Wood Construction Technology
Precision woodwork, modern timber engineering, cabinetry, and structural joinery.
Wood Construction Technology
Crafting with precision. Learn furniture making, architectural joinery, wood finishing, computerized wood turning, structural timber testing, and safe operation of power woodworking machinery. Graduates master the creation of bespoke residential fittings and industrial timber structures.
Core Competencies Acquired
- Timber selection, seasoning, preservation, and moisture content measurement
- Operation of circular saws, planers, spindle moulders, routers, and band saws
- Design and fabrication of executive office furniture, cabinets, and dining sets
- Wood jointing methods: mortise and tenon, dovetail, dowel, and biscuit joints
- Surface preparation, staining, spray lacquer, and polyurethane finishing
Career & Employment Pathways
- Master Woodworker & Commercial Cabinetmaker
- Timber Structural Engineering Technician
- Furniture Production Factory Supervisor
- Interior Woodwork Finishing Contractor
- Bespoke Woodcraft Workshop Owner
Accredited Institutions Offering Wood Construction Technology
Students can enroll in this trade at the following technical institutes in Oti Region:
Administrative Structure of the Region
As specified in CI 112 of 2019, the Oti Region is made up of eight (8) existing administrative districts and the SALL Area consisting of the four Traditional Areas of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe which have just been constituted into a new District called Guan with its Capital at Likpe Mate. The Guan District is yet to be inaugurated. The Regional Coordinating Council: The Regional Coordinating Council was inaugurated in July 2019. The composition consists of the Regional Minister, the Municipal and District Chief Executives and Presiding Members of the 8 Municipal and District Assemblies, Two Representatives of the Regional House of Chiefs, and the Regional Heads of Departments who are ex-officio members.
- Jasikan District – Capital: Jasikan
- Biakoye District – Capital: Nkonya Ahenkro
- Kadjebi District – Capital: Kadjebi
- Nkwanta South Municipality – Capital: Nkwanta
- Nkwanta North District – Capital: Kpassa
- Krachi East Municipality – Capital: Dambai
- Krachi West District – Capital: Kete Krachi
- Krachi Nchumuru District – Capital: Chinderi
- Guan District (SALL Area) – Capital: Likpe Mate(Yet to be inaugurated)
