Nakawa Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) is one of the four Public Vocational Training Institutes directly operated and administered by the Ministry of Education & Sports (MoES) through the BTVET Department.
The primary objective of the establishment was to provide vocational training skills to school leavers and apprentices in enterprises and to upgrade and assess competencies of industrial workers.
Nakawa Vocational Training Institute offers courses in the following fields.
Engineering Craft courses
1. Electronics
2. Electricity
3. Machining and Fitting
4. Motor vehicle
5. Wood working
6. Sheet metal and plumbing
7. Welding and fabrication
8. Brick/Block laying and concrete practice
TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Basic Training Programme – Full Time (Day)
This is a 2 years programme; it leads to the award of a Uganda Craftsman Certificate Grade 1 (UVQF Level II) and UNEB Craft Certificate Part I and II. in addition to technical subjects, entrepreneurship is taught to prepare them for both paid and self-employment on graduation.
Basic Training Programme – Part time (Evening)
This programme is the same as above and is meant for those engaged during the day but would like to acquire technical qualification
Advanced Training Programme
This is a one year training programme intended to provide progression for holders of the above qualification and prepares them for a diploma course.
Upgrading Training Programme
This is a short term training programme with duration of 1 week to 6 weeks. It is intended for those already in employment who would like to upgrade their skills and abilities in new technology.
Tailor-made Training Programme
This is a short-term programme arranged on demand to address target group, individual needs or the employer’s requirements on new occupational qualifications.
Instructor and Managers Training for Vocational Education and training
The Instructor programme primarily intended to improve the quality of in service BTVET instructors throughout the country.
It has two components pedagogical and technical skills.
There are 2 categories with two awards.
i. Certificate in vocational Training Instruction (CVTI) 9 Months
ii. Diploma in Vocational Training Instruction (DVTI) / Tutorship training 9 months
The manager’s training program(DTIM) is a 9 months course on holiday basis intended for the
principals and middle managers of BTVET institutions and aims at improving their
management competencies so that they are able to plan, manage and run institutions in a business like manner.
This programme was designed to meet the requirements in the various policy documents and plans of the ministry of education and sports (BTVET policy, EESP 2004 – 2014,UVQF roadmap) It is currently being supported by the government of Japan through JICA – ITVET project.
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Hello Nakawa Institute
At how much is a certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning
2.for how long is the course??
The Tel number is not compatible.
We upcountry people can not access the offices easily on terms and conditions required for a potential candidates eligibility to apply and possible acquisition of application forms
When is the next coming intakes
I want to apply for a course in plumbing
How much is a certificate in plumbing
I was at kyambogo university and acquired a diploma in water engineering so I want to have a course in plumbing to support my profession
Please advise me about it
my name is George I would like to do a course in electronics at you institute but at the same time am working full time .can I make it holidays ?? or weekends
We advise you to visit the Institute and discuss a suitable programm that will not affect you. Thank you.
I want to apply for plumbing when is the intake and tuition
You need to visit the institute and pick the application form. Details of the tuition fees can also be availed to you when applying. Thank you
Am so interested in taking mechanical and repair but I would like to know the requirements before I apply thx
Hello Ronald, you must have completed either O'level or A'level in order to be admitted.
would like to do diploma in instructor course I already have a diploma in water engineering how do I apply and what are the requirements
You need to visit the institute and pick the application form
IS IT ALLOWED FOR FOREIGNERS TO TAKE MECHANIC COURSES IF OK WHAT IS THE REQUIREMENTS
It's ok for you to apply and get admitted. Visit the institute and pick the admission form so that you apply.
Do you offer Diploma in mechanical engineering