are TSh. 40,000/= per year.
  • Government student contribution is TSh. 5,000/= per year.
  • Student identification card fee is TSh. 5,000/.
  • Caution money is TSh. 25,000/.
  • Student uniforms (trousers/skirt) are available at the college after payment of the required fees.
  • Graduation fees will be arranged by the college and paid by the student at the time of graduation.

For Non-Tanzanian Citizens:

• • Training fees are USD 200 per year.
  • Boarding fees are USD 80 per year.
  • Government student contribution is USD 5 per year.
  • Student identification card fee is USD 5 per year.
  • Caution money is USD 11.
  • Student uniforms (trousers/skirt) are available at the college after payment of the required fees.
  • Graduation fees will be arranged by the college and paid by the student at the time of graduation.

Payment Procedures:

• • Payment of application forms, training fees, and other charges is made through the bank (A/C No. 4G3679) at any bank branch.
  • The payment receipt must be presented at the college’s finance department when registering.

PROCEDURES FOR EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

The college conducts internal examinations to assess student progress. These examinations follow the assessment policies set out by the Vocational Training Authority.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR TANZANIAN CITIZENS

To be eligible for admission, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

• • Have completed their secondary education
  • Meet the specific requirements for the chosen field of study

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-TANZANIAN CITIZENS

To be eligible for admission, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

• • Have completed their secondary education (form 4) or equivalent 
  • Meet the specific requirements for the chosen field of study