Building & Construction Department
The Building & Construction Department at Ofagbe Ogbe Tech is dedicated to training skilled craftsmen in various essential building trades. Our comprehensive programs combine theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on practice, ensuring that graduates are fully equipped to meet the demands of the construction industry. Students learn from experienced instructors who bring years of practical field experience to the classroom and workshop.
Our modern training facilities include fully equipped workshops where students work with real tools and materials used in the industry. We emphasize practical skills development, safety procedures, and quality workmanship. Whether you're interested in plumbing, tiling, masonry, or painting, our programs prepare you for immediate employment or help you start your own business. Our graduates are working successfully across Nigeria, building homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure projects.
What sets our Building & Construction Department apart is our commitment to producing well-rounded professionals. Beyond technical skills, we teach students about business management, customer service, cost estimation, and workplace safety. Our instructors maintain strong connections with construction companies and contractors, providing students with networking opportunities and potential job placements upon graduation.
Courses Offered In This Department
The Building & Construction Department offers multiple specialized courses, each designed to provide comprehensive training in specific trades. All courses include both classroom instruction and extensive workshop practice. Students receive certificates upon successful completion of their chosen program.
- Plumbing Installation & Repairs - 3 years program covering water systems, pipe installation, and modern plumbing.
- Tiling & Floor Installation - 3 years training in ceramic, marble, and porcelain tile work.
- Masonry & Bricklaying - 3 years course in block laying, foundation work, and building construction.
- Painting & Decorating - 3 years program in interior/exterior painting and decorative finishes.
- POP Ceiling Installation - Specialized training in plaster of Paris ceiling work (available as add-on).
Admission Requirements
Admission into the Building & Construction Department is straightforward and open to all motivated individuals who want to learn a trade. We accept students throughout the year with flexible start dates. Requirements include completion of basic education (minimum of primary school), physical fitness for hands-on work, and genuine interest in learning construction trades. No previous experience is required - we teach everything from the fundamentals. Interested applicants should visit our campus for registration, bring recent passport photographs, photocopies of educational certificates, and payment for course fees. We also offer flexible payment plans to make technical education accessible to everyone.