Requirements Navy Recruits
Navy Candidates
1. Executive Branch. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have6 creditsat WASSCE inclusive English andMathematicsfor the following:
(1) Boatswains Mate.
(2) Radar Plotters.
(3) Wireless Telegraphist.
2. Supply and Secretarial Branch.
(1) Writer (General Duties). In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have6 Creditsat WASSCE including English and Mathematics and any of the following:
(a) GhanaCommercial Examination Certificate Stage II.
(b) Certificate/Diploma in Computer Software Application (MS Office) from a recognised institution.
(c) Stenographer GD II.
(2) Writer (Pay).In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following;
(a) Six Credits(not less than GradeC6) at WASSCE includingEnglishandMathematicsinAccountingorBusinessoptions.
(b) RSA III in Accounting.
(c) Diploma inBusinessStudies (Accounting Option).
(3) Stores. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:
(a) 6 Creditsat WASSCE (BusinessSubjects) including English and Mathematics.
(b) GES Technical Examinations Unit Certificate in Storekeeping/Purchasing & Supply/Certificate in Logistics & Transport (CILT).
(c) CIPS level II.
(d) HND Purchasing and Supply.
(4) Cooks/Stewards.In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:
(a) 6 Creditsat WASSCE (Home Economics option) including English and Mathematics.
(b) GhanaEducationService (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Management.
(c) GhanaEducationService (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.
(5) Tailors. In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:
(a) Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Tailoring.
(b) Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Tailoring.
3. Technical Branch. In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have Certificate in Computing or InformationTechnology(IT) from any recognised computing or IT Institution as a general requirement for all technical branch applicants.
(1) Engineering Artificers and Mechanics.
(a) 6 creditsat WASSCE (Science Option) with Credit (not less thanC6) including English and Mathematics.
(b) Marine Engine Mechanics Certificate or equivalent from any recognised institution.
(c) City and Guilds or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate or Equivalent certificate from recognised institutions in any of the following:
(i) Mechanical Engineering Craft and Advance Practice.
(ii) Mechanical Engineering Technical Part II and III.
(iii) Advance/Ordinary Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
(2) Electrical and Weapon Artificers and Mechanics.
(a) 6 creditsat WASSCE (Science Option) with Credit (not less thanC6) in English and Mathematics.
(b) City and Guilds or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate or equivalent certificate from recognised institutions in any of the following:
(i) Electrical Engineering Technician Part II and III (Heavy Power Option).
(ii) Advance/Ordinary Technician Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Option).
(3) Shipwright Artificers and Mechanics.
(a) 6 creditsat WASSCE (Not less thanC6) in Metal Work/ Wood Work/ Physics including English and Mathematics.
(b) City and Guilds or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate in any of the following:
(i) Advance Craft in Welding and Fabrication, Plumbing, Carpentry/Woodwork or Painting and Decoration or;
(ii) Advance or Intermediate Certificate in Welding and Fabrication, Plumbing, Carpentry/Woodwork or Painting and Decoration.
(4) Radio Artificers and Mechanics.
(a) 6 creditsat WASSCE (Science Option) including English, Mathematics and Physics.
(b) City and Guilds or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate or equivalent from recognised institutions in any of the following:
(i) Advance or Intermediate in Radio, Television and Electronics Servicing.
(ii) Electrical Engineering Technician Part II or III (Electronics Option).
(5) Refrigeration Mechanics. City and Guilds or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate or equivalent certificate in Refrigeration and/or Air conditioning Technology (Advance or Intermediate).
(6) Vehicle Mechanics and Drivers.
(a) Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Vehicle Mechanic and Driving.
(b) Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Vehicle Mechanic and Driving.
(c) City and Guilds Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
(7) Topo Draughtsman/Architectural Drawing.
(a) Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Topo Draughtsman/Architectural Drawing.
(b) Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Topo Draughtsman/Architectural Drawing.
4. Medical Corps: In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have credit in English and Mathematics (not less than GradeC6) at WASSCE and any of the following from accredited institutions:
(1) Nurses – Diploma: Registered General Nurse (RGN). Certificate:HealthAssistants (Clinical)/Community Health.
(2) Laboratory Technicians– Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
(3) Laboratory Assistants– Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology.
(4) Dispensing Technicians– HND Dispensing/ Pharmacy Technology.
(5) X-Ray Technicians– Diploma in Radiography.
(6) DentalSurgeryAssistants– Diploma/Certificate in Dental Surgery Assistance.
(7) Dental Technicians– Diploma in Dental Technology
(8) EnvironmentalHealthOfficers– Diploma in Environmental Health and Sanitation.
(9) Environmental Health Assistants– Certificate in Environmental Health and Sanitation.
(10) Field Technician– Certificate in Community Health.
(11) Medical Storemen– HND in Purchasing & Supply.
(12) Technical Officers– Diploma in Health Information or Diploma in Disease Control or Diploma in Veterinary Technology.
5. Physical Training Instructors. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have the following:
(a) 6 Creditsat WASSCE including English and Mathematics.
(b) Must be a skilled sportsman in at least two sports with proven participation at district or regional level in Ghana.
6. Bandsmen. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have6 credits(not less than GradeC6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics and any of the following:
(a) Ability to sight-read musical notes.
(b) Ability to play Woodwind or Brass instruments.
(c) Proficiency in Basic Music (ABRSM) grade4Theory will be an added advantage.
Navy Candidates
1. Executive Branch. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have6 creditsat WASSCE inclusive English andMathematicsfor the following:
(1) Boatswains Mate.
(2) Radar Plotters.
(3) Wireless Telegraphist.
2. Supply and Secretarial Branch.
(1) Writer (General Duties). In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have6 Creditsat WASSCE including English and Mathematics and any of the following:
(a) GhanaCommercial Examination Certificate Stage II.
(b) Certificate/Diploma in Computer Software Application (MS Office) from a recognised institution.
(c) Stenographer GD II.
(2) Writer (Pay).In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following;
(a) Six Credits(not less than GradeC6) at WASSCE includingEnglishandMathematicsinAccountingorBusinessoptions.
(b) RSA III in Accounting.
(c) Diploma inBusinessStudies (Accounting Option).
(3) Stores. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:
(a) 6 Creditsat WASSCE (BusinessSubjects) including English and Mathematics.
(b) GES Technical Examinations Unit Certificate in Storekeeping/Purchasing & Supply/Certificate in Logistics & Transport (CILT).
(c) CIPS level II.
(d) HND Purchasing and Supply.
(4) Cooks/Stewards.In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:
(a) 6 Creditsat WASSCE (Home Economics option) including English and Mathematics.
(b) GhanaEducationService (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Management.
(c) GhanaEducationService (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.
(5) Tailors. In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:
(a) Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Tailoring.
(b) Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Tailoring.
3. Technical Branch. In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have Certificate in Computing or InformationTechnology(IT) from any recognised computing or IT Institution as a general requirement for all technical branch applicants.
(1) Engineering Artificers and Mechanics.
(a) 6 creditsat WASSCE (Science Option) with Credit (not less thanC6) including English and Mathematics.
(b) Marine Engine Mechanics Certificate or equivalent from any recognised institution.
(c) City and Guilds or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate or Equivalent certificate from recognised institutions in any of the following:
(i) Mechanical Engineering Craft and Advance Practice.
(ii) Mechanical Engineering Technical Part II and III.
(iii) Advance/Ordinary Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
(2) Electrical and Weapon Artificers and Mechanics.
(a) 6 creditsat WASSCE (Science Option) with Credit (not less thanC6) in English and Mathematics.
(b) City and Guilds or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate or equivalent certificate from recognised institutions in any of the following:
(i) Electrical Engineering Technician Part II and III (Heavy Power Option).
(ii) Advance/Ordinary Technician Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Option).
(3) Shipwright Artificers and Mechanics.
(a) 6 creditsat WASSCE (Not less thanC6) in Metal Work/ Wood Work/ Physics including English and Mathematics.
(b) City and Guilds or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate in any of the following:
(i) Advance Craft in Welding and Fabrication, Plumbing, Carpentry/Woodwork or Painting and Decoration or;
(ii) Advance or Intermediate Certificate in Welding and Fabrication, Plumbing, Carpentry/Woodwork or Painting and Decoration.
(4) Radio Artificers and Mechanics.
(a) 6 creditsat WASSCE (Science Option) including English, Mathematics and Physics.
(b) City and Guilds or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate or equivalent from recognised institutions in any of the following:
(i) Advance or Intermediate in Radio, Television and Electronics Servicing.
(ii) Electrical Engineering Technician Part II or III (Electronics Option).
(5) Refrigeration Mechanics. City and Guilds or GES Technical Examination Unit Certificate or equivalent certificate in Refrigeration and/or Air conditioning Technology (Advance or Intermediate).
(6) Vehicle Mechanics and Drivers.
(a) Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Vehicle Mechanic and Driving.
(b) Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Vehicle Mechanic and Driving.
(c) City and Guilds Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
(7) Topo Draughtsman/Architectural Drawing.
(a) Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Topo Draughtsman/Architectural Drawing.
(b) Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Topo Draughtsman/Architectural Drawing.
4. Medical Corps: In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have credit in English and Mathematics (not less than GradeC6) at WASSCE and any of the following from accredited institutions:
(1) Nurses – Diploma: Registered General Nurse (RGN). Certificate:HealthAssistants (Clinical)/Community Health.
(2) Laboratory Technicians– Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
(3) Laboratory Assistants– Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology.
(4) Dispensing Technicians– HND Dispensing/ Pharmacy Technology.
(5) X-Ray Technicians– Diploma in Radiography.
(6) DentalSurgeryAssistants– Diploma/Certificate in Dental Surgery Assistance.
(7) Dental Technicians– Diploma in Dental Technology
(8) EnvironmentalHealthOfficers– Diploma in Environmental Health and Sanitation.
(9) Environmental Health Assistants– Certificate in Environmental Health and Sanitation.
(10) Field Technician– Certificate in Community Health.
(11) Medical Storemen– HND in Purchasing & Supply.
(12) Technical Officers– Diploma in Health Information or Diploma in Disease Control or Diploma in Veterinary Technology.
5. Physical Training Instructors. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have the following:
(a) 6 Creditsat WASSCE including English and Mathematics.
(b) Must be a skilled sportsman in at least two sports with proven participation at district or regional level in Ghana.
6. Bandsmen. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have6 credits(not less than GradeC6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics and any of the following:
(a) Ability to sight-read musical notes.
(b) Ability to play Woodwind or Brass instruments.
(c) Proficiency in Basic Music (ABRSM) grade4Theory will be an added advantage.