Approved Vocational Schools, Programs And Courses In Nigeria
A vocational school provides training for a specific vocation in industry, agriculture or trade. It is sometimes also called a trade school or a career center.
Furthermore, they are to provide skilled technical and professional manpower required to perform the tasks of a particular and specific job, thereby enhancing development and sustenance of the National Economy.
A Vocational school differ from a academic high school which usually prepare students who aim to pursue tertiary education, rather than joining the workforce directly.
List of vocational school programs
The programs are available in five sectors i.e. hospitality and tourism, power/energy/engineering, building construction, service and agro-processing.
Building construction
- Plumbing
- Masonry
- Painting and Decoration
- Tiling
- Electrical Installation
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Welding and Fabrication
Power/Energy/Engineering
- Automobile Mechanic
- Power System Protection
- Turbine Maintenance
- Mechanical Auxiliaries’ maintenance
- System Electrical Operation
- Electrical Maintenance
- Computer Hardware Maintenance and Repairs
- GSM Repairs
- Satellite Installation and Maintenance
- Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Repairs and Maintenance
- Tri-cycle Assembly and Maintenance
- Motor Cycle Repairs and Maintenance
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
- Hospitality and Catering
- Travelling and Tourism
Servicing
- Office Technology
- Leather works
- Furniture Making
- Garment Making
Agro-Processing
- Rice milling
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List of approved vocational schools and courses in Nigeria
| S/NO | INSTITUTION NAME | APPROVED VOCATIONAL COURSES |
| 1. | Adhama Innovation Enterprise Institute,
171 Mission Road, Bompai, Kano |
NVC Fashion Design |
| 2. | Agency for Mass Education(AME) Training
Centres, OAU Quarters, Asokoro District, P.M.B. 197, Garki Abuja. 09 3147067 |
NVC Agriculture |
| 3. | Agency for Mass Education (AMF) Technology Centre, Asokoro, Garki, FCT. VTC Kwali, Abuja, Campus | NVC Agriculture |
| 4. | Ambassador College of Management. and
Technology, 80c Igwuruta Road(Tank) Rumuokwurushi, Port-Harcourt |
NVC Office Secretarial Assistant |
| 5. | Armed Forces Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics School Mogadishu Barracks Asokoro, Abuja | NVC Automotive Mechatronics |
| 6. | Best Global Business and Financial School Kachia Road, Kaduna | NVC Office Secretarial Assistant |
| 7. | Bonny Vocational Centre,
Bonny Island, Rivers State |
NVC Carpentry and Joinery
NVC Computer Studies NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies NVC Office Secretarial Assistant NVC Plumbing & Pipefitting NVC Refrigeration and Air-conditioning |
| 8. | Buckingham Academy of Management. and
Technology, Buckingham Estate old Awka Road near Iyienu Mission Hospital Ogidi Anambra State |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 9. | Calvary Foundation Institute of Technology,
(CAFITECH), Enugu, Enugu State |
NVC Carpentry and Joinery
NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works |
| 10. | Central Institute of Business and Technology, Kilometer 4 Benin-Abraka Road, Egba, Benin City | NVC Electrical Installation
NVC Fashion Design |
| 11. | Cherish Enterprise Institute,
Batsari, Katsina State |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 12. | Complete Computers and Technology Institute, Benin City, Edo State | NVC Computer Studies |
| 13. | Dalewares Institute of Technology, Lagos 33 Imani Dauda St. Off Eric Moore Road, Surulere, Lagos State. dalewares@yahoo.com
enquiry@dalewaresinstituteoftechnology.com |
NVC Computer Studies
NVC Printing Technology |
| 14. | Damson Institute of Management and Technology,
No 5 Damson Street, Off Etsu Jetta Street, Phase 1, Jikwoyi, Along Nyanya Karshi Road, FCT Abuja |
NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies |
| 15. | DOF Institute of Catering and Hospitality,
Dalian Plaza 43, Oritshe Street off Obafemi Awolowo zWay Box 800, Ikeja. |
NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies |
| 16. | ECWA Information and Computer Science Institute, Jos, Plateau State | NVC Computer Studies
NVC Office Secretarial Assistant |
| 17. | Environmental Sustainability Thinking and Action Centre (ESTAC), Institute of Construction & Engineering, Enugu.
