Certificate in Wood Construction Technology Colleges and Universities in Ghana

Wood is a versatile raw material and the only renewable construction material. Increasing the proportion of wood in construction can facilitate a reduction in the use of other construction materials, such as concrete, steel and brick.

Colleges and Universities in Ghana Offering Certificate in Wood Construction Technology

Accra Technical Training Centre

UEW

HTU

STU

Entry requirements for admission of students:
Students to be admitted to the Programme should satisfy the following admission requirements:

A. SSSCE/GBCE Candidates
Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective
subjects from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Wood/Metal work, Technical Drawing/Engineering
Science, Economics and Geography.

B. WASSCE Candidates
Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective
subjects from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Wood/Metal Technical Drawing/Engineering Science, Economics and Geography.

C. GCE ‘O’ Level Candidates
Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D OR better) at GCE ‘A’ Level including Mathematics and any two from the
following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics and Geography. In addition, the applicant must have credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students).

D. Final CTC II (Old Scheme) and CTC III (New Scheme)
Passes in four written courses namely Construction Practice, Applied Technology and Site Experience, Site Surveying, Measurement of Building Works and three project works (Course work Assessment) can apply to join level 300 after passing all courses in a semester’s bridging programme to be organised by the Department.

E. Mature Students
The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application, with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics or SSSCE passes in Core English and Core Mathematics plus at least five years relevant experience can access the programme. In addition, must pass selection examination and interview.

F. HND Graduates
HND graduates with first and second classes in any relevant Built Environment (Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Estate Management, Facilities Management) programme can apply to join level 300. In addition, candidates with PASS must pass selection examination and or interview conducted by the Department.

G. Foreign Applicants
Foreign applicants from accredited/recognized institutions with equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission.

Why wood is used in construction?

Wood is one of the most used natural building materials in the world. A number of valuable properties such as low heat conductivity, small bulk density, relatively high strength, amenability to mechanical working, etc. make wood famous building material.