HND Mechanical Engineering (Production)

Ho Technical University · Faculty of Engineering

Diploma Engineering & Technology Less competitive

Will you get in?

Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Ho Technical University you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

This HND in Mechanical Engineering (Production) is a diploma-level programme at Ho Technical University. It covers the practical side of making things, from machine tools to production planning. Students with SHS backgrounds in Agriculture, General Science, or Technical Studies can apply.

What this programme covers

Programmes of this kind usually introduce you to manufacturing processes, machine tools, production planning, quality control, and materials science. You also build practical skills in workshop practice, CAD, and measurement. Most graduates go on to work in factories and production facilities, where they help set up, run, and improve manufacturing lines.

How competitive entry is

Places on this HND are less competitive than some other engineering programmes. The university accepts students from Agricultural Science, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds. To get in, you need to meet the published WASSCE subject requirements for the diploma, so check whether your grades qualify.

Entry requirements

SHS backgrounds accepted

  • Agriculture
  • General Science
  • Technical Studies

Aggregate needed

Ho Technical University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.

HND Mechanical Engineering (Production) at other institutions

The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.

Where graduates work

  • Production supervisor
  • Quality control officer
  • Maintenance technician
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • CNC machine operator

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