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Fisheries Education and Training Agency (FETA)
Mbegani Campus
STUDENTS’ HAND BOOK
2015/2016
P.O.BOX 83, Bagamoyo, Tanzania
Telephone: 0732928166 E-mail: [email protected]
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PREAMBLE
The student Handbook is the general information guide to all students but
more particularly to new students. In the book, the important dates like
examination periods and closing dates are disclosed as well as the student
bylaws.
Though the information in the book is considered accurate, the center
reserves the right to deviate from what appears in this book when necessary.
All tuition and other fees quoted in the book are subject to change without
notice necessitated by life changes. On this account the parents or sponsors
should be flexible on inevitable incidentals that may be reflected to students
and the center ought not to be held responsible for any loss or adverse
effects resulting from such changes.
Therefore students are encouraged to responsibly use the book and services
described therein.
VISION: To become a center of excellence in fisheries and aquaculture
education and training in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2025.
MISSION: “To provide quality fisheries and aquaculture education and
training, conduct applied research and disseminate
appropriate technologies to stakeholders through improved
service delivery”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREAMBLE: ............................................................................................... 1
A WORD FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ..................................... 3 MBEGANI DIRECTORY ............................................................................... 4
ADVISORY BOARD .................................................................................... 5
CALENDER OF EVENTS ............................................................................ 6 1.0 THE CENTRE ....................................................................................... 8
1.1 What? .................................................................................................. 8
2.0 LIFE IN BAGAMOYO:- (“Lay down your Heart”) ............................... 12
3.0 STUDENT SERVICES: ........................................................................ 13 Quality Life ....................................................................................... 13
THE CABINET 2015/2016 .................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.0.ADMISSION POLICY AND PROCEDURES: ......................................... 16 5.0 POLICY ON DISCIPLINE .................................................................... 20
6. EXAMINATION POLICY ..................................................................... 24
7.0 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LEARNERS ............................................... 28 7.1.0 General ........................................................................................... 28
7.2.0 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL LEARNERS .................................... 29
Channelling .............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. 7.3.0 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BOARDING LEARNERS ...................... 33
7.4.0 INDISCIPLINE ................................................................................. 36
7.5.0. CONCLUSION. ............................................................................... 36
ANNEX 1: THE DISCIPLINARY CODE AND ITS PENALTIES ................... 37
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A WORD FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Extended to you is a warm welcome to Mbegani for both new comers and
continuing students- KARIBUNI SANA. For those of you who are newly
joining FETA, I wish to congratulate you for your wise decision to opt for
FETA and having made it in the selection competition.
As it may quickly be noted, the Centre has a multidisciplinary programmes
fostering for Certificates and Diplomas. The annual capacity approaches 400
students in four academic Departments. These include Fish Processing
(Certificate & Diploma), nautical science (Diploma), Marine Engineering
(Diploma and Vocational training) and Boat building (Certificate) Research is
one of the major focuses of our Centre. It is done in collaboration with other
stakeholders and focuses in fields of fisheries Biology, food science, fish
processing, gear technology and aquaculture. More facilities are being added
for development and demonstration of Aquaculture.
A wide range of services is set to ensure that your stay at FETA is fruitful.
Fisheries Education and Training Agency Student Organization (FETASO)
links the students and Agency administration. Moreover, mutual benefits
are emphasized.
Finally, I should not leave you unnoticed of the worldwide HIV- AIDS and
drug abuse problems. Painfully the disease (AIDS) with no treatment up to
now has denied life to young children, many teenagers, and old people and
has left many with no parents! Mbegani is not an Isolated Island and in fact
no one can claim unaffected or likely to be affected. Drug abuse is depriving
the nation with many working forces to become merely burdens!
My advice to you is to become responsible of your own life and future-
taking all necessary recommended precautions while respecting those who
are already victims. Indeed, it is wise to know your status regarding HIV by
opting to voluntarily screen for a better future.
I wish you a nice stay at FETA.
Yahya Mgawe
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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MBEGANI DIRECTORY
IMPORTANT ADRESSES
Permanent secretary
Ministry of Natural Resources
and Tourism
P.O. Box 9372
DAR ES SALAAM
Executive Secretary
The national Council for Technical
Education (NACTE)
P.O.Box 7109
DAR ES SALAAM
Director of Fisheries
Fisheries Division
P.O. Box 2462
DAR ES SALAAM
Programme Coordinator
SADC_MCS Programme (TZA)
P.O.Box 2462
DAR ES SALAAM
Director General
Tanzania Fisheries Research
Institute (TAFIRI)
P.O.Box 9750
DAR ES SALAAM
Director
Institute of Marine Sciences
The University of Dar Es Salaam
P.O.Box 668
ZANZIBAR
Chief Executive Officer
Fisheries Education and Training
Agency
P.O.Box 83
BAGAMOYO
Principal
Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI)
P.O.Box 6727
DAR ES SALAAM
Center Director
Fisheries Education and Training
Agency
P.O.Box 1213
MWANZA
President
Collage of North Atlantic
P.O.Box 5400
STEPHENEVILLE< NF A2N2Z6
CANADA
Unit Manager
Marine parks and Reserves Unit
P.O. Box 7565
DAR ES SALAAM
Chairman
FETA examination Board of appeal
(Training Officer)
Ministry of Livestock Development and
Fisheries
P.O.Box 2462
DAR ES SALAAM.
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ADVISORY BOARD
The FETA Advisory Board was formed in 2011. The Board is industrial
based and oversees the operations of the Agency. The board is responsible to
the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Livestock development and
Fisheries. Members are representatives of the government, academic
institutions and NGOs.
S/N NAME POSITION ROLE
1 Prof.Henry Laswai Senior Lecturer – SUA
Chairman
2 Mr. Yahya Mgawe C.E.O – FETA
Secretary
3 SR. Dr. Hellen Bandiho Senior Lecturer – SAUT
Member
4 Capt.(Rtd) Eng. Thomas
Mayagilo
Former DMI Principal
Member
5 Ms. Sikitiko H. Kapile Consultant
Member
6 Dr. S.J. Kangwe Centre Director –
TAFIRI
Member
7 Mr. Yason Mndeme Director Training
MLDF
Member
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CALENDER OF EVENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR – 2015/2016
Month Date Weeks Semester Planned Event
July 2015 Thursday 2nd Selection Committee Meeting
Tuesday 7th Public holiday - Sabasaba
Thursday 9th Publication of Selected candidates
Saturday 18th Eid El Fitr
Friday 31st Training Directorate Meeting
August 2015 Tuesday 4th Tutors Seminar on CBET
Thursday 76th CDC - Meeting
Saturday 8th Peasants day
Friday 9th Education Planning Meeting
Monday 10th II, IV and VI Supplementary exams
Monday 10th Orientation Course for First Year Students
Monday 17th 1st I, III and V Beginning of New academic year 2014/2015
Friday 21st 2nd Training- FETASO Meeting
Thursday 27th 2nd Training Directorate Meeting
Sept 2015 Friday 4th 3rd Module Delivery Committee Meeting
Monday 5th 3rd I Fresher’s Ball
Friday 11th 4th Cert & Dip Graduation ceremony
Monday 21st 6th V Presentation of Project Proposal
Thursday 24th 6th Research and Publication Meeting
Tuesday 29th 7th Training Directorate Meeting
Oct 2015 Thursday 8th 8th Training- FETASO Meeting
Wednesday 14th
9th Nyerere Day
Friday 15th 9th Education Planning Meeting
Monday 26th 11th Module Delivery Committee Meeting
Wednesday 28th
11th FETA Day
Friday 30th 11th Training Directorate Meeting
Nov 2015 Friday 6th 12th Module Delivery Committee Meeting
Monday 9th 13th Setting of Semester Exams
Thursday 12th 13th Exam Moderation Committee Meeting
Friday 13th 14th End of Signing of CA
Thursday 20th 14th Project Presentation and finalization
Tuesday 24th 15th Training Directorate Meeting
Friday 27th 15th End of Class Module Delivery
Dec 2015 Tuesday 1st 16th Beginning of Semester Exams
Wednesday 9th 17th Uhuru day
Friday 11th 17th End of Semester Exams
Monday 14th 18th Exam Marking
Wednesday 23rd
Maulid Day
Friday 25th Christmas Day
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Saturday 26th Boxing Day
Tuesday 29th End of exam marking and verification
Thursday 31st Training Directorate Meeting
Jan 2016 Friday 1st New Year
Monday 4th Exam Compilation
Monday 4th External Examiner
Friday 8th Inter-Departmental Exam Committee
Monday 11th Academic Committee Meeting
Tuesday 12th Zanzibar Revolution Day
Thursday 14th Publication of Exam Results
Thursday 15th Education Planning Meeting
Tuesday 25th Supplementary Exams
Thursday 28th Training Directorate Meeting
Feb 2016 Monday 1st 1st Beginning of Semester II, IV and VI
Monday 8th II, IV and VI Module Delivery Committee Meeting
Friday 12th FETASO – Training Meeting
Tuesday 16th 3rd Presentation of project proposal
Friday 19th 3th Announcement of Admissions for 2015/16 Academic year
Monday 22nd 4th Training Directorate Meeting
Friday 26th 4th FETA Environmental day
March 2016 Friday 11th 6th Research and publication Committee Meeting
Friday 18th 7th FETASO Election
Thursday 24th 8th VI End of CA Signing
Monday 28th 10th VI Semester Examination for NTA Level 6
Tuesday 31st 10th Training Directorate Meeting
April 2016 Monday 4th 10th Beginning of Industrial Training
Tuesday 12th Karume Day
Wednesday 13th
11th Training Directorate Meeting
Tuesday 26th 13th Union Celebrations
Thursday 28th End of CA Signing
Friday 29th 13th VI Training – FETASO Meeting
May 2016 Sunday 1st 14th May Day
Friday 13th 15th End of Industrial Training
Monday 16th II and IV Semester exam
Tuesday 24th 16th VI Presentation of Project work
Monday 11th 17th VI Presentation of Industrial Training Report
Friday 26th 17th II and IV End of Semester Exam
Monday 30th 18th II and IV Exam Marking
Friday 29th
June 2016 Thursday 9th End of Exam marking, verification and
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compilation
Friday 10th External Examiner
Monday 13th Inter-Departmental Exam Board Meeting
Thursday 16th FETA Exam Board Meeting
Monday 20th Publication of Results; Registration of Results to the NACTE/TCU System
Wednesday 22nd
Selection Committee
Monday 27th Publication of Selected Students
July 2016 Thursday 7th Sabasaba Day
Friday 29th Education Planning Meeting
August 2015 Monday 8th Orientation Day/Sup exams
Monday 15th Beginning of New Academic Year 2015/2016
Sept 2015 Friday 19th IV and VI Graduation Ceremony
1.0 THE CAMPUS
1.1 What?
The campus (FETA-Mbegani) provides technically qualified manpower on a
mid level (Certificates and Diploma) for Fisheries and allied Industries. The
training is focused on the needs of the fisheries sector in Tanzania with
emphasis on the practical aspects of the subjects. The aim is also to produce
fisheries extension workers for expansion and extension not only of artisanal
fisheries but also Aquaculture. Means and ways to Develop and improve
small-scale fisheries sub sector are developed at the centre covering both
inland and marine fisheries.
1.2 Where? and How?
1.2.1 Location:
Coast of Tanzania – Indian ocean; 9 Km South of The Ancient
town of Bagamoyo and 60 Km north of Dar Es Salaam at
latitude 6.50 south of the equator
The site was formally used as coconut plantation with size of
approximately 269 hectors Stretches along the shoreline for
about 2Km.
At the seaside is Luale Bay consting of beaches, sand pits
and sandbanks as well as mangrove forests.
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The outlet of the creek forms a channel and tidal currents
passing close to the shore hence provide sufficient depth for
the landing of larger fishing vessels.
The area around consist of the traditional fishing villages of
Pande, Mlingotini and Kaole which represent typical
Tanzanian coastal environment where, for ages, fish has
provided staple food for the population.
1.2.2 Climate:
The climate is warm humid with temperature ranges
maximum 27-350C and mean temperature between 21-270C.
Relative humidity varies from 55-100% with 75% as norm
Mean annual rainfall is 1000MM –1400MM with the heavy precipitation period of March to May.
1.2.3 History
Fisheries Education and Training Agency (FETA) was established as a
government Executive Agency under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development back in 2011 through a GN number 356 of 28th October 2011.
This was done in accordance with provisions of the Executive Agency Act
Cap.245 [Revised Edition (R.E 2009)]. The Agency has officially taken over functions that were being performed by
Mbegani Fisheries Development Centre in Bagamoyo and Nyegezi
Freshwater Fisheries Institute in Mwanza. Also, the Agency includes three government Boat Yards located in Mwanza, Kigoma and Mtwara.
FETA is charged with the prime responsibility to promote development of
fisheries sector through provision of quality education and training. The premise is that real prerequisite for economic growth and development of
any country lies in the skills, enterprise and industriousness of its
population.
1.2.4 Organizational Structure
The organizational structure of FETA, as per establishment order (GN 356 of
28th October 2011), consists of the following directorates, departments,
sections and units;
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1.3. Milestones 1945- Trout Fisheries Ordinance ratified
1964- The United Republic of Tanzania is borne. Union day
for Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
1964- THE Department of Fisheries was established under Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
1966- MFDC Established
1966- Kunduchi and Nyegezi fresh water Institutes were established
1970-Fisheries Act (1970) is enacted and assented
1970-The Department of Fisheries was placed under the new Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
1970- Two year Certificate courses started
1973- Boat Building activities at Ras Mkwavi in Dar Es Salaam are transferred to Mbegani
1976- The Government of Tanzania and that of the Kingdom
of Norway, Signed the agreement under which
Norway would undertake expansion of the training and residential facilities at Mbegani to cater for the
three years Diploma
1977-First 26 Diploma intake enrolled 1978- Second batch of 50 Diploma students enrolled.
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1980- The importance of scientific research in Management
of fisheries was officially recognized with setting up TAFIRI.
1980- Second Phase of development of the Centre started.
1981-H.R.H Crown Prince Heralds of Norway laid the foundation stone.
1983-The Tanzanian President, His excellence Mwalimu J,
Nyerere officially inaugurates the new Mbegani
Centre. 1989-The Government ratified the United Nations Law of the
sea.
1991- The last NORAD expert complete his contract 1992- Mbegani starts reorganization and orientation to face
the new Challenges of the post NORAD era.
Involvement in regional Fishermen Centres was scaled down.
1993- Senegalese fish Container technology was successfully
introduced in Lake Victoria fishery. 1994- Marine Parks and Reserves Act (1994) was enacted.
1995- Mafia Island Marine Park became operational as first
Marine Park in Tanzania. Three Mbegani staff were
transferred to Mafia to take charge as mangers of the new Institution.
1995- Eastern Collage (Canada) –Mbegani partnership
programmes started. 1997- The Government ratified Fisheries Policy and Strategy
statement.
1997- The European Union (EU) imposed a ban on importation of fish from east Africa following an
outbreak of Cholera in Lake Victoria.
1999- Second EU ban on importation of Fish from east Africa over reported cases of poison fishing. The
result was a drop in export by 55% price by70% fro
850/kg to 250/kg. The number of fishermen
decreased by 20%. 1999- The department of fisheries introduced a stringent
quality Assurance system and stronger fish
inspection measures. More ex-Mbegani students were recruited as fish inspectors.
