AGCE Technical and Vocational Education (TVET)
Develop practical problem-solving through BMIT’s eight-subject AGCSE combination across Forms 1–4.
About the course
Develop practical problem-solving through BMIT’s eight-subject AGCSE combination across Forms 1–4. Compulsory TjiKalanga, English and Business Enterprise Skills support Mathematics, Combined Science, Technical Graphics and Design, Building Technology and Design, and Computer Science. Learning connects clear communication with measured design and supervised practical work.
What you'll learn
Explain a design brief and practical method in TjiKalanga and English.
Use measurements, calculations and drawings to communicate a solution.
Select materials and describe safe working practices for a supervised task.
Keep an accurate digital record of design decisions and test results.
Estimate costs and explain the customer need behind a practical enterprise idea.
Requirements
Prepare with primary-level literacy, numeracy and a regular study routine. Tell your teacher which language or learning support you need.
Arrange access to required books, a suitable device and the supervised practical or fieldwork facilities for your subjects. Confirm BMIT entry arrangements and examination registration separately.
Course content
Eight subjects across Forms 1–4. TjiKalanga, English Language and Business Enterprise Skills are compulsory in every pathway. The five pathway subjects complete your programme.
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Subjects in this programme
Eight subjects across Forms 1–4. TjiKalanga, English Language and Business Enterprise Skills are compulsory in every pathway. The five pathway subjects complete your programme.
8 subjects are listed below with a short description of each. The Subject descriptions tab contains the learning outcomes, topics, practical tasks and assessments.
Forms 1–4
- TjiKalanga (Kalanga). Develop your use of TjiKalanga through reading, conversation, listening and writing. You will work with local accounts and everyday situations, then produce longer explanations and creative responses. Language practice connects accuracy with meaning, audience and purpose throughout Forms 1–4. Compulsory common subject
- English Language. Develop the English you need for study, work and everyday communication. You will read varied texts, discuss their meaning and practise writing for different audiences. Increasingly demanding tasks build control of structure, vocabulary, grammar and evidence across Forms 1–4. Compulsory common subject
- Business Enterprise Skills. Study how a practical business idea develops into an organised enterprise. You will investigate customers, compare choices about resources and prepare a business plan. Local enterprises provide the setting for applying finance, marketing and management across Forms 1–4. Compulsory common subject
- Mathematics. Build mathematical fluency through connected work on number, algebra, shape and data. You will use diagrams, symbolic expressions and calculations to solve increasingly demanding problems. Tasks develop both accuracy and the ability to explain your reasoning across Forms 1–4. Pathway subject
- Combined Science. Build an integrated understanding of biology, chemistry and physics across Forms 1–4. You will connect scientific ideas with observations and practical problems, supported by mathematical reasoning. Teacher-supervised investigations develop careful measurement, accurate records and explanations grounded in evidence. Pathway subject
- Technical Graphics and Design. Learn to communicate design ideas through accurate graphical representations. You will practise drawing conventions, geometric construction and projection before applying these skills to design tasks. Manual and suitable digital methods support spatial reasoning, clear dimensions and review of design decisions. Pathway subject
- Building Technology and Design. Connect construction knowledge with measured design and supervised practical work. You will examine materials, tools, drawings and the main elements of simple buildings. Tasks develop safe habits, accurate estimates and attention to quality while using models and appropriate workshop facilities. Pathway subject
- Computer Science. Develop an understanding of computer systems alongside practical problem-solving. You will organise data, design algorithms and test small programs while using applications responsibly. Activities progress from basic digital skills to documented solutions for school, community or business needs. Pathway subject
Assessment and practical learning
- Regular language, subject-knowledge and problem-solving tasks with feedback.
- A subject portfolio containing written work and relevant oral, digital, field or supervised practical evidence.
- A BMIT integrated project and mock examinations. The registered examination centre must confirm ZIMSEC assessment arrangements and school-based project requirements.
Practical application
Design and make a teacher-approved model or small workshop item for a defined community need. Submit drawings, a materials schedule, cost calculations, test records and an evaluation. Explain your proposal in TjiKalanga and English. Construction and equipment use require appropriate facilities and direct supervision.
Subject descriptions
Select a subject to read its learning outcomes, main topics, practical task and assessment.
Forms 1–4
TjiKalanga (Kalanga)Compulsory common subject
Develop your use of TjiKalanga through reading, conversation, listening and writing. You will work with local accounts and everyday situations, then produce longer explanations and creative responses. Language practice connects accuracy with meaning, audience and purpose throughout Forms 1–4.
Learning outcomes
- Interpret spoken and written TjiKalanga in familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
- Write coherent texts using suitable vocabulary, grammar and register.
- Present and discuss ideas while respecting speakers and cultural context.
Main topics
- Listening for meaning and accurate retelling
- Conversation, pronunciation and oral presentation
- Reading comprehension and interpretation
- Vocabulary, grammar and sentence construction
- Register, functional writing and composition
- Oral traditions, creative writing and translation
Practical task
Record an agreed local oral account with permission, prepare a written version and discuss language choices with your teacher.
Assessment
Listening and reading tasks, an oral presentation, functional writing and a revised composition portfolio.
English LanguageCompulsory common subject
Develop the English you need for study, work and everyday communication. You will read varied texts, discuss their meaning and practise writing for different audiences. Increasingly demanding tasks build control of structure, vocabulary, grammar and evidence across Forms 1–4.
Learning outcomes
- Interpret information and implied meaning in spoken and written texts.
- Write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
- Present a reasoned viewpoint and revise language using feedback.
