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Soche Technical College
(SocheTech)

UNEVOC Centre (Training provider) since 1994

Soche Technical College is the oldest public Technical College in Malawi which opened its doors in 1956 as a result of a Bill passed in the Legislative Council for Government to start offering Technical Education in 1950. Since its inception, the college has continuously developed and evolved from a mere Artisan Training Centre in 1956 until it was finally elevated to the status of a Technical College in 1985. The college currently boasts of four departments namely Commercial, Construction, Automobile Engineering and Mechanical Engineering which offer the following courses: Accountancy, Information Technology, Secretarial & Management studies, Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Wood machining, Automobile mechanics, Electrical and Electronics engineering, General Fitting, Welding and Fabrication, Refrigeration, Textile & Pattern design, and Upholstery.

Mission

Vision:

To be a leading institution in providing technical, entrepreneurial and Vocational education and training through modern technology and training in Malawi

Mission:

To be a leading institution in providing technical, entrepreneurial and Vocational education and training through modern technology and training in Malawi

Objectives

Soche Technical college through the Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training in the Ministry of Labour, Youth and Manpower Development is mandated to satisfy the following objectives:

• To prepare individuals for gainful employment as skilled workers or technicians or sub professionals in recognised occupations and in new and emerging occupations;
• To prepare individuals for further training in technical and vocational programs including any program and to prepare individuals for employment;
• To encourage and develop a spirit of self-reliance and entrepreneurship. Foster a strong and dynamic economic environment by establishing financially productive units in various departments of the college as well as strengthening the already existing ones.

Regular tasks

• Teaching and learning

• Capacity building

• Funding and financing

• Organisation and management

• Quality and relevance

• Any other crosscutting issues

Focus and interest

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