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
Programme Structure
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE
| HOURS |
| ||||
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C | COMPONENT |
1 | DME 121 | MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY |
2 | 1 |
2 |
Core |
2 | DME 131 | ENGINEERING DRAWING I | 1 | 2 | 2 | Core |
3 | DME 143 | WORKSHOP PROCESSES &PRACTICE I |
1 | 4 |
3 |
Core |
4 | MAT 111 | FUNCTIONS AND CALCULUS |
2 | 0 |
2 |
Core |
5 | EEE 141 | APPLIED ELECTRICITY | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
6 | DME 145 | BASIC MECHANICS |
2 | 1 |
2 |
Core |
7 | COS 101 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS I |
2 | 0 |
2 |
Mandatory |
8 | FETE 153 | DIGITAL AND INFORMATION LITERACY |
2 | 1 |
2 |
Mandatory |
9 | DWF 167 | WELDING AND FABRICATION ENGINEERING PROJECT 1 |
0 | 2 |
1 |
CBT |
| TOTAL |
14 | 12 |
18 |
|
YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO
| HOURS |
| ||||
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C | COMPONENT |
1 | DME 132 | ENGINEERING DRAWING II |
1 | 2 | 2 |
Core |
2. | DME 144 | WORKSHOP PROCESSES &PRACTICE II |
1 | 4 | 3 |
Core |
3 | MAT 112 | ALGEBRA AND MATRICES | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
4 | EEE 142 | BASIC ELECTRONICS |
2 | 1 | 2 |
Core |
5 | COS 102 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS II |
2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
6 | FETE 154 | BASIC COMPUTER PROGRAMMING | 2 | 1 | 2 | Mandatory |
7 | AFS 100 | AFRICAN STUDIES |
2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
8 | ENT 144 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
2 | 0 | 2 |
Core |
9. | DWF 168 | WELDING AND FABRICATION ENGINEERING PROJECT II |
0
| 2 | 1 |
CBT |
| TOTAL |
14 |
10 |
18 |
|
YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE
| HOURS |
| ||||
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C | COMPONENT |
1 | DME 221 | THERMODYNAMICS I |
2 | 1 |
2 | Core |
2 | DME 233 | MECHANICS OF MACHINES I |
2 | 1 |
2 | Core |
3 | DME 241 | STRENGTH OF MATERIALS I |
2 |
1 |
2 | Core |
4 | DWF 293 | COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS |
1 | 2 |
2 | Core |
5 | MAT 211 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS |
2 | 0 |
2 | Core |
6 | DWF 231 | WELDING TECHNOLOGY I |
2 | 1 |
2 | Core |
7 | DWF 245 | WELDING METALLURGY I |
2 | 1 |
2 | Core |
8 | DWF 255 | WELDING DESIGN |
2 | 1 |
2 | Core |
9 | DWF 267 | WELDING AND FABRICATION ENGINEERING PROJECT III |
0 | 2 |
1 |
CBT |
| TOTAL |
15 | 10 |
17 |
|
YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO
| HOURS |
| ||||
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C | COMPONENT |
1 | DME 222 | THERMODYNAMICS II |
2 | 1 |
2 | Core |
2 | DME 232 | MECHANICS OF MACHINES II |
2 | 1 |
2 | Core |
3 | DME 242 | STRENGTH OF MATERIALS II |
2 |
1 |
2 | Core |
4 | DWF 294 | COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND MODELLING |
1 | 2 |
2 | Core |
5 | MAT 212 | PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS |
2 | 0 |
2 | Core |
6 | DWF 232 | WELDING TECHNOLOGY II |
2 | 1 |
2 | Core |
7 | DWF 256 | WELDING METALLURGY II |
2 | 1 |
2 | Core |
8 | DWF 258 | FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY |
2 | 1 |
2 | Core |
9 | DWF 252 | PROJECT WORK |
0 | 6 |
3 | Practical's / Research |
| TOTAL |
15 | 14 |
19 |
|