HND Renewable Energy Systems Eng.
Overview
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.
Entry Requirements
Admission shall be done on a competitive basis. Qualified candidates must have the following qualifications:
- SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANT
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- MATURE APPLICANTS/CANDIDATES MUST:
- Applicants must be twenty-five (25) years old and must show proof of age with a Birth Certificate and Ghana Card.
- Applicants must pass a written test in English Language, Mathematics and General Knowledge to be conducted by the Koforidua Technical University.
- 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.
- 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
- Technical/Vocational Applicants who have deficiencies in their Core Courses
- Applicants must have a minimum of a Craft Course. Or Applicants must have MET I, MVT I and EET I or its equivalent.
Programme Structure
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE
| S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS HOURS |
| 1 | MATH 101 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| 2 | ESE 101 | Energy Resources | 2 |
| 3 | AFS 101 | African Studies | 2 |
| 4 | COS 101 | Communication Skills I | 2 |
| 5 | ESE 103 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| 6 | CLT 101 | Computer Literacy I | 2 |
| 7 | MCE 151 | Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| 8 | MCE 161 | Workshop Procedures & Practice | 3 |
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO
| S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSES TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
| 1 | MATH 102 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3 |
| 2 | ESE 102 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| 3 | COS102 | Communication Skills II | 2 |
| 4 | ESE 104 | Biogas Production and Utilization I | 2 |
| 5 | ESE 108 | Material & Energy Balance | 2 |
| 6 | ESE 110 | Applied Electricity for Energy Systems | 2 |
| 7 | ESE 112 | Basic Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| 8 | CLT 102 | Computer Literacy II | 2 |
| 9 | ESE114 | Energy Systems Laboratory I | 1 |
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE
| S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE |
| 1 | MATH 201 | Engineering Mathematics III |
| 2 | ESE 201 | Hydro-Electric Power Systems |
| 3 | ESE 203 | Wind Energy Systems I |
| 4 | ESE 205 | Solar Photovoltaic Technology |
| 5 | ESE 207 | Thermo-chemical Biomass Conversion |
| 6 | ESE 211 | Applied Electronics for Energy Systems |
| 7 | ESE 213 | Energy Systems Laboratory II |
| 8 | ESE 217 | Fuel Cell and Energy Storage Technology |
| 9 | ESE 215 | Biogas Production & Utilization II |
| 10 | INA 201 | Industrial Attachment |
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO
| S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE |
| 1 | MATH 202 | Engineering Mathematics IV |
| 2 | ESE 202 | Research Methodology |
| 3 | ESE 204 | Electrical Integration of Renewables |
| 4 | ESE 206 | Solar Thermal Technology |
| 5 | ESE 208 | Liquid Biofuels Technology I (Bioethanol Production) |
| 6 | ESE 210 | Energy Audit and Management |
| 7 | ESE 214 | Energy Systems Laboratory III |
| 8 | ESE 216 | Wind Energy Systems II |
| 9 | ESE 218 | Introduction to Computer Programming |
YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE
| S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE |
| 1 | ESE 303 | Introduction to Energy Economics |
| 2 | ETP 305 | Entrepreneurship and Small-Scale Business Management |
| 3 | ESE 307 | Energy and the Environment |
| 4 | ESE 309 | Project Work I |
| 5 | ESE 311 | Liquid Biofuels Technology II (Biodiesel Production) |
| 6 | LAN 315 | Law of Business & Carriage I |
| 7 | ESE 317 | Energy Systems Laboratory IV |
| 8 | INA 301 | Industrial Attachment |
YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO
| S/N | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE |
| 1 | ESE 302 | Energy Policy & Planning |
| 2 | ESE 304 | Energy Systems Design & Simulation |
| 3 | ESE 310 | Project Work II |
| 4 | MKT 312 | Fundamentals of Marketing |
Career Opportunities
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:
- Self-Employment (Own Business)
- Solar PV Installation Companies
- Ministry of Energy
- Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
- Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA’s)
- Energy Commission
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Private Renewable Energy Companies
- Energy Foundation
- Power Generation Companies
- Waste to Energy Industries
- Environmental Management Organisations
- National Statistics Department
- Fruit Processing Industries
- Renewable Energy Retailing Companies
- Research and Academic Institutions
- Financial Institutions (Banks and Non-Banking Financial Institutions)
- Investment Companies
At a glance
- FacultyFaculty of Engineering
- DepartmentEnergy Systems Engineering
- Duration3 years