Carpentry and Joinery Subject Combination
Welcome to NBC / NTC Examination structure (Subject Combination) for Carpentry and Joinery with trade code 220. This subject is listed under construction.
General Education Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 001 | English Language |
| 002 | Mathematics |
| 004 | Physics |
| 005 | Chemistry |
Trade Related Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 192 | General Wood Work |
| 193 | Building/Engineering Drawing |
Trade Group Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 221 | Carpentry & Joinery |
| 211 | Introduction to Building Construction |
Elective Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 003 | Economics |
| 006 | Biology |
| 007 | Literature-in-English |
| 008 | Information & Communications Technology (ICT) |
| 009 | Civic Education |
| 195 | Agricultural Science |
| 196 | Geography |
| 197 | Christian Religious Studies |
| 198 | Islamic Studies |
| 199 | Government |
| 451 | Further Mathematics |
| 452 | Animal Science |
How the exam is structured
Carpentry and Joinery (trade code 220) is a construction trade under the NTC. Alongside the general education and trade-related subjects tabled above, the trade papers test timber technology, joint construction and workshop drawing in writing — then a practical exam where you cut, join and finish real work. Accuracy and finish quality are what examiners reward.
Where the trade pays
- Construction sites: roofing carpentry, formwork for concrete, door and window hanging — every building project needs these skills.
- Joinery and furniture: fitted kitchens, wardrobes, office fittings; many carpenters grow into furniture-making businesses.
- Self-employment: a carpenter with tools and an NTC can work independently almost immediately — a genuine advantage over paper-only qualifications.
- Further study: ND Building Technology or Wood/Furniture Technology; or university admission using the NTC as O’level with the right credit passes (grading guide).
Common questions
Is Carpentry and Joinery the same trade as Furniture Making? No — they are separate NABTEB trades. Carpentry leans toward construction work (roofs, formwork, fixing); Furniture Making (code 230) is workshop furniture production. Choose by where you want to work.
Can I write it without attending a technical college? Yes, as an external candidate in the Nov/Dec window — see how registration works.
Does it count for university? Yes; the NTC is equivalent to WAEC/NECO at O’level. Details: NBC vs NTC.