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Higher National Diploma in Metallurgical Assaying

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Entry level
O-Level results
Field of study
Applied Sciences & Technology
Duration
Not stated by the college
Institution
Harare Polytechnic

Entry requirements

Diplomas, certificates and other programmes: what you need to apply

O-Level results · 5 O-Level passes incl. English (general rule)

Also considered: National Diploma (ND)

5 passes incl. English (general rule) | A Level: not required | Needs: Full ND in Metallurgical Assaying or a related field

As the institution publishes it

O-Level: 5 passes incl. English (general rule) A-Level: Not required Previous award needed: Full ND in Metallurgical Assaying or a related field

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About this programme

Higher National Diploma (HND): the top diploma level in this catalogue, taken after an ND. Trains assayers who analyse ore and metals to determine their composition, important for mining and mineral processing.

What you will study

Fire assaying and wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, sampling and sample preparation, mineralogy, laboratory quality and safety, and a project.

Further study and pathways

Move into senior technician or supervisory roles. Some universities may accept HND holders into degree programmes; entry rules differ, so check first.

Source: Harare Polytechnic: Harare_Polytechnic_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"

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