2000- Mbegani received Japanese assistance including new
engines for all the three Vessels. 2001- Students number increased. 34 students were
enrolled for long courses.
2002- Mbegani became one of the few technical Institutions to be fully registered, in the first batch, by the
National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
2002- Quality Assurance systems based on International and National standards were put in place.
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2004- Mbegani is granted Provisional Accreditation status by
NACTE. 2005- A new Curriculum based on NACTE standards was
put in place.
2006- Mbegani Successfully Hosted an International Workshop on Fish Quality.
2006- International SADC- MCS course was successfully
conducted at Mbegani.
2006- Full ACCREDITATION provided by NACTE to MBEGANI.
2006- New semester system started to be implemented.
2.0 LIFE IN BAGAMOYO:- (“Lay down your Heart”)
About 7.5 Km north of Mbegani is the historical town of Bagamoyo. It is one
of the flourishing tourist resorts. It is narrated that, long before a
burgeoning tourist trade began catering to lovers of the sun and sea,
Bagamoyo was renowned for its fishing industry and the Zanzibar- mainland
trade link. Fishing still goes on in Bagamoyo, a situation, which offers a
very good practical scenario to our teaching- learning activities.
Bagamoyo was once the capital of the Germans “Deutsch- Ostafrika”
(meaning Germen East Africa) or the Tanzania mainland of today. The town
is small where fishing is an economic mainstay. It’s a lace where one finds
no urban commotion experienced in big cities. The town is 65 Km from Dar
es Salaam (45 minutes drive).
Life in Bagamoyo is quite enjoyable since its time immemorial. Sahani Kejeri
one of the writers popularly known Professor suggests that in 1800 AD life
in the town was very attractive. It was said to be a town of Palm, a place of
happiness, full of treasures and dances all the night. It was the beauty at
the beach and it remains the same today.
This being so, we believe that your stay at Mbegani in Bagamoyo will be
equally joyous and a lot of benefits from the treasure of fisheries knowledge,
skills and value accumulated at Mbegani are available for you to fetch.
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3.0 STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES:
Customer service and care is one of Mbegani strategic goals since we believe
that quality of life in teaching and learning community makes a difference in
education mission. This brings us to a commitment to create favorable social
and Physical environment to students, staff and other workers for effective
teaching and learning. In this line, ensuring access to essential services
enhances students’ services. However, the emphasis is on supporting the
academic achievements of the students and development. In this regard,
Pre-entry information, counseling, career information, assessment as well as
orientation and student development are given priority.
Indeed, the book you are reading is a clear manifestation of our efforts
towards realization of the strategic projections. The Centre will continue to
produce the hand books to guide the joining students during their
acclimatization period.
QUALITY LIFE
Since its re-inauguration in 2011, FETA-Mbegani has been providing a wide
range of student services to include: Library Services (sect. 2.17 code of
conduct). Industrial training attachment where-by various stake holders are
involved; Medical Services, Sports facilities, and of recent counseling
services. This been quite well. However, current changes demanded
Mbegani to revisit her services to promote participatory style of Management
and governance believed to ensure sustainable quality services. Under
conducive learning environment as well. The idea behind is to allow the
students to reach their full potential in learning.
Currently, the following services should be expected:
3.1 Orientation to Mbegani Life New Students are usually initiated
through a kind of entertaining one – week of Orientation session of
which you have been taken through.
3.2 Guidance and Counseling.
Mbegani Staff and other workers function as community of colleagues,
who share responsibility for the Student Development.
As such guidance and counseling is the domain of the appointed
students counselor alone, it is rather the prerogative of the entire
staff. So, whenever, you are in difficulties, please, do not hesitate to
consult your student counselor or any other staff of your choice.
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3.3 No gender imbalance or segregation at FETA-Mbegani for we believe
we are all created equal and human dignity is inviolable. Neither is
there sexual, functional, geographical religious, class – based or
ethical discrimination tolerated at the Centre.
Our only intension is to inspire integrated development of skills and
qualities that allow each one to behave morally create act and work
together harmoniously.
As such female students are encouraged to pursue any of the
programs being offered and has been in practice. We are proud to
have natured female marine engineering technicians from within our
country and abroad, fisheries and fish technologists, and Master-
fisher girls who are and will flag our name higher, through their
spending work performance.
For any unfortunate trace of discrimination encountered, please
report the incident to the student counselor for immediate reaction
against the action. Either you can report to the Director of Training
and Research (DTR) or any other staff of immediate help!
3.4 Student Hall
Most of the center’s social gatherings are done in this Hall. Disco the
ques, ceremonies, meetings and film shows take place in the student
multipurpose dining Hall. Other recreational activities like darts and
indoor games may be conducted in. The Hall has the capacity of 500
people at a time.
3.5 Learning Resource Centre : (LRC)
It is believed that Education transmits not only learning but also
mould a learning student who has the ability to acquire and attain
new knowledge by himself or herself. Based on this philosophy
Mbegani maintains a learning resource centre to facilitate increased
learning. The present LRC contain more than 5000 books and
periodicals on general studies, fisheries and fisheries oriented studies.
Technical reports from Members of the staff and other resourceful
people, student’s project reports and many more
The LRC is now up graded to equip it with more Print Media,
audiovisual equipments, and Multimedia computers of which 6 are
already in place. This move, with internet connection will make its
easier for the students to have access to the world wide store of
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recorded and disseminated knowledge. Efforts are underway to join
the Global Biodiversity Data Information facility whereby bio-data will
be shared as well. CD with wide range of technical information is
available in the LRC.
You are therefore advised to utilize this centre for maximum learning
while at Mbegani. For any technical problem, Please hesitate not to
consult the LRC staff who at your service and we will be glad to have
you served. They also can furnish you with the policy and procedures
on use of LRC to allow you effectively and sustainable use the
available resources.
3.6 Sports and other Recreational Services.
A good number of sports facilities to cater for both students and staff
are available. These include football pitch, a volleyball ground Lawn
tennis court, table tennis and Netball ground.
Swimming training is particularly offered by a qualified coach to
ensure safely of life.
Similarly, the Centre provides, the TV services using a DSTV set with
VCR more than thirty channels subscribed through Multi choice
company. Hence you will be kept informed of what is happening
around the world from various comers of Media communication.
However, the TV room for students is upon after class hours and
therefore each one of you is expected to balance and manage his/her
own time between TV and Self-Studies.
More over, Mbegani Social Club area offers, as well, a wide range of
additional recreation social services but now privatized. The club
organizes disco and live band music on different occasions. Drinks
are sold at the club as well with its good evening relaxing
environment.
3.7 Students Government:
This is under Fisheries Education and Training Agency Students
Organization (FETASO) which organizes most of the students extra
curriculum activities. The organizations objectives include:
1. Acting as a link between the Campus Management and
Students.
2. Stimulate and promote all aspects of cultural, social and
academic development among students.
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3. To promote – Inter – Institutional relationship with other similar
Institutes in Bagamoyo and the country at large.
Since there are a lot of benefits that can accrue from FETASO, you are
really encouraged to join the organization by paying the joining fee of
T.shs. 10,000/= only.
Medical Services:
The Centre has a dispensary to cater for common medical
problems in the area. It has one clinical officer and two nurses
who ensures that sick people are equally attended without
unnecessary delay.
Our dispensary is authorized to attend patients who are
members of the National Health Insurance Scheme as well.
Students who are not members of the scheme will get access to
the services at a little cost serious cases are immediately
referred to the District Hospital in Bagamoyo.
4.0. ADMISSION POLICY AND PROCEDURES:
Access to courses and programmes at FETA- Mbegani will always
focus on first come first served basis provided the requirements are
sufficiently met.
