Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) Industrial Attachment: Report Format, Log Sheet and Forms
The official Bolgatanga Technical University attachment report format: 4 chapters, title page, double spacing, the log sheet, forms and when to submit.
Quick summary:
Bolgatanga Technical University's attachment policy sets a 4-chapter report: Background of the Organisation, Work Schedule, New Knowledge, Skills or Experience Gained, and Challenges, Conclusion and Recommendations. Use Times New Roman 12 with double spacing, and size 20 on the title page. Students do 8 weeks of attachment each year, two attachments in all. Fill the Student Log Sheet every week, and submit your report to your Head of Department within two weeks of reopening.
Bolgatanga Technical University is one of the few Ghanaian schools that publishes its attachment report format in its official policy. That makes your job easier: follow the policy and you will meet what your department marks.
This guide summarises the policy for students. Always check with your department and the Industrial Liaison Office, since rules can be updated.
How long is attachment at BTU?
The policy sets 8 weeks per year, and students do two attachments before graduation, 16 weeks in all. Each attachment usually means a log sheet, assessment forms and a report.
The report format (4 chapters)
| Chapter | Title | What goes in it |
|---|---|---|
| One | Background of the Organisation | History, vision and mission, sections, units or departments, and the organisation's major activities |
| Two | Work Schedule | The detailed work you performed during the attachment |
| Three | New Knowledge, Skills or Experience Gained | What you learned, and how it benefits you |
| Four | Challenges, Conclusion and Recommendations | The problems you faced, your conclusion and your recommendations |
Notice that BTU starts straight with the organisation. There is no separate introduction chapter about the purpose of attachment, so keep any background on industrial attachment short.
The title page
The BTU title page includes:
- Name of the industry (organisation) where you did your attachment
- Name of the university and your department
- The reporting period
- Your name and student ID (index number)
- Your mobile number
Use font size 20 on the title page.
Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12 for the body
- Spacing: double line spacing (this is different from ATU, which uses 1.5)
- Paper: A4, with normal 1-inch margins
The Student Log Sheet
BTU uses a Student Log Sheet with one row per week and two columns:
| Week | Main functions performed | Skills and knowledge acquired |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduced to the accounts unit; sorted and filed payment vouchers; recorded daily cash receipts | How the unit processes payments; how vouchers are approved |
| 2 | Prepared a bank reconciliation for May; posted entries to the cash book | Matching bank statements to the cash book; spotting unpresented cheques |
The header asks for your dates, programme, level, ID, the organisation's name, address and phone number, and the job you were assigned.
The policy's advice is worth following: the log sheet is the raw material for your report chapters, so fill it every week. See how to fill your attachment logbook for more examples.
The forms
- Assumption of Duty form: confirms you have started at your organisation.
- Industry supervisor assessment form: your supervisor rates you from 1 to 5 on attendance, punctuality, dressing, attitude to work, accepting criticism, asking questions, self-motivation, ethics, specific skills, finishing work on schedule and following instructions. A second part asks for your strengths and your potential as an employee.
- Declaration and Certification of Supervision: you declare that the report is your own and that you completed the required weeks. Your school supervisor and a vetting officer also sign.
Your school supervisor's mark includes points for being present at the visit and for being in a placement relevant to your programme. Stay at your post and keep your log sheet ready for the visit.
When to submit
Submit your report to your Head of Department within two weeks of reopening. The policy charges a fee for late submission, so start writing during your last week of attachment while the details are fresh.
Write your BTU report with MonoEd
The MonoEd Attachment Report already uses the Bolgatanga 4-chapter layout when you pick Bolgatanga Technical University. Add your organisation and the work from your log sheet, generate an organisational chart for Chapter One, and download your report in Word. Then set the spacing to double and the title page to size 20 before you print.
Frequently asked questions
Does BTU use 4 or 5 chapters?
The official format in BTU's attachment policy has 4 chapters. If your department gives you a different outline, follow your department.
Can I use an ATU sample for my BTU report?
You can learn from it, but BTU's chapters, spacing and title page are different. See the general report format in Ghana to compare the two layouts.
What if my supervisor delays the assessment form?
Give it to them early, at least a week before you leave, and follow up politely. Tell your Industrial Liaison Office if there is a problem.
Source: Bolgatanga Technical University Industrial Attachment Policy (2021).
About the Author
Mohammad-Jamiu B. Balogun, GMNSE
Founder & Product Architect, MonoEd Africa
Mohammad-Jamiu is a First-Class Telecommunications Engineer and Best Graduating Student of Bayero University, Kano (Class of 2024), and the founder of MonoEd Africa. An AI engineer and product architect, he designs and builds MonoEd's guided workflows for SIWES logbooks and reports, final year projects and academic tools such as the GPA calculator, helping students produce better work and build the skills the AI era demands. MonoEd's tools have reached more than 10,000 students across Nigeria.
