55,295 Sit 2025 Certificate II Exams for technical students

A total of 55,295 candidates will sit for the 2025 Certificate II Examinations for technical students across the nation from June 30 to July 28, 2025.

The Director-General of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Zakaria Sulemana, who announced this, explained that the figure comprised 40,339 males and 14,956 females.

About the exams

He explained that the CTVET Certificate II Examinations served as a critical mechanism to assess the readiness of learners to transition into the world of work or proceed to further levels of training.

“These exams are not merely tests of memory or academic achievement; they are a robust measure of competence, demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge to real-world tasks in sectors such as construction, welding, electrical engineering, fashion, catering, mechanical work and many more.

“The outcomes of these examinations have far-reaching implications.

They shape perceptions about the quality of our  TVET system.

They influence how employers view the capabilities of our graduates,” Mr Sulemana said at a pre-examination press briefing at the CTVET conference hall in Accra.

He said across the world, successful economies were those that prioritised and invested in skills development, adding that in Ghana, TVET was at the heart of the national development agenda.

“It is central to initiatives aimed at job creation, industrialisation and inclusive growth,” Mr Sulemana, flanked by his two deputies, Anthony Seyram Kwame Zu in charge of  Technical Services and Abdul-Rahman Zakaria in charge of Corporate Services, said.

He said that in line with government priorities and the Education Strategic Plan, TVET reforms continued to focus on three key pillars: relevance, quality and accessibility.

“Our vision is to ensure that every Ghanaian youth has access to training that equips them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in the 21st-century workforce, be it as skilled employees, innovators or entrepreneurs.

Mr Sulemana said the number of candidates represented not only the scale of the national commitment to skills development but also the increasing trust that Ghanaian youth and their families were placing in the TVET system as a viable and dignified pathway for education and employment.

He said TVET was a collaborative effort and the gains being witnessed currently were the result of shared responsibility and sustained investment in human capital development.

He said the CTVET was committed to maintaining the highest standards in the conduct of examinations, stressing that it understood that the credibility of those assessments was integral to the reputation of the graduates and the TVET system as a whole. 

Security measures

Mr Sulemana listed the measures to include strengthened invigilation and supervision protocols at all examination centres to deter and detect malpractice, serialisation of examination questions and real-time monitoring systems to track examination activities and ensure strict adherence to rules.

The rest, according to him, included orientation sessions for supervisors and candidates to reinforce ethical conduct and examination best practices and collaboration with national security agencies, including the Ghana Police Service, to respond promptly to any breach of protocol or suspicion of misconduct.

“Furthermore, our exams have been designed in alignment with our vision to have Competency-Based Training (CBT) standards in our TVET institutions, ensuring that what is assessed truly reflects what has been taught and what is expected in the industry.

This shift from theoretical to practical assessment aligns with our broader goal of making TVET more relevant to the demands of the labour market,” Mr Sulemana told journalists.

Word to candidates

He congratulated the candidates ‘’for reaching this important stage in their academic and professional journey.

We also recognise the tireless efforts of instructors, school administrators, parents and industry partners who have guided and supported them to this point.”

Mr Sulemana assured the candidates that the examination was a moment of truth, a chance to demonstrate their mastery of the skills and knowledge they had acquired over months and years of training.

“Approach it with confidence, honesty and a commitment to excellence.

Do not allow yourselves to be misled by individuals who may tempt you into acts that undermine your integrity and future,” he advised the candidates.

Writer’s email: severious.dery@graphic.com.gh