Diploma in Automotive Technology

The Diploma in Automotive Technology at Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) gives you practical skills for the motor industry. The programme is offered in Kumasi as both full-time and sandwich options, and welcomes SHS graduates from specified backgrounds. Here you can find out what the field involves, how competitive entry is, and where the diploma can take you.

What automotive technology actually involves

Programmes of this kind train you to work on the mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems of vehicles. You will learn how engines, transmissions, brakes, and suspension systems work, and how to use diagnostic equipment to find faults. Most courses also cover workshop safety, customer relations, and record-keeping, so you leave ready to work in a real garage or dealership.

How hard it is to get a place

This is a less competitive programme compared with many other engineering courses at the university level. That means you do not need as high a WASSCE aggregate as you would for a highly competitive course, but you still have to meet the published requirements. Admissions are open to SHS graduates from General Science, Technical Studies, and Visual Arts backgrounds. The programme is based in Kumasi, with full-time and sandwich study modes.

What graduates go on to do

A diploma in automotive technology can lead to work as an automotive technician, service advisor, or workshop supervisor. With experience, many graduates move into fleet maintenance for transport companies, become auto electrical specialists, or open their own repair shops. The entrepreneurial training that runs through this university's courses can also help you turn your technical skills into a business.