1, Mike Toney Avenue, Phase 6 Trans Ekulu, Enugu State. info@estacnigeria.orgchannel2010@yahoo.com |
NVC Block Laying and Concreting |
| 18. | Entrepreneurship Vocational Technology ltd, Matan Fada, Kano State, Matan Fada, Kano.
08033379371 |
NVC Carpentry and Joinery
NVC Computer Studies NVC Fashion Design NVC Fabrication and Welding |
| 19. | Exhale Salon and Beauty Institute, No. 2A
Kwato Road/Ibrahim Zaki Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna. 08033145531 |
NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy |
| 20. | FCFM-Afaka Entrepreneurship Centre,
Kaduna, Kaduna State |
NVC Agriculture |
| 21. | First Mark Innovation School of Technology, Ado-Ekiti | NVC Computer Studies |
| 22. | Flyingdove Institute of Information
Technology, Abuja, FCT |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 23. | Gateway Industrial Petrogas Institute, Oni,
Ogun State |
NVC Fabrication and Welding
NVC Plumbing & Pipefitting |
| 24. | Global Maritime Academy, Ogoni-Olomu, Delta State | NVC Computer Studies
NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works NVC Office Secretariat Assistant |
| 25. | Hajia Sa’adatu and Umul-khairi Foundation, Kano | NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy
NVC Fashion Design |
| 26. | Hanzy Beauty International Institute Ltd,
Kaduna |
NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy |
| 27. | Highland College of Technology & Further Studies, Ibadan,
C/o Segun Fatoki, 98 Iwo Road, Ibadan, Oyo State. segunfatoki@hotmail.comhighlandcollege@yahoo.com |
NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies |
| 28. | Homik Oil and Gas Facility Engineering School,
Homik Rehoboth Court by Jesus Evang Power Mission, NTA/ Choba Road Ozuoba , Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
NVC Oil and Gas Facilities Engineering Technology |
| 29. | Hotel & Tourism Business School,
Ikeja, Lagos State |
NVC Hospitality & Tourism Studies |
| 30. | IMFI-ICT Academy,
54, Nsikak Eduok Avenue, P.O.Box 1723, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. www.imfiacademy.cominfo@imfiacademy.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
|
31. |
Industrial Training Fund(ITF) Models Skills Training Centre, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Maitama, Abuja | NVC Hospitality & Tourism Studies
NVC Automotive Mechatronics NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works |
| 32. | Innovation Institute of Technology,
No. 5. Yakubu Gowon Way, Kaduna |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 33. | Institute of Administration and Construction Engineering, Awgu, Enugu State | NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works
NVC Fabrication and Welding |
| 34. | Institute of Information and Computer Technology, Awgu, Enugu State | NVC Computer Studies |
| 35. | International Chaplaincy Corps Network (ICCN) Institute of Security Technology and Management, Orlu, Imo State | NVC Computer Studies
NVC Office Secretarial Assistant |
| 36. | Izisco Obos Institute of Marine Studies & Technology, Warri, Delta State | NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works
NVC Fabrication and Welding |
| 37. | JKN Training Centre, Oshodi,
Lagos |
NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works
NVC Refrigeration and Air-conditioning |
| 38. | Kazaure Innovation Institute,
c/o Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Kazaure, Jigawa State |
NVC Fashion Design |
| 39. | Lagos City Computer College,
7 Bashiru Oweh Street, P.M.B. 21200, Ikeja, Lagos State. |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 40. | Landmark Academy of Hospitality Management, Port Harcourt | NVC Hospitality & Tourism Studies |
| 41. | Linet Paul Innovative Institute,
No. 1 Sunmail Drive, off Isaac Boro Expressway, Etegwe- Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 42. | Lobi School of Management and Technology, Makurdi | NVC Carpentry and Joinery
NVC Computer Studies NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works |
