UNIPORT Diploma & Professional Certificate Programmes (CCE) Admission 2015/2016 Now Available



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This is to inform the general public that sale of Application Forms for admission into the Diploma and Certificate Programme of the College of Continuing Education, University of Port Harcourt for the 2015/2016 academic session session has commenced. The following Pogrammes will be on offer during the session: Diploma in Law; Diploma/Certificate Programmes in the Institutes of Arts and Culture; Agricultural Research & Development, and Education.

Diploma in Law – Duration and Entry Requirements.

Duration of Programme
The Diploma in Law Programme is a Continuing Education Programme and will run for two academic sessions; each session divided into two semesters.  Students having no more than five courses to repeat or clear at the end of the second year will be   allowed a maximum of one additional academic session to do so, bringing the maximum duration of the programme to three academic sessions (six semesters).
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have Ordinary Level Credit passes in at least four subjects, including English Language in the WASSC/SSCE/NECO/GCE, obtained at not ore than two sittings.

Diploma in Institutes of Arts and Culture – Available Courses, Duration and Entry Requirements.

Courses Available
–       Drama and Theatre Arts
–       Film/Radio and Television Production
–       Dance/Choreography
–       Photography
–       Creative Writing
–       Fine Arts
–       Music

–       Fashion and Clothing Technology

Entry Requirements

Candidates must possess at least four credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO, including English Language ,at not more than two sittings.

Duration;  Two Academic Sessions (two years).  Each session is divided into trimesters (Six trimesters in all).

Executive Professional Diploma – Available Courses, Duration and Entry Requirements.

These are proficiency programmes designed for candidates with first degree who may want to specialize in an aspect of the Arts.

Courses Available

• Directing
• Lighting Design
• Presentation
• Production
• Production Management
• Set Design
• Cinematography
• Script-Writing
• Costume
• Standup Comedy
• Dress Making
• Portraiture and Wedding
• Editing
• Painting
• Decoration
• Drawing
• Acting
• Song Writing
• Choreography
• Stage/Screen/Radio
• Make up Artistry
• Fashion Design
• Arts and Crafts for Home Photography

Entry Requirements

• Possession of any of the following: BA/B.Sc/B.Ed/HND in related area.
• A portfolio showing practical experience in the field.
• Edvidence of demonstrable talent

Duration:  Six Months.

Capacity Building Programmes – Courses, Duration and Requirements.

• Bead Making
• Millinery (Hair/Head gear making)
• Flower Design/Decoration
• Fashion Design
• Make up Artistry
• Event Management
• Lingerie

Entry Requirements:
A participant must be 18 years and above to be eligible for consideration.  He/She must provide, at least, a Certificate/Testimonial/Transcript from previous Educational Institution(s).
Duration:   One to Three Months.

Institute of Agricultural Research & Development – Courses, Duration and Requirements.

(a)   Available Training Options
1.     Agripreneurship and Agribusiness Management
2.     Agritrade and Farm Produce Marketing
3.     Social Capital and Networking for Agricultural Development
4.     Feed Formulation and Composition
5.     Profitable Poultry Production and Management
6.     Smallholder Goat Farming for Urban Markets
7.     Fish Handling and Processing Technology
8.     Principles of Pond Fertilization and Maintenance
9.     Small and Medium Size Fish Farming for Livelihood
10.  Farm Tractor Operation and Maintenance
11.  Improved Weed Management for Sustainable Crop Production
12.  Integrated Crop Pest and Diseases Management
13.  Bee Keeping and Apiary Management
14.  Planning a Small-scale Plat Nursery
15.  Snail Farming for Export
16.  Post-Harvest Technology and Food Storage
17.  Processing and Packaging Farm Produce
18.  Strategies for Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emission with Changing Climate.

(b)   Professional Diploma Programmes(Options)

 These are targeted agricultural trainings suitable for candidates with relevant or related practical experience and wishing to become more efficient on their current or future jobs.

1.     Agricultural Communication Skills, Conflict Management and Resolution

2.     Co-operative Management

3.     Agricultural Laws and Policies for Agribusiness

4.     Farm Animal Husbandry

5.     Principles of Animal Health, Diseases and Hygiene

6.     Mini-Livestock Production for Landless Farmers

7.     Fish Handing and Processing Technology

8.     Principles of Pond Fertilization and Maintenance

9.     Small and Medium Size Fish Farming for Livelihood

10.  Farm Mechanization and Agricultural Safety

11.  Principles and Practices of Farm Irrigation

12.  Mushroom Production and Management

13.  Agricultural Farm Produce Management

14.  Forestry and Environmental Management

15.  Placation Establishment Practice and Landscaping

16.  Urban tree Management Practice and Landscaping

17.  Organic  Fanning for sustainable Agriculture

18.  Responsive Agriculture and Climate Change

(c)   Certificate Courses (Options)

1.     Agricultural Economics and Food Marketing

2.     Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology

3.     Animal Production and Management

4.     Fish Farming and Fisheries Technology

5.     Food and Cash Crop Production

6.     Soil Resources Management

7.     Forest Resource Management

8.     Ecotourism and Wildlife Management

9.     Food Processing and Post-Harvest Technology

 Admission Requirements for Diploma/Certificate Programmes

 

(i)            Short Courses: Candidates must possess relevant or related practical experience.

(ii)           Professional Diploma Programmes

• Possess relevant or related practical experience
• Possession of Higher National Diploma (HND) or  First Degree in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are added advantage.

(iii)            Certificate Courses

• Possess relevant or related practical experience.
• Possess the requisite O’level credits passes in three subjects, which must include:

(a)   English Language (compulsory)
(b)   Chemistry (compulsory)
(c)   Biology or Agricultural Science (and not both).
(d)   Mathematics or Physics (and not both) and
(e)   Any other subject (Economics, Geography, Further Mathematics, or Commerce).
Duration of Programmes
(i)             Short Courses:  Shall last between 10 and 21 days.
(ii)            Professional Diploma Programmes: Shall last 12 Calendar months
(iii)           Certificate Courses: Shall last 12 Calendar months.
 NOTE: ONLY ‘O’ LEVEL IN WASC/ SSCE/GCE, NABTEB AND NECO Certificates are acceptable for registration. TC II is not acceptable
The set of names stated by candidates in their Application Forms must be consistent with the names on their credentials.  Inconsistency in names may lead to disqualification.
Candidates with O/Level Examination Results from 2009 backwards must present their Original Certificates and not Statement of Results or Result Slips.

UNIPORT Diploma & Certificate Programmes – Method of Application.

1.     Application for the various Programmes is on-line.  Log on to cce.uniport.edu.ng and click on “Register” sign up and print payment slip.
2.     Proceed to any of the designated banks to make payment of (N10,000.00) only including Bank charges and obtain an eTranzact receipt.
3.     Login back to your account and verify your payment using the confirmation order number on the eTranzact receipt, fill in the necessary information, upload your passport on the photograph and print your photo card for the exam.

DESIGNATED BANKS   are:
Uniport – Choba Micro-Finance Bank
United Bank for Africa (UBA)
First Bank PLC
Fidelity Bank PLC

NOTE:  Candidates should report to the Examinations and Records Unit, CCE Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, with photocopies of their credentials for further instruction.

The sale of Forms will close on Friday, 7^th August, 2015.