4.1 MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATION
4.1.1. Minimum Entry Qualification for Diploma programmes
(Courses)
1. Relevant Passes in Advanced Level of Secondary
Education (some other programmes may have other
specific academic prerequisites).
2. Relevant Passes in Ordinary Level Secondary Education
examination and Post Secondary Education course of not
less than one year.
4.1.2 Minimum Entry Qualification for Certificate Programme
1. Relevant Passes in ordinary Level of Secondary Education
Examination with 5 credits.
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2. Mature Students not meeting the pre requisites for a
particular Programme they wish to join can be considered
on individual basis provided the prior learning
assessment is satisfactory.
4.2. Application Procedures:
- Students are advised two months prior to the start
date of the new academic year – usually in August.
Applications after June can only be considered for
process when time permits.
- The application forms should be fully completed.
Returned carefully filled forms should be accompanied
with T.Sh’s. 20,000/= only as application fee. This is
non – refundable.
Address:
Chief Executive Officer,
Fisheries Education and Training Agency,
P. O. Box 83,
BAGAMOYO,
Tanzania
(Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed)
- When selected by the committee the centre will send
you the Admission Letter together with joining
instructions. This will be at least one month before the
commencement of the intended course – you will be
required to report at the centre on the appropriate
designated date.
- It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that
He/She reports at Mbegani in due time for orientation
and course registration Hand books will be provided as
soon as possible.
4.2 Registration Information
A person can be considered a student at Mbegani when has
fully registered by the Admission office. Hence, this is one of
the important obligations a student ought to fulfill.
4.3.1 Documentations Required
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- A completed filled form of application from Mbegani
Fisheries Dev. Centre. The forms should clearly state
the programmes applied for.
- A joining instructions document sent to you.
- Original Examination Transcripts of Secondary
Education Examination(s)
- A Medical Certificate certifying ones ability to purpose
the states course.
- Bank receipt certifying full or part of annual fee
payment you can pay cash during registration.
4.3. Tuition Fee and Other Costs:
The Fees Payable Direct to the Institution These costs are paid direct to the Institution; a student will be
admitted into respective semester after paying at least half of
the Tuition Fee. The tuition fee profile for 2015/2016 will be as shown below:
Item Description Amount in Tshs
NTA Level IV NTA Level
V
NTA Level VI
Tuition fee per year (non-
refundable)
800,000 800,000 800,000
Registration/Admission Fee 20,000 20,000 0
Student Organization (FETASO)-Cash Payment
10,000 10,000 10,000
Non-refundable caution
money
20,000 20,000 0
Examination Fee (Per year) 50,000 50,000 50,000
Total 900,000 900,000 860,000
Direct Student Costs (Tshs)
These costs are paid by guardian or sponsor direct to the student
Item Description Amount in Tshs
NTA Level
IV
NTA Level
V
NTA Level
VI
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Meals/Food Per Year (Tsh
4000 Per day out of 32 weeks)
896,000 896,000 672,000
Campus Accommodation
Fees per bed per year [Tshs.
300 per bed per day] – Applies only for students
wishing to be accommodated
in campus hostels
72,000 72,000 72,000
Application Fee 20,000 20,000 0
Books/Stationery per year 50,000 100,000 100,000
Total 1,038,000 1,088,000 844,000
Application form for accommodation can be obtained from the website
www.feta.ac.tz while medical examination form is attached to this letter
Payment Modality:
TUITION FEE: Should be paid to Account Name: CEO Fisheries Education and Training
Agency (FETA)
Account No. 21010000899 National Microfinance Bank (NMB).
NOTE: Submit original bank paying slip, cash payment is not accepted,
except FETASO
NOTE:-
You will not be allowed to sit for Semester Examination without full payment of the respective semester fee.
A fee once paid is not refundable for registered applicants. Tuition fees and other charges quoted are subject to changes
without notice. The Centre cannot be held responsible for any loss or any possible adverse effect resulting from such change.
Travel Cost 1. Your sponsor will be responsible for meeting your travel costs to and
from Bagamoyo and in connection
with holidays travel and field work expenses.
2. You will be required to meet all costs of your field–work, Industrial
Training /Study tours3 and pay for the costs of Supplementary examination and Semester Transcript whenever required1. Details
3 The Institution does not cover for industrial/study tours costs, hence students will be required to cover
themselves for such costs 4Supplementary and special Examination fee Tshs. 25,000/=, Partial Transcript production Tshs. 10,000/=.
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will be provided at the Centre. The second year student are expected
to undertake fieldwork for at least 45 days, the sponsors are responsible for providing financial assistance for the period at the
prevailing rates and travel cost. Please inform your sponsor well in
advance of such commitment.
3. If you are an in-Service applicant sponsored by the Ministry of
Livestock and Fisheries Development, note that such sponsorship covers Tuition, and direct expenses (i.e Registration/Admission Fee,
Examination Fee, non-refundable caution money and Student
Organization (FETASO). There is no any kind of allowance being provided by the Centre even during Industrial Training.
4. The centre has an operating dispensary; however, you will be expected to pay for the medical services. This does not affect those covered by
the National Health Insurance scheme. If you fall under this category
please bring with you an identity card.
5. The Centre has its own policy and procedures on discipline which you
will be obliged to comply with.
6. Accommodation is not guaranteed to the selected candidates.
7. Only those who will bring with their Bank original pay-in slip of at least half of the tuition and admission fee of 20, 000/= will be
registered. Failure to that, you will not be admitted.
8. I take this opportunity to welcome you at FETA main campus for a
fruitful stay and professional pursuit.
5.0 POLICY ON DISCIPLINE
The centre believes that a learning environment functions well when every
one shapes the condition for another to create some what of mutual
benefits. Hence due consideration to each other is quite important.
Therefore, for Mbegani to run smoothly there must be enough discipline and
order for to effectively function as a place of serious work and study. Limits
are firm enough to ensure compliance and allow keen students get a chance
to concentrate and maximize their learning at FETA- MBEGANI. In this
context the Principal may use all means deemed necessary in order to
maintain discipline.
Students found guilty of misbehaving may be exposed to suspension or
expulsion on the Authority of the Principal or as detailed in the code of
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conduct section. Four main categories of Penalties for breach of regulations
specified in this code and level of authority for imposing then are
summarized below:-
5.1 REPRIMAND
A student is allowed to continue with studies but a written notice is given to
him/her outlining the nature of the mis-conduct and the implication of
further mis-conduct. A copy of this letter will be reserved in the students
file. The Head of Department or Higher Level of Authority may impose the
Penalty of reprimand.
5.2. SUSPENSION
Students may be suspended from a particular course/subject or the total
Programme of studies for a specified period of time. The details of such
suspension will be clearly stated in writings.
Instructors may suspend students for one class period for any misbehavior
which disrupts or interfere with class room activities.
In such cases, the Head of the respective department must be notified
immediately. Upon investigation the Head of Department will recommend to
the Principal one of the following re-instatement, further suspension or
termination from the Programme. If the student is reinstated and continues
is behave inappropriately the Principal has the right to suspend the student
from class for a longer period or recommend to the Disciplinary committee
that the student be expelled all together.
5.3 DISMISSION OF STUDENTS
The primary commitment of the centre is to provide conducive environment
and experience to all students, and offer all resources the centre disposal to
help the students achieve their Education goals. There may be however
instances where with drawl from the program of study regarded as the best
alternative for the student hence:
(a) The Centres’ student disciplinary committee may dismiss a student
on disciplinary grounds for serious breach of the Centre’s rules and
regulations. An appeal to the disciplinary committee dismissal
must be made in writing to the director of Fisheries within a week
of notification.
