Broadcast College
The GBC Broadcasting College (GBC BC) is a conglomeration of the Radio, Television and Engineering Training Schools of GBC (Ghana Broadcasting Corporation). The three schools have been engaged in broadcasting training in their respective areas since the inception of Radio and Television Broadcasting Services in Ghana.
The courses of the schools were wide-ranging in scope and spanned from foundation to advanced level. Certificates of participation were presented to course participants. A large number of workers acquired competencies, knowledge and skills in their careers through years of structured in-house training. Many workers progressed in their career and received further training in other countries.
Broadcasting is highly competitive and stations require well-trained professionals to survive. Also, because of the rapid growth in multi-channel broadcasting and new services in broadcasting, there is a large demand for broadcasting professionals – and who can offer these skills other than the pioneer broadcaster in Ghana. On account of its experience and capacity in broadcasting training, there’s no doubt about this.
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation therefore decided to restructure and use its training resources to support the growing industry, and help achieve excellence and professionalism in broadcasting in Ghana as a whole.
History
The Radio and Engineering training schools were established in the 1950s to train school leavers with General Certificate of Education or Intermediate Level of Technical Education for programme and technical jobs.
For radio, the objective was to give trainees the general understanding and principles behind programming and skills needed for various broadcasting roles, including script writing and production skills, and philosophies behind broadcasting programming.
A hands-on learning approach was used, giving trainees a real world experience of various rules in broadcasting.
Engineering and Technical staff were catered for by the Engineering Training School with courses spanning from foundation level to advanced level broadcast technology with the objective of developing the knowledge and skills required for operating, installing or maintaining broadcast equipment. Engineers and Technicians constantly received training at different levels.
When television was introduced in 1965 A television training school was established alongside for developing television programme staff for various television roles.
A television technical school was also established to train the TV Technicians on the principles of television, the basics of Television equipment, and studio production. The television technical school was later merged with engineering training school, while the programme side remained as television training school.
Brief History of GBC Engineering Training School
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Engineering Training School (GBC-ETS) was established on 14th November 1955 with three staff members under the leadership of Mr. H. H. Walter. It was created to provide technical training and strengthen engineering support for broadcasting operations.
GBC-ETS became one of the first well-structured Broadcast Engineering Training Schools in Africa, playing a key role in developing broadcast engineering skills across the region. One of its flagship programmes was the six-month residential Technical Assistant (TA) course, which attracted trainees from Ghana and other African countries, including Tanzania, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. Local organisations such as Castle Communications, the Academy of Sciences, and the Ghana Film Industry Corporation (now taken over by TV3) also benefited from the training.
With rapid advances in broadcast technology, the demand for skilled technical personnel increased. In response, the GBC-ETS became well placed to deliver practical training in modern broadcast technology and produce competent technicians for the industry. The school now runs a six-month, competency-based programme for members of the public with backgrounds in electronics and/or telecommunications. Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Competence.
Courses Offered
Programme: Broadcast Technology
Subjects
- Radio & TV Technology
- Radio & TV Transmission
- Television Camera & Lighting Techniques
- Sound & Video Editing
- Satellite Technology
- Outside Broadcasting Operations
- Microphones in Broadcasting
- ICT Media
- Drone Technology
- Digital Live Video production
Duration: Six (6) months
Entry Requirements:
Any one of the following:
- WASSCE
- Radio & TV Technology Certificate
- Technician Part 1, 2 and 3
- Diploma, HND or Degree in Engineering
- Persons already working as technicians in radio or TV can also apply.
Contact details for the Engineering Training School
Phone:
+233205022309
+233244273877
ets@gbcghanaonline.com
GBC-TELEVISION TRAINING SCHOOL
TELEVISION TRAINING SCHOOL (TVTS), THE SCHOOL OF CREATIVE TELEVISION
The Television Training School of GBC was the prerequisite necessity for the establishment of the Ghana Television (GTV) in July, 1965. It was therefore set up in January 1963 at the GBC Broadcasting House (GBC – BH3) and it was the first of its kind in Africa.
As far back as 1963, local and external training in all departments of television production techniques were made possible for selected staff of GBC to equip them sufficiently for Television Broadcasting.
Ever since then, the TV training school has been training and organizing courses for its staff and the public as well.
The Film and Television production course is the gateway for participants into the video and television Industry. It is a collaborative course which ensures that participants from the very beginning will be made to learn and understand the language and basic grammar of video and television as a medium of mass communication.
FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTION COURSE
- Motion Picture Photography
- Sound Recording
- Digital Video Editing
- Script writing (Drama)
- Film Directing
- Film/TV Appreciation
- Art Direction
- TV Graphics
- Film/Television Entrepreneurship
- News Production & Program Presentation
- Production Management & Documentaries
- Television Sports Management
TARGET GROUPS
- Film and Television practitioners
- Amateurs movie makers
- Drama and Theatre students
- Script Writers (for Drama)
- Film and Television Enthusiasts
- Students interested in Television Broadcasting
QUALIFICATION /REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted into the Television Production program, applicants must hold any of the following certificates.
- Senior High School Certificate
- Diploma
- HND
- Degree or its professional equivalent.
- Mature applicants who are 25 years and above and are already in gainful employment.
DURATION OF THE COURSES
The course runs for six months.
TIME
The programme runs from Monday to Friday daily and starts at 9:30am and ends at 3:00pm.
For further information, please contact phone numbers:
0242365552 or 0539468099
Admission Process
Applications process for admission into the GBC Broadcasting College.
- Applicants must first purchase an application form from the GBC Billing Office, Finance Block, Kanda-Accra.
- Completed application forms must be submitted to the school of choice (ETS/RTS/TVTS) GBC Headquarters, Kanda, Accra.
- The application form must be endorsed by a referee before it can be accepted.
- Applicants must provide two (2) passport-sized photographs, with their name written on the back.
- Photocopies of academic certificates must be attached to the application form.
- Successful applicants will be contacted via the telephone /WhatsApp number provided.
Intake Periods
Admissions are conducted for each school at least once each year
Application Deadline
The application deadlines are two (2) months from the date admissions open.
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