International School of Tanning Technology

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

Introduction to the Leather Industry
Tanning (Beamhouse and Tanyard Operations)
Dyehouse Operations
The Finishing of Leather

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Course Curricula

Introduction to the Leather Industry
Basic Level Tanning
Basic Level Dyehouse
Basic Level Finishing

Entry Requirements

There are no entrance requirements for the Basic Level courses.

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.

Language Medium

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

Assignments

Students at the Basic 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 the Basic Level 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 Introduction to the Leather Industry course and all Basic Level courses do not have a practical component. These are theoretical courses only.

Course Fees

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Certification

Students who successfully pass the Basic Level courses will be awarded a certificate from I.S.T.T.
The examinations are externally examined by overseas technical experts.