Technical Department

Mrs Tholanah M.Ed. (Fashion and Textiles (MSU).), B. Sc.(Hons in Home Economics) (MSU), Dip. Ed. (MTC) (MTC)
Mrs Tholanah M.Ed. (Fashion and Textiles (MSU).), B. Sc.(Hons in Home Economics) (MSU), Dip. Ed. (MTC) (MTC)

Teaching Subjects: Clothing Textile Technology and Design (CTTD)

Research Interest: New product development and waste management, computer aided pattern designing

The Head Of Department's Message

Welcome to the Technical Department, whose aim is to produce competent and innovative teachers who are Education 5.0 compliant and contribute significantly to national growth and development.

The department comprises 5 subject areas namely; Agriculture, Art and Design, Building Technology and Design, Clothing Textile Technology and Design, Food Science Technology and Design, all designed for post ‘O’ level students.

The learning follows a 3-3-3 model (three terms residential, three terms teaching practice and three terms residential). The courses also develop problem solving, design thinking, communication, technological management, creativity, innovation, self-reliance, resourcefulness, improvisation, entrepreneurship and industrialisation to approximate the first year university degree level.

STAFF PROFILE

Nyamangwe. M. (Mr.)

Lecturer in charge (LIC)

Teaching Area: Art & Design

Research Interest: Visual Arts and Curriculum issues in Art Education

Katsi L. (Mr.)

Head of Subject

Teaching Area: Art & Design

Research Interest: Graphic design software

Nzembe (Mr)

Lecturer-in-charge (LIC)

Teaching Area: Agriculture

Research Interest: Indigenous vegetables and small grain cereal crops

Mugobo W (Mr)

Lecturer

Teaching Area: Agriculture

Research Interest: Stock feeds and botanical pesticides

Shayanewako J (Ms)

Lecturer

Teaching Area: Agriculture

Research Interest:

Zhakata P. (Mrs.)

Lecturer-in-charge (LIC)

Teaching Area: Clothing Textile Technology and Design (CTTD)

Research Interest: Clothing challenges

Mufore N. (Mrs)

Lecturer

Teaching Area: Clothing Textile Technology and Design (CTTD)

Research Interest:

Gwizo R. (Miss.)

Lecturer-in-charge (LIC)

Teaching Area: Food Science Technology and Design

Research Interest: Food security

Ncube N. (Mr)

Lecturer

Teaching Area: Food and Nutrition

Research Interest: Product development and IP

Chinawa N. (Mr)

Lecturer

Teaching Area: Building Technology and Design

Research Interest: Environmental sustainability and material management

Department Projects

  • Agriculture: - Piggery, Poultry, Aquaculture (Fishery), Beef production, Horticulture, Field crop, Stock feed production, Apiculture, Mushroom production.
  • BTD: - Civil, Structural design, Quantity surveying, Land surveying and Construction services, College refurbishments, Landscaping, Paving and Painting.
  • ART AND DESIGN: - Photo/Video editing, Graphic designing, Textile Designing, Ceramics, Printing press.
  • CTTD: - Garment construction (PPEs – Face barrier masks, Work suits, Graduation regalia, Tracksuits, Dust coats, Curtains, Sheets), Computerised Embroidery Designing
  • FSTD: - Bakery, Food service.