Lerotholi Polytechnic Prospectus for 2021 Academic Year

Lerotholi Polytechnic academic year commences in July/August of every year and ends in June of the following year. Applicants must fill an application form obtainable at Lerotholi Polytechnic and must clearly specify the Programmes they are applying for.
There is no sex discrimination in the different studies. Any person may apply for the programmes of their choice.
The deadline for applications of July/August intake is last working day of March of the same year.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Group E – TEXTILE PROGRAMMES (Two (2)
Year Certificate):
Dressmaking || Tailoring
COSC with:
 Pass (E) or better in English Language
 Pass (E) or better in Biology or Physical Science
 Pass (E) or better in Fashion & Fabrics or Principles of Accounts or Commerce or Economics LGCSE with:
 Grade E or better in English Language
 Grade E or better in Biology or Physical Science
 Grade E or better in Fashion & Fabrics or Principles of Accounts or Commerce or Economics

Lerotholi Polytechnic comprise of three schools and offers 21 programmes
The School of Enterprise and Management (SEM) Diploma Programmes (Commerce)
 Business Management
 Hospitality Management
 Marketing Management
 Office Administration and Management
 Tourism Management
Certificate Programmes (Textiles)
 Dressmaking
 Tailoring
The School of Engineering and Technology (SET) Diploma Programmes (Technician)
 Computer Systems Engineering
 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering
Certificate Programmes (Craft)
 Automotive
 Electrical Installation
 Fitting and Machining
 Panel Beating and Spray Painting
The School of the Built Environment (SOBE) Diploma Programmes (Technician)
 Architectural Technology
 Civil Engineering
 Construction Management
 Water and Environmental Engineering
Certificate Programmes (Craft)
 Bricklaying and Plastering
 Carpentry and Joinery
 Plumbing and Sheet Metal Work

PROSPECTUS-1

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GROUP A – COMMERCIAL PROGRAMMES
(Three (3) Year Diploma):
Business Management
COSC with:
 Credit (C) or better in Economics or Principles of
Accounts or Commerce
 Pass (D) or better in English Language
 Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
LGCSE with:
 Grade C or better in Economics or Principles of
Accounts or Commerce or Business Studies
 Grade D or better in English Language
 Grade E or better in Mathematics
Hospitality Management
COSC with:
 Pass (D) or better in English Language
 Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
 Pass (D) or better in Home Economics or Food &
Nutrition or Principle of Accounts or Commerce
LGCSE with:
 Grade D or better in English Language
 Grade E or better in Mathematics
 Grade D or better in Food & Nutrition or Principle
of Accounts or Commerce or Business Studies
Office Administration & Management
COSC with:
 Credit (C) or better in English Language
 Pass (E) or better in four of the following subjects;
Computer Studies, Commerce, Principles of
Accounts, Economics, Geography, History, Maths
and any Science subject.
LGCSE with:
 Grade C or better in English Language
 Grade E or better in four (4) of the following
subjects; Computer Studies, Commerce, Principles of Accounts, Economics, Business Studies, Geography, History, Maths, Biology and Physical
Science
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Marketing Management
COSC with:
 Credit (C) or better in Economics or Principles of
Accounts or Commerce
 Pass (D) or better in English Language
 Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
LGCSE with:
 Grade C or better in Economics or Principles of
Accounts or Commerce or Business Studies
 Grade D or better in English Language
 Grade E or better in Mathematics
Tourism Management
COSC with:
 Pass (D) or better in English Language
 Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
 Pass (D) or better in Geography or Economics or
Principles of Accounts or Commerce
LGCSE with:
 Grade D or better in English Language
 Grade E or better in Mathematics
 Grade D or better in Geography or Economics or
Principles of Accounts or Commerce or Business
Studies, Tourism
Group B – TECHNICIAN PROGRAMMES (Three
(3) Year Diploma):
Architectural Technology || Civil Engineering || Computer Systems Engineering || Construction Management || Electrical & Electronic Engineering
|| Mechanical Engineering || Water &
Environmental Engineering
COSC with:
 Credit (C) or better in Mathematics
 Credit (C) or better in Physical Science
 Credit (D) or better in English Language
LGCSE with:
 Grade C or better in Mathematics
 Grade C or better in Physical Science
 Grade D or better in English Language
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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Optional for Construction Management  Must have a Building Trade Certificate plus COSC/LGCSE with Pass (D) or better in Mathematics, Pass (D) or better in Physical Science and Pass (D) or better in English
Language
Group C – CRAFT PROGRAMMES (Three (3)
Year Certificate):
Automotive || Electrical Installation || Fitting & Machining || Panel Beating & Spray Painting
COSC with:
 Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
 Pass (E) or better in Physical Science
 Pass (E) or better in English Language
LGCSE with:
 Grade E or better in Mathematics
 Grade E or better in Physical Science
 Grade E or better in English Language
Group D – CRAFT PROGRAMMES (Two (2)
Year Certificate):
Bricklaying & Plastering || Carpentry & Joinery || Plumbing & Sheet metal Work
COSC with:
 Pass (E) or better in Mathematics
 Pass (E) or better in Physical Science
 Pass (E) or better in English Language
 Pass (E) or better in Woodwork/Metalwork will
be an added advantage
LGCSE with:
 Grade E or better in Mathematics
 Grade E or better in Physical Science
 Grade E or better in English Language
 Grade E or better in Design and Technology
will be an added advantage