Operation, maintenance, and repair of tractors, implements, and modern mechanized farming systems.
Programme Overview
The Agriculture Mechanization Technology programme trains learners to operate, service, maintain and repair the machinery that modern farming depends on.
Students study tractors, implements, irrigation equipment and post-harvest machinery alongside the farm practices they support, so that graduates understand both the machine and the job it is doing. Workshop practice, field demonstrations and industrial attachment build real operating and servicing experience.
Graduates are prepared for work with farms, agricultural machinery dealers and service workshops, or for self-employment providing mechanization services to farming communities.
What You Will Learn
Students develop practical and technical competencies in areas including:
Farm Power and Tractor Systems
Tractor Operation and Field Practice
Farm Machinery Maintenance and Repair
Implements and Attachments
Engine Servicing and Fault Diagnosis
Workshop Tools and Equipment
Irrigation Equipment and Water Management
Soil Preparation and Crop Establishment
Post-Harvest Equipment and Handling
Welding and Basic Fabrication for Farm Repairs
Farm Safety and Environmental Practices
Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers across agriculture and machinery services, including:
Agricultural Machinery Operator
Farm Equipment Maintenance Technician
Tractor Operator
Agricultural Workshop Technician
Irrigation Technician
Farm Mechanization Supervisor
Agricultural Machinery Sales Representative
Spare Parts and Service Advisor
Farm Manager
Technical Instructor
Self-employed Mechanization Service Provider
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 runs through the programme. Students gain hands-on experience through:
Tractor operation and field practice
Machinery servicing and overhaul exercises
Implement fitting, adjustment and repair
Engine fault diagnosis in the workshop
Irrigation equipment installation and testing
Welding and fabrication for farm repairs
Industrial attachment with farms, machinery dealers and service workshops
These experiences build the operating skill, mechanical judgement and safety awareness the sector requires.
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 Agriculture Mechanization 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.
