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CURRICULUM
The Institute constitutes a Three-Pronged-Programme namely:
1. Day Programme
2. Continuing Education Programme (CONED)
3. The Evening Classes.
Course A (foundation course) one year duration.
Specific Objectives:-
To acquire a scientific outlook to life and work
To be proficient in communication and calculation
To develop an appreciation of human behaviour and relationships
Entrants
Successful completers of form 3 aged 16 years.
SUBJECTS
BASIC SCIENCE
Scientific principles through the study of indegenous technology for
home industries; for work in local environment and for life.
CRAFT TECHNOLOGY AND BASIC PRACTICAL
SKILLS
Skill learning relating to
Food and nutrition
Clothing and textiles
Basic Art Craft- pottery, tie and dye, ceramics, typewriting
COMMUNICATION
English- aural, oral reading, writing, drama
Specialized vocabulary e.g. business, science, craft
CALCULATION
Programme activities for developing logical thinking. Introduction to
business arithmetic and bookkeeping.
HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND RELATIONSHIPS
This course is designed to help students with their character
formation and to develop positive attitudes.
MANAGEMENT
Personal management, business management- enterpreneurship
SPORTS
Course B1 and B2- Specific
Objectives
To train students for immediate employment
To train students to be conversant with actual work situation
To provide adequate practical skill training for the acquisition of skills relative to manpower needs.
To motivate students to improve their general performance
To provide opportunities to qualify for overseas professional examinations.
SUBJECTS
Department of Core Subjects
English, Management, Human Behaviour and Relationships
Elective Departments
Commercial Studies Dept
Students
at a computer session
Arithmetic/Additional Accounts
Office Communications-
Commerce
Office Practice/Secretarial Duties
Typewriting, shorthand
Additional office Practice
Hotel and Catering Studies-
Food production and Service
Applied Science
Institutional Management
Food Distribution
General Accounts
Practical Examination
Course Work
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Clothing/Arts and Craft Dept
Principles of Design and Dressmaking
Pattern Making
Clothing and Textiles
Craft Processes
General Accounts
Practicals and Course Work
Embroidery
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GRADING AND CERTIFICATION
The system is based on continuous assessment through the year, supplemented by monthly tests. Students will also be required to take the mid-year and end of year examinations.
Examinations: at the end of the Final Year (B2) an examination will be conducted by an accredited body and Certificate in Vocational Studies awarded to successful students.
Students may be referred in one and not more than two subjects with the exception of Communication, provided they attain 40% average in the whole exam but fail to get a pass in the particular subject.
A reference resit examination will be conducted in December.
Attendance: Regular attendance throughout the course is very important as attendance and comportment assessment influence the final examination grade. Attendance should not be less than 85%.
Conditions for the Award of Transcript
The transcript is issued to certify that the student:
has completed the course
has trained in specific subjects indicating the area of study
has fulfilled the other conditions required by the regulations.
The transcript shall indicate:
Continuous assessment grades i.e.
Attainment percentage
Comportment grade
Attendance grade
Course Exhibit
Work Experience grade
End of course examination results (theory and practical)
The examiners final grade showing the quality of pass.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (Afternoon Programme) Offers a two year programme
This is a systematic regular programme on practical education each day of the week for non-school going teenagers who have had some secondary education and desire to further their education.
Specific Objectives:
To strengthen the motivation to learn
To give practical knowledge and skill training
To prepare students for self support through learning skills for income
earning.
Subjects studied
Communication (English)
Human Behaviour and Relationships (HBR)
Management
Calculation
Foods and Nutrition
Basic Science and Agriculture
Clothing and Textiles
Institutional Management
Art and Craft
EVENING CLASSES - Ranges between 1 and 2 years
They provide the maintenance and improvement of skills necessary in employment situations of all young male and female. They also cater in a limited way for examination students, those who, while in employment seek to better their promotion prospects, and/or to enhance themselves.
The innovatory feature of these classes is a combined skills course e.g. English, Short hand, Typing. Therefore special courses are planned.
GENERAL ADULT EDUCATION
There is opportunity for women and girls to enroll in selected subjects, such as cookery, needlework and pottery remedial classes in various literal studies for which there is a minimum enrollment of 10-20 participants.
Custom Design Courses are offered in all departments on request.
DEPARTMENTS
| Name of Department | Head of Department |
| Communication | Mrs. W. O. Jones |
| Hotel and Catering | Ms. H. Yankson |
| Commercial Studies | Ms. S. O. During |
| Clothing and Craft | Mrs. G. Fullah |
| Continuing Education Programme | Ms. G. Macfoy |
| Evening Classes | Mrs. G. Fullah |
