LEROTHOLI POLYTECHNIC
PROSPECTUS
2022/2023
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
P.O. BOX 16
MASERU 100
TEL: (+266) 22322851
FAX: (+266) 22310265
www.lp.ac.ls
admissions@lp.ac.ls
ACADEMINC YEAR AND APPLICATION
DATES
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 D – CRAFT PROGRAMMES (Two (2)
Year Certificate):
Bricklaying & Plastering || Carpentry & Joinery ||
Plumbing & Sheet metal Work
OSC 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
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
AREAS OF DISCIPLINE
Lerotholi Polytechnic comprise of four 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
The School of Engineering and Technology
(SET)
Diploma Programmes (Technician)
Computer Systems Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
The School of the Built Environment (SOBE)
Diploma Programmes (Technician)
Architectural Technology
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Water and Environmental Engineering
The Artisan Training Institute (ATI)
Certificate Programmes (Craft)
Automotive
Bricklaying and Plastering
Carpentry and Joinery
Electrical Installation
Fitting and Machining
Panel Beating and Spray Painting
Plumbing and Sheet Metal Work
Certificate Programmes (Textiles)
Dressmaking
Tailoring
MINIMUM ENTRY 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 any four (4) subjects
LGCSE with:
Grade C or better in English Language
Grade E or better in any four (4) subjects OR Recognition of Prior Learning
LGCSE or equivalent with 5 years office administration experience. Applicants will be requested to take a pre-entry competence / aptitude test.
Certificate in Secretarial Studies or Office Administration or equivalent.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Marketing Management
COSC with:
Pass (D) 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 D 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 || 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
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Construction Management
COSC with:
Credit (C) or better in Mathematics and Physical Science
Pass (D) or better in English Language Plus
Pass (E) or better in any three (3) subjects
LGCSE with:
Grade C or better in Mathematics and Physical Science
Grade D or better in English Language Plus
Grade E or better in any three (3) subjects Optional for Construction Management
Must have a Building Trade Certificate in Bricklaying & Plastering or Carpentry & Joinery or Electrical Installation or Plumbing & Sheetmetal Work or equivalent qualification PLUS LGCSE/COSC with Grade (E) or better in Mathematics, Grade (E) or better in Physical Science and Grade (E) or better in English Language OR
Minimum Trade Test B in Bricklaying & Plastering or Carpentry & Joinery or Electrical Installation or Plumbing & Sheetmetal Work or equivalent qualification PLUS LGCSE & or equivalent COSC with Grade (E) or better in Mathematics, Grade (E) or better in Physical Science and Grade (E) or better in English Language OR
Recognition of Prior Learning
The applicants who are thirty (30) years and older with five (5) years working experience in construction industry and passed LGCSE & COSC or equivalent with Grade (E) or better in Mathematics, Grade
(E) or better in Physical Science and Grade (E) or better in English Language PLUS Applicants should submit portfolio, reference and will be interviewed by LP.
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