Zambia Institute of Mass Communication Trust ( ZAMCOM)

 

 

 

 

PLOT 3529

GOVERNMENT ROAD

PO BOX 50386

TELL: +260 211 251811

 

 

INTRODUCTION

The Zambia institute of Mass Communication Educational Trust (ZAMCOM) is a training institute mandated to upgrade professional skills of journalism in both print and electronic media. The trust is rated Grade One by TEVETA, signifying a high quality of training service and management.

Courses

ZAMCOM in its highest capacity to train media personnel ready for the industry has various courses that meet the needs of both an individual and the industry. The courses designed by highly qualified professionals both in the academic and professional world.

The courses are certified by TEVETA and some by ABMA. A prospective student can choose to be either on Full Time, Part Time or Distance Program. We offer Diploma Programs, Certificate Programs and Short time Tailor made training skills from our FOUR Departments namely: Academic, IT and Research, Broadcast and the HIV/AIDS and Gender Departments.

 

Academic Department

The Academic Department runs Full Time Programs

Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations - 3 Years

Certificate in Journalism Level 1 - 6 Months

Certificate in Journalism LeveL2 - 6 Months

ABMA Diploma 4-6 Months

ABMA Diploma 5-6 Months

IT AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

The IT aid Research department runs Distance learning [DL] fro- grams and Short Term Tailor -Made Training

Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations - 4 Years DL Diploma in Agricultural Journalism - 4 Years DL Basic Computer Skills - 14 Days Digital Media Publishing - 5 Days

International Computer Driving License [ICDL] - 8 Weeks Information Communication Technology [ICT] - 3 Months Digital Media - Web Design + Phone Content - 10 Days Social Media and Networking - 2 Weeks Data Base Design Management - 3 Weeks Corporate and Social Media Training - 5 Days Internet for SME - 6 Days

BROADCAST DEPARTMENT

The Broadcast Department runs short and Tailor-Made training . TV Section

TV Production Training - 6 Months

Camera Handling Skills - 2 Weeks

Script Writing Skills - 2 Weeks

Video Editing Skills - 2 Weeks

Multiple Camera Directing Skills - 2 Weeks

Lighting for Television - 2 Weeks

Graphics and Software understanding - 2 Weeks

Presenting Skills - 2 Weeks

Radio Section

Radio Production Training - 6 Months

Script Writing and Presentation Skills

Radio program Recording and Editing

Radio Disk Joking Skills [Djs]

Radio Programming and Sound Effects Creation

 Live Phone-In and Radio Music Production

 

HIV/AIDS AND GENDER DEPARTMENT

Certificate in Public Relations and Advertising - 4 Months

Behavior Change for Development Training - 4Weeks

 Public Communication Relations Certificate - 6 Months

Customer Relations – 1 week

Corporate Social Media Services

Camera Hire

ZAMCOM Open and Distance e - Learning Programme

ZAMCOM OD e-learning programme is a teaching and learning platform that will be used to deliver (1) diploma in Journalism and Public Relations) and (2) Agriculture Journalism training on a national scale through distance training using Open and Distance e-Learning tools.

The Open and Distance e-Learning in Journalism has been adopted as provision of the extension of tertiary education programme through e-learning.

It is the potential solution to information for all through Journalism training because it is cost effective and diverse. This programme will also assist candidates in difficult circumstances and those belonging to the least developed parts of the country to have access to quality and affordable journalism training.

In particular,,it has been promoted as a key strategy to achieve the ICT policy which is also in line with the Vision 2030 which seeks to make Zambia into a middle income nation.

What is this Open and Distance e - Learning?

This is a platform that ZAMCOM has established in order to offer Diploma programmes using distance learning, online tand        e - learning tools. The institution will offer two journalism qualifications and these are: Journalism and Public Relations and Agriculture Journalism

Why at ZAMCOM?

ZAMCOM is a reputable institution, renowned in journalism training for short and long term programmes.

ZAMCOM is rated as Grade One by TEVETA; it provides quality training as a result of quality management.

ZAMCOM has been in existence since the early 1980's and so has invaluable experience in training and has experienced and qualified trainers.

The institution has a wide network of other institutions globally and industry owing to its long existence in the industry.

TEVETA learnership programme with media industry provides industrial exposure for students while undergoing the training.

What will be the benefits for you when you undertake this programme?

You will obtain an authentic qualification from a reputable and renowned institution

You will have an opportunity of industrial exposure while undergoing the training.

You will cut on costs of obtaining a journalism qualification (costs related to lodging and upkeep while undergoing training will be reduced in certain instances eliminated).

Convenience; you will have a chance to obtain an authentic qualification at your own convenience. You will learn how to use the internet for research and online journalism. The programme offers efficient and effective student support services through email, phone, sms, online tuition and courier service.

You'll have an opportunity for skills development while at work without the hustle of long study leave.

You will get the chance to be part of a wider network of those practicing journalism.

Who then can apply to undertake this programme?

This programme has been designed for;

• School Leavers; especially those who are not

absorbed in the tertiary institutions, aged between 17 and 30 years, coming from urban, peri-urban or rural areas, with parents, guardians or sponsors in the lower income brackets.

In-service Journalists; working in institutions like: NAIS, ZANIS, ZNBC, Community Radio Stations and other media houses. These customers are in full time employment, aged between 20 and 60 years from urban, Peri-urban and rural areas. They have funds to sponsor themselves but may not have the time to leave employment.

Enthusiasts; these are customers who may be in full time employment or running their own businesses with other qualifications but have a passion for journalism and should be aged between 21 and 55 years. They may be from urban, peri-urban or rural areas and should be able to sponsor themselves. They may not have the time for day to day conventional training.

Eligibility

Minimum requirement for entry:

School leavers

Merit in English a must and any four (4) credits

Mature entry

Three credits that must include English. Candidates must be 25 years and above with proven 2 year of media practice.

Cost of the Training

Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations - 4 years

K6,500 per year.

Examination fees to be paid by candidates directly to TEVETA,

Residential Schools- at your own cost.

Diploma in Agriculture Journalism - 3 years

K6,500 per year.

Examination fees to be paid by candidates directly to TEVETA.

Residential Schools- at your own cost.

RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

Two residential schools for four (4) weeks. This will occur during March/April and August/September periods.

EXAMINATIONS

Examinations will be in DECEMBER; this will be according to TEVETA timetable.

 

Services
A part from its historic and heroic expertise in media training
ZAMCOM also offers high quality various media services to the public at affordable rates. These services are undertaken by a team of highly dedicated, self-motivated, greatly skilled and widely experienced experts in various fields of media and other related disciplines.
Diploma in Journalism - (Full Time and Long Distance) Radio and TV Broadcasting Services, Media Consultancy Mast Rental
Conference Hall Hire

Projects
Further, ZAMCOM has been partnering with various stake-holders in mitigating issues of health, governance, and education among others to the people. Some of the Projects that have seen a lot of impact on the communities in which they operate are:

Action For Transparency Project - Fighting corruption using social media that allows communities reporting such vices
Wash Media Network - Fighting diarrhea diseases by making communities realize the dangers they face due to lack of toilets.
Community Radio Project – Enhancing the capacity of community radio stations to produce programs with educational content that benefits their audience.