Diploma in Education (CBT Option)
About this programme
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana has been subjected to a huge paradigm shift since 2001. The focus is to shift from traditional content-based education and training to Competency-Based Training (CBT). In Ghana however, many of the instructors for technical institutes (TIs) both private and public, lack teachers with CBT pedagogical skills and this has held back the rolling out of the CBT delivery mode in the TIs in Ghana. Although, many of the instructors in the TIs in Ghana have the required skills and the qualification in their subjects’ matter, it is important to acquire pedagogical skills in CBT mode of delivery to facilitate the processes of rolling out the CBT mode of delivery in the TIs. In view of this, the College of Technology Education, Kumasi (COLTEK) of the University of Education, Winneba has commenced this pogramme for upgrading instructors of TIs in Ghana. Under this programme, COLTEK is to equip instructors of TIs with knowledge and skills to employ Competency-Based Training (CBT) mode of delivery. To this end, the admitted learners shall undergo two (2) sessions (semester) intensive programme leading to an award of Diploma in Education (CBT Option), level 5 of (NTVETQF). The programme shall be a modified version of the Diploma in Education programme offered by the College of Technology Education, Kumasi. The Diploma in Education programme shall be modified to include Competency-Based Training methodology and workplace experience learning.
Entry requirements
Applicants must: Hold a University Degree, Higher National Diploma or a National Certificate II in the related technical or vocational area. Hold an Advanced/Final City and Guilds Certificate in a trade subject, or Have a minimum of three passes in Royal Society of Arts/Ghana Commercial Examinations Stage III in approved business subjects, or Hold a certificate from a Farm Institute with at least two (2) years work experience. COTVET certificate 2 /NABTEX certificate: Grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics (core), Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three (3) elective subjects in technical and vocational area. Holders of Advanced Craft Certificate must pass a “bridge” course provided by the CCBTR. Mature Applicants Applicants should be 25 years at the time of application and have at least Technician I certificate or its equivalent in technical and vocational trade areas.
Career prospects
i. Instructors in technical institutions; ii. Training officers in industries and other establishments; iii. Curriculum Development Specialists in TVET; iv. Managers and Staff of TVET institutions (COTVET, NABPTEX, GES, NVTI,)