a brief profile of wa polytechnic
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A BRIEF PROFILE
WA POLYTECHNIC
BACKGROUND
• Established in September 1999• Interim Governing Council appointed
2002
BACKGROUND CONT’DEstablished by the Polytechnics Act 2007, Act 745
Mandate:• Provide tertiary education in the fields of
manufacturing, commerce, science, technology, applied social science, applied arts and any other field approved of by the Minister; and
• Provide opportunities for skills development, applied research and publication of research findings.
• Supervised by the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE),
• Governed by the Polytechnic Council • Offers National Board of Professional
and Technician Examination (NABPTEX) and National Accreditation Board (NAB) approved Higher National Diploma Programmes.
MOTTO: KNOWLEDGE, APPLICATION AND SERVICE
BACKGROUND CONT’D
VISION
To become a World Class Centre for applied technology and providing career- focused education for rural poverty reduction and national development.
OBJECTIVES
Committed to:• Becoming a Centre of Excellence for
competency-based teaching and learning.• Offering continuing education
opportunities to fulfill the needs of all stakeholders.
• Establish sustainable partnerships with industry
• Facilitating the development of entrepreneurs.
• Providing equitable training opportunities for women and other disadvantaged section of the society.
STRATEGIC PLANStrategic Plan: 2006 to 2016 with five thrusts:• Training, Research and Innovation• Human Resource Development• Physical infrastructure Development• Expansion and Application of ICT• Financial Resource Mobilisation and
Management
LOCATION AND SOME PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Situated on its permanent site along the road leading to a village called KPONGU
STAFF AND STUDENT STATISTICS
STAFF STATISTICS
Academic Staff 110
Non- academic Staff 97
TOTAL 207
STUDENT STATISTICS
Tertiary Student Population
1,286
Non- tertiary Student Population
264
TOTAL POPULATION
1,550
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
Four Schools:
Business School
School of Engineering
School of Applied Science and Technology
School of Applied Art, Design and General Studies
Ten (10) HND courses:• Accountancy• Secretaryship and Management Studies• Agricultural Engineering• Civil Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Building Technology• Estate Management• Information and Communication Technology• Dispensing Technology• Industrial Art
DEPARTMENTS/ PROGRAMMES
Non- tertiary courses:• Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Accountancy option Secretarial option Management option Marketing option Purchasing and Supply option
• Advanced craft Carpentry and Joinery Block laying and Concreting
• Access Course ( For Technical school leavers)
CONT’D ACADEMIC STRUCTUREFuture tertiary programmes: HND Cosmetology HND Electrical/ Electronic
Engineering HND Science Laboratory Technology HND Catering, Hotel and
institutional Management HND Fashion Design and Modelling HND Purchasing and Supply
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILES AND ACTIVITIES
BUSINESS SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY STUDIES
NAME OF SCHOOL BUSINESS SCHOOL
NAME OF DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTANCY STUDIES
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 2004
YEAR OF FIRST ACCREDITATION 2004
SPECIALISATION COURSES AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
ACCOUNTING TAXATION, FINANCE AND
AUDITING
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
ACCOUNT OFFICERS IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
ACCOUNT OFFICERS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR,
BURSAR MANAGERS IN DEPARTMENTS
AND NON – GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS.
DEPARTMENT OF SECRETARYSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
NAME OF SCHOOL Business School
NAME OF DEPARTMENTSecretaryship and Management Studies
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1999
YEAR OF FIRST ACCREDITATION 2000
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Administrative Secretary Administrative Assistants Executive Secretaries Project Officers Company Secretary Private Secretary Small Business Managers Human Resource Managers Industrial Relation/ Unions
Management Performance Management General Management/ CEO Confidential Secretary
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
NAME OF SCHOOL School of Engineering
NAME OF DEPARTMENT Agricultural Engineering Department
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 2003
YEAR OF FIRST ACCREDITATION 2003
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
a. Mechanisation optionb. Postharvest
technology optionc. Soil and water option
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
NAME OF SCHOOL School of Engineering
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant Agric. Engineer
Technician Engineer (Mechanisation)
Technician Engineer (Irrigation)
Technician Engineer (Postharvest)
Design Engineer Extension Officer Head of
Workshop/laboratory Project Officer Quality Assurance officer Production manager Commercial farm manager Technical officer Assistant programme
Officer Assistant factory manager Manager for cold chain –
export companies
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERINGNAME OF SCHOOL School of Engineering
RECENT OR ON – GOING COMMUNITY SERVICE
Agricultural Technologies needs assessments for Charia, Danko, Guli, Konjiahi, Kperisi, Kpongu, Naakore, Sing communities.
Tractor services Ploughing Threshing
COLLABORATIONS WITH ANY LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL BODIES OR ORGANIZATRIONS
Collaboration with Zoomlion on Agro-waste management in Wa Municipality
Collaboration with Weziana Ventures on Cold store Management in Wa Municipality
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERINGNAME OF SCHOOL School of EngineeringNAME OF DEPARTMENT Department of Civil Engineering YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT
2006
YEAR OF FIRST ACCREDITATION
2006
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
Water and Environmental Engineering Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Highways and Transportation Engineering Construction and Project Management
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Ministry of Roads and Transport at the National, Regional and District level.
Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources at the National, Regional and District level.
Ministry of Agriculture; specifically with the Irrigation Development Authority.
Ministry of Ports, Habours and Railways Metropolitan, Municipal and District
Assemblies The Public Works Department Teaching and Research Institutions
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• Civil Engineering and Building Construction Companies
• Mining Companies• Environmental Conservation and
Protection Agencies • NGO’s in Structures and Rural
infrastructure Development.• Waste Management Companies• Self-Employment.
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
RECENT OR ON – GOING COMMUNITY SERVICE
Partnering Community Water and Sanitation Agency to train borehole attainders on the routine maintenance works on boreholes in the Upper West Region
Organize Project Management Seminars for Contractors, Artisans and Laborers in the Upper West Region
Helping Contractors to effectively Tender for projects
Offers Consultancy Services in building construction, waste management, water engineering, etc.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NAME OF SCHOOL School of EngineeringNAME OF DEPARTMENT Department of Mechanical Engineering YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT
2007
YEAR OF FIRST ACCREDITATION
2008
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
HND Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) HND Mechanical Engineering (Production
Option) HND Mechanical Engineering (Auto)
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Prepare and read engineering drawing Design , manufacture and assessable
components and systems; Solve engineering problems by analysis
and empirical methods including application of computers;
Install , operate , maintain and service plant / machinery , tools equipment;
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
JOB OPPORTUNITIES CONT’D
Prepare and present technical reports;
Apply social science principle to manage engineering organization and maintain cordial human relation
Be self – employed; Serve industry / commerce ; and Support Teaching and Research
Institution.
RECENT OR ON – GOING COMMUNITY SERVICE
In collaboration with Cooper Union, USA, the department has been able to build and distribute 100 lanterns to two communities (Baayeri and Charlie) in Wa Municipality.
COLLABORATIONS WITH ANY LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL BODIES OR ORGANIZATRIONS
• Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science & Technology (KNUST), Kumasi
• The Energy Center, KNUST, Kumasi
• DENG Solar• Cooper Union, USA• Toyota Ghana Company Ltd
(Talks On Going)
SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT
NAME OF SCHOOL School of Applied Science and Technology
NAME OF DEPARTMENTDepartment of Building Technology and Estate Management
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 2006
YEAR OF FIRST ACCREDITATION2006 (HND Building Technology)2007 (HND Estate Management)
SPECIALISATION COURSES AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Contract Administration Measurement of Building Works Project Planning and Control Building Management Construction Technology Theory and Design of StructuresESTATE MANAGEMENT Rating And Taxation Valuation Property Management Land Economy Land Surveying
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Procurement Officers Property Managers MMDA Engineers Contract Administration MMDA Building Inspectors Project Supervisors Estimators Quantity Surveyors Cost Consultants Property Valuers and Valuation Officers Maintenance Engineers Estate Managers
RECENT OR ON-GOING COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Department also provides Access Courses and Tuition to carpenters, masons and other crafts to augment artisan’s professional competencies.
COLLABORATIONS WITH ANY LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL BODIES OR ORGANIZATRIONS
The Department has had collaboration with the Ghana Contractor Association, U/W Chapter, and from time to time organizes refresher/short courses for these contractors and procurement officers to sharpen their tendering and general contract management practices
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
NAME OF SCHOOL SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
NAME OF DEPARTMENT
INFORMATION AND COMMUNITCATION TECHNOLOGY
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT
2007
YEAR OF FIRST ACCREDITATION
2008
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
COMPUTER HARDWARE TECHNICIAN
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR WEB MASTER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY
EXPERT IT CONSULTANT SYSTEM ANALYST SOFTWARE DEVELOPER GRAPHIC DESIGNER IT INSTRUCTOR
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
RECENT OR ON GOING COMMUNITY SERVICE (if any)
TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR BASIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE WA MUNICIPALITY
COLLABORATIONS WITH ANY LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL BODIES OR ORGANISATIONS
COLLABORATION WITH ACTION AID TO TRAIN THE GIRL CHILD IN ICT BASICS
DEPARTMENT OF DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY
NAME OF SCHOOL School of Applied Science and Technology
NAME OF DEPARTMENT Department of Dispensing Technology
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 2008
YEAR OF FIRST ACCREDITATION 2012
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Drug dispenser (Pharmacy technologist) at the hospital
Production Technologist at Pharmaceutical companies
Medical representative for pharmaceutical companies
Sales agent for pharmaceutical companies
Teaching Setting one’s own licensed chemical
shop
COLLABORATIONS WITH ANY LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL BODIES OR ORGANISATIONS
Pharmacy Department, KNUST-Kumasi Wa Regional Hospital, Wa Licensed chemical sellers association,
UWR
SCHOOL OF APPLIED ART, DESIGN AND GENERAL
STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ART
NAME OF SCHOOL School of Applied Art, Design and General Studies
NAME OF DEPARTMENT
Department of Industrial Art
YEAR OF ESTABLISMENT
2008
YEAR OF ACCREDITATION
2013
SPECIALISATION COURSES AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
HND INDUSTRIAL ART
(TEXTILES) HND INDUSTRIAL ART (METAL) HND INDUSTRIAL ART
(WOODWORK & BASKETRY)
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ART
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Studio Artists Art Directors Teaching Research &
Extension Metal Smithing Interior Decorators Bamboo & Rattan Furniture
Manufacturers Rural & Cottage Industry Non-Traditional Export Sector Art & Craft sub Sector
RECENT OR ON-GOING COMMUNITY SERVICE (If any)
Erection of Sign Posts at the parking lots
Interior Decoration of venues for matriculation and congregation hall
Door Labeling for the Administration
Labeling of chairs, computers, poly tanks and other equipment.
