Hands-on masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and site management aligned with modern building standards.
Programme Overview
The Building Construction Technology programme equips learners with foundational and advanced skills in masonry, carpentry, concrete work and construction site management.
The programme combines classroom instruction with intensive workshop and site-based practice, so that students can set out, build, finish and maintain structures to accepted standards. Project work and industrial attachment place learners on real sites alongside experienced tradespeople.
Graduates are prepared for employment with construction firms and contractors, or for self-employment in the building trades.
What You Will Learn
Students develop practical and technical competencies in areas including:
Building Construction Principles
Masonry and Blocklaying
Concrete Work and Reinforcement
Carpentry and Formwork
Building Drawing and Interpretation
Site Setting-Out and Levelling
Construction Materials and Testing
Quantity Estimation and Costing
Building Maintenance and Repairs
Site Organisation and Supervision
Health, Safety and Environmental Practices
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers across the construction industry, including:
Building Construction Technician
Mason or Blocklayer
Construction Site Supervisor
Formwork Carpenter
Site Foreman
Building Maintenance Technician
Quantity Estimating Assistant
Construction Materials Sales Representative
Technical Instructor
Self-employed Building Contractor
Entry Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following admission requirements:
Academic Qualifications
Six (6) credit passes (A-D or A1-D7).
Core Subjects
Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects
Three (3) relevant elective subjects.
Mature Applicants
Applicants aged 25 years and above may be considered under the Mature Applicants category.
Proof of Age
Applicants must provide acceptable proof of age.
Work Experience
Applicants must possess at least two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Entrance Assessment
Applicants must successfully complete any required entrance assessment.
Practical Training
Practical training is central to the programme. Students gain hands-on experience through:
Masonry and blocklaying workshop practice
Concrete mixing, casting and curing exercises
Formwork and carpentry projects
Site setting-out and levelling exercises
Building drawing and estimation tasks
Site visits and field demonstrations
Industrial attachment with construction firms and contractors
These experiences build the workmanship, site awareness and confidence the construction industry expects.
Course Duration
Total Duration
2 years
Format
Full time
Structure
Year 1 covers foundation knowledge and supervised workshop practice. Year 2 covers advanced practice, project work and industrial attachment.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive the National Proficiency I and II Certificate in Building Construction Technology, accredited by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) under the Ghana TVET Service (GTVET).
How to Apply
Apply Through CSSPS
Admissions to Asankare Technical Institute are primarily conducted through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) managed by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
Meet the Admission Requirements
Applicants are considered for admission based on their performance in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.C.E.) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
Check Your Placement
Successful applicants are placed by the Ghana Education Service (GES). Placement results are published through the official CSSPS platform and displayed on the school's notice board. Admission letters provide all the information required to complete enrolment.
Foreign and Private Applicants
Foreign students and private candidates may apply directly to Asankare Technical Institute and may be required to sit for an internal entrance examination.
Transfer Applicants
Students wishing to transfer from another technical or senior high institution should contact the school administration for guidance on eligibility requirements and transfer procedures.
After Admission
Every admitted student receives the Asankare Technical Institute Prospectus, which outlines the academic programmes, school regulations, student life, fees, and other important information for the academic year.