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(b) Students whose progress are deemed unsatisfactory with respect to
the academic regulations of the centre will be dismissed (refer the
examination policy). Appeals to academic dismissal must be made
in writing to the Chairman of the Board of Appeal within seven
days of notification.
(c) When withdrawing from the Centre students are required to pay all
outstanding fees, return all books to the learning Resource Centre
and all other Centre’s tools.
(d) Expulsion will be at a minimum of three years.
5.4 VOLUTARY WITHDRAWAL
Voluntary withdrawal is granted at the request of any student. The
student is required to notify the course leader and complete the
necessary forms before the withdrawal is sanctioned. The student
proposing the withdrawal is asked to discuss the matter with the
student counselor before the process is completed.
5.5 ATTENDANCE
The hours of attendance in class are already established in the
curriculum and Examination policy and will be regulated from time to
time by the Centre Administration. The student is required to attend
90% of the Total tutorial hours before is allowed to sit for the final
examination.
Unexcused absenteeism will necessitate a student withdrawal from
the Programme and the report will immediately be submitted to the
respective sponsor.
5.6. GENERAL REGULATIONS
Generally, the regulations are based on common sense judgement and
hereunder are a few examples:
5.6.1. Smoking:
Smoking is strictly forbidden in all working area such as workshops,
class rooms, Hostels and board training Vessels.
5.6.2. Congregating:
Congregating in restricted areas (refer Code of Conduct) or in other in
a manner that disrupt order of individuals on orderly operations at the
Centre is prohibited.
5.6.3. Disturbances:
Individual or group conduct which is detrimental to any learning
environment under the jurisdiction of the Centre is prohibited.
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5.6.4. Student Service areas:
Areas such as cafeteria and LRC may have special regulations in
addition to general regulations.
5.6.5. Security:
Regulations already established and those to be published should be
followed to ensure the Centres’ properties security and general safety
of the Mbegani Community.
5.6.6. General Conduct:
Refer the Code of Conduct.
5.6.7 Criminal Offences:
Students who are under the jurisdiction of the Centre and commit
offences which are subject to the Criminal code of Tanzania will be
directly be referred to proper legal Authorities for action. This will no
exclude the other penalties which may be administered as stated in
the student code of conduct.
5.6.8. Discrimination:
Students are not allowed to discriminate in any form against any
group or individual be it national, ethnic origin, race, colour, gender,
age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability.
5.6.9. Sexual Harassment:
No sexual Harassment will be tolerated at Mbegani Fisheries
Development Centre for Learning requires a settled mind! Sexual
harassment is a coercive act and both males and females ca be
victims as well as their offenders. Sexual harassment includes but not
limited to the following:
Unnecessary physical contact
Statements or actions of sexual nature which are unwelcome be
it associated with gifts, reprisal or denial of opportunity.
Leaning on another or other gestures
Physical assault
Unwelcome invitations or request of direct, explicit or
intimidating nature.
Verbal abuse or threats.
Unwanted touching, patting or pinching.
Sexist remarks, jokes, innuendo about ones clothes, body or
sexual activity.
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5.6.10. Injury or Damage to Person or Property:
Any injury or damage, threat of injury or damage to other persons or
property, misappropriation of, misuse of or damage to the Centre’s property
or properties is subject to immediate disciplinary action.
Moreover, students who fail to comply with sanctioned safety measures
thereby creating threat to health, safety or wellbeing of others or are likely to
cause property damage may as well be subject to disciplinary action.
5.6.11. Borrowing the Centre’s property.
Unauthorized borrowing of the Centre’s property is prohibited.
5.6.12. Cheating in Exams and Assignments:
A student revealed cheating in examinations or assignments shall receive no
credit for the respective work. Upon conviction of the second offence, the
Centre shall immediately dismiss him /her.
5.6.13. General offences:
Any offence not specifically referred in this document, but judged to be
detrimental to Centre and members of the Centre community will be referred
to the appropriate authority for immediate disciplinary action.
5.6.14. Student Insurance Coverage:
Insurance coverage against accidents while moving to and from Mbegani,
at Mbegani or participating in the Centre’s related activities such as field
training or organized sports, ought to be arranged by the student himself/
herself or the sponsor. The premium is not included in the fee paid to the
Centre.
6. EXAMINATION POLICY
GENERAL REGULATIONS 2.1 Examinations Components 2.1.1 Examinations shall have two components that are assessed separately; namely continuous assessment and end-of-semester examinations. 2.1.2 The candidate shall be required to pass both. 2.2 Registration for Examination 2.2.1 There shall be no special registration of candidates for examinations. Registration and payment to the Institute of all required or prescribed fees by a candidate for a programme of study shall be deemed as adequate registration for the requisite examinations in the particular course of study. 2.2.2 A proviso is that all new full-time students shall register at the beginning of the first semester of an academic year and continuing students fulfill the conditions required for continuing. 2.3 Eligibility for Examinations
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Before a candidate is allowed to appear for an end of semester examination, s/he shall have in a minimum of 75% attendance in taught classes and where applicable practical/field sessions for the particular module. 2.3.1 Exemption from the above may be granted to a candidate on medical
grounds provided the application is supported by a certificate given by a Medical officer recognized by the institution. 2.4 Rules for Recommendation of Shortage of Attendance 2.4.1 The following may be considered valid reasons for recommending permission for postponement of examination due to shortage of attendance of up to 40%: (a) Prolonged illness; (b) Loss of parent/guardian or some other such incident leading to absence from the institute which merits special consideration; and 2.4.2 In case a candidate participates in sports and cultural activities/tournaments conducted by the Ministry/Government or appears in a competitive examination conducted by the Government or Public Service
Commission, the actual days spent in sports and cultural activities /tournaments/examination and the travelling days connected therewith shall be counted, on the production of satisfactory evidence, towards the attendance of the candidate. 2.5 Private Candidates for Examinations Conducted by FETA 2.5.1 Candidates who have previously sat and failed can again sit as private candidates at the Examination of the Institute. Unless otherwise notified such candidates shall sit in the examination as prescribed for the curriculum of the year in which they will re-sit. 2.5.2 No candidate who has been earlier enrolled to the institute at any time during the academic year shall be eligible to sit as a private candidate without recommendation from the CEO/Principal. 2.5.3 No candidate who has been barred by any institution recognized by NACTE from appearing in the examination shall be eligible to sit as a private candidate of the examination of the Institute. 2.6 Power of the Institute to Exclude Any Candidate from Examination 2.6.1 The Institute shall have the power to exclude any candidate from examination permanently or for a specified period for reasons to be recorded in writing, if it is satisfied that such candidate is not a fit and proper person to be admitted thereto. 2.6.2 If a candidate, after admission to an examination, commits an immoral act or is discovered to have committed an immoral act, which, in the opinion of the Institute is such that had it come to their knowledge in time they would have excluded him from the examination, the Institute shall; (a) Cancel his candidature from that examination and order that his/ her result may not be declared; and /or (b) Disqualify him permanently or for a specified period from appearing at examination. 2.6.3 If a candidate, subsequent to the issue of examination number is found to be ineligible to take the examination, his candidature shall be cancelled. 2.7 Chances to Appear at the Examination 2.7.1 Where the chances of a candidate to clear an examination are limited
and he is disqualified from appearing at it for a fixed period, s/he may be
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allowed by the CEO/Principal one more chance to appear at the examination in the current curriculum after the period of disqualification, in lieu of the chance or chances missed by him during the period of disqualification.
2.7.1 Where the chances of a candidate to clear an examination are limited, the CEO/Principal shall have the authority to grant an extra chance, for valid reasons in lieu of one more chance missed by a candidate provided that the extra chance shall be immediately admissible next to the last admissible chance.
