Courses at Nakawa Vocational Training Institute

Courses at Nakawa Vocational Training Institute
Nakawa Vocational Training Institute
Nakawa Vocational Training Institute

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

  • Analogue Electronics I & II
  • Digital Electronics I & II
  • Computer System I & II

 2.       Electricity

  •  Domestic and industrial Electrical Installation
  • Domestic appliances
  • Motor and Generator Rewinding
  • Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and Sequential Control
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

 3.       Machining and Fitting

  • Machining
  • General Fitting
  • Material Testing
  • Machinery maintenance and repair

 4.       Motor vehicle

  • Electronic Control Fuel Injection (EFI)
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Radiator Repair
  • Engine Overhaul
  • Auto Electrical
  • Body Care
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Defensive driving

 5.       Wood working

  • Carpentry work
  • Joinery work
  • Upholestry
  • Designing
  • Wood finishing and coating

 6.       Sheet metal and plumbing

  • Pipe work installation
  • Domestic and Industrial Plumbing
  • Sheetmetal development
  • Drainage Installation

 7.       Welding and fabrication

  • Oxy – acetylene / Gas Welding
  • Manual metal Arc welding
  • MAG /MIG welding
  • TIG welding

 8.       Brick/Block laying and concrete practice

  • Brick / Block work
  • Construction work
  • Architectural work
  • Concrete Technology                                   

  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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31 Responses to "Courses at Nakawa Vocational Training Institute"

  1. Tusabe abdurahiim   April 8, 2018 at 7:15 am

    Hello Nakawa Institute
    At how much is a certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning
    2.for how long is the course??

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  2. Adrawa Charles Young   July 15, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    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

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  3. Silva   July 28, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    When is the next coming intakes
    I want to apply for a course in plumbing

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  4. Silva   July 28, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    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

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  5. George ssemmanda   August 14, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    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

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    • Philimon Badagawa   August 17, 2018 at 11:45 am

      We advise you to visit the Institute and discuss a suitable programm that will not affect you. Thank you.

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  6. henry   August 29, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    I want to apply for plumbing when is the intake and tuition

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    • Philimon Badagawa   September 3, 2018 at 11:47 am

      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

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  7. Ronald   October 12, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    Am so interested in taking mechanical and repair but I would like to know the requirements before I apply thx

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    • Philimon Badagawa   October 16, 2018 at 7:23 am

      Hello Ronald, you must have completed either O’level or A’level in order to be admitted.

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  8. ATAMA ISUMAIL   October 22, 2018 at 9:37 pm

    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

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    • Philimon Badagawa   October 23, 2018 at 9:12 am

      You need to visit the institute and pick the application form

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  9. ASMEROM   November 14, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    IS IT ALLOWED FOR FOREIGNERS TO TAKE MECHANIC COURSES IF OK WHAT IS THE REQUIREMENTS

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    • Philimon Badagawa   November 26, 2018 at 7:59 am

      It’s ok for you to apply and get admitted. Visit the institute and pick the admission form so that you apply.

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  10. TUMWESIGYE DENESI   November 29, 2018 at 8:24 am

    Do you offer Diploma in mechanical engineering

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  11. OLUPOT EMMANUEL   January 3, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    Good information but this year I want also to come for installation permit class c, do you offer and when will I join, and it will take aperiod of how long and it cost how much

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  12. Emmanuel Mandela   February 24, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    hello am call Emmanuel Mandela i would like to do training for school managers for vocational training school, my email mandellaemmanuel85@gmail.com
    update me on that so that i prepare my self thanks

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  13. Wandera Ivan   June 3, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    At how much is civil engineering course and how long does it take.

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  14. Kaana amon   June 8, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    Do you offer a diploma in motor vehicle mechanics

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  15. EWANU SIMON   June 11, 2019 at 11:24 am

    Me I did diploma in hotel and institutional catering, I would love to become an instructor for that course . advise me

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  16. EWANU SIMON   June 11, 2019 at 11:28 am

    I would love to joined the school as early as possible .

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  17. Kumakech fred   June 18, 2019 at 10:52 pm

    Hello,am kumakech Fred I completed o-level in 2006 and I got 4th grade with aggregate 55 and I have workers pass in electrical installation and maintainance,I would like to upgrade and do electrical installation and maintainance in your school,you assure me wether I can study in your school.Thanks

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    • Philimon Badagawa   June 19, 2019 at 10:43 am

      Dear Fred, you can visit Nakawa Vocational Training Institute for guidance. Thank you

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    • Muhindo jophet   July 27, 2019 at 11:31 pm

      I need to come for a welding course .when is the next intake

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  18. Dickens   July 15, 2019 at 9:44 pm

    Do you have a course in veterinary medicine

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  19. Kagiri   July 19, 2019 at 10:48 am

    I am already working as an engineer and i would love to get a certificate in radio and TV repair

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  20. Muhindo jophet   July 27, 2019 at 11:32 pm

    I need to come for a welding course .when is the next intake

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    • Philimon Badagawa   July 31, 2019 at 7:55 am

      Dear Jophet, you can visit the admissions office at the institute. Thank you

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  21. muntu alvin   January 2, 2020 at 8:37 pm

    I would like to apply for joinery , how much us the fee structure

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  22. KYEYUNE GODFREY   January 18, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    Hey when is the 2020 intake I want to have a course in electrical engineering at your institute and how much wud the certificate be

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  23. Aziz   February 19, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    2020 intake,
    I need a take in motor vehicle.
    How long will it take to complete the course.
    And the payment s

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