COLLEGE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION DIPLOMA & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES - 2014/2015 SESSION

This is to inform the general public that sale of Application Forms for admission into the Diploma & Professional Certificate Programmes - 2014/2015 Session of the College of Continuing Education, University of Port Harcourt, has commenced. The following Programmes will be on offer during the session:   PROGRAMMES A.   DIPLOMA IN LAW 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 for the programme to three academic sessions (6 semesters). Entry Requirements Ordinary Level Credit passes in at least four subjects, including English Language, in the WASSC/SSCE/NECO/GCE obtained at not more than two sittings.   B.   INSTITUTE OFARTS AND CULTURE (IAC) CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS   I. DIPLOMA PROGRAMS  The Diploma program runs for 2 academic years on a full- time basis, or for a maximum of 5 years on a part-time basis. During this period, the candidates acquire Relevant, Innovative, Industry-Specific Technical knowledge, Skills, Attitudes and Experiences, based on a minimum of 70% Practical Learning Content  in the following areas:    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 (i.) Candidate must possess at least five Credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO at not more than two sittings. (ii.)  Credit passes in English Language and Literature in English.   DURATION: Two academic years of two semesters a year.     II.  EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMS   These are proficiency programs designed for candidates with first degree who may want to specialize in an aspect of the Arts. They are highly intensive and practical oriented, carried out in a workshop form.    COURSES AVAILABLE Directing                           Still Photography Script-Writing  Acting Drawing and Painting Song writing Set Design Editing Writing for Children Lighting Design Choreography Mystery Writing Costume, Make up and Fashion                          Cinematography       Writing for the Web  Production Management                          Presentation                          Proof reading Event Management                                    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Possession of any of the followings: BA/BSc /BEd/HND in related area  A Port Folio showing practical Experience in the field  Evidence of Demonstrable Talent  DURATION:  SIX MONTHS   III.   FOUNDATION COURSES These are intensive one year certificate programs. The courses are designed to help candidates remedy their creative and language handicaps. At the end of the program, participants are encouraged to write GCE/WAEC/NECO/JAMB in subject studied, after which successful candidates can registering for the two year diploma programs, provided they meet the entry requirements.    COURSES AVAILABLE: (i)   Communication in English: This includes  Elements of Effective Writing  Literature in English   Proposal Writing  Understanding Human Communication  The Creative Spirit: A Multidisciplinary View   (ii)    Entrepreneurship  How to Start and Manage a Business  How to write Business Plans   (iii)      Man and His World    Introduction to History  Understanding Culture  Introduction to Psychology   (iv)      Computer Skill   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates must have at least 3 credits in any of the followings:  WAEC/GCE/NECO /OND. DURATION: ONE YEAR         IV.   CAPACITY BUILDING COURSES    COURSES AVAILABLE  Bead Making  Millinery (Hat/Head gear making)  Flower Design/Decoration  Fashion Design  Make-up Art  Tailoring & Sewing  Arts and Crafts for Home Decoration   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  A participant must be 18 and above to be eligible for consideration.   Must provide at least Certificate/Testimonial/Transcript from previous Educational Institutions. DURATION: SIX WEEKS   V. SHORT COURSES Short courses are mounted from time to time and they last between 5 to 21 days. The Institute is very flexible. It allows a student of any background, qualification and skill to take up any course at any level after completing the requisite remedial courses.  We also provide one-to-one tutoring, mentoring, proofreading and indexing services.  Each student is awarded a Certificate of Attendance at the end of each Program.    C.    INSTITUTE OF AGRICUTLURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOMENT (IARD)   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 Pests and Diseases Management 13.  Bee Keeping and Apiary Management 14.  Planning a Small-scale Plant 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   A)  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 Handling 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.  Plantation Establishment and Maintenance 16.  Urban tree Management Practice and Landscaping 17.  Organic Farming for Sustainable Agriculture 18.  Responsive Agriculture and Climate Change   B)  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 Resource Management 7.    Forest Resource Management 8.    Ecotourism and Wildlife Management 9.    Food Processing and Post-Harvest Technology Admission Requirements a)  Short Courses 1.    Possess relevant or related practical experience.   b)  Professional Diploma Programmes 1.    Possess relevant or related practical experience. 2.    Possession of Higher National Diploma (HND) or First Degree in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are added advantages.   c)  Certificate Courses 1.    Possess relevant or related practical experience. 2     Possess the requisite O'Levels credit passes in three subjects, which must  include: (i)   English Language (compulsory) (ii)  Chemistry (compulsory) (iii)  Biology or Agriculture (and not both), (iv)  Mathematics or Physics (and not both), and (v)  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 WAEC (SSCE/GCE), NABTEB AND NECO Certificates are acceptable for registration. • TC II is not acceptable • The sets 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. SCREENING OF APPLICANTS  All candidates who have applied for admission into the various Programmes of the College will be required to undergo a Computer - Based Test (CBT), at a date to be announced later. METHOD OF APLICATION 1.  Application for the various Programmes is on-line. Log on to cce.uniport.edu.ng and click on "Register" to sign up and print payment slip.   2. Proceed to any of the designated banks to make payment of (N11, 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 photograph and print your photo card for the exam. NOTE * The names on candidates O’Level certificate(s) must be the same as what is filled on-line. * Change of name is not allowed once a candidate is admitted. *Candidates must ensure that they have the requisite qualifications for the intended course. * Candidates should report to the Examinations and Records Unit, CCE, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, with photocopies of their credentials for collection of Brochure. DESIGNATED BANKS   are: • Uniport – Choba Micro-Finance Bank • United Bank for Africa (UBA) • First Bank PLC • Fidelity Bank PLC Materials required for the Screening Exercise: Candidates must come along with the Photo Card printed on-line and payment receipt to the Venue of the CBT. For further information contact: Phone: 08146701346 or 08133985579 (between 9.00 a.m. and 3 p.m. on week days only). For Technical support contact: ccesupport@uniport.edu.ng CLOSING DATE: The sale of Forms will close on Monday, 30th June 2014. SIGNED: MATILDA  NNODIM (MRS) REGISTRAR