National Vocation Training Institute NVTI Examinations
The Testing Department conducts trade test nationwide for both formal and informal trained skilled people in over 80 skilled areas. Trade Tests are conducted for trainees who go through the formal vocational/technical training.
Proficiency Tests are held for candidates who have not followed any formal course of study but have acquired their skills directly from workshops. It is divided into:
- Proficiency I
- Proficiency II
Holders of Proficiency certificates who, however, wish to acquire a Trade Test Certificate in the same grade are eligible to write a written paper to qualify them for it.
Tests
| GRADE |
ELIGIBILITY |
CONTENT |
EXAM MONTH |
| Foundation Certificate | 2 years institutional training or 3 years informal apprentice training and proven knowledge in trade theory. | Orals, Practicals, Written | December |
| Certificate I | Holders of Foundation Certificate or proven record of 3 years formal recognized apprentice training. | Orals, Practicals, Written | December |
| Certificate II | Holders of Certicate I with evidence of one year industrial experience after attaining the Certificate I. | Orals, Practicals, Written and evidence of one year industrial experience after attaining the Certificate I. | December |
| Proficiency I | 3 years informal apprentice training | Orals and Practicals | March, September |
| Proficiency II | Holders of Proficiency I Certificate. | Orals and Practicals | March, September, December |
Trades in which Candidates are Tested
| BUILDING SKILLS (BS)
Painting and Decoration (TT) AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS (AS) Motor Vehicle Mechanics ELECTRICAL SKILLS (ES) General Electrical
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DRESSMAKING & TAILORING SKILLS (DTS)
Dressmaking CATERING & LODGING SKILLS (CLS) Cookery CRAFT SKILLS (CS) Leatherworks AGRICULTURE SKILLS (AGS) General Agriculture PRINTING SKILS (PS) General Printing (TT) MISCELLANEOUS SKILLS (MS) Photographic Printing NOTE: |
The Institute sets national standards and conducts secretarial grading examinations. The conduct of this examination is backed by a Legislative Instrument numbered 981 of 1974. These examinations are held twice every year.
Secretarial Examinations
| GRADE | ELIGIBILITY | CONTENT | MONTHS OF EXAMS |
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Typist |
Basic Education Certificate (BECE); or Two (2) years Senior Secondary School Education; or a minimum of two (2) years Business/Secretarial training. | Typewriting (40WPM), English Language, Office Procedures | May, November |
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Stenographer |
Typist Certificate; or At least four (4) credits including English Language of GCE “O” Level/West African School Certificate; or At least five (5) passes including English Language at (Grade D) of SSSCE. | Typewriting (40 WPM), Shorthand (80 WPM), English Language and Office Management | May, November |
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Stenographer Secretary |
Stenographer Secretary; or Diploma in Business Studies (DBS-Secretarial Option); or RSA (Royal Society of Arts) Stage II; or General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) with passes in Shorthand, Typewriting, Office Procedures and English Language; plus two (2 ) years post qualification experience. | Typewriting (50 WPM), Shorthand (100 WPM), Business Communication and Secretarial Duties | May, November
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Private Secretary |
Stenographer Secretary Certificate plus a minimum of a two (2) years post-qualification experience; or RSA (Royal Society of Arts) Stage III; or Ghana Commercial Examination Stage III; or General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) with passes in Shorthand, Typewriting, Office Procedures and English Language plus two (2) years post-qualification experience. | Typewriting (60 WPM), Shorthand (120 WPM), Business Communication, Secretarial Practice and General Paper | May, November |
c) Information and Communications Technology Examinations
This examination is conducted for personal computer users who need certification of their knowledge in Information Technology and also people who want to pursue a career in Information Technology.
Information and Communication Technology Examinations
| GRADE | SUBJECT AREAS | ELIGIBILITY | EXAM MONTH |
| Level I (Certificate) | Fundamentals of computing; Introduction to application skills (Word processing, spreadsheet management, database management) | Minimum of JHS Certificate Examinations with aggregate 30 or less; Personal computer users in the industry and institutions who need certification of their knowledge and skills in ICT and who want to pursue a career in ICT | June, December |
| Level II (Higher Certificate) | Computer Systems for Business (Compulsory); Word Processing (Optional); Spreadsheet management (Optional); Database Management (Optional); | A pass in Level I Certificate; or holders of Typist Certificate; or Stenographer Certificate; or Senior secondary School Certificate | June, December |
| Level III (Diploma Certificate) | Word Processing (Optional); Spreadsheet Management (Optional); Database Management (Optional); Power Point Presentation (Optional); Principles of Programming (Optional); Desktop Publishing (Optional); Web Design (Optional) | A pass at Level II or Diploma in Business Studies (DBS); or Stenographer Secretary Certificate | June, December |
| Level IV (Advanced Diploma) | Word Processing (Optional); Spreadsheet Management (Optional); Database Management (Optional); Principles of Programming (Optional); Desktop Publishing ((Optional); Web Design (Optional) | A pass at Level III; or Higher National Diploma; or Private Secretary Certificate | June, December |