TAMALE POLYTECHNIC
ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES INTO PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for
admission into Tamale Polytechnic for the 2013/2014 academic year
A.
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES
1. HND Accountancy
2. HND Secretaryship and Management Studies
3. HND Marketing
4. HND Mechanical Engineering (Plant, Production & Automobile options)
5. HND Agricultural Engineering
6. HND Building Technology
7. HND Statistics
8. HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management (HCIM)
9. HND Industrial Arts (Leather Works, Ceramics, Painting & Decorating and
Textiles options)
10. HND Electricals/ Electronics Engineering
11. HND Tourism
12. HND Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
HND EVENING SESSION
13. HND Accountancy
14. HND Marketing
15. HND Secretaryship and Management Studies
16. HND Information and Communication Technology
1GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR HND PROGRAMMES
DIRECT APPLICANTS
i.
SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS
a) Applicants must have credit passes (A – D/A1 – C6) in three (3) core
subjects including English Language and in addition to two (2) passes in the
relevant elective subjects.
b) The aggregate of the five (5) subjects should not exceed twenty (20) for
SSSCE or thirty six (36) for WASSCE candidates.
c) Departmental requirements are also considered.
ii. GCE O-LEVEL AND A-LEVEL APPLICANTS
a) Applicants with GCE O-Level certificates must have at least four (4) passes
including English Language and Mathematics and a Science subject, in
addition to 2 passes in the GCE ‘A’ Level.
b) Applicants with GCE A-Level certificates must have three (3) passes. A pass in
the General Paper is an added advantage.
iii. DBS APPLICANTS
Applicants must have four (4) DBS passes in addition to passes in
SSSCE/WASSCE English Language and Mathematics.
iv. GBCE AND ABCE APPLICANTS
a) Applicants with GBCE certificate must have passes in five (5) subjects
(including English Language and Mathematics).
b) Applicants with ABCE certificate must pass in three (3) subjects.
v. ACCESS APPLICANTS
Applicants must pass five
(5)
courses
including
English
Language,
Mathematics, Science and the Craft courses.
2MATURE APPLICANTS
i. GCE O-LEVEL AND A-LEVEL APPLICANTS
Candidates must have three (3) passes in GCE O’ Level (including English
Language and Mathematics) or 2 passes in GCE ‘A’ Level.
ii. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS
Applicants must have four (4) passes in SSSCE/WASSCE (including English
Language and Mathematics).
iii. STENOGRAPHER CERTIFICATE
Applicants with Stenographer certificate can only apply for Secretaryship and
Management Studies.
iv. TECHNICIAN APPLICANTS (MET 1 / MVT 1 / AET 1 / AMW)
Applicants with Technician certificate (Part I and Part II) must have passed all
registered subjects.
v. TEACHER’S CERTIFICATE
Applicants must have a three (3) year Post Secondary Certificate or four (4)
Year Certificate “A” with a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.
vi.
OTHER CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMA APPLICANTS
Certificates or Diplomas from recognized higher institutions are accepted,
however, such institution must be accredited by the National Accreditation
Board (NAB).
In addition to the above, mature applicants:
a) are expected to show evidence of at least two (2) years working experience in
the field of study;
b) must pass a written examination in the relevant subject area and an interview
to be conducted by the Polytechnic;
c) must attain the age of 25 years at the time of the application; and
d) must provide a Birth Certificate at the interview.
B.
NON-TERTIARY PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
(i)
Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Accounting Option
3(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Secretarial Option.
Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Management Option
Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Marketing Option
Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Statistics Option
Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Purchasing and Supply Option
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR DBS PROGRAMS
i.
Four passes (4) in SSSCE/WASSCE (including English Language and
Mathematics)
ii.
C.
Five (5) Ghana Commercial Certificate Examination (RSA II) passes (including
English Language and Mathematics) NACVET/NVTI, Typist Certificate (for
Secretarial Option).
LONDON CENTRE OF MARKETING (LCM) CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
i.
Sales and marketing management
ii.
Human resource development and marketing
iii.
Travel and tourism management
iv.
Business management and marketing
v.
Public relations and marketing
vi.
Entrepreneurship and marketing
The above programmes are available for Diploma, Higher Diploma, Professional
Diploma, Graduate Diploma and Post-Graduate Diploma levels.
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR LCM PROGRAMMES
Applicants who wish to pursue the programme at the Diploma level are required to
possess four (4) SSSCE passes, including English and Mathematics, or four (4)
passes in O’Level and A’Level. Matured applicants should be 25 years and above.
For the Higher Diploma level, a pass at the Diploma level or DBS or any other relevant
professional business certificate is required.
For the Professional Diploma level, a pass at the Higher Diploma level or HND in the
relevant field is required.
For the Graduate Diploma level, a pass at the Professional level or first degree in the
relevant field or Diploma of a professional body is required.
For the Post-Graduate Diploma level, a pass at the Graduate diploma level or final
level of other Marketing Professional programmes or Masters degree in a relevant
field.
Note: Applicants with relevant work experience and qualifications may apply to the
LCM directly for exemptions at various levels.
D. ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS (ABMA)
PROGRAMMES – EVENING SESSIONS
4ABMA Education is an awarding organization based in the UK and recognized by
National Accreditation Board (NAB), Ghana. Over 60,000 ABMA examinations are
conducted every year worldwide.