2.7.1 Where a candidate has missed one or more chances to clear an examination on account of illness, additional chance or chances in lieu thereof may be given by the Principal provided the candidate had submitted his admission form and fees and had informed the CEO/Principal of the Institute within 30 days of the commencement of the examination of inability to appear at the examination on account of illness along with a medical certificate of a recognized Hospital, provided that the
additional chance or chances shall be immediately next to the last admissible chance.
2.7.1 In case a candidate is admitted in a recognized hospital due to sudden illness or injury during the course of examination, a chance may be awarded to him for appearing in missed written/practical examination provided the medical certificate of the candidate is countersigned by the Medical Officer.
2.8 Admission to Examination of Persons with Physical Disabilities 2.8.1 Notwithstanding anything contained in any other regulation, the Institute shall have power, in the case of permanently physically disabled person to;
(a) Admit him as a private candidate i.e. without attending a recognized technical institution;
(b) Provide services of a competent amanuensis free of cost for writing out the answers at the examination;
(c) Permit the answers to be typewritten by himself if the examinee so desires;
(d) Lay down any other method for assessing the examinee’s academic ability and declare his result.
2.8.2 Provided that in each case, the examinee shall produce such evidence to the satisfaction of the Institute as it may consider necessary, in proof of the statement that his/her permanent disability is such that he/she deserves to be considered for the above facilities. 2.9 Exemption from Practical Examination 2.9.1 If a candidate qualifies in the practical but fails in theory examination, where the two are separately reported, and there exists circumstances that require him to re- sit, he shall have the liberty to appear in theory paper only in which case the marks obtained by him in practical at the main examination shall be taken into account. 2.9.2 If a candidate fails in practical examination but qualifies in the theory examination he shall have to appear in both theory and practical examinations.
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2.9.3 Candidates with certain physical disabilities, such as blindness, deafness or dumbness, may be granted exemption from appearing in practical examination and be allowed to appear in any other optional module in place of practical examinations and marks obtained in the optional module be
substituted for practical examination on proportionate basis. 2.10 Transfer of Candidature 2.10.1 Candidates applying for transfer of candidature and who have passed their examinations from any other recognized autonomous technical institution will be required to submit transcript from the concerned college along with the examination registration form for any examination of this Institute for evaluation. 2.10.2 Such a transcript shall be used to evaluate the award of the candidate who has applied for transfer of candidature. 2.10.3 In case the transcript is not received from the college before the declaration of the award, the Institute may not publish his final results. 2.10.4 If a transcript is not received within three months from the date of
declaration of result, the transfer of the candidature may be cancelled. 2.11 Duration and Dates of Examination 2.11.1 Dates and times of conducting continuous assessments shall be determined and indicated by the respective Tutor/instructor(s) in the course outline or study guides or otherwise at the beginning of the semester. 2.11.2 Frequency of continuous assessment shall be at least two for each assessed item, e.g. minimum number of class test is two in addition to at least two assignments. Dates for the end of semester examinations shall be published in the Institute academic calendar and approved by the Director. 2.11.3 Unseen written end of semester examinations shall consist of at least two and half hours for NTA 4 – 5, and three hours for NTA 6. Time for practical based final examinations may exceed set time of three hours upon which Director Approval will be required. 2.12 Conduct of Examinations 2.12.1 Subject to the regulations, rules and directions framed by the Institute, the Director in consultation with the CEO shall be responsible for all arrangements connected with the conduct of examinations and all matters connected therewith. 2.12.2 The rules relating to the duties of supervisors and invigilators shall be issued from time to time. 2.12.3 The Institute shall provide Examination guidelines for setters, moderators, invigilators, supervisors, and candidates. 2.12.4 Additional examination time may be given to candidates with physical disability at a rate to be prescribed by the Institute depending on the type of disability. 2.13 Improvement of Performance. 2.13.1 If a candidate fails in one or two subject/module(s), he may re-sit in the next examination session for the failed subject/module(s) for improvement of his performance. 2.13.2 A candidate who has passed a subject/module and obtained a
lower grade may re-sit in the next examination session for the subject/module(s) for improvement of his performance.
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2.13.3 A candidate may re-sit for improvement of performance in a given
subject or module only once provided he has not passed higher examination by the institute in the meantime, as follows:
(a) For improvement in one subject in the examination to be held in the
same year or in the annual examination following year.
(b) For improvement in more than one subject at the annual examination next year.
2.13.4 A candidate sitting for improvement in the subject(s) involving
practical examination which are reported separately shall be allowed to appear in theory examination only, if he has passed the practical examination and marks in practical obtained in the main examination shall be carried forward and accounted for.
2.13.5 A candidate who sits for improvement of performance shall have
to surrender the previous statement of results and certificates before the issuance of new statement of results/certificate.
2.13.6 If a candidate obtains lower aggregate in improvement
examination than what he had attained at the earlier examination of the institute, his better aggregate will stand.
2.13.7 The syllabi and courses of study for improvement shall be the
same as are applicable to the regular candidates sitting with him in the concerned examination.
N.B: Please make sure you refer the detailed examination policy document
available in the training department.
7.0 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LEARNERS
7.1.0 General
The Principal or his or her delegate is responsible to ensure that the Institute’s Code of Conduct for Learners is enforced in a fair and equitable
manner. The Institute Code of Conduct for Learners shall apply to all
learners of the Institute.
The Principal or his or her designate has authority to impose a full range of disciplinary measures and will ensure that all learners who behave in a
manner inconsistent with Institute Policy and Regulation will be subject to
disciplinary sanctions commensurate with the seriousness of the infraction. Discipline will be progressive in nature and may range from verbal warning
to dismissal from the Institute. In extreme situations the Institute may
invoke a higher level of discipline without the intermediate stages. Except in extraordinary circumstances, learners will be required to
compensate for damage or to perform remunerative services.
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Records will be kept of all disciplinary action, and may form part of a
learner’s permanent record with the Institute. The Principal will ensure that a fair and impartial appeal procedure is
established within the Institute.
7.2.0 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL LEARNERS
This Code of Conduct is designed to provide the minimal standards of
personal conduct that the Institute expects of its learners. The right to attend the Institute carries with it responsibilities and each learner must
adhere to the standards of this Code of Conduct if the learner wishes to
remain enrolled at the Institute. The following defines the broad parameters within which a rewarding and
mutually supportive learning environment can be created and is based on
the assumption that most learners in the Institute already uphold these standards of conduct. If further clarification of these parameters is required,
with out limiting the generality of this Code, consult The Principal or his or
her delegate
7.2.1 Learners shall conduct themselves in a conscientious, competent
and careful manner and with honesty and integrity at all times. The
principles of honesty and integrity are key elements of a learner’s attendance at the Institute and of each Rule in this Code of Conduct.
7.2.2 Learners shall familiarize themselves with, and shall at all times adhere to, the policies, rules, regulations, codes, guidelines and
procedures of the Institute and its affiliates which are relevant to them,
and the rules and regulations of society in general.
7.2.3 Learners shall attend their program and program activities
regularly and on time. Learners shall complete assignments, projects and any other learning activities on time.
7.2.4 Learners shall ensure that their conduct in the learning
environment contributes to a productive learning environment and in no way detracts from or disrupts the learning environment.
7.2.5 Learners shall not attempt to divert other program participants in support of any personal, political, religious, or social agenda or to use
one program or class as a forum to complain about another program, class
or member of the instructional staff.
7.2.6 Learners shall not possess or attempt to duplicate any Institute
access key, enter or attempt to enter any closed Institute facility or remain or attempt to remain within a Institute facility after closing without
proper authorization.
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7.2.7 Learners shall not block or attempt to block access to or from an
Institute facility or disrupt or attempt to disrupt the scheduled use of any Institute facility.
