HND · Engineering
HND Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Qualification
- HND
- Duration
- 3 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
HND Mechanical Engineering Technology prepares you for practical engineering work involving machines, manufacturing systems, vehicles and industrial equipment. At Accra Technical University, you study in a setting connected to Ghana’s largest concentration of businesses, construction projects, factories, workshops and technical service providers.
What you will study
Your training includes engineering science, mathematics, technical drawing, mechanics, thermodynamics, machine design, production technology, materials and workshop practice. You also develop skills in computer-aided design, machining, welding, maintenance, quality assurance, troubleshooting and industrial project work.
Career prospects
You can become a mechanical engineering technician, maintenance technician, automotive service technician, production supervisor, CAD technician or technical sales representative. Career opportunities are available with factories, construction companies, vehicle and equipment dealers, engineering consultancies, energy firms and manufacturing businesses in Accra and beyond.
Who this programme may suit
You will thrive if you like practical problem-solving, machines and structured technical work. Creativity, accuracy, communication skills and the discipline to follow engineering standards and safety procedures are valuable.