Technical and vocational training teaches practical skills for a trade or workplace. Depending on the course, the work may involve installing, repairing, making, driving, preparing food or supporting a service. Training and available trades differ by institute and intake.
Examples of skills areas
Trade areas can include electrical work, welding, vehicle repair, heating and cooling systems, construction, hospitality and computer support. This is an example list, not a current list of open courses.
Steps to choose a training course
- Decide what kind of hands-on work you want to learn and what location you can reach.
- Search the official NAVTTC training and institute pages for a current course and batch.
- Check the course level, length, entry requirements, cost, equipment and assessment method.
- Check which qualification or certificate is awarded and whether the centre and course are approved.
- Ask about practical training, safety equipment and any job or apprenticeship support before you enrol.
The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) manages the National Vocational Qualifications Framework (NVQF), which describes vocational qualification levels and skills. A framework or course directory does not mean every trade is open now. Check the current programme page for the batch and centre you plan to attend.
- NAVTTC National Vocational Qualifications Framework
- NAVTTC training programmes and trades
- NAVTTC accreditation and certification
If you want to compare a degree option as well, see the FSc and Intermediate guide and the financial support guide.
Skills training sources checked 13 November 2026. Information can change. Check the official source for current dates, rules and instructions.