Takoradi Polytechnic Admission Forms 2017

By | November 15, 2016

 Takoradi Polytechnic Admission Forms 2017

The following are Takoradi Polytechnic Admission Forms 2017 information. All you need to know about the application process and programmes available.

ADMISSION OF APPLICANTS TO BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH), HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND), DIPLOMA, TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING (TVET), CERTIFICATES AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Programmes:
 
A.     BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES (WEEKENDS)

  1. Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
  2. Bachelor of Technology in Hospitality Management
  3. Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Arts – Graphics Design Option
  4. Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Arts – Textiles Option
  5. Bachelor of Technology in Procurement Management (Takoradi and Tarkwa Campuses)
  6. Bachelor of Technology in Tourism Management
  7. Bachelor of Technology in Fashion (Accredited Programme of Kumasi Polytechnic)
  8. Bachelor of Technology in Accounting with Computing (Accredited Programme of Kumasi Polytechnic)
  9. Bachelor of Technology in Building Technology (Accredited Programme of Kumasi Polytechnic)
  10. Bachelor of Technology in Marketing (Accredited Programme of Kumasi Polytechnic)

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
HND/DIPLOMA HOLDER
Applicants must hold at least HND 2nd Class (Lower Division) certificates in relevant programme, from recognized tertiary institutions. Candidates with equivalent qualifications/certificates can seek clarification from the Admissions Office. Working experience will be an added advantage.
B.    HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
(REGULAR, EVENING AND WEEKENDS SCHOOL)

  1. HND Accountancy
  2. HND Civil Engineering – Competency-Based Training (CBT)
  3. HND Commercial Arts – Ceramics Option
  4. HND Commercial Arts – Graphic Design Option
  5. HND Commercial Arts – Painting Option
  6. HND Commercial Arts – Sculpture Option
  7. HND Commercial Arts – Textiles Option
  8. HND Construction Engineering & Management – Competency-Based Training (CBT)
  9. HND Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
  10. HND Fashion Design and Technology
  11. HND Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management
  12. HND Information and Communication Technology
  13. HND Interior Design & Technology – Competency-Based Training (CBT)
  14. HND Marketing
  15. HND Mechanical Engineering – Automobile Option
  16. HND Mechanical Engineering – Refrigeration and Air-conditioning option
  17. HND Mechanical Engineering – Plant Option
  18. HND Mechanical Engineering – Production Option
  19. HND Purchasing & Supply
  20. HND Secretaryship & Management Studies
  21. HND Statistics
  22. HND Tourism Management
  23. HND Estate Management (Accredited Programme of Kumasi Polytechnic)

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(i)            SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS
a.             SSSCE 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.
 
b.             WASSCE Candidates: Six Passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.
 

SSSCE WASSCE GRADE INTERPRETATION OF GRADES
A A1 1 Excellent
B B2 2 Very Good
C B3 3 Good
D C4 4  
Credit
  C5 5
  C6 6
  D7 7 Pass

 
(ii)           GES / TEU APPLICANTS – (TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL GRADUATES)
Applicants must have passes in all elective subjects plus passes in NABPTEX English, Mathematics and Science subjects.
(iii)          GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Applicants must have five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes in English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject plus two (2) passes in relevant subjects and three (2) ‘A’ Level passes.
 
NOTE: Candidates Awaiting Results May Apply.
 
(iv)          MATURE APPLICANTS

  • Candidates must be 25 years of age at the time of the submission of the application.
    • Candidates must have at least four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes or four (4) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics plus experience in relevant areas of study
    • Candidates must pass a written examination in relevant subject area and an interview.
    • Applicants for the School of Engineering with Technician I or II certificates but without English Language and Mathematics must also pass English Language and Mathematics Examinations administered by the Polytechnic
    • Stenography and Senior Stenography
    • GBC (General Business Certificate)

NB: In all cases, candidates will be expected to meet School/Departmental requirements.
Closing date for MATURE APPLICANTS is Friday, 30th September, 2016
 
MATURE CANDIDATES ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Mature Candidates Entrance Examinations and Interview will be held. Please come along with birth certificates.
NOTE:   All mature candidates will be expected to pay an additional amount of GHc70.00 on or before the day of the entrance examination at the Polytechnic Campus. The GHc70.00 will cover the cost of the entrance examinations.
C.            TWO YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

  1. Diploma in Actuarial Science
  2. Diploma in Biostatistics
  3. Diploma in Information Technology
  4. Diploma in Science Laboratory Technician
  5. Diploma in Statistics with Computing

 
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SSSCE/WASSCE: Passes in Four (4) subjects including English, Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics or Physics.
GCE ‘O’ Level: Passes in Four (4) subjects including English and Mathematics, additional Mathematics or Physics.

