Aim of Programme
The programme is a four-year programme designed to train professionals in the renewable energy sector. This will help build the requisite human resources to augment the skills shortages in the Renewable sector in Ghana and Africa.
Entry Requirements
i. SSSCE Candidates
The applicants must have passed (A–D) in three (3) core subjects including, English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects: Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics, Wood Work, Technical Drawing and Block Work. The cumulative aggregate must be 24 or better.
ii. WASSCE Candidates
The applicants must have Credit Passes (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three (3) relevant elective subjects: Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Plumbing, Building Construction, Basic Electronics, Wood Work and Block Work as well as Technical Drawing with an aggregate not exceeding 36.
iii. GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Candidates
Applicants must have six (6) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including, English Language, Mathematics plus three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Physics or Chemistry.
iv. Admissions under Special Circumstance for SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants
Applicants who have a D7 in any of the three (3) core subjects, English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three (3) relevant elective subjects with an aggregate not exceeding 36 may be conditionally admitted to undergoing a two (2) month intensive bridging (pre-degree) programme prior to formal admission.
v. Applicants from Technical Institutes
• Applicants from Technical Institutes with passes in Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science as well as passes in the relevant elective courses will be admitted.
• Applicants without Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science may be admitted to an intensive two (2) month bridging (pre-degree) programme before formal admission to the programme after passing a selection examination.
vi. Applicants with HND
• Higher National Diploma in any option of Mechanical, Automotive, Energy Systems and Electrical Engineering will enroll at level 300.
• Applicants with a university Diploma in a relevant subject area will enroll at level 300.
• Ordinary Technical Diploma (OTD) will enroll at level 200.
vii. Applicants with Technician Certificate
• Passes in MET II, MVT II, EET II, CTC II will enroll at level 200.
• Passes in Mechanical Engineering Technician III, MVT III, EET III and, CCT III will enroll at level 300.
Employment Opportunities for Graduates
Graduates from the Department’s Renewable Energy Systems Engineering programme are set on course for a wide range of exciting career opportunities. They could be employed in the following sectors of the economy:
a. Ministry of Power
b. Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
c. Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
d. Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA’s)
e. Energy Commission
f. Environmental Protection Agency
g. Private Renewable Energy Companies
h. Energy Foundation
i. Power generation companies e.g. Volta River Authority, Electricity Company of Ghana etc.
j. Waste to Energy industries
k. Environmental Management Industries
l. Oil companies
m. Process Industries
n. Research and Academic institutions: Technical Universities and Conventional Universities
o. Solar installers and technicians
p. Bio-gas system technicians
q. Non-profit organizations
r. Volta River Authority, and Bui Hydro Authority.
s. Private companies such as Sonic Biogas Limited, Eleyson Ghana Limited, Peg Solar Energy, Burro Solar Energy, Biogas Technology Limited Deng Solar, Black Star Energy, HPW Fresh and Dry, Process Industries, etc. could also employ graduates from this programme.
Moreover, with the inclusion of strong lessons in entrepreneurship, graduates will be trained to establish their own businesses either in groups or as individuals.
Graduates can also pursue further education to become certified Energy Engineers, Energy Analysts, Energy Managers and Energy Auditors.
Graduates from our 4- Year BTech Renewable Energy Systems Engineering programme can also pursue graduate programmes in MTech, MSc, MEng, MPhil if they wish to.
Contact Details:
Dr Divine Kafui Atsu (Head of Department)
Phone: 024 146 3736