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How to get NVQ – National Vocational Qualification

September 26, 2012 By Hiran 29 Comments

This is your career path to a free government degree without O/L or A/L. With or without GCE O/L or A/L degree now you can make progressive growth upto degree level with National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).

What is NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) system?

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) System is nationally and internationally recognized vocational certification system. NVQ consists of 7 Levels, with different levels of courses such as certificate, diploma and degree at each level (see diagram). Many developed and developing countries have introduced vocational skill certification systems similar to that of the NVQ system.




NVQ Levels in Sri Lanka
NVQ Levels in Sri Lanka

Where can I get Certificates, Diplomas, Higher Diploma and Degree Courses/ Training ?

NVQ Levels 1 -3

You can get training in various institutes conduct TVET courses in public private and NGO sector. There are 14 training delivery institutes and 382 vocational training centers under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development.

NVQ Levels 4

You can get training in Technical Colleges. There are 38 Technical Colleges all over the country. Programmes are conducted on both full
time and part time basis. There are training programmes of duration six months to three years.

NVQ Levels 5 and 6- Obtain National Diploma and Higher National Diploma (HND)
You can get Diplomas in Colleges of Technology. There are nine of these Colleges in each Province.

Higher National Diplomas can be obtained Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technical Education (SLIATE) and Institute of Engineering Technology (IET) Katunayake.

Location map showing Technical Colleges and Colleges of Technoloyg (pdf)

NVQ Levels 7 – Obtain a Technical Degree
Bachelor of Technology Degree can be obtained from University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC).

From NVQ to Diplomas, Degrees and National, and International Job Market
From NVQ to Diplomas, Degrees and National, and International Job Market
[jbox color=”yellow”]For More details on Training Institutes check our related post.
https://studentlanka.com/2010/06/20/technical-and-vocational-education-in-sri-lanka-certificates-diplomas-degrees/[/jbox]

NVQ Levels in Sinhala
NVQ Levels in Sinhala

What type of courses available?

TVET courses in 23 industry sectors are published in the TVET Guide. These sectors are;

* Information Communication and Multimedia Technology
* Building and Construction
* Automobile Repair and Maintenance
* Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication
* Textile and Garments
* Finance Banking and Management
* Metal and Light Engineering
* Languages
* Personal and Community Development
* Hotel and Tourism
* Teacher Training
* Human Resources Management
* Wood Related
* Office Management
* Art Design and Media (Visual & Performing)
* Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
* Aviation, Aeronautics, Marine and Navigation
* Food Technology
* Medical and Health Science
* Printing and Packaging
* Agriculture Plantation and Livestock
* Gem and Jewellery
* Leather and Footwear

What is the industry acceptance of NVQ Holders?

The selection of occupation for development of courses is based on labour market information which shows local and foreign demand. The development of teaching and learning resources in TVET system is based on the standard in each occupation or sector developed in collaboration with industry and training experts. Therefore acceptability of NVQ holders by the industry is very high.

TVEC operates a labour market information system and disseminate information to its stakeholders through its bi-annual publication of the Labor Market Information(LMI) Bulletin and through its website. The LMI system makes use of newspaper survey reports, labour force survey reports, SLBFE reports, BOI reports etc. in its analysis and forecast.

Other Posts on Technical Education:

Technical and Vocational Education in Sri Lanka: certificates, diplomas, degrees
What is NVQ (Sinhala Video Produced by Wayamba Technical College)
Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework SLQF for Higher Education –
https://studentlanka.com/2014/09/04/sri-lanka-qualifications-framework-slqf-for-higher-education/

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  1. Aanisha says

    April 10, 2018 at 7:56 pm

    I like to follow the course of beauty culture with nvq levels. Kindly advice me steps and contacts details to start.

    Any One can help le to go ahead…

    Reply
    • Hiran says

      April 13, 2018 at 9:05 am

      Follow course in Youth Service Council Maharagama or other places
      https://studentlanka.com/2017/05/21/courses-at-youth-center-maharagama-nysc/

      Reply
  2. shanika says

    April 7, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I want to get degree of beauty culture. Plz tell how can I get it.

