National vocational training institute (NVTI)  in 1967, a tripartite National Manpower Board comprising representatives of the government, employers (Industry) and workers (Labour) was established in order to plan effective development and utilization of human resource in accordance with the expected socio-economic development of the country.

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In this article, we will be looking at the list of NVTI courses but let’s first have a brief discussion, After a comprehensive study of the country’s manpower needs and the existing facilities for skill training, the Board requested for assistance from the United Nations development Programme Special Fund (UNDP/SF) in establishing a national vocational training programme.

The first phase of the project which was of four years duration was approved in June 1968 with a total UNDP input of seven hundred and five thousand , four hundred dollars (705,400) and Ghana government counterpart contribution of three hundred and seventy-four thousand cedis (374,000). The UNDP input provided for 240 man-month of expertise in addition to equipment and fellowships.

The plan of operation was signed on 23rd October, 1968 and commencement of operations was authorized on 25th October, 1968, with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) as the executing agency and the Ministry of Labour, Social Welfare and Co-operatives now Ministry of Manpower, Youth and Employment as the co-operating agency. An Act of Parliament 351 of 12th January 1970 was passed to legalize the establishment of the Institute.

LIST OF NVTI COURSES

  1. Secretarial Proficiency
  2. In-plant Training  (Which is custom made)
  3. Instructional Techniques Course
  4. Instructional Techniques Course for Driver Instructors
  5. Defensive Driving Course
  6. Driver Instructor Course
  7. Receptionist and Front Desk Officers Course
  8. Transport Management Course
  9. Safety and Security Course
  10. Strategic Driving Course
  11. Book-keeping Course
  12. Upgrading Printing Course

Workshop-Based Apprenticeship

The Apprenticeship Department has the responsibility of planning, organizing and conducting Apprentice training for shop, floor and middle level craftsmen in the informal sector for industry and self-employment nationwide.

Its other functions are to:

  • Register and train Apprentices in the informal sector nationwide.
  • Organise refresher courses for Domestic and Technical Inspectors.
  • Monitor activities of the training Centres that train the Apprentices to ensure quality training.
  • Plan and prepare action plans with trainers of informal apprentices.
  • Organise seminars to review activities of the informal training centres.
  • Provide assistance in the selection of tools, equipment and training materials for informal apprenticeship.
  • Award certificates to apprentices who complete training successfully.
  • Monitor the effective utilization and safety of tools, equipment and training materials.
  • Recommend appropriate training for Master Craftsmen.
  • Arrange training programmes for apprentices at the NVTI Centres.
  • Put in place the infrastructure for informal apprenticeship.
  • Maintain and update a register for apprentices trained.
  • Maintain and update a register of all Master Craftsmen and their workshops.
  • Periodically carry out training needs assessment in new areas for apprentice training.

 School-Based Apprenticeship

1. Entry Requirements to NVTI Centres

Entry to the centres is generally open to persons with the following qualifications:

  • BECE Certificate with passes in Mathematics, General Studies and English
  • Holders of Middle School Leaving Certificate
  • Sponsored apprentices with basic educational background
  • Evidence of at least 2 years Secondary School or SHS education

2. Course Duration

The Course is designed for 4 years leading to the Certificate II Certificate. An Application Form is obtainable at each Centre. The training year starts in January. Entrance examinations are conducted between October and December each year with each Centre setting its own date for the examination

3. Tools

Tools depend on each course and are on loan for use at the Centres. Any loss which is found to be due to negligence on the part of a trainee is paid for by him/her.

4. Tests

Trainees are eligible to sit for the following Test Grades during and after 4 years training:

  • Foundation Certificate
  • Certificate I
  • Certificate II

Please pass by or contact the following contacts below for more enquires.

NATIONAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (HEAD OFFICE)

P. 0. BOX MB 21, ACCRA, GHANA NO. 44 ACCRA AVENUE, EAST LEGON, ADJACENT OIC

 TEL: 0302-518698/506890

FAX: 0302-507661

WEBSITE ADDRESS: http://www.nvtighana.org

 

INSTITUTE/REGION

 

MANAGER

 

ADDRESS

 

TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)
GREATER ACCRA REGION
Pilot Training Institute Mr. Bernard Forson Box AN 8137, Accra-North 0302241152, 0273735855, 0244671202
Construction Machinery Mechanic Training Institute Mr. Emmanuel K. Ashie Box MB 21, Accra 0302970426, 0277747935, 0265167069
New Century Career Training Institute Mrs. Lydia Duvor Box DC, 821, Dansoman 0302314633/314658, 0205188864, 0541768139
Kanda Career Training Institute Mrs. Dora Mireku Box MB 21, Accra 0208894227, 0242132746
Tema Industrial Mission Vocational Training Institute Mr. Joseph Nii Tackie Adams Box CS 8014, Tema 0303305233, 0244851693
Testing Department Mr. Stephen Asomani Box MB 21, Accra 0302229571, 0209020145
ASHANTI REGION
Kumasi Vocational Training Institute Mr. Richard Addo Gyamfi Box KS 3953, Kumasi 0322199769, 0243120466, 0269234816
Institute of Business Studies Mrs. Grace Nsiah Box KS 14518, Kumasi 0322031008, 0208156082
Kumawuman Institute of Skills Training Institute Mr. John Evans Ackon Box KM 4, Kumawu 0200466422, 0244186674
Heman Buoho Vocational Training Institute Mr. Joseph Ampah – Donkoh Box SE 995 Kumasi 0322493550,0244181502
Testing Department Mr. Martinson Osei Box 3953, Kumasi 0322026282, 0278152801, 0208492930
BRONG AHAFO REGION
Dormaa Ahenkro Vocational Training Institute Mr. Paul K. Tabong Box 145, Dormaa-Ahenkro 0352322022, 0277137450, 0240717119
Yamfo Vocational Training Institute Engr. Philip Effah Attakorah Box 2450, Sunyani 0208735687,0244827556
Our Lady of Fatima Vocational Training Institute Engr. Francis Fay Anku Box 100, Sampa 0272284167, 0208230937, 0540589283
Testing Department Mr. Francis Dakora Box 2462, Sunyani 0352028182, 0244954497
CENTRAL REGION      
Biriwa Vocational Training & Rehabilitation Institute Engr. Amegbor Kwashie Samuel Box 580, Cape Coast 0332194018, 0208857850, 0554222494
Gomoa Adaa Vocational Training Institute Mr. George Oduro, Snr. Box 4, Gomoa-Adaa 0276644113, 0244253399, 0205833681
Assin Fosu Vocational Training Institute Rev. Godswill Asiedu-Osafo Box 53, Assin Fosu 0203-263930
Winneba Vocational Training Institute Mr. Erasmus Sam Box 60, Winneba 0332322136, 0248037280, 0275695349
Breman Asikuma Career Training Institute Mr. Robert K. Lavison Box 22, Breman Asikuma 0243008734
Testing Department Mr. Patrick Adu Sarfo Box 580, Biriwa 0332133905 ,0201445040
NORTHERN REGION      
St. Mary’s Vocational Training Institute – Tamale Rev. Sister Cynthia Anabire Box TL 576, Tamale 0372022565, 0200982429, 0505518131
Kofi Annan Vocational Training Institute Mr. Alhassan Adam Damba Box TL 1710, Tamale 0277772901, 0241968870
Tamale Vocational Training Institute Engr. Ibrahim Abaari Box TL 1710, Tamale 0372022123, 0244966635
Testing Department Ms. Ivy Dorcas Yeboah Box 53, Tamale 0372022511, 0204944441, 0244822491
UPPER EAST REGION      
Namalteng Integrated Vocational Training Institute Mr. Umu Salima Yahaya Box 536, Bolgatanga 0542651209, 0208977723
Bawku Vocational Training Institute Mr. Amenyeku Kweku Winfred Box 27, Bawku 0204033761, 0246642335
Testing Department Mr. Alhassan Salifu Ibrahim Box DGN 21, Bolgatanga 0209942421
VOLTA REGION      
Toh-Kpalime Vocational Training Institute Ms. Abigail Melormey Box 10, Toh-Kpalime 0244847915, 0506544476
Caring Sisters Vocational Training Institute Ms. Christiana Esi Nanevi C/o Box 3, Tegbi-Keta 0362642561, 0208871322, 0244451339
St. Theresa’s Vocational Training Institute Mr. Georgelee K. Brempong Box CD 3, Chinderi 0372622100, 0242540055
Atorkor Vocational Training Institute Mr, Stanley Seth Yeboah Box AW 79, Anloga 0208311791, 0245560955
Testing Department Mrs. Seline Adjabeng Private Mail Bag 0362025070, 0244957565
WESTERN REGION      
Takoradi Vocational Training Institute Engr. Maxwell Zanu Box 80, Takoradi 0312026002, 0260859323, 0244501715
Charlotte Dolphyne Vocational Training Institute Mr. Philemon Osei Sarfo C/o Box 46, Esiama 0200243731, 0545232663
Manso Amenfi Vocational Training Institute Mr. Thomas Cudjoe Box 27, Manso-Amenfi 0243713321
Testing Department Mr. Thomas Ahiable Box 80, Takoradi 0312023381, 0244653013, 0208844148
EASTERN REGION      
Abetifi Vocational Training Institute Mr. Sampson Agbeli Botchoey Box 57, Abetifi-Kwahu 0342030065, 0244757859
St. Mary’s Vocational Training Institute -Asamankese Ms. Felicia Akapame Box AS 321, Asamankese 0244208844, 0208160645
Presbyterian Vocational Training Mr. Martin Young Box 6, Anum 0243573529
Testing Department Mrs. Peace Kwao Sarbah Box 348, Koforidua 0342026211, 0209083975
UPPER WEST REGION      
St. Anne’s Vocational Training Institute Rev. Sr. Mary Magdalene Yendau Box 16, Nandom 0209387559
St. Clare’s Vocational Training Institute Rev. Sr. Catherine Naaeka Box 14, Tumu 0242-215664
Testing Department Mr. Abraham Sandow Box 93, Kaleo 0248256932, 0208376902

REGIONAL HEADS OF INFORMAL APPRENTICESHIP

1. GREATER ACCRA (VOLTA REGION) – 0302223972/0244253006/0261858171

2. CENTRAL REGION –

3. WESTERN REGION – 0502136391

4. ASHANTI REGION (B. AHAFO/EASTERN) – 0244206939

5. NORTHERN REGION (U. WEST/U. EAST) – 0244170699/0200952323

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