The National Certificate in Land Management and Geomatics (NCLMG) programme is designed to serve as a bridging course between Ordinary level graduates and the Diploma Level. This industry-recognised programme is built on a competence-based approach and is delivered by industry experts in their fields. It also serves a stepping stone for other professionals from other fields with an interest in the field of land management and geomatics.

Course overview:

This certificate programme serves as a bridging pathway for secondary school students, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to embark on advanced studies in surveying, land management, valuation, cartography, or physical planning. It lays a robust foundation by introducing students to critical aspects of these fields, integrating both practical skills and theoretical understanding. The aim is to prepare students for the rigors of a National Diploma in these specialized areas, ensuring a smooth transition from secondary education to higher level studies, and ultimately, fostering success in their chosen field.

Throughout the program, students will explore various fields of land management and geomatics, with the aim of identifying and pursuing the one that aligns with their interests and qualifications. This is further enhanced by the different practical projects carried out at the end of each year.

Course Content.

The curriculum for the programme is approved by National Curriculum Development Centre and aligns with the National Development Plan III (2020-2025), TVET Policy (2019), BTVET Strategic Plan. The curriculum is competence-based and integrates practical skills with theoretical understanding to lay a robust foundation. The module-based arrangement of the curriculum is aimed at enhancing ease of delivery and learning, facilitating enriched learning experiences and enabling a smooth transition to more specialized studies, thereby fostering educational excellence in the chosen fields.

Entry Requirements:

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the National Certificate in Land Management and Geomatics program upon attaining a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five passes, including a credit in Mathematics and a credit in English at the Ordinary Level.

Programme Duration

The National Certificate in Land Management and Geomatics shall be completed within a minimum of two academic years and a maximum of five years. Each academic year comprises two semesters, each lasting 17 weeks, with 15 weeks for training and continuous assessment and 2 weeks for final examinations.

Award

A student who successfully completes all the modules in the program shall be awarded a classified National Certificate in Land Management and Geomatics by the examining body.

At least a principle pass in Mathematics or Economics and two subsidiary passes in Physics, Geography, Chemistry, or at least a CGPA of 3.00 in CLMG

Mathematics or Physics, Geography and two subsidiary passes in Economics, Entrepreneurship, Fine Art, Chemistry, Geography,  T.D at UACE or at least a Second Class Lower Division of CLMG

At least a principle pass in Mathematics or Physics and two subsidiary passes in any of Economics, Chemistry, T.D, Geography or at least a CGPA of 3.0 in CLMG

Minimum Requirements:

At least a principle pass in Mathematics or Physics and two subsidiary passes in either Economics, Chemistry, T.D, or Fine Arts, Entrepreneurship and at least a Second Class Lower Division of CLMG.

Certificate in GIS is for a period of 2 weeks from 5:00pm-9:00pm

Fees structure

Admission fee = 50,000/=

Tuition= 750,000/=

Field Work = 300,000/=

International Students USD 500

Certificate in CADD is for a period of 2 weeks from 5:00pm – 9:00pm

FEES STRUCTURE

Nationals

Admission fee = 50,000/=

Tuition = 750,000/=

Field Work = 150,000/=

International Students USD 500

Land is a valuable asset and high population density makes land acquisition a challenging issue in many parts of the world. However, acquiring land is investable to build infrastructure for industrialization, transportation, and urbanization. In most cases such acquisition in a haphazard manner result in legal imbroglios and adversely influences the implementation of development projects directly or indirectly affect people residing in site areas, proper resettlement of the affected people in terms of their livelihood restoration, equitable compensation and addressing issue of socio-cultural losses have assumed importance.

The post graduate Certificate course on Management of Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (MLAAR) addresses key concepts, tools, and techniques necessary to acquire land and manage resettlement of development induced displaced people. It also provides an understanding of international best practices and a comparative reading of Uganda context from the Legal, Policy and implementation perspectives.

The MLAAR course, which is offered since 2018, is unique and one of its kind in Uganda. The learning methods include classroom teaching, case analysis, role play and field work.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course intends to produce highly skilled practitioners who will be able to manage development induced land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation in a proper and equitable manner. Particularly the course aims to enhance participant’s abilities to:

• Explain concepts and issues related to state’s eminent domain to acquire land, rights of displaced people and sustainable development.
• Understand land acquisition and resettlement laws and policies of the government of Uganda and development partners.
• Develop resettlement project by taking social and environmental impact assessments into consideration.
• Manage conflicts in the project sites through standard consultation and communication processes.
• Prepare and implement resettlement action plan and livelihood restoration plan.
• Design a monitoring and evaluation system to ensure proper and timely implementation of resettlement plans.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The candidates must have at least a Diploma in Land Management courses or Valuation with a second division or CGPA of 2.5 in any degree discipline from a recognized public or private institution. Requirements may be relaxed in case of candidates who have minimum six years of work experience in addition to Diploma in Land Management courses or Valuation.

 ACADEMIC STAFF

National and international experts, senior government officials and academicians working on land acquisition, resettlement, and rehabilitation issues are invited to teach the course.

FEES STRUCTURE

For Nationals

Admission Fee: ……………………………………. 50,000/=

Tuition Fee: ………………..………..……………. 750,000/=

Field Work: ……………………..…………………. 350,000/=

For Other Nationals

Fee …………………………………………………..USD 550

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COURSE CURRICULUM

The course is divided into twelve modules as listed below:

• Module1: Displacement, Equity and Development
• Module2: State, Politics, Ethics and Rights
• Module3: Special Topics in Displacement and Resettlement
• Module 4: Policy, Law and Practices
• Module5: Project Cycle and Avoid-Minimize-Mitigate(AMM) Framework
• Module 6: Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
• Module 7: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Module 8: Consultation, Communication and Conflict Management
• Module 9: Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP).
• Module 10: Data Management and Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Module 11: Resettlement and Rehabilitation Programmes Implementation and Management
• Module 12: Monitoring and Evaluation

The course is completed in four weeks, generally offered in twice; February – March and July – August every year.

The classes are conducted on weekends that are Saturday and Sunday. Time is from 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs.