REGULATIONS OF THE INSTITUTE
Regulations Governing the Higher Certificates, Higher Diplomas and Bachelor Degrees for Members of any of the following GRADES:
- Associate Members.
- Full Members .
- Fellows.
Certification Structure
The Higher Certificate, Higher Diploma, Bachelor Degree are based on Apprenticeship or Traineeship transferred from subsisting work place or profession or industry. Key aspects include:
- Members must be working in any industry.
- Skills are evaluated in terms of face to face meeting for Conversations in the fields. Diplomas and Degree classification are based on cumulative performance across all levels of skills..
AREAS OF EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
HIGHER LEVEL CERTIFICATIONS FOR THOSE WITH HIGH LEVEL OF SKILLS
Guidelines for Examination and Grading
The grading system for the program is as follows:
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Mark (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 5 | 70 and above |
| B | 4 | 60–69 |
| C | 3 | 50–59 |
| D | 2 | 45–49 |
| F | 0 | 0–44 |
- Higher Diplomas and Honors degrees are awarded to members with 3A+ or above who meet the minimum requirements.
Examination Procedures
- Oral Question and Answer, Debates, Conversations, Demonstrations, Illustrations, Argumentation.
- Each examination covers only one course per paper.
- Written examinations last between 2.5 and 3 hours per course unit.
- Assessments may include practical work, projects, and special reports as approved by the department and Senate. .
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