Entry Requirements

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University |  1.  HND ACCOUNTANCY

1. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have in passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

1. i)  G. C. E. APPLICANTS must have Five (5) GCE “O” Level passes including English Language and        Mathematics or

ii) Five (5) RSA II/Ghana Commercial Examination Stage II including English Language and Mathematics plus any of the following:

1. Three (3) ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects or
2. Three (3) RSA III passes or
3. Diploma in Business Studies Certificate from a recognized Polytechnic.

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University | 2. HND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

1. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in English Language,   Mathematics and Integrated Science and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. GCE APPLICANT must have three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in three (3) subjects at ‘A’ Level including Mathematics and in addition, candidate must have five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

C. CTC II (NEW SCHEME)

Candidates must in addition have a minimum of five (5) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English,  Science, Mathematics and two (2) electives.

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University | 3. HND CIVIL ENGINEERING

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. GCE APPLICANT must have three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry plus five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.

C. Final Construction Technician Certificate (CTC II or III): Candidate must have in addition five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level or SSSCE/WASSCE including English, Mathematics and a Science Subject.

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University | 4. HND COMMERCIAL ART (Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture, Textiles options)

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. APPLICANT must have five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects.

C. Advanced Craft Certificate in Painting and Decorating plus four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English and Mathematics.

D. Intermediate Certificate in Painting and Decoration (P&D) plus six (6) SSSCE/WASSCE passes  including English and Mathematics.

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University | 5. HND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and passes in three (3) relevant subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. APPLICANT must have three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes including Additional Mathematics and Physics plus one other elective pass in Chemistry or Applied Electricity/Electronics, plus five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other two (2) subjects.

C. EET II or EET III passes in the component plus five (5) GCE credit passes at ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.

D. EET I passes in all THREE (3) component plus five (5) course including Core English and Mathematics at SSSCE/WASSCE Level.

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University | 6. HND FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. APPLICANT must have five (5) GCE Ordinary Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Clothing or Textiles plus any three (3) relevant GCE Advanced Level subjects.

C. Advanced and Intermediate Certificates in Fashion plus five (5) passes in GCE Ordinary Level including English Language and Mathematics or SSSCE/WASSCE passes in Core English and Mathematics and three (3) relevant electives.

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University | 7. HND FURNITURE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. APPLICANT must have three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects plus five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University | 8. HND HOTEL, CATERING & INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. 812/2 Certificate plus five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics or five (5) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science, with a minimum of 3 years post qualification working experience in a related establishment.

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University | 9. HND MARKETING

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in English Language, Mathematics and integrated Science/Social Studies and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. (i)  APPLICANT must have five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; or

(ii) RSA II/Ghana Commercial Examination Stage II with passes in five (5) subjects including English  Language and Mathematics plus any of the following:

1. Three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects;
2. Three (3) RSA III passes or
3. Diploma in Business Studies Certificate

10. HND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: (Production, Plant, Automobile, Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning options)

Candidates are advised to indicate their option. However, a candidate may be offered an alternative option if the preferred option cannot be offered.

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. GCE APPLICANTS must have any of the following combinations:

i. Three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes including Mathematics and Physics plus five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry.

ii. Three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes including Mathematics and Chemistry plus five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Physics.

iii. Technician Part II or III Certificates plus either of the following:

1. SSSCE/WASSCE passes in core English Language and Mathematics and two (2) electives.
2. GCE ‘O’ Level passes in English, Mathematics and two (2) other subjects.

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University | 11. HND PURCHASING AND SUPPLY

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. (i) GCE applicant must have five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

(ii) In addition, applicant must possess any of the following:

1. Three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes or
2. Three (3) passes in RSA III or
3. Diploma in Business Studies Certificate

Courses Offered In Takoradi Technical University | 12. HND SECRETARYSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. GCE ‘A’ Level Applicants must have three (3) relevant GCE ‘A’ Level passes plus five (5) O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

C. DBS Applicants: DBS certificate plus four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE English Language and Mathematics, and passes in two (2) SSSCE/WASSCE electives.

D. Diploma in Office Management: A diploma in Office Management Certificate plus passes in  SSSCE/WASSCE in English Language and Mathematics and two (2) SSSCE/WASSCE electives.

E. Senior Stenographer/Stenographer Grades I and II plus four (4) GCE or SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English and Mathematics. Applicants with no GCE/SSSCE English and Mathematics must pass a written examination in both subjects administered by the Polytechnic. Applicants must also pass an interview.

13. HND STATISTICS

A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS must have passes in three (3) core subjects namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects. The total aggregate should be 36 or better on the WASSCE scale and aggregate 24 or better on the SSSCE scale (Refer to last page of brochure).

B. (i) GCE Applicants must have five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics plus three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects.