Ramseyer Technical Institute

Wood Construction Technology

Wood Construction Technology

Learn hands-on skills in carpentry, furniture making, woodwork, and modern construction techniques.

Programme Overview

The Wood Construction Technology programme equips students with the technical knowledge, craftsmanship, and practical skills required to design, fabricate, install, and maintain wood-based structures and products for the construction and furniture industries.

The programme combines classroom instruction with intensive workshop training, enabling students to develop expertise in carpentry, joinery, furniture production, roofing, finishing, and modern woodworking techniques. Through practical projects, field experience, and industrial attachments, students gain the confidence and competence needed to meet industry standards and establish successful careers or businesses.

Graduates are prepared to contribute to the construction, manufacturing, and woodworking industries while embracing innovation, quality workmanship, and sustainable practices.

What You Will Learn

Students develop practical and technical competencies in areas including:

  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Woodworking Tools and Machinery
  • Furniture Design and Construction
  • Roof Construction and Installation
  • Timber Technology and Wood Selection
  • Cabinet Making and Interior Woodwork
  • Technical Drawing and Woodworking Design
  • Finishing and Surface Treatment
  • Building Construction Principles
  • Quantity Estimation and Material Costing
  • Workshop Safety and Environmental Practices
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
  • Quality Control and Professional Ethics

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue careers in the woodworking and construction industries, including:

  • Carpenter
  • Joinery Technician
  • Furniture Maker
  • Cabinet Maker
  • Roofing Technician
  • Woodworking Machine Operator
  • Construction Technician
  • 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 a central part of 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 woodworking techniques
  • Construction site visits and field demonstrations
  • Industrial attachments with furniture manufacturers, carpentry workshops, and construction companies

These practical experiences ensure graduates develop the technical competence, creativity, and workplace experience required to excel in the woodworking and construction industries.

How to Apply

  1. Apply Through CSSPS

    Admissions to Ramseyer Technical Institute (RTI) are primarily conducted through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) managed by the Ghana Education Service (GES).

  2. 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).

  3. 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 Ramseyer 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 RTI Prospectus, which outlines the academic programmes, school regulations, student life, fees, and other important information for the academic year.