| 43. | Mario Institute of Hospitality Management and Entreprenuership Education
Uhunowerre, Igbo – Eze South LGA Nsukka, Enugu State |
NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies |
| 44. | Metropolitan Institute of Technology,
Benin City, Edo State. |
NVC Computer Studies
NVC Fashion Design |
|
45. |
Minna Institute of Technology and Innovation, Kpakungu Road, Minna, Niger State | NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works |
| 46. | NAOWA Institute of Management and Technology, Asokoro, Abuja | NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy |
| 47. | National Centre for Women Development
(NCWD), Tafawa Balewa Street, Central Business District, Abuja |
NVC Computer Studies
NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies |
|
48. |
Nigeria–Korea Friendship Institute of Vocational and Advanced Technology,
Lokoja, Kogi State |
NVC Automotive Mechatronic |
| 49. | NIIT Education and Training Centre. Or
NIIT/IDM Building, 9 Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja Lagos rishi.malik@idmng.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 50. | NIIT Surulere Centre,
Lagos |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 51. | NIIT Festac Centre,
Lagos |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 52. | NIIT Abeokuta Centre, 69, Kuto Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State. abeokuta@niitng.com | NVC Computer Studies |
| 53. | NIIT Ajah Centre, Km 11, Lekki-Epe Express Way, First Gate – Ikota,(By Great Brands).
ajah@niitng.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 54. | NIIT Benin Centre, 11, Adesuwa Grammar
School Road, GRA, Benin City, Edo State. benin@niitng.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 55. | NIIT Garki Centre, 4, Dambata Close, Off Yola Street, Area 7, Garki, Abuja. | NVC Computer Studies |
| 56. | NIIT Gbagada Centre, 141C, GbagadaOshodi Express Road ( Opposite Hotel New Castel), Lagos State. festac@niitng.com | NVC Computer Studies |
| 57. | NIIT Ikorodu Centre, 14,
Olorunojowon Street, (Besides Zenith Bank), Lagos State. ikorodu@niitng.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 58. | NIIT Kaduna Centre, 5, Station Road, Kaduna North, Kaduna State.
kaduna@niitng.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 59. | NIIT Offa Centre, 2nd Floor, Olatinwo House, Olofa Way, Offa, Kwara State.
offa@niitng.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 60. | NIIT Ota Centre, Tantolorun House, KM 1, Idi-iroko Road, Otta Round-About, Otta, Ogun State.
otta@niitng.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 61. | NIIT Owerri Centre, Beside Diamond Bank, Item Street, Ikenegbui, Owerri, Imo State.
owerri@niitng.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 62. | NIIT Uyo Centre, 30, Udosen Uko Street, Off Oron Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
uyo@niitng.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 63. | NIIT Warri Centre, 43, Airport Road, Effurun, Warri, Delta State. warri@niitng.com | NVC Computer Studies |
| 64. | NIIT Wuse-Abuja Centre, 68, Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja. | NVC Computer Studies |
| 65. | Nspire Educational Services, Oyo House,
Central Business District, Abuja FCT |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 66. | OfferCentre Institute of Agriculture Olupona, Iwo, Osun State | NVC Agriculture |
|
67. |
Oseni Elamah ICT Institute
No. 39 Polytechnic Road Auchi. |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 68. | Peter Akinola Youth Centre for Industrial Training, Abeokuta, Ogun State | NVC Block laying and Concreting
NVC Computer Studies NVC Fashion Design |
| 69. | Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) Ltd.
PAN Training Centre, Plot1144, Mallam Kulbi Road,Kakuri Industrial Estate,PMB 2266 Kaduna. www.peugeotnigeria.com |
NVC Automotive Mechatronics
NVC Motor Vehicle Mechanics |
| 70. | Prime Innovation Institute of Technology, