Examinations / Test
The Institute conducts examinations/tests in the following areas:
a) Trade Testing/Proficiency Tests
b) Secretarial
c) Information and Communication Technology
- Trade Tests/Proficiency Tests
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)
Painting (Sign Writing) (Pro)
Painting (Structural) (Pro)
Spray Painting (Furniture) (Pro)
Carpentry and Joinery
Cabinet Making
Upholstery (Pro)
Masonry
Tile Laying
Steel Bending (Pro)
Building Draughtsmanship (TT)
Plumbing
Pipe Fitting (Pro)
Woodwork Machining (Pro)
Woodwork Machine Operation (Pro)
Saw Mill Machine Operation (Pro)
Saw Doctoring (Pro)
AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS (AS)
Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Diesel Mechanics
Agricultural Machinery Mechanics
Construction Machinery Mechanics
Small Engines Mechanics
Fuel Injection Pump Mechanics (Pro)
Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronics
Motor Vehicle Body Repairs
Spray Painting (Car) (Pro)
Marine Fitting (Pro)
Engine Attendant (Pro)
Earthmoving Equipment Option(Pro)
Tractor Operation (Pro)
Diesel Electrical (Pro)
ELECTRICAL SKILLS (ES)
General Electrical
Construction Electrical (Pro)
Electrical Motor Rewinding & Rpr(Pro)
Lines-man (Power) (Pro)
Linesman (Telephone) (Pro)
Cable Jointing (Power) (Pro)
Cable Jointing (Telephone) (Pro)
Radio, TV & Electronic Servicing
Computer Hardware Servicing
Refrigeration & Air-conditioning
Servicing
|
DRESSMAKING & TAILORING SKILLS (DTS)
Dressmaking
Needlework & Craft
Tailoring
Orthopaedic Seamstressing (Pro)
Textile Hand Weaving
Textile Decoration
CATERING & LODGING SKILLS (CLS)
Cookery
Waiting
CRAFT SKILLS (CS)
Leatherworks
Shoemaking (Pro)
Rural Crafts (Rope Work) (Pro)
Rural Crafts (Cane Works) (Pro)
Hairdressing
Barbering (Pro)
Pottery and Ceramics
Sculpture
Carving (Wood) (Pro)
AGRICULTURE SKILLS (AGS)
General Agriculture
PRINTING SKILS (PS)
General Printing (TT)
Graphic Reproduction (Pro)
Hand Composing (Pro)
Letterpress Machine Minding (Pro)
Lithographic Machine Minding (Pro)
Book Binding (Pro)
MISCELLANEOUS SKILLS (MS)
Photographic Printing
General Photography
Photography (Still Picture) (Pro)
Photography (Motion Picture) (Pro)
Vulcanising (Pro)
Textile Machine Operation (Pro)
Riggering (Pro)
Splint Making (Pro)
Graphic Design
NOTE:
TT - Available for Trade Test only
Pro - Proficiency Test only |
b) Secretarial Examinations
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
|
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 |
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