International Journal of
Vocational and Technical Education

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Voc. Tech. Educ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-534X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJVTE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 115

Full Length Research Paper

Adoption of competency based education in TVET Institutions in Ghana: A case study of Mechanical Engineering Department, Accra Polytechnic

Amevi Acakpovi
  • Amevi Acakpovi
  • School of Engineering, Department of Electrical/Electronic, Accra Polytechnic, Ghana.
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Kennedy Nutassey
  • Kennedy Nutassey
  • School of Engineering, Department of Furniture Design and Production, Accra Polytechnic, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 28 April 2015
  •  Accepted: 01 July 2015
  •  Published: 31 August 2015

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SulemanaIddrisu, EliasuAlhassan, Tony Kinder (2014).Polytechnic Education In Ghana: Management Delivery And Challenges. Int. J. Soc. Sci. Hum. Invention 1(6):411-424 ISSN: 2349-203