Applicants have the opportunity now to pursue ABMA programmes in Tamale
Polytechnic in the following areas:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
Computing and information systems
Community Development
HIV/AIDS Management
Journalism and Media Studies
Leisure and Tourism Management
Human Resource Management
Business Management
The ABMA programmes are available at level 4 Diploma, level 5 Diploma and level 6
Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
1. Level 4 Diploma
i. SSSCE/WASSE
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Passes in English and Mathematics
ii. GBCE
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Passes in English and Mathematics
iii. ABCE/A’ Level
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1 Pass
iv. RSA II
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3 Passes
v. DBS
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2 passes
vi. NACVET/NVTI, Typist Cert
vii. Holders cookery for the catering industry
viii. Holders of Intermediate Fashion
2. Level 5 Diploma
i. ABMA level 4
ii. 2 passes at A’ level/ABCE
iii. 4 GBCE passes
iv. 4 SSSCE/WASSE passes
v. 3 DBS passes.
3. Level 6 Diploma
i. ABMA Level 5
ii. HND Certificate or international equivalent
E.
ADVANCE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE
(i) ADVANCE CRAFT - COOKERY FOR THE CATERING INDUSTRY
(ii) ADVANCE CRAFT - FASHION AND DESIGN
(iii) ADVANCE CRAFT - PAINTING AND DECORATING
(iv) ADVANCE CRAFT - BLOCK-LAYING AND CONCRETING
(v) ADVANCE CRAFT - CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
5(vi) ADVANCE CRAFT
- WELDING AND FABRICATION
(vii) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PART I & II
(viii) MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN PART I & II
(ix) ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PART I & II
(x) RADIO, TV & ELECTRONICS PART I & II
(xi) CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN COURSE PART I & II
(xii) AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PART
I & II
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCE
(1)
CTC - 1
Five (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English Language Mathematics
and Technical Drawing.
Technicians Construction Option Subjects; Craft (B/C, C/J, P/D Plumbing) or
Advanced (B/C and C/J)
(2)
MET - 1
Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English language, Mathematics
and Integrated Science.
Technical Option Subjects; Engineering Intermediate Craft,
Engineering (GE), Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice (MECP).
(3)
General
MVT – 1
Four (4) SSSCE passes including English, Mathematics and Integrated
Science.
Technical Option Subjects, Motor Vehicle
Intermediate General Engineering (GE)
(4)
Mechanics
works
(MVM),
EET – 1 AND RADIO TV & ELECTRONICS PART I
Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English Language, Mathematics
and Integrated Science and any two of the following – Applied
Electricity/Electronics, Physics, Mathematics.
Electrical Installation work course C.
Electrical Installation Work course B or Electrical Installation Craft practice.
Radio, Television and Electronics Mechanics
(5)
CTC II/MET II/ MVT II/ EET II/ RADIO TV & ELECTRONICS PART II
Applicants should be holders of CTC I/ MET I/ MVT I/ RADIO TV PART I
6(6)
ADVANCE CATERING – 812/2: Holders of Cookery for the Catering Industry
Craft
(7) ADVANCE FASHION : Holders of Intermediate Fashion
(8) ADVANCE WELDING :Holders of Intermediate Welding
F.
ACCESS COURSE FOR TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL INSTITUTION
GRADUATES
The National Board for Professional and Technician Exams (NABPTEX) has designed
an access course for Technical/Vocational Institute Graduates to get enrolled into
HND Programs.
NABPTEX will conduct a final external examination after which
successful applicants shall proceed to enroll in the HND PROGRAMMES. Candidates
would be required to obtain at least 50% in each of the three (3) subjects namely;
English Language Mathematics and Science.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES FOR ACCESS COURSE
Pre-HND Agricultural Engineering
Pre-HND Mechanical Engineering
Pre-HND Building Technology
Pre-HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management
Pre-HND Industrial Arts
Pre-HND Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Note: Duration for the course is one (1) Academic year (i.e. two (2) semesters of 16
weeks per semester)
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Applicants should possess a minimum qualification of Intermediate Craft Certificate or
its equivalence in the relevant programs stated above.
NB: Only Technical and Vocational school graduates are qualified to apply for
the Access Course.
G. INTERMEDIATE CRAFT COURSES AVAILABLE
1. Radio, Television and Electronics Mechanics
2. Cookery for the Catering industry Part 1
3. Block-laying and Concreting, Craft
4. Carpentry and Joinery, Craft
5. Painting and Decorating, Craft
76. Welding Craft Practice
7. Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice
8. Motor Vehicle mechanics work
9. Agricultural Mechanics work
10. Electrical Installation work
11. Intermediate Fashion
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
a) Applicants with BECE results must have passes in English Language,
Mathematics and Integrated Science in addition to passes in three (3) other
subjects with an aggregate of not more than 30.
b) Applicants with SSSCE/WASSCE results must have passes in at least three
subjects.
COST OF APPLICATION FORMS
HND PROGRAMMES
ACCESS COURSE
DBS/ADVANCE APPLICANTS
INTERMEDIATE/CRAFT
LONDON CENTRE OF MARKETING
ABMA
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GH¢ 90.00
GH¢ 80.00
GH¢ 60.00
GH¢ 40.00
GH¢ 50.00
GH¢ 50.00
MODE OF PAYMENT
E-vouchers should be purchased from branches of the HFC Bank.
Applicants should log into http://admissions.tamalepoly.edu.gh to complete
the application form.
Completed application forms should be printed and submitted to:
The Registrar
Tamale Polytechnic
P.O Box 3 ER Tamale, NOT LATER THAN 30 TH JULY, 2013.
SGD:
REGISTRAR
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