7.2.8 Learners shall not possess, use, manufacture, consume, furnish or aid in the consumption or furnishing of alcohol, drugs or controlled
substances except as expressly permitted by law and in accordance with
Institute policies and regulations.
7.2.9 Learners shall not possess or use firearms, explosives (including
fireworks), dangerous chemicals or weapons of any kind on Institute-
owned or controlled property.
7.2.10 Learners shall demonstrate courtesy, fairness and respect in all
their interactions with others, including interactions with other learners, department and staff, both inside and outside the learning environment.
Disrespectful behaviour, including:
using offensive, profane or obscene language;
making remarks or engaging in conduct which is racist, sexist, or in any way discriminatory;
Engaging in behaviours or remarks which could reasonably be
interpreted as threatening; will not be tolerated.
7.2.11 Learners shall refrain from any conduct that may result in the
imposition of Institute sanctions, civil or criminal proceedings, or
which is inconsistent with the maintenance of a productive learning environment.
7.2.12 Learners shall not use Institute Computers and/or Networks in any manner inconsistent with any policies, regulations or codes
established by the Institute, including sending or displaying any form of
offensive, profane, obscene, harassing or threatening materials.
7.2.13 Learners shall not in any manner assist, by act or omission, any
other person in violating this Code of Conduct or any other policies,
regulations, rules, guidelines or procedures established by the Institute or its affiliates.
7.2.14.0 Out Of Bound Areas 7.2.14.1 Administration offices, particularly typing pools A.V. room,
teachers’ facilities and stores are as a general rule out of bounds for
the students. Exception is granted when they may see a tutor for advice in the office
provided prior arrangements are made through the Head of
department. 7.2.14.2 Materials for Typing
If an individual student or students’ organization needs to submit
materials for typing to the typing pool staff, authority should be
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sought from the Director of Studies or his Assistant. Such work tasks
will be delivered to the Training Division typing pool only 7.2.14.3 Kitchen
The kitchen and related stores are out of bounds for all students
except the mess representatives.
7.2.15. Hours of Work
7.2.15.1 General Working Hours
A student may be called upon any time to perform duties depending on the timetable, within or outside the institute in the interest of
training.
Formal classroom work will be held as scheduled in the timetable. The hours have to be followed very strictly.
7.2.15.2 Attendance: Lecture/Practical Lessons.
7.2.15.3 Students should never absent themselves from lectures or practical without any valid reasons or prior permission. Punctuality is to be
observed at all times.
7.2.15.4 Students should be especially aware of the 90% attendance rule, which is generally the lower percentage limit of attendance which
qualifies for assessment in any subject.
7.2.15.5 Students must be aware of their own responsibility of having
teaching. However an enquiry within the first minutes of the period on the where-about of the tutor concerned can be made by the class
representative.
7.2.15.6 Permission to Leave the Centre during Working Hours The student is normally not permitted to leave the Centre during
working hours. Permission can however, be granted by Head of
Departments
7.2.16.0 Extra – Curricula Activities
7.2.16.1 General. Students may establish certain clubs as part of extra curricula
activities for the purpose of promoting cultural, social and economic
aspects. Clubs such as fishing, debating, gardening etc. however,
constitutions should be presented to Director of Studies for approval. 7.2.16.2 Sports/Recreation
The Sports master will be in charge of all outdoor games, e.g. football
volleyball etc. indoor games will be taken care of by the counsellor. There is also a master in charge for other social/recreational activities.
The students’ committee for such activities is obliged to seek his
advice. 7.2.16.3 Self Reliance
Students may form and participate in extra-curricula activities as may
be required by their organization Example
Gardening, fishing and other economic projects. Organization leaders
should work hand in hand with the counsellor or tutor concerned in planning and seeks his advice on strategies for implementation.
7.2.16.4 Government Funds/Fund Raising Activity
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Any activity which may involve expenditure of government funds or
facilities should not be established before the Director of Studies gives his approval. Any activity which will be performed so as to raise funds
for any purpose the Training Co-ordinator will have to be notified in
advance for approval. 7.2.16. 5. Dispensary
Students falling sick during working hours should obtain a note from
the Head of Department to the Dispensary Medical Assistant who will
attend him/her on presenting the note. Working hours are from 07.30a.m to 3.45p.m. Students falling sick after working hours should
report to the Dispensary and present an ID card for identification and
payments.
7.2.17. Learning Resource Centre Use
The Learning Resource Centre will be open from Monday to Friday as
per following frequencies.
Monday - Friday - 7.30a.m. - 12.00p.m.
- 1.00p.m. - 4.00p.m
Evening Hours - 7.00p.m. - 9.00p.m.
Students should note and follow all the rules laid down for the use of Learning Resource Centre issued separately
7.2.18 Students Representative Students will be represented in the following committees. The
representative will give opinions/contribution in the meeting on behalf
of students
Meeting Participant
i. Disciplinary Committee Students representative – Chairman ii. Examination Board Academic representative
7.2.19 Procedure of Reporting
In matters that need reporting the students should do so in order of
responsibilities.
Matters concerning training should be reported to the Head of Department.
Hostel affairs and general student’s affairs should be reported to the
Housekeeper or students’ counsellor
General matters are to be reported by a student representative while
personal/private matters can directly be reported by the one concerned. Short – cuts in reporting will not be entertained under any
circumstances. Thus students should never go directly to report a
matter to the Principal, Director of Fisheries or any Official in the
Ministry.
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7.3.0 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BOARDING LEARNERS
7.3.1 In the Hostels.
All hostel students are expected to be in their hostels by 11.00 p.m.
unless late or nigh out passes have been granted by the student
counsellor/Principal. No student may stay out late or be absent from
Learners with complaints
The complaints should first be discussed with appropriate course leader or
relevant staff in a department
STUDENT
COMPLAINTS
PROCEDURE The Complaints
Procedures should be
used after discussion
with the appropriate
Field/Course leader
or relevant staff in a
support department
has failed to resolve
the complaint.
STUDENT
COMPLAINTS
PROCEDURE
The Complaints
Procedures should be
used after discussion
with the appropriate
Field/Course leader
or relevant staff in a
support department
has failed to resolve
the complaint.
Satisfied with outcome Not satisfied – Go to stage I
Stage I – Departmental level
Meeting with Head of Department
Satisfied with outcome Not satisfied – Go to stage II
Stage II – Division level
Meeting with Director of Studies
Not satisfied – Go to stage III Satisfied with outcome
Stage III – Institute level
Meeting with Principal
Satisfied with outcome
Complaints will not be heard
further. Leaner will be advised
of access to Appeal Board or
independent Adjudicator
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the hostel. Absolute silence should be observed after 23.30 hours
except in authorized social activities.
7.3.2 Nights Out.
Hostel student intending to spend nights out during the weekends
should get prior permission form the counsellor. If permission is
granted, a student is required to give his or her contact address/
addressee before departure, and obtain a Pass in order to leave the
institute.
7.3.3 Cleanliness.
Students are responsible for their personal hygiene at all times as well
as for general cleanliness of the rooms and their effects. Students will
be held responsible for any littering or thrashing on the institute
premises or any act of changing room appearance. Thrash bins are
provided at several points and students are requested to deposit any
garbage in those.
7.3.4 Furniture/Equipment.
Furniture and equipment must not be removed or rearranged from
any room unless written permission has been obtained from Director
of Studies, Counsellor or Head of Department. Any breakage or
damage must be reported to the counsellor or to the Head of
Department. If not reported the students concerned will be liable for
the damage.
7.3. 5 Cooking
Cooking is prohibited in the hostels rooms and elsewhere on the
institute premises except in designated locations.
7.3.6 Intoxicating Liquors
Intoxicating drinks/liquors shall not be brought to the premises
except in authorized occasion. No drunkenness shall be tolerated on
the premises.
