International School of Tanning Technology

The different Intermediate Level courses offered by I.S.T.T. cover the following fields:

Tanning (Beamhouse and Tanyard Operations)
Dyehouse Operations
The Finishing of Leather

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Course Curricula

Intermediate Level Tanning
Intermediate Level Dyehouse
Intermediate Level Finishing

Entry Requirements

There are no entrance requirements for the Intermediate Level courses although some students may find it helpful to have first passed the Basic Level course first before attempting the Intermediate Level course.

Method of Instruction

All courses are offered through the medium of distance education. Theoretical assignments that have to be submitted for evaluation, and electronic communication with I.S.T.T. training staff compliment the distance learning process. One of the advantages of studying while remaining at the place of employment is that the learning process is reinforced daily with direct comparisons possible between what is being studied and what actually happens in the workplace.

Management have the option of selecting training on a theoretical basis only, or combining this with a one week practical training course carried out by the student at ISTT's experimental tannery.

Language Medium

All study material is available in English only. Students must submit assignment and examination answers in English only.

Assignments

Students at the Intermediate Level courses have to complete three assignments during the academic year. These can be submitted electronically or by post to I.S.T.T. for evaluation. The marks obtained count towards the overall course mark.

Examinations

Examinations can only be written at a venue and on a date specified by I.S.T.T. An external examination fee is payable if examinations are not written at I.S.T.T. The overall pass mark for all Certificate courses is 50%.

Students who do not pass the course will be given the opportunity to rewrite the examination at a later date. A rewrite fee (25% of course fee plus venue and external examiner fee) will be charged.

Practical Work

The Intermediate Level courses will require students to attend a one week practical course at ISTT in Grahamstown. Students will have to write a test on the last day of the course. Students should bring with them overalls, boots, gloves, pen, paper, ruler, calculator and their course notes when attending the parctical course.

Course Fees

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Certification

Students who successfully pass the Intermediate Level courses will be awarded a certificate from I.S.T.T. Students who do the courses theoretically only, will have this noted on their certificates. The examinations are externally examined by overseas technical experts.