Main topics
- Listening, note taking and oral instructions
- Discussion, presentation and register
- Reading comprehension and inference
- Vocabulary, grammar and editing
- Functional, descriptive and narrative writing
- Argument, summary writing and examination responses
Practical task
Prepare an English report and short presentation about a local issue, using information you have checked and acknowledged.
Assessment
Comprehension, listening and speaking tasks, edited writing, summaries and timed written responses.
Business Enterprise SkillsCompulsory common subject
Study how a practical business idea develops into an organised enterprise. You will investigate customers, compare choices about resources and prepare a business plan. Local enterprises provide the setting for applying finance, marketing and management across Forms 1–4.
Learning outcomes
- Assess a business opportunity using evidence about customers and resources.
- Prepare a simple enterprise plan with realistic costs and operating decisions.
- Explain how finance, people, marketing and operations affect performance.
Main topics
- Enterprise and the business environment
- Business ideas, ownership and start-up
- Planning, objectives and implementation
- Business finance, costs and financial records
- People management and operations
- Customer research, marketing and business growth
Practical task
Develop a small enterprise proposal with customer research, a cost estimate, an operating plan and a presentation.
Assessment
Business case questions, planning exercises, calculations and a documented enterprise project with an oral explanation.
MathematicsPathway subject
Build mathematical fluency through connected work on number, algebra, shape and data. You will use diagrams, symbolic expressions and calculations to solve increasingly demanding problems. Tasks develop both accuracy and the ability to explain your reasoning across Forms 1–4.
Learning outcomes
- Select a suitable mathematical method for a stated problem.
- Carry out calculations and represent relationships accurately.
- Explain a solution and judge whether the result is reasonable.
Main topics
- Number, sets, money and financial calculations
- Algebra, equations, variation and graphs
- Geometry, measures and mensuration
- Trigonometry and spatial reasoning
- Statistics and probability
- Vectors, matrices and transformations
Practical task
Investigate a measurement, budgeting or data problem and present your calculations, assumptions and interpretation.
Assessment
Short exercises, multistep problems, data interpretation and timed written assessments showing full working.
Combined SciencePathway subject
Build an integrated understanding of biology, chemistry and physics across Forms 1–4. You will connect scientific ideas with observations and practical problems, supported by mathematical reasoning. Teacher-supervised investigations develop careful measurement, accurate records and explanations grounded in evidence.
Learning outcomes
- Use biological, chemical and physical ideas to explain everyday observations.
- Collect and interpret evidence from a supervised investigation.
- Evaluate a scientific explanation against the available evidence.
Main topics
- Scientific measurement, methods and safe practice
- Living organisms and biological systems
- Health, ecosystems and environmental relationships
- Materials, particles and chemical change
- Forces, energy and thermal processes
- Waves, electricity and practical scientific applications
Practical task
Complete a supervised investigation linked to a local need, document a fair test and present the results in a suitable table or graph.
Assessment
Knowledge checks, calculations, diagrams, data interpretation and supervised practical records.
Technical Graphics and DesignPathway subject
Learn to communicate design ideas through accurate graphical representations. You will practise drawing conventions, geometric construction and projection before applying these skills to design tasks. Manual and suitable digital methods support spatial reasoning, clear dimensions and review of design decisions.
Learning outcomes
- Produce clear drawings using appropriate conventions and dimensions.
- Interpret shapes and relationships from different views.
- Develop and revise a design against an agreed brief.
Main topics
- Drawing equipment, conventions and measured communication
- Plane geometry and geometric construction
- Orthographic projection and dimensioning
- Pictorial representation and spatial visualisation
- Sections, developments and design interpretation
- Computer-aided drawing and the design portfolio
Practical task
Produce a drawing portfolio for a simple object or model, including alternative views, dimensions and a record of design revisions.
Assessment
Drawing exercises, interpretation tasks, measured design work and a complete graphical portfolio.
Building Technology and DesignPathway subject
Connect construction knowledge with measured design and supervised practical work. You will examine materials, tools, drawings and the main elements of simple buildings. Tasks develop safe habits, accurate estimates and attention to quality while using models and appropriate workshop facilities.
Learning outcomes
- Interpret a simple building drawing and estimate material quantities.
- Explain material and construction choices for a defined task.
- Complete and evaluate an approved practical model under supervision.
Main topics
- Workshop and site safety, tools and equipment
- Materials, properties and responsible selection
- Design drawings, measurements and quantities
- Site work, foundations and substructures
- Walls, roofing and other building elements
- Finishes, services and supervised construction models
Practical task
Prepare drawings and a materials estimate for a teacher-approved model, then complete the supervised practical task and record quality checks.
Assessment
Written explanations, drawing and estimating exercises, observed workshop tasks and a practical portfolio.
Computer SciencePathway subject
Develop an understanding of computer systems alongside practical problem-solving. You will organise data, design algorithms and test small programs while using applications responsibly. Activities progress from basic digital skills to documented solutions for school, community or business needs.
Learning outcomes
- Explain how computer systems process and communicate data.
- Develop and test a small computational solution.
- Use digital systems responsibly and explain basic security choices.
Main topics
- Computer hardware, software and operating systems
- Data representation and digital applications
- Networks and data communication
- Algorithms, programming and testing
- Databases and information systems
- Cybersecurity, ethics and responsible digital enterprise
Practical task
Create a small program or database for a defined need, test the result and document how a user operates the solution.
Assessment
Written questions, application tasks, algorithm tracing, programming exercises and a tested digital project.
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