7.3.7 Visitors
Unauthorised persons, both males and females are not allowed in the
rooms.
Visitors are only allowed in the common rooms. As there is no
accommodation for visitors so far, students’ visitors should lodge at
Mbegani Social Club.
7.3.8 Married Students.
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Married students are not allowed to bring their families as family
accommodation is not available.
7.3.9 Social Activities.
Social activities are part of the students’ privileges. The usual timing
will be between 2000 hours to 2400hours midnight during weekends.
Extension of time can be authorized by Principal/Director of Studies.
There will be a limitation as to the number of social activities
(evenings) which the students will be allowed to arrange. A
programme for the whole school year will be worked out by the
Director of Studies in collaboration with students’ organization and
counsellor.
Requests for social evening arrangements (according to the
programme) shall be channelled through the social master/
Counsellor/Director of Studies not less than 1 week prior to the
arrangement.
7.3.10 Emergency/ Illness.
Instances of illness, accidents casualties and the fits should be
reported immediately to the Housekeeper, the Counsellor or the Head
of Department, Director of Studies during classes.
7.3.11.0 Meal Hours
Food will be served to boarding students only in the
Assembly/Dinning Hall as per following frequencies.
Breakfast 7.30am - 8.00a.m.
Tea/Coffee 11.00a.m. - 11.30a.m.
Lunch 2.30p.m. - 3.00p.m.
Dinner 7.00p.m. - 8.30p.m.
Students who are on duty will not be excused for tea or coffee break.
Under normal circumstances, no kitchen/dining ware shall be taken
outside the premises of the building designed as Dinning Hall.
7.3.11.1 Other persons will be served under special order.
7.3.12 Rules and the Resident/Worker
Even if a student has been influenced by a worker/resident in breaking of
the rules/regulations within the campus, onboard school bus or vessel, the
student involved shall be disciplined.
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7.3.13 Rules and the Security guards
Security guards should be left free to work at the Main Gate and elsewhere
as guided by the administration. The may also be required where the need
arises, to see that the rules and regulations for students are followed
7.4.0 INDISCIPLINE
A breach of any provision of this Code of Conduct will be considered to be a
disciplinary matter and subject to sanction in accordance with Institute
Quality Procedures.
The Institute expects that learners will familiarize themselves with the Code
of Conduct for Learners, and other Institute Policies, Institute Regulations,
Administrative Regulations, Operational Guidelines and Procedures which
are relevant to them, and will adhere to these Policies, Regulations,
Guidelines and Procedures to the best of their ability and assist and
encourage fellow learners to adhere to these Policies, Regulations,
Guidelines and Procedures.
Further, the Institute expects and encourages learners to draw perceived
problems with Institute Policy to the attention of their Student Government
Association, which will in turn take those concerns to management of the
Institute.
7.4.1. Disciplinary Action
Actions may include a series of verbal warnings, written warnings
leading to dismissal or dismissal without any of the above. (See
disciplinary code and its penalties Annex 1)
7.4.2 Damages and Losses
Awards will not be released until the students have settled their
accounts with the institute
7.5.0. CONCLUSION.
All the students are to abide by these rules and regulation and
those that may be issued from time to time.
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ANNEX 1: THE DISCIPLINARY CODE AND ITS PENALTIES
DISCIPLINARY
CODE PERMISSIBLE PENALTIES
No Where the Student
1st Breach 2nd Breach
3rd Breach
4th Breach 5th Breach
1. Late in class, Verbal warning
1st Written Warning
2nd Written Warning
Suspension -
2. Fails to attend classes practical without proper reasons
Verbal Warning
1st Written Warning
2nd Written Warning
Suspension Dismissal
3. Fails to attend extra curricula Activities
1st Verbal Warning
2nd Verbal Warning
1st Written Warning
2nd Written Warning
Suspension
4. Fails to observe cleanliness.
1st Verbal Warning
2nd Verbal Warning
3rd Verbal Warning
1st Written Warning
Suspension
5. Fails to observe, visitors’ regulation
1st Verbal Warning
1st Written Warning
2nd Written Warning
Suspension Dismissal
6. Fail to observe noise regulations
1st Verbal Warning
2nd Verbal Warning
3rd Verbal Warning
1st Written Warning
Dismissal
7. Fail to observe equipment regulations
Verbal warning, cost to be recovered
Cost to be recovered
Cost to be recovered
Cost to be recovered
Suspension cost to be recovered.
8. Social/Religious activities interfere with the Institute and training activities
Verbal warning
1st Written warning
2nd written warning
Suspension Summary dismissal
9. Fail to observe smoking regulations
Verbal warning
1st Written warning
2nd written warning
3rd Written Suspension
10. Absent from a special compulsory activity of the school
Verbal warning
1st Warning
2nd Written warning
3rd Written Suspension
11. Uses abusive language
1st Written Warning
2nd Written warning
3rd Written warning
Suspension Summary dismissal
12. Shows drunken behaviour/misuse of drugs
Suspension Summary Dismissal
- - -
13. Theft. Suspension Summary Dismissal
- - -
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14. Fights and/or cause bodily injury
Warning/Suspension
Summary Dismissal
- - -
15. Destroys intentional public property
Pays for property or maintenance
Summary Dismissal
- - -
16. Commits a criminal offence and proved guilty or convicted
Summary Dismissal
- - - -
17. Proved ring leader in strikes, unlawful demonstration
Suspension Summary Dismissal
- - -
18. Possession of unauthorised
Summary Dismissal
- - - -
19. Commits an assault to a staff member.
Suspension or summary Dismissal
- - - -
20. Commits another offence leading to suspension
Summary Dismissal
- - - -
21. Student observed in out of bounds area
Verbal warning
1st written warning
2nd written Warning
Suspension Dismissal
22. Sum of any 5 verbal warnings
1st Written 2nd Written
Suspension
Dismissal -
23. Sum of any 4 Written warnings
Suspension Dismissal - - -
24 Cook in hostel rooms or any undesignated location
Dismissal from hostel
- - -
A. Gross Indiscipline
Resulting into immediate suspension pending the final ruling from the
Director of Fisheries
a). Physical assault on a tutor or any member of staff during
lectures or when on duty (a civil servant is on duty 24 hours/day).
b). Grave disobedience and use of abusive language to a tutor or any member of staff when on duty.
B Criminals
Confirmed by police – are suspended with effect from the day he or
she is arrested. After conviction he or she is dismissed. C Suspension
The student is given an order to leave the Centre with a letter of
explanation to the employer/parents.
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No makeup of Examination/Tests/Teaching will be entertained after
the student returns to the Institute except in case where it is proved that the suspension was unjust to the student.
D. Appeal by Students In Case Of Suspension/Dismissal In case the student concerned is not satisfied with the judgment given
by disciplinary committee he can appeal before leaving the Institute
through the Principal to the Institute Board of Directors.
E The implementation of the Disciplinary code and its penalties will be
under the following officers.
Responsible
1. Verbal Warning Student Counsellor 2. Written Warnings Director of Studies 3. Suspension/Discontinuation Principal
NB: Number 3 will be implemented after the recommendation of the
schools Disciplinary committee.
F. A Disciplinary Committee
1. Chief Executive officer (Chairman)
2. Students Representative
3. Workers Chairman 4. Student Counsellor
5. (FAD) Administrative Officer
6. Head of Marine Engineering Department 7. Head of Boat Building Department
8. Head of Fish Processing Department
9. Head of Nautical Science Department
10. Director Of Training and Research – (Secretary)
NOTE: DTR is to make sure that
1. A meeting is convened when it deems necessary
2. The Institute Board is also to be convened in case of any appeal
c.c. Director of Fisheries
Fisheries Division
DAR ES SALAAM
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