Industrial Attachment Report Format in Ghana: Chapters, Title Page and Sample Outline
The industrial attachment report format used in Ghanaian technical universities: preliminary pages, the 4- and 5-chapter layouts, title page details and formatting.
Quick summary:
Most industrial attachment reports in Ghana start with a title page, declaration, certification, acknowledgement and table of contents, then follow one of two layouts. The 5-chapter layout (used at Accra Technical University and many others) is Introduction, Description of Work Done, Skills and Experience Gained, Challenges and Solutions, and Conclusion and Recommendations. The 4-chapter layout (Bolgatanga Technical University's official format) is Background of the Organisation, Work Schedule, New Knowledge and Skills, and Challenges, Conclusion and Recommendations. Use Times New Roman 12 and check your department for line spacing.
Every HND and BTech student at a Ghanaian technical university writes an industrial attachment report, and many degree students do too. Schools word their chapters differently, but the content is almost always the same: where you worked, what you did, what you learned, the problems you faced and what you recommend.
This guide shows the two layouts you are most likely to meet, the preliminary pages, and the formatting most schools expect. Your department's guideline always comes first.
Preliminary pages
In this order, numbered i, ii, iii:
- Title page: your university, department, report title, your name, index number, programme and level, the name and address of the organisation, the attachment period (from and to), and the month and year of submission. Some schools also ask for your phone number.
- Declaration: you state that the report is your own work and that you completed the attachment.
- Certification: signed by your industry supervisor and your departmental (school) supervisor.
- Dedication (optional)
- Acknowledgement
- Table of contents, then lists of figures and tables
The 5-chapter layout (ATU style)
This is the most common layout. Accra Technical University's guideline follows it, and so do many student reports from Koforidua and other technical universities.
| Chapter | Title | What goes in it |
|---|---|---|
| One | Introduction | Purpose and objectives of the attachment, the period, an overview of the company, its structure and the unit you were assigned to |
| Two | Description of Work Done | Your duties, the tools, machines or software you used, and any projects. The most important chapter |
| Three | Skills and Experience Gained | Technical skills and soft skills, linked to what you learned in class |
| Four | Challenges Encountered and Solutions | The problems you faced and how you handled them |
| Five | Conclusion and Recommendations | A summary, and recommendations to the organisation, your university and future students |
Some schools (for example, some KsTU departments) move the company profile into its own Chapter Two and push the work done to Chapter Three. If your department does this, follow it.
The 4-chapter layout (Bolgatanga style)
Bolgatanga Technical University's attachment policy includes an official report format. It has four chapters:
| Chapter | Title | What goes in it |
|---|---|---|
| One | Background of the Organisation | History, vision and mission, sections, units or departments, and major activities |
| Two | Work Schedule | The detailed work you performed |
| Three | New Knowledge, Skills or Experience Gained | What you learned and how it benefits you |
| Four | Challenges, Conclusion and Recommendations | Problems faced, a conclusion, and recommendations |
See the Bolgatanga Technical University report format for the title page and forms.
How to write the work done chapter
This chapter carries the most marks, so give it the most space.
- Use past tense and first person: "I assisted in…", "I prepared…", "I was assigned to…".
- Split it into sections by department, by task or by week, so it is easy to follow.
- Name the tools and software: the machine model, the accounting package, the test equipment.
- Explain how you did each task, not only what you did.
- Use your logbook. If you filled it every week, this chapter is mostly written already. See how to fill your attachment logbook.
Sample outline: HND Accountancy, 5-chapter layout
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of industrial attachment
1.2 Objectives of the attachment
1.3 Overview of the organisation
1.4 Organisational structure
1.5 Department assigned
CHAPTER TWO: DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE
2.1 Recording receipts and payments
2.2 Preparing payment vouchers
2.3 Bank reconciliation
2.4 Payroll and PAYE deductions
CHAPTER THREE: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE GAINED
CHAPTER FOUR: CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED AND SOLUTIONS
CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12 for the body.
- Spacing: schools differ. ATU's guideline uses 1.5 line spacing; Bolgatanga asks for double spacing. Check yours.
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides, A4 paper, justified text.
- Appendices: a logbook summary, photos at work, a copy of the supervisor assessment form, and screenshots or outputs where they help.
- Binding: spiral or thermal binding is common. Ask your department.
Write your report with MonoEd
The MonoEd Attachment Report is built for Ghanaian students. Pick your school and it sets the 4- or 5-chapter layout for you. Fill in your host organisation and the work you did, add an organisational chart for the company, and download your report in Word or PDF. You can read the preliminary pages and Chapters One and Two free first.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages should an industrial attachment report be?
Kumasi Technical University's policy mentions a report of about 20 pages. Most reports land between 20 and 40 pages without appendices. Follow your department's limit.
Is the format the same for HND, BTech and degree students?
The chapters are usually the same. The title page changes to show your programme, and some universities have their own guideline, so check with your department.
Do I write two reports if I do two attachments?
At schools like ATU and Bolgatanga, students do two attachments, and each attachment usually has its own report. Ask your Industrial Liaison Office.
Where can I learn more about industrial attachment in Ghana?
See what industrial attachment is in Ghana and how to write an industrial attachment report.
Sources: Bolgatanga Technical University Industrial Attachment Policy, ATU Policy on Students' Industrial Attachment, KsTU Students Industrial Attachment Policy.
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