Carpentry, joinery, furniture making, and finishing for domestic and industrial woodwork.
Programme Overview
The Wood Construction Technology programme equips learners with the craftsmanship and technical skills to design, build, install and finish timber structures and furniture.
Students work across carpentry, joinery, furniture production and roofing, learning to select timber, work safely with hand and machine tools, and finish work to a professional standard. Projects and industrial attachment connect the workshop to real jobs.
Graduates are prepared for employment in construction and furniture manufacturing, or for self-employment as carpenters and furniture makers.
What You Will Learn
Students develop practical and technical competencies in areas including:
Carpentry and Joinery
Woodworking Tools and Machinery
Timber Technology and Selection
Furniture Design and Construction
Roof Construction and Installation
Cabinet Making and Interior Woodwork
Woodworking Drawing and Setting Out
Finishing and Surface Treatment
Quantity Estimation and Material Costing
Workshop Safety and Environmental Practices
Quality Control and Professional Ethics
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers in woodworking and construction, including:
Carpenter
Joinery Technician
Furniture Maker
Cabinet Maker
Roofing Carpenter
Woodworking Machine Operator
Interior Fit-Out Technician
Furniture Production Supervisor
Timber Industry Technician
Technical Instructor
Self-employed Carpenter or Furniture Manufacturer
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 learning is central to the programme. Students gain hands-on experience through:
Carpentry and joinery workshop practice
Furniture design and production projects
Roof framing and installation exercises
Cabinet making and interior woodwork
Machine operation and timber preparation
Finishing and surface treatment practice
Industrial attachment with furniture makers, carpentry workshops and construction firms
These experiences build the craftsmanship, accuracy and workshop discipline the trade demands.
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 Wood 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.