    Reply
  3. fathima rinoza says

    February 10, 2018 at 12:05 am

    I have a level 4 certificate I tailoring.how to I get level 5 certificate?? Please sir help me

    Reply
  4. WIJERATHNA says

    January 26, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    i have NCT how to get NVQ 5 level

    Reply
  5. p.gunasekara says

    January 6, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    I have completed nct electrical electronic 1994. How can get nvq 5 certificate.

    Reply
  6. Mohamed Ismail Ziyathullah says

    October 21, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Thank you so much. I have got many more useful informations. And I like to follow Software Engineering course. Could you please send me all details (Institute, Expecting Qualification, Payment) about it.

    Reply
  7. Kalaivanan says

    October 9, 2017 at 9:23 am

    I HAVE FINISHED NCICT NVQ -3 ,WITHOUT I CAN TAKE NVQ-5?

    Reply
  8. Sulari Fernando says

    August 9, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    I have completed National certificate in Draftsmanship and NCT civil courses in Technical college, Gampaha. It is said those courses are admired as NVQ 4 and NVQ 5. How to get NVQ level certificates for me?

    Reply
    • pubudu says

      November 14, 2017 at 10:56 am

      I have sucsess full complte NCT Electrical & Electronic Engineer 2010
      How to get NVQ Level-5

      Reply
  9. najmul haq says

    July 24, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    hi
    im najmul im after o/l
    how to im studying Aeronautics program

    Reply
  10. Mohamed Azeer says

    July 4, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    system information technology

    Reply
  11. Sidath perera says

    June 6, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    I need to clarify the age limit of the nvq course

    Reply
  12. Erandi rajapaksha says

    March 6, 2017 at 10:15 am

    I’m a diploma holder in early childhood development. And have two years experience in kg teacher.( Noble International school Qatar). I want to know if I am applying for nvq what level should I apply?

    Reply
  13. Vimukthi says

    February 23, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    I have a nvq level 4 certificate in electrical..how to i get nvq level 5 cetificate?

    Reply
    • Rasa raja says

      November 27, 2017 at 2:31 am

      I have nvq 4 in electrical how to get Nvq5

      Reply
  14. shashini says

    January 31, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    i will complete higher national diploma of agriculture production technology in in this year. can i join to fallow a degree in food technology in university of vocational technology in rathmalana?what are the qualifications for fallow that degree?

    Reply
  15. Nazik says

    January 27, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    Hi sir..iam nazik.can i apply for NVQ COURSE

    Reply
  16. Nazij says

    January 27, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    Hi sir..iam nazik.can i apply for NVQ COURSE

    Reply
  17. A.Muhamed fajeeth says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:30 am

    I habe successfully completed NC Accounting Technician NVQ 4
    I have two pass A L commerce stream
    2014 batch
    how to follow NVQ 5 D Accountancy
    of Al two pass pls send me about it

    Reply
  18. Malitha says

    November 5, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    Plz I need help
    I need your contact number

    Reply
  19. Sajed ʍօɦǟʍɛɖ? says

    November 1, 2016 at 10:59 am

    I have NVQ 3 in ICTT. Now I have to continue next levels.now what I want to do and where i can join. if anyone knows about it please let me know
    My contact number – +94750968518
    Email – [email protected]

    Reply
  20. sabry says

    October 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    I fines nvq 4 nvq 5&6 how I can Study please given details

    Reply
  21. jm.faaris says

    October 15, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    i have NVQ leval 3 CAA cours Can I know how I can get level 5

    Reply
  22. Prasanna prabath says

    July 31, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    I have NVQ 4certificate in bakery and pastry. Can I know how I can get level 5

    Reply
  23. poorna says

    July 30, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    Cot wala a/l result nathuwa mechatronics karanna koochcharakal yaida?
    Plz details …

    Reply
  24. poorna says

    July 30, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    Mechatronics karanna puluwan hondama thana mkda? Ousl or cot

    Reply
  25. varapirashanth says

    June 23, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    i have NVQ level 4 certificate in automobile technology.how to i get the HND (NVQ 5) certificate in automobile technology on minimum short time periote. please send your solution on my mail. my mail [email protected]
    please help me!!

    Reply
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