BTech · Engineering
BTech Mechanical Engineering Technology
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development
- Qualification
- BTech
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Ashanti
Overview
You will develop applied expertise in the construction, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and production systems. The programme prepares you for Ghana’s industrial and technical workforce by combining engineering theory with workshop practice and skills that employers can use immediately.
What you will study
You study mechanical drawing, engineering materials, mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid power, machine tools, manufacturing, welding and fabrication, computer-aided design and plant maintenance. You also learn equipment installation, inspection, troubleshooting, production planning, occupational safety and technical project management.
Career prospects
You can work as a mechanical engineering technologist, plant maintenance technologist, production supervisor, fabrication technologist, workshop technologist, CAD technician or field service technologist. Potential employers include factories, mines, construction companies, automotive workshops, energy projects, engineering contractors and equipment suppliers.
Who this programme may suit
You are likely to succeed if you enjoy workshop activities, machines, design and practical problem-solving. Reliability, spatial reasoning, hand skills, safety consciousness and the confidence to work with tools and technical teams are valuable.