Ukwimi Trades Training Institute Town Campus is Situated 3 Km from Great Road between Nyika Motel and Petauke, Boarding school opposite the Farmers Training Centre.
VISION
To see our graduates performing and being recognized internationally thereby contributing to the growth of the global economy.
MISSION STATEMENT
To initiate and offer competitive and sustainable programmes that will produce graduates of high integrity and productivity towards formal and informal employment.
Brief History.
Uk’wimi TradesTraining Institute was established in September 1996 after taking over the Structure left behind by refugees at Ukwimi Resettlement Scheme in Chief Sandwe’s Area which is about 70 KM from Petauke Town. There were six students who started in Bricklaying and Plastering course.
The Institution has since expanded and has two campuses; one at Ukwimi Resettlement Scheme and the other within the centre of Petauke town. The Institute is now offering five courses at Ukwimi Campus namely General Agriculture, Automotive Mechanics, Carpentry and Joinery, Bricklaying and Plastering and Plumbing and Sheet Metal.
While at the town campus courses like Secretarial and Office Management, Social Work, ZICA Technician, Human Resource Management and Computer Studies are being offered. The Institute is the process of introducing more courses at the town campus like General Agriculture, Automotive Mechanics and Bricklaying and Plastering which will run concurrently with those in Ukwimi.
A wide of short intensive tailor made courses are offered on a regular basis.
The Institute is currently working on establishing strong and mutual partnerships with the University of Zambia (Computer Centre) and the Mulungushi University in offering practical ICT programs and some Social Science Programs respectively.
PRODUCTS FROM OUR WORKSHOPS
THE LAWN CLAMP CHAIR (CARPENTRY AND JOINERY)
These are chairs that are easy to carry but very fancy. They can be made from reasonable pieces of wood that are known as off-cuts and of less or no value. These chairs have been made from flanges made from discarded pieces of sheet metal from the plumbing and sheet of metal workshop
The Carnavas material was used for the seat and supported using wood rods as fasteners.
The Lift Pump (PLUMBING AND SHEET METAL)
A pump is a device which raises water (Liquid) from a lower level to a higher level. This is a type of a pump that discharges water (Liquid at its upward stroke only.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Its action principle of operation entirely depends on the atmospheric pressure which brings about air fluctuation in the barrel casing of the pump, hence creating an action known as SIPHONAGE underneath the suction pipe, which helps the pump to start sucking water from the lower level and pump it to the higher level through the suction pipe which is connected to the non return valve that allows water to flow in one direction only, hence creating that compression pressure in the barrel which facilitates the flow of water out of the pump through the spout.
IMPACT
It can be used wherever there is a source water.
It substitutes the shallow open wells into a safe and covered one.
It enhances sanitation and hygiene in that people can afford to drink clean and safe water
It is cheaper as it can be made of waste materials
It is locally made, making it easily accessible to any ordinary household
COURSES BEING OFFERED:
| COURSE | DURATION |
| CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL AGRICULTURE | 2 YEARS |
| CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS | 2 YEARS |
| CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING AND PLASTERING | 2 YEARS |
| CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN CARPENTRY AND JOINERY | 2 YEARS |
| CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN PLUMBING AND SHEET METAL | 2 YEARS |
| CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER STUDIES | 1 YEAR |
| CERTIFICATE IN SECRETARIAL AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT | 1 YEAR |
| CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN POWER ELECTRICAL | 2 YEARS |
| CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL WORK | 2 YEARS |
Trade Test Certificates Levels One, two and three are offered in the above craft courses.
Part Time SHORT TAILOR MADE COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING:
| COURSE | DURATION |
| BICYCLE REPAIR | 3 WEEKS |
| FRONT OFFICE MANAGEMENT | 3 WEEKS |
| BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL | 3 WEEKS |
| BUSINESS PLAN PREPARATION | 3 WEEKS |
| DRIVING | 3 WEEKS |
| HOSPITALITY AND HOUSEKEEPING | 3 WEEKS |
| POULTRY MANAGEMENT – LAYERS AND BROILERS | 3 WEEKS |
| LIVESTOCK FEED FORMULATION | 3 WEEKS |
| PROFIT MAXIMISATION IN FARMING | 3 WEEKS |
| BRICKLAYING AND PLASTERING | 3 MONTHS |
| CARPENTRY AND JOINERY | 3 MONTHS |
| DESIGN CUTTING AND TAILORING | 3 MONTHS |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SHORT COMPUTERS PROGRAMS | 3 WEEKS |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TRADE TESTS Minimum of Grade 7, Grade 9 and GCE.
FULL TIME PROGRAMS
Two (2) Credits and Three (3) Passes or better Including Mathematics and English
INTAKES
Ukwimi trades has two major intakes in a year being the January and July Intakes
ENROLL NOW FOR THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
The Government run Institution
Very affordable and economical fees ATEVETA registered & accredited Institution
Qualified and TEVETA Accredited Lecturers and experienced staff
Availability of Adequate training Materials A vibrant and efficient Management team
High Pass Rates in National Examinations
Modern Learning Infrastructure
Availability of Sports and recreation facilities.
Modern and Conducive Learning Environment
Adequate industrial tours for our students
Motor vehicle repairs
Free Computer lessons for all our students
Industrial attachments for all courses