  1.  Diploma in Hospitality Management
  2. DBS Accounting
  3. DBS Marketing
  4. DBS Statistics
  5. DBS Purchasing & Supply

 
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes comprising two core subjects (English and Mathematics AND two relevant elective subjects OR Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level credit including English & Mathematics or Ghana Commercial Examination Stage II (formally RSA II) passes in four (4) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics

  1. Diploma in Tourism Management – Evening and Weekend
  2. Diploma in Sculpture
  3. Diploma in Website Design and Management (1Year)

 
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates applying for the Diploma in Tourism Management must have at least One (1) year working experience in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
University and Polytechnic Graduates and professional can apply for the Diploma in Website Design and Management.
Diploma in Sculpture: must have two core and two elective
 
NOTE: Successful candidates after the two years Diploma Programmes could apply for any of the HND programmes mentioned above relevant to their study.
 
D.    CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

  1. Certificate  in Business Studies – Accounting with Computing Option (1year)
  2. Certificate  in Business Studies – Administration Option (1year)
  3. Certificate  in Business Studies – Office Management Option (1year)
  4. Certificate  in Business Studies – ICT Option (1year)
  5. Certificate in Office Application (6 Months)
  6. Certificate in Event Management (1 year)
    1. Certificate in Tour Guiding (1 Year) Evening and Weekend
    2. Science Laboratory Technician Part 1 Certificate (1year)
    3. Pre-HND in Statistics (1year)
    4. Diploma in Draftmanship

 

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Certificate  in Business Studies

Five (5) GCE ‘O’  Level credit including English & Mathematics or General Business Certificate (formally RSA II) passes in four (4) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics OR four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes comprising two core subjects (English and Mathematics and two relevant elective subjects.
 

  1. Certificate in Office Application

Must be JHS OR SHS graduate
 

  1. Certificate in Event Management

SSSCE, WASSCE, Pre HND and professional in related field can apply. Applicants with NVTI Grade I and II and at least one year relevant practical experience are eligible to apply.
 

  1. Science Laboratory Technician Part 1

SSSCE/WASSCE: Passes in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, physics and Biology
 

  1. Pre-HND in Statistics

Applicants must have five (5) passes in SSSCE/WASSCE including Mathematics and English.
 
E.    TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING (TVET) PROGRAMMES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the underlisted TVET Programmes:

  1. Carpentry and Joinery Advanced (1year)
  2. Catering Advanced (1year)
  3. Fashion Advanced (1year)
  4. Certificate in Fashion Design and Technology (1year)
  5. Certificate in Ceramics (1year)
  6. Certificate in Graphic Design (6 months)
  7. Construction Technician Course (CTC) (Part I and II) (1year)
  8. Electrical Engineering Technician (EET)  (Part I and II) (1year)
  9. Motor Vehicle Technician (MVT) (Part I and II) (1year)
  10. Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET) (Part I and II) (1year)
  11. Painting and Decorating Advanced (1year)
  12. Welding Advanced (1year)

 
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Carpentry & Joinery Advanced (C&J)

Craft certificate in C&J OR 4 passes in WASSCE/SSCE including Mathematics and English
 

  1. Catering and Fashion Advanced 

SSSCE/WASSCE: Passes in either English or Mathematics and two relevant electives. Applicants with Catering Intermediate Certificate and Fashion Intermediate Certificate OR NVTI Grade I and II and at least one year relevant practical experience are eligible
 

  1. Certificate in Fashion Design and Technology

The programme is designed for the following people;
Practicing Seamstresses/Tailors, Graduated Apprentices, Apprentices, JHS/SHS Leavers, Entrepreneurs in the Fashion Industry and professional with interest in learning Fashion
 

  1. Certificate in Tour Guiding

Applicants must have 2 years working experience in the Tourism and Hospitality industry
 

  1. Certificate in Ceramics

Applicants with 2 years working experience in the Ceramics, Basketry, Bead Making, Leatherworks, Sculpture and Graphic Design are eligible to apply.
 

  1. Certificate Courses in Graphic Design
    1. Desk Top Publishing and Business Services
    2. Print Finishing
    3. Screen Process Printing
    4. Event Photography
    5. Product Photography
    6. Commercial Sign Writing
    7. Spraying Technology

Applicants must possess Four (4) passes in GCE ‘O’ Level including English, SSSCE and WASSCE. NVTI Certificates in printing or any Art related discipline.
 

  1. Construction Technician Certificate (CTC I)

Applicant(s) should have General Course in Construction Certificate (GCC) or any five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at SSSCE/WASSCE.
 

  1. Electrical Engineering Technician (EET I )

Four (4) passes in General Engineering Examination: Electrical installation work certificate. Telecommunication Technician Part II, Five GCE ‘O’ Level passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Applied Electricity or Basic Electronics OR 4 passes in SSCE or WASSCE including Mathematics and English.
 

  1. Motor Vehicle Technician (MVT I)

Passes in all three (3) component in Intermediate Automobile Engineering or passes in four (4)  SSSCE or WASSCE including English and Mathematics or Elective  Mathematics AND any two relevant elective subjects or any professional certificate.
 

  1. Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET I)

Passes in all (3) components in Intermediate Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Craft Practices), or passes in four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE including English and Mathematics or Elective Mathematics, or any two two (2) relevant elective subjects or twenty-six (26) or better.
 

  1. CTC II, EET II, MET II and MVT II

Applicant(s) must have CTC I, EET I, MET I and MVT I in relevant to their study 
 

  1. Painting & Decoration Advanced (P&D)

Intermediate certificate in P&D OR 4 passes in WASSCE/SSCE including Mathematics and English
 

  1. Welding Advanced

Craft certificate in Welding OR 4 passes in WASSCE/SSCE including Mathematics and English language
 
NOTE: Successful candidates after the CBS, CTC II, EET II, MET II, MVT II P&D and Catering & Fashion Advanced could apply for any of the HND programmes mentioned above relevant to their study.
 
F.     PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES (WEEKENDS ONLY)

  1. Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) Part I, II and III
  2. Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) Part I, II and III
  3. Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Part I, II and III
  4. Chartered Institute in Procurement and Supply (CIPS) all levels
  5. Certificate in Logistics and Transport (CILT)  (Evening)
  6. Diploma in Logistics and Transport (DILT)  (Evening and Weekend)
  7. Advance Diploma in Logistics and Transport (ADILT)

 
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PhD Holders, Master’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degrees, HND, SSSCE, WASSCE, ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels, DBS, RSA, GBCE, ABCE, Etc
 
NOTE: The Forms for the Professional programmes could be obtained only at the Polytechnic Finance Office or download from the website www.tpoly.edu.gh.
For further enquiries on the professional programmes please contact 0243443022, 0500350958, 0244739087 and 0246830083.
 
G.   SHORT COURSES IN OIL AND GAS AT THE JUBILEE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE (JTTC)

  1. Health, Safety & Environmental Engineering and Management
  2. Electrical Engineering
  3. Instrumentation Engineering
  4. Mechanical Engineering
  5. Process Engineering

 
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective applicants must have a minimum of SSSCE, WASSCE, Part I of GES Technical and Vocational Training certificates or its equivalent. Applicants with certificates in EET I, II & III, MET I, II & III and MVT I, II &III may also apply. Working experience in industries will be an added advantage.
 
NOTE: The Forms for the Short Courses in Oil and Gas could be obtained at the JTTC Takoradi Polytechnic Campus or download from the website www.tpoly.edu.gh.
For further enquiries on the Short Courses in Oil and Gas please contact 0246686869
 
H.            ACCESS PROGRAMME FOR TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL GRADUATES
 
The above-named programme has been designed to provide opportunity to students with Technical/Vocational educational background to pursue a one-year Access Course in English Language, Mathematics and Science.
i)  Applicants should possess a minimum qualification of G.E.S. Technical Exams Unit’s Certificate /Intermediate or its equivalent.
 

I. ACCESS PROGRAMME FOR SSSCE/WASSCE SCIENCE GRADUATES

 
i)   SSSCE/WASSCE candidates with three (3) subjects comprising at least one (1) core subject (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies) plus at least one (1) science elective subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics, Agriculture Science, Metal Works and any other Science related subject).

  • The Final Examination for (H and I) the Access Programmes are conducted by the National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX) after which successful applicants shall proceed to enroll in the Higher National Diploma programmes.

NOTE: Successful candidates after the Access Programmes could apply for any of the HND programmes mentioned above.
 
J.   INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
All International Students should log on to www.admissions.tpoly.edu.gh to download the International Students’ application forms.  The completed application forms must be accompanied by payment into Account Number 8751749986700 at any branch of STANDARD CHARTERED BANK.  Applicants should present the pay-in slip to the Takoradi Polytechnic Accounts Office for official receipt.
 
NOTE: ALL ADMISSIONS TO TAKORADI POLYTECHNIC ARE STRICTLY VIA THE ONLINE ADMISSION SYSTEM:
 
SALE CENTRES
An E-Voucher together with a brochure with entry requirements and an EMS pre-paid envelope can be obtained from the following sale centres:
 

  • TAKORADI POLYTECHNIC FINANCE OFFICE

Applicants may purchase the forms at the Polytechnic Finance Office. (Mode of Payment – CASH)
 

  • THE UNDERLISTED BANKS

Any HFC Branches, Ecobank Branches, GT Bank Branches, Unibank Branches, Bank of Africa Branches, Zenith Bank Branches, GN Bank Branches, GCB Branches and Fidelity Bank Branches across the country (Mode of Payment – CASH)
 

  • UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST GUEST HOUSE, TESANO, ACCRA

Applicants may purchase the forms at the University of Cape Coast Guest House, Tesano, Accra
(Mode of Payment – CASH)
 

  • THE UNDERLISTED POST OFFICES (Mode of Payment – CASH)

Western Region                     Takoradi Main, Market Circle, Tarkwa, Sefwi Wiawso
Central Region                       Cape Coast, Agona Swedru, Winneba, Assin Foso
Greater Accra Region              Accra Central, Accra North, Tema Comm. 1, Kaneshie
Volta Region                          Ho, Hohoe, Keta
Eastern Region                       Koforidua, Akim Oda, Mpraeso, Nkawkaw
Ashanti Region                       Kumasi, Ashanti Mampog, Konongo,
Brong Ahafo Region                 Sunyani, Techiman, Wenchi,
Northern Region                      Tamale, Yendi,
Upper East Region                   Bolgatanga
Upper West Region                  Wa
 

  • COST OF APPLICATION FORMS

Bachelor of Technology Programmes                                   –               GH¢140
HND Programmes                                                              –               GH¢130
HND Mature                                                                      –               GH¢140
ACCA, ICAG, CIB, CIPS, CILT, DILT, ADILT –                        –               GH¢100
Diploma                                                                            –               GH¢130
TVET/ Certificate                                                                –               GH¢100
 
ONLINE ADMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Go to https://admissions.tpoly.edu.gh  on the internet after you purchase the Takoradi Polytechnic admissions documents
2. Log on to the Online Admissions System with the E-Voucher Number and PIN
3. Follow steps on the Online Admissions system to complete your application
4. A printed copy of your completed online application must be enclosed in your envelope before posting together with photocopies of Certificates or Results slips.
5. Write the Envelope Number generated on your completion of the online application at the back of the envelope before posting.
 

SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

All completed application forms together with photocopies of Certificates or Results slips should be returned to:
The Registrar,
Takoradi Polytechnic,
P. O. Box 256,
Takoradi
 For more information on the admissions please call 0244723780, 0332094767
 
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