SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes, A to D in Core English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus credit passes A to D in Elective Mathematics and two of the following: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity with aggregate 24/36 or better. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

WASSCE Applicants

Credit passes A1 to C6 in English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus credit passes A1 to C6 in Elective Mathematics and two of the following: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity with aggregate 24/36 or better. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

A’ Level Applicants

Five credit passes at O’Level including English and Mathematics, and any Two (2) Credit passes at ‘A’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

Technical School Applicants

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

Mature Applicants

Must be 25 years old before the application deadline with any legitimate documentary proof.
Must have two years’ professional experience (A letter from employer is required)
Either: WASSCE/ SSSCE with credits passes (A-D/A1-C6) in THREE core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science), and credits passes (A-D/A1-C6) in Three Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic and Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity) or: Five credits at O’ Level including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Technical School Applicants

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering.

HND holders

Applicants must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least Second-Class Lower Division, and
The applicant must have acquired a one-year post-HND qualification working experience at the time of submitting the application forms,
Should pass an interview to be conducted by the department.
This qualifies for admission into year three of the programme.
MVT 3, MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Stakeholders

Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and
The applicant must have acquired a one-year post MVT/MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, qualification working experience in a recognized garage or related industry at the time of submitting the application forms and
Must undergo a one semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. The bridging courses are shown in the table below.
They will be admitted in year three of the programme after the bridging programme:
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering holders

Applicants must have graduated with a good Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least Second-Class Lower Division, and
The applicant must have acquired a one-year post-Diploma qualification working experience at the time of submitting the application forms,
Should pass an interview to be conducted by the department.
They will be admitted in year two of the programme

All foreign qualifications will be referred to GTEC for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission.