HND Renewable Energy Systems Eng.

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering programme aims to train students who can visit residential, commercial and industrial premises to assess their energy needs and propose renewable energy and money-saving alternatives. The programme strongly emphasises both theoretical and practical skills with a deep focus on student industrial attachment and internship, so that graduates can be contracted to install, operate, troubleshoot and maintain renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind and biogas units. Also, undertake a detailed energy audit of residential, commercial and industrial facilities and suggest appropriate modification options.

Admission shall be done on a competitive basis. Qualified candidates must have the following qualifications:

1. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANT
2. SSSCE Candidates: Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and must possess a minimum of D in any three (3) of the following elective subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Applied Electricity/Electronics, Technical Drawing, Biology, Metal Works, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics, Wood Works, ICT.
3. WASSCE Candidates: Passes (A1-D7) in three (3) core subjects namely English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science; and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes in relevant elective subjects.
4. Alternatively, SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants with passes (A-D)/(A1-C6) in three core subjects namely Englis­­h Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science and a minimum of D/C6 in any two (2) of the passes relevant elective subjects are eligible to apply.
5. APPLICANTS FROM TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS)

Applicants must have passes in three (3) subjects including English Language and

Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) relevant elective subjects/trade courses.

1. GCE ‘O’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Five (5) ‘O’-Level credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. In addition to Two GCE “A” Level credit passes in any two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

1. MATURE APPLICANTS/CANDIDATES MUST:
2. Applicants must be twenty-five (25) years old and must show proof of age with a Birth Certificate and Ghana Card.
3. Applicants must pass a written test in English Language, Mathematics and General Knowledge to be conducted by the Koforidua Technical University.
4. BRIDGING PROGRAMME

The Department may admit applicants who have D7 in any of the three (3) core subjects (i.e., English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, including Physics and Elective Mathematics, with an aggregate not exceeding 36 to undergo a two (2) month intensive bridging programme prior to formal admission into the programme after passing a selection examination.

1. PRE-HND PROGRAMME

It is an access course (under the auspices of CTVET and NABPTEX) for Technical/Vocational Institute graduates to be admitted into the programme.

Duration – One (1) academic year (i.e., Two (2) semesters of 16 weeks per semester)

Note: Candidates would be required to obtain at least 50% in each of the three (3) subjects, namely: English Language, Mathematics and Science to be admitted into the programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Technical/Vocational Applicants who have deficiencies in their Core Courses
2. Applicants must have a minimum of a Craft Course. Or Applicants must have MET I, MVT I and EET I or its equivalent.

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO

Graduates of the programme are among professionals in high demand in the job market. Graduates of HND Renewable Energy Systems Engineering could be employed in the following sectors of the economy:

1. Self-Employment (Own Business)
2. Solar PV Installation Companies
3. Ministry of Energy
4. Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
5. Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA’s)
6. Energy Commission
7. Environmental Protection Agency
8. Private Renewable Energy Companies
9. Energy Foundation
10. Power Generation Companies
11. Waste to Energy Industries
12. Environmental Management Organisations
13. National Statistics Department
14. Fruit Processing Industries
15. Renewable Energy Retailing Companies
16. Research and Academic Institutions
17. Financial Institutions (Banks and Non-Banking Financial Institutions)
18. Investment Companies