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL & LIBERAL STUDIES
NAME OF SCHOOL School of Applied Art, Design and General Studies
NAME OF DEPARTMENT Department of General & Liberal Studies
YEAR OF ESTABLISMENT Since the inception of Academic activities within the Institution.
TAUGHT COURSES
English Communication Skills Business Communication Functional French Secretarial French Economics Mathematics Research Methodology Quantitative Methods Entrepreneurship African Studies
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL & LIBERAL STUDIES
BENEFIT TO STUDENTS
to overcome ignorance and intolerance
to perceive, think, write, and speak clearly
to read, listen, and think critically
to comprehend, interpret, and synthesize ideas and data
to analyze information qualitatively and quantitatively
to appreciate the diversity of human cultures
to recognize the interdependence of people and the environment.
RECENT OR ON-GOING COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Department services all the academic departments within the Polytechnic.
INFRASTRUCTURE PHOTOS
Front View of the Ultra- Modern Library Complex
A VIEW OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO
THE ADMINISTRATION
BLOCK
INNER PERIMETER OF THE ADMINISTRATION
BLOCK
THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE LECTURE THEATRE COMPLEX. INSET IS THE SIDE VIEW
ONE OF THE STAFF BUNGALOWS ON CAMPUS
EIGHT (8) UNIT FLATS BUILT TO ACCOMMODATE STAFF OF THE POLYTECHNIC
A SECTIONAL VIEW OF THE WORKSHOP BUILDING
PICTURE ALBUM OF ACTIVITIES OF
SCHOOLS AND THEIR RUNNING
DEPARTMENTS
BUSINESSSCHOOL
DEPARTMENT OF SECRETARYSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
A SECTION OF THE LANGUAGE LABORATORY OF THE SECRETARYSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY STUDIES
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
THE DEPARTMENTAL TRACTORS (ABOVE)
AND A SECTION OF THE STUDENTS UNDERGOING
TRACTOR
LESSONS IN THE FIELD
PRACTICAL LESSONS IN IRRIGATION FOR THE STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURAL
ENGINEERING
MEAT PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
VEGETABLE PROCESSING MACHINE (LEFT)
FRUIT JUICE EQUIPMENT (RIGHT)
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
STAND ALONE SOLAR SYSTEM
AFFORDABLE SOLAR LANTERNS
A STEAM ENGINE MADE IN WA POLYTECHNIC
SOME OF THE DEPARTMENT’S MACHINES. A LATHE TURNER (LEFT) AND A DRILLING MACHINE (RIGHT)
DEPARTMENT OF CIVILENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT
ESTATE MGT. STUDENTS UNDERGOING SURVEYING LESSONS
A BUILDING TECHNOLOGY LECTURER EXPLAINING
COMPRESSION TEST IN A PRACTICAL LESSON IN THE
LABORATORY (below)
LECTURER & STUDENTS
DISCUSSING SLUMP TEST & CUBE
BOXES (above)
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER LABORATORY FOR LECTURE PURPOSES
A SECTION OF THE ICT CENTRE ESTABLISHED FOR STAFF RESEARCH
DEPARTMENT OF DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY
A SECTION OF STUDENTS DOING PRACTICAL WORK IN THE LABORATORY
A SECTION OF THE INSTRUMENTATION ROOM
A WIDER VIEW OF THE DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (ABOVE)
A GROUP PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FIRST BATCH OF DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS (INSET)
SCHOOL OF APPLIED ART, DESIGN
AND GENERAL STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ART
METAL DESIGN AND FABRICATION
A KEY HOLDER
A SET OF WEDDING
RINGS
A CROWN A TROPHY
PROTOTYPES OF BASKETS
WOVEN BAGS AND A BELT
BASKETRY
STUDENTS BEING GUIDED BY
INSTRUCTORS TO DO SCREEN PRINTING PRACTICALS IN THE PRINTING
STUDIO
TEXTILES
EXAMPLES OF WOODCARVED WORKS THAT STUDENTS
COULD BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING UPON COMPLETION OF THEIR COURSE
WOODWORK
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