Curriculum

The Institute constitutes the following Programmes namely:

1.     Day Programme

2.     Continuing Education Programme (CONED)

3.     The Evening Classes Programme

4.      Diploma

 

1.     DAY  PROGRAMME

Entrance Requirement – Attempted BECE or WASSCE

Duration – 2 years

COURSES OFFERED AND CONTENTS

Secretarial Studies

 Subjects studied are:

Business Communication	Shorthand	Typewriting	Entrepreneurship
Business Maths	Economics	Office Procedure
Information Technology	Application Packages	Accounts

Business Studies                      

                   

                                                    

Business Communications	Business Maths	Principles of Accounts	Information Technology
Entrepreneurship	Economics	Office Procedure

At the end of the training students are presented  for the NTCVA examinations. A month’s Work Experience is also a requirement for the award of a Certificate

Catering

    

Subjects studied:

Communication	Food and Beverage Service – Theory and Practical
Information Technology	Food Production Technology  - Theory and Practical
Arithmetic	First Aid and Hygiene
General Studies

Housekeeping

Communication	Information Technology
Maths	Front Office Technology
First Aid and Hygiene	General Studies

Dressmaking Arts & Craft                                                                                         

Communication	General studies	Basic Maths	Embroidery
Entrepreneurship	Dressmaking: -     Theory -     Practical	Textiles	Information Technology

At the end of training students offering the above courses are presents for the National Vocational Certificate (NVC).  A month’s work experience is also a requirement for the award of a certificate.

 

2.     CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME (CON-ED)

This is a systematic 2 year programme on practical education for early school leavers who have had some secondary education and desire to further their education.  The programme also prepares students for self support through entrepreneurial activities to work in local environment  and for life. It also develops and provides logic thinking.

Subjects Studied are

English	Home Management	Calculation	Waiting and Reception
Food and Nutrition	Indigenous Technology	Clothing	General Studies
Arts and Crafts	Computer Studies	Entrepreneurship

At the end of the course a certificate is awarded and students can be allowed to continue in the Day Programe. A Month’s Work Experience is a requirement for the award of a Certificate. The Work Experience is a three way partnership between the school, local organisations and the students.  It facilitates the implementation of theory into practice and enhances the students learning experience.

 2.      EVENING CLASSES

 

It was established to offer out of school training for early school leaver, workers, and housewives, wanting to acquire new skills or upgrade those skills already acquired.  In its early days it also offered coaching classes for candidates of public examinations like RSA, City and Guilds.  Over the years, it has been restructured and designed to meet current demands, leading to the acquisition of Certificates. They provide the maintenance and improvement of skills necessary in employment situations of all young female.  It also caters in a limited way, for examination students, who while in employment, seek to better their promotions prospects and /or to enhance themselves.

 Entry Requirements

The basic entry requirements are the attainment of Form111, JSS 3, BECE attempted.  In the case of matured students wanting to upgrade their skills, concession is made as long as they can read write and understand basic English.

Courses:

 Basic Home Management

Subjects studied in this one year course includes:

English	Arithmetic/Calculation	Food Production
Food Distribution	Arts and Craft.

Basic Typing & English

This is a one year course including the following subjects:

English	Typewriting	Information Technology
Calculation	Office Practice

Home Economics

This is a 2 years course. 

English	Calculation	Food Production	Food Distribution
Art and Craft	Dressmaking	Needle work	Home Management

Business Studies

Two Years programme with the following Subjects:

English	Business Mathematics	Information Technology
Typewriting.	Office Practice	Accounts

 Secretarial Studies

Two year course with the following subjects:

English	Shorthand	Typewriting
Office Practice	Information Technology

Access Course

 This is a one year course designed purely for students wanting to attend the Day Programme, but do not have the requirement or students who may have dropped out of school for one year or more but have the requirement to enter  the Day Programme. 

Subjects include:

English	Arithmetic	Information Technology
Accounting	Food and Beverage

At the end of the year students take an examination which determines their admission into the Day programme of the Institute.

 Designed Short Courses

These are tailor made courses offered on request in the areas of Office Procedures, Dressmaking , Catering, Gara Tie Dye etc.  Employers can also on request have their Messengers, Caretakers, Receptionists and House keepers trained.

FUNCTIONAL LITERACY

There is an opportunity for young women and girls who have never been to school. In this unit they learn skills alongside Literacy and Numeracy.

ASSESSMENT

Progress Reports are issued once a term.  Promotion to the next level and qualifications for a certificate is based on Continuous assessment.  Students may be referred in subjects if they  score less than 40%.  Students are expected to put in a maximum attendance.

 

Certificates are awarded at the end of all training except for the Access course.  A Month’s Work experience is a requirement for the award of a Certificate.

 List of Departmental heads and contact details