Programme Aims, Objectives and Outcomes Programme

Aim:
The aim of the Tertiary Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Engineering programme is to provide broad-based education and hands-on training in Welding and Fabrication Technology and their relevant applications that will enable graduates to meet challenges in industry.

Objectives:
The objectives of the programme are:
a)Equip students to solve Welding and Fabrication Engineering problems;
b)Equip students to be able to design and produce simple machine components using welding and fabrication engineering technologies;
c)Develop the capacities of students to be able to test, evaluate & operate simple machine elements in welding and fabrication engineering;
d)Develop the capacities of students to be able to maintain and repair engineering equipment and machines using welding and fabrication engineering technologies.
e)Develop the capacities of students to be able to further their career education in Welding and Fabrication Engineering.

Intended/Expected Outcomes
Students would acquire the following skills on successful completion of the programme:
a)Troubleshooting of welding faults on machinery and equipment.
b)Welding repairing and servicing of simple machines,
c)Ability to understand basic welding and fabrication engineering principles in solving engineering problems,
d)Managing welding and fabrication organisations by applying the relevant social science principles.
e)Preparing and interpreting related welding and fabrication engineering drawings.
 

Students’ Admission, Progression and Graduation

Entry Requirement

The qualifications for admission into the programme are as follows:

A.SSSCE APPLICANTS

Applicant should have passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus three (3) passes (A-D) in any of the following electives: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 24 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

B.WASSCE APPLICANTS

Applicant should have passes (A1-D7) in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A1-C6) in any of the following electives: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 36 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

C.GCE O’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Five (5) passes at ‘O’Level including English and Mathematics, plus, two (2) passes at ‘O’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

D.GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Five (5) passes at ‘A’Level including English and Mathematics, plus, two (2) passes at ‘A’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

E.TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS

Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

F.MATURE APPLICANTS:

(a)Must be at least 25 years old at the time of application with any legitimate documentary proof (Particularly, Ghana Card if proof is less than Five Years) which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application; (b) Pass a written examination conducted by the University in English, Mathematics and General Paper; and (c) Professional experience is an advantage. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

G.FOREIGN OR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS OR STUDENTS:
Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement.

10.2Students’ Progression
For progression, the student is required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 1.50

10.3 Requirements for graduation:
A student will qualify for graduation when he or she
a)A student must have a minimum pass mark of fifty percent (50%) in all courses to enable him/her to progress to the second and final year.
b)Have accumulated a minimum credit hour of 72 credits hours
c)Obtained a minimum CGPA of 1.5
d)Complete and pass all CBT and final-year projects.
e)Discharge all financial and other obligations to the university.
f)Be in good standing, i.e., not barred for disciplinary reasons.
g)Should have satisfied all other requirements of the Department, and the Academic Board of the University.
 

Target Market and Employment Prospects of Graduates

i. Literate apprentices at various welding and fabrication engineering workshops in the formal and informal sectors.

ii. Practicing welding technicians in self-employment willing to have qualifications that fit into COTVET’s framework of National Vocational Qualifications.

iii. Senior high school graduates and technical school graduates, seeking to enhance their chances of progression in their chosen fields of endeavour, or considering alternative career paths.

Prospective candidates are expected from both public and private sectors of the economy.

After graduation, the trainees would have excellent job opportunities in the following areas:

i. Manufacturing Industries

ii. Oil and Gas industries

iii. Mining Industries

iv. Power Plant Sectors

v. Building and Construction Industries

vi. Marine

vii. Educational Institutions

viii. Self employment

ix. All other areas where Welding and Fabrication is used or serviced
 

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