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Agriculture Plantation and Livestock

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Animal Feed Production Assistant G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
  • Monitor & maintain development of grass and legumes land
  • Monitor processing of grass and legumes
  • Monitor compounded feed preparation procedures
Dairy Farming Assistant G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3 None
  • Run establishments that produce crops, livestock, and dairy products.
  • Feed animals
  • Ensure Clean Milk Production
  • Maintain the Herd
Agricultural Equipment Mechanic G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/ 4 None
  • Repair and Maintain Agricultural Water Pumps
  • Repair and Maintain Land Preparation
  • Implements and Equipment Mounted on Two Wheel Tractors
  • Repair and Maintain Knapsack type Plant Protection Equipment
  • Repair and Maintain Grain Harvesting Machine
  • Repair and Maintain Miscellaneous Agricultural Machines & Equipment
  • Repair and Maintain Mechanical Transmission System
  • Repair and Maintain Hydraulic Transmission System
  • Repair and Maintain Front Axle and Steering System
Animal Feed Mill Operator G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/ 4 None
  • Receive ingredients process ingredients and dispatch final product
  • Maintain feed mill machinery and equipment
Assistant Factory Officer (Tea) G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/ 4 None
  • Monitor latex receiving process
  • Monitor wet milling of latex coagulum
  • Monitor drying of lace
  • Monitor sorting & folding of lace
  • Monitor grading, packing and dispatching rubber
Assistant Factory Officer (Rubber) G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/ 4 None
  • Monitor the process of withering of green leaf
  • Monitor the process of rolling of withered leaf
  • Monitor the process of performing of firing of dhools
  • Monitor the process of grading, packing and dispatching of teas
Plant Nursery Development Assistant G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/ 4 None
  • Perform preliminary activities for setting up a plant nursery
  • Establish and maintain mother plants & produce stoke plants
  • Propagate plants
  • Protect plants from pests and diseases
  • Implement activities at plant nursery, conduct sales
  • Manage nursery staff

Art Design & Media

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Gaffer (Film & TV Lighting) A diploma or a degree course in Computer Graphics Level 4 None
Photographer G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Video Editor / Assistant Editor G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/ 4 None

Automobile Repair and Maintenance

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Fabricators G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3/4 None
Mechanist G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Automobile AC Mechanic G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Automobile Electrician G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3/4 None
Automobile Painter G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Automobile Tinker G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3/4 5 Years

Building and Construction

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Painters G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3 None
Construction Equipment Mechanic G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Bar Bender G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Landscaping Technician G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Industrial Electronic Craftsman G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Fitter G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Pest Controller G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Construction and Building Inspectors G.C.E (O/L) Level 2 None
Lab Assistant for Construction Industry G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Aluminium Fabricator G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3/4 None

Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Linesman (Electrical) G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Household Electrical Appliance Repairer G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Tool and Die Maker G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Telecommunication Technician G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None

Finance, Banking and Management

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Cashier G.C.E (O/L) or (A/L) Level 4 None
Sales Representative G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None

Food Technology

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Fruit and Vegetable Processor Less than high school Level 4 None

Gem and Jewellery

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Jewellers Stone Setter None Level 4 None
Jewellery Maker (Goldsmith) Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Lapidarist Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None

Heavy Vehicles Operations

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Heavy Vehicle Operator Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 1 to 5 years

Hotel and Tourism

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Cook G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3/4 None
Baker G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3/4 None
Bartender Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 3 None
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Processor G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Waiter Open to G.C.E.O/L or A/L Level 2/3/4 None
Room Attendant Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3 None

Information Communication and Multimedia Technology

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Computer Hardware Engineer G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3 None
ICT Technician G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Graphic Designer G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3 6 months
Web Developer Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 More Than 06 months
Software Developer Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3 None

Leather and Footwear

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Footwear Craftsman G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None

Marine and Nautical Science

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Fishing Vessel Skipper G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None

Mechatronic Technology

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Out Board Mechanic G.C.E (O/L) Level 3 None

Medical and Health Science

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Bio Medical Technician Open to NVQ 5 Level 5 None
Nursing Assistant Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 3 None
Optician G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3 None

Metal and Light Engineering

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Welder G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3/4 None

Office Management

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Secretary G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
General Office Clerk G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Municipal Solid Waste Operation Assistant G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Store Keeper G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3/4 More than 6 Months

Personal & Community Development

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Beautician Open to any level Level 4 None
Florist Open to any level Level 4 None
Hair Dresser Open to any level Level 4 None
Makeup Artist G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None

Printing and Packaging

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Book Binders Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Litho Machine Operator G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Printing Machine Mechanic Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3/4 None

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None

Textile and Garment

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Boiler Operator G.C.E (O/L) Level 2/3 None
Tailor Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Fabric Cutter Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 3 None
Pattern Maker G.C.E (O/L) Level 3/4 None
Production Supervisor (Sewing) Up to G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Quality Controller (Apparel Production) G.C.E (O/L) Level 4 None
Fabric Inspector G.C.E (O/L) Level 3 None

Wood Related

Position Entry level Education NVQ Level Work Experiences
Wood Craftsman (Furniture) Open to G.C.E. (O/L) Level 3/4 None

Source: Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training. Last updated on: 02/02/2017

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