Koforidua Polytechnic Higher National Diploma HND Programmes

Below are all Koforidua polytechnic Higher National Diploma HND programmes and the requirements in order to gain admission to offer any of them.

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES -3 Years (Morning /Evening/Weekend)

HND Accountancy
HND Marketing
HND Purchasing & Supply
HND Secretaryship & Management Studies
HND Statistics (Morning only)
HND Computer Science (Morning only)
HND Network Management (Morning only)
HND Hospitality Management
HND Automotive Engineering (Morning only)
HND Building Technology (Morning and Weekend Sessions only)
HND Civil Engineering (Morning only)
HND Environmental Management and Technology (Morning only)
HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Morning and Weekend Sessions only)
HND Mechanical Engineering (Morning only)
HND Renewable Energy Systems Engineering (Morning only)
HND Biomedical Engineering Technology (Morning only)
HND Food Technology (Morning only)
HND Postharvest Technology (Morning only)

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR HND PROGRAMMES

i. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS

SSCE Candidates: Six Passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and at least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization.
WASSCE Candidates: Six Passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English and Mathematics; and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.

ii. GBCE/ ‘O’/A’LEVEL/ABCE APPLICANTS

Five (5) GBCE /GCE‘O’-Level credit passes (including English Language and Mathematics) plus at least two (2)GCE‘A’ level/ABCE passes excluding General Paper.

iii. 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.

iv. DBS APPLICANTS

Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English and Mathematics plus at least three (3) passes in relevant DBS subjects.

v. TEACHER’S CERTIFICATE.

Applicant must have Three- Year Post-Secondary Certificate or Four Year Certificate ‘A’ with a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience, plus three (3) GCE O-Level or SSSCE/WASSCE passes in relevant elective subjects.

vi. MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must be twenty-five (25) years old and must show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is twenty-five (25) years old at the time of application.
Must pass a written test in English Language, Mathematics and General Knowledge to be conducted by the Koforidua Polytechnic.

vii. OTHER APPLICANTS

Apart from the general HND entry requirements stated above, applicants with the following qualifications may apply for consideration to these HND programmes:

(a) HND Secretaryship & Management Studies

Five(5) passes in Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Or
Diploma in Office Management (DOM) conducted by WAEC, plus four SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes including English Language and Mathematics and two elective subjects.
Senior/ Private Stenographer Certificate.

(b) HND Programmes in Engineering

Technician Certificate (at least Intermediate or a Craft Course) holders plus passes in SSSCE/WASSCE English Language, Mathematics and Science. Or
Passes in the three (3) Pre-HND subjects (viz. English, Mathematics and Science) plus at least an Intermediate/Craft or Technician Certificate, Or
Technician Certificate Part II in CTC, EET,MVT or MET ,Or
Ordinary Technician Diploma (OTD) in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or Construction.

(c) HND Biomedical Engineering Technology
SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus 2 Credits in electives, Chemistry, Biology Mathematics or Physics. The aggregate of the five (5) subjects must not exceed 20.

WASSCE Applicants

Credit passes in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus 2 Credits in electives, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics. The aggregate of the five (5) subjects must not exceed 30.
The applicant must have a pure science background from GCE O & A level and SSSCE/WASSCE.

(d) HND Food Technology
SSSCE/WASSCE or Equivalent

Applicant must satisfy the minimum requirement of three (3) credit passes in the Core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus two (2) Elective Credits passes in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science. The aggregate of the five subjects must not exceed 20 for SSSCE and 30 for WASSCE. Or Five (5) GCE “O” Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture plus two (2) GCE “A” Level passes in any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture. Or Applicants must possess a Laboratory Technician Certificate from a recognized institution
Must have a minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience and
Must pass a written examination in English language, Mathematics and General knowledge conducted by Koforidua Polytechnic. Or The applicant must possess a Laboratory Technician certificate plus at least passes in NABPTEX English Language, Mathematics and Science. Or Applicants must have a Three Year Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate or Four-Year Certificate with a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience, plus three (3) GCE “O” Level or SSSCE/WASSCE passes which must include English, Core Mathematics and any science subject (Physics, chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science etc.) OR Applicant must be a holder of Diploma in Education certificate. Or Applicants must be twenty-five (25) years old and must show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is twenty-five (25) years old at the time of application. In addition the applicant must pass a written test in English Language, Mathematics and General Knowledge to be conducted by Koforidua Polytechnic.

(e) HND Postharvest Technology
SSSCE APPLICANTS:

Three (3) credit passes in core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus two (2) credit passes in relevant subjects (Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Biology, Elective Maths, Horticulture, Geography, Agriculture Extension, General Agriculture, Animal Husbandry).
The total aggregate of all the five subjects should not exceed 20. Or Three (3) credit passes in core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus two (2) credit passes in relevant subjects (Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Biology, Elective Maths, Horticulture, Geography, Agriculture Extension, General Agriculture and Animal Husbandry).
The total aggregate of all the five subjects should not exceed 30. Or Five (5) GCE “O” Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture plus two (2) GCE “A” Level passes in any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture. Or Mature Applicant must be at least twenty-five (25) years old and a Science/Agricultural graduate, and must show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentation.
Must have at least two (2) years working experience in Agricultural related field.
Must pass a written examination in English language, Mathematics and General knowledge conducted by Koforidua Polytechnic.

NB: ADMISSION OF DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (DBS) GRADUATES TO LEVEL 200 OF THE HNDPROGRAMMES OF STUDY
Applicants who hold Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) certificates with Distinction or Credit passes from any of the Ghana Education Service (GES) accredited institutions are eligible for admission to Level 200 to pursue any of the relevant Business / Science related programmes of study at the HND level. Similarly, applicants who hold DBS certificates with a minimum of pass(es) from any of the GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to Level 100 to pursue any of the relevant business/science related programmes of study at the HND level. The above requirements should be backed with at least four (4) WASSCE/SSSCE credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.