Aims and Objectives:
Aim
The HND programme is developed to actualize the strategic goal and objectives of Kumasi Technical University. The principal goal of the programme is to prepare students at the middle-level with entrepreneurial and professional skills and competencies in Fashion and Textiles industries, and to facilitate the country’s goal of industrialisation for self-reliance.

Objectives
The programme is comprehensive which allows for a degree of freedom and scope in its interpretation. It is intended that the programme will achieve, among others the following objectives to:
i.    Equip students with knowledge, skills and competencies in garment and textiles design and production.
ii.    Develop students’ knowledge and understanding in the dynamics of local and international garment production.
iii.    Equip students with technical skills in fashion design and textiles.
iv.    Equip students with vocational and entrepreneurial skills required for self-employment and job creation.
v.    To provide avenue for graduates to further their education to BTech and higher degrees.
 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

a. SSSCE APPLICANTS

i. Six passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
ii. At least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization

b. WASSCE APPLICANTS

i. Six passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and

ii. Must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization

c. ABCE/ 'O'&'A' LEVEL APPLICANTS

Five (5) GBCE credit or five (5) G.C.E. Ordinary Level credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least two (2) G.C.E. 'A' Level/ABCE passes.

d. GBCE APPLICANTS

Five (5) GBCE credits including English, Business Mathematics and Integrated Science/ Social Studies.

e. DBS APPLICANTS.

Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE Credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least three DBS passes.

f. TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS (CERTIFICATE II)

Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus any three (3) relevant trade courses.

g. MATURE APPLICANTS

Mature Candidates must:

i. Be 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. Have at least two (2) years working experience (letter from the employer is required).

iii. Pass a written examination conducted by Kumasi Polytechnic.

iv. Mature applicants applying for HND Dispensing Technology/ Medical Laboratory Technology/ Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology should have relative hospital/industrial experience with 'O' Level/WASSCE/SSSCE pure science background (Chemistry and Biology) as well as credits in English and Mathematics (core).

Employment Prospects of Graduates
a.    i. Sectors of the economy that could employ graduates of the programme include:
Textiles Companies (GTP, ATL, Printex, Volta Star Ltd etc) SMEs in Fashion and Textiles Businesses
Television and Film Production Houses Fashion Houses
Textiles Studios Design Studios

Sectors that employ graduates of the programme
Employment or job avenues for the Fashion and Textiles graduates vary tremendously, but in the main, graduates find themselves in the following fields of occupation:
a)    Fashion Design (for a company or freelance)
b)    Pattern Cutter and Grader
c)    Fashion Buyer in a Departmental Store
d)    Fashion Consultant
e)    Fashion Writer
f)    Fashion Teacher or Lecturer
g)    Private Entrepreneur

h)    Fashion Model
i)    Fashion Illustrator
j)    Textiles Designer, etc.
 

LIST OF COURSES FOR THE PROGRAMME (SEMESTER BY SEMESTER)

LEVEL 100-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 100-SEMESTER TWO

LEVEL 200-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 200-SEMESTER TWO

LEVEL 300-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 300-SEMESTER TWO