Overview
Ghana is a developing nation with the capacity for rapid growth in the near future and needs trained human resource capable of producing housing and related physical infrastructure and services to meet the needs of industry and individuals in the country. Meeting these needs requires professionals trained at high levels to acquire scientific knowledge and engineering principles in construction Technology. Become the highly trained built environment professional by joining the Construction Technology Education program at the Department of Vocational and Technical Education in the University of Cape Coast. Our focus is to empower our students with technical, managerial, pedagogical and entrepreneurial skills to satisfy the needs of society and construction industry through professional and ethical approach. To meet these demands, the University of Cape Coast Engineering and Technology Unit uses innovative teaching and learning methodologies such as Problem-Based Learning, Industry-Based Experiential Practice, and Research-Based Learning to produce competent graduates with the knowledge and skills required to address the construction-related needs of society. Our students are passionate individuals from different backgrounds who share a passion for building the Construction Technology field.
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Bachelor of Construction Technology Education
Programme Description
The Bachelor of Construction Technology Education is a four-year degree programme run by the Department of Vocational and Technical Education. The programme equips students with pedagogical skills; scientific knowledge, principles and skills in designing and production of construction products; and entrepreneurial skills.
The aim of the programme is to produce skilled and sustainable-oriented construction technologists with the capacity to teach at the pre-tertiary level of education or work in the construction industry. To achieve this, the programme adopts the use of innovative teaching and learning methodologies such as problem-based learning, industry-based experiential practice, entrepreneurial learning, research-based learning; and sustainability-based construction technologies to produce competent technologists and educators with the knowledge and skills required to address the construction-related needs of society.
Admission Requirements
- SSSCE holders with credit passes (A-D) in THREE core subjects including English language and Mathematics, plus Integrated Science or Social Studies and THREE credit passes (A-D) in the following electives: Elective Subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, Chemistry, Woodwork, Geography, Economics, ICT, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Principles of Costing, General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design/Sculpture.
- WASSCE holders with Credit passes in Three (3) Core Subjects: English and Mathematics plus Integrated Science or Social Studies ; and Three (3) Elective Subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, Chemistry, Woodwork, Geography, Economics, ICT, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Principles of Costing, General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design/Sculpture.
- NABPTEX and Technical Examination Certificate II Holders: Applicants who have completed NABPTEX Certificate II in (Building Technology, Wood Technology, and Architectural Technology) with a minimum of five (5) credit passes and a pass in the practical subject. OR Six (6) passes plus Certificate in Foundation Studies in Construction Technology organised by the Department.
- Higher National Diploma (HND) / Diploma holders (Building, Civil, and Wood Technology) from an accredited tertiary or professional institution with at least a Third class. These candidates would be admitted to level 200.
- Mature Students: This category of candidates must be at least 25 years of age before admission and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth. The prospective candidate must pass the mature entrance examination organised by the University and an interview organised by the Department.
- Other Entry Requirements:
- Construction Technician Course – Part One and Two Certificates (CTC I and CTC II). Prospective candidates must also show proof of at least two years work experience in the construction field.
- Foreign qualifications that are internationally acceptable for admission into universities.