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Technical Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020 ( Act 1016)

A Technical University established after this Act starts, and not covered by the Act, must meet the requirements in the Second Schedule. The Minister may make regulations by legislative instrument…

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Citation: Act 1016
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“A Technical University established after this Act starts, and not covered by the Act, must meet the requirements in the Second Schedule.”

A Technical University established after this Act starts, and not covered by the Act, must meet the requirements in the Second Schedule. The Minister may make regulations by legislative instrument, with advice from the National Council for Tertiary Education and consultation with the National Accreditation Board. This section amends the First Schedule by replacing it with a new list of technical universities. A Technical University must meet accreditation requirements, offer at least four relevant degree programmes, maintain specified academic staffing, and show collaboration agreements with industry.

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Section 2 of Act 922 amended

A Technical University established after this Act starts, and not covered by the Act, must meet the requirements in the Second Schedule.

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Section 40 of Act 922 amended

The Minister may make regulations by legislative instrument, with advice from the National Council for Tertiary Education and consultation with the National Accreditation Board.

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First Schedule to Act 922 amended

This section amends the First Schedule by replacing it with a new list of technical universities.

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Second Schedule to Act 922 amended

A Technical University must meet accreditation requirements, offer at least four relevant degree programmes, maintain specified academic staffing, and show collaboration agreements with industry.

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§ 1Section 2 of Act 922 amendedSubstitution

A Technical University established after this Act starts, and not covered by the Act, must meet the requirements in the Second Schedule.

Section 1—Section 2 of Act 922 amended The Technical Universities act, 2016 (Act 922) referred to in this Act as the "principal enactment" is amended by the substitution for section 2, of— 2. "Requirements for the establishment of a Technical University A Technical University that may be established after the coming into force of this Act that is not covered by this Act shall meet the requirements set out in the Second Schedule.".

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§ 2Section 40 of Act 922 amendedSubstitution

The Minister may make regulations by legislative instrument, with advice from the National Council for Tertiary Education and consultation with the National Accreditation Board.

Section 2—Section 40 of Act amended The principal enactment is amended by the substitution for section 40, of— "40 Regulations The Minister may, on the advice of the National Council for Tertiary Education given in consultation with the National Accreditation Board, by legislative instrument, make regulations— (a) to amend the Second Schedule in respect of the requirements for the establishment of Technical Universities; and (b) for the effective and efficient implementation of this Act.".

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§ 3First Schedule to Act 922 amendedSubstitution

This section amends the First Schedule by replacing it with a new list of technical universities.

Section 3—First Schedule to Act 922 amended 3 The principal enactment is amended by the substitution for the First Schedule, of— "FIRST SCHEDULE (section 1) Technical Universities 1. Accra Polytechnic — Accra Technical University 2. Bolgatanga Polytechnic — Bolgatanga Technical University 3. Cape Coast Polytechnic — Cape Coast Technical University 4. Ho Polytechnic — Ho Technical University 5. Koforidua Polytechnic — Koforidua Technical University 6. Kumasi Polytechnic — Kumasi Technical University 7. Sunyani Polytechnic — Sunyani Technical University 8. Takoradi Polytechnic — Takoradi Technical University 9. Tamale Polytechnic — Tamale Technical University 10. Wa Polytechnic — Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University.".

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§ 4Second Schedule to Act 922 amendedSubstitution

A Technical University must meet accreditation requirements, offer at least four relevant degree programmes, maintain specified academic staffing, and show collaboration agreements with industry.

Section 4—Schedule to Act 922 amended The principal enactment is amended by the substitution for the Second Schedule, of— "SECOND SCHEDULE (section 2) Requirements for the Establishment of a Technical University 1. Institutional requirements A Technical University shall— (a) satisfy the existing norms, guidelines and requirements of the National Council for Tertiary Education and the National Accreditation Board for accreditation as a Technical University; and (b) offer a minimum of four Bachelor of Technology degree programmes in science and technology base disciplines 4 2. Academic staff requirements A Technical University shall have— (a) academic departments headed by at least a Senior Lecturer with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and professional experience; and (b) at least three full-time lecturers, with relevant research master's degree, at least one of whom shall have industry experience. 3. Collaboration with industry A Technical University shall provide evidence of signed training and partnership agreements or memorandum of understanding with collaborating industry partners.". Date of Gazette Notification: 30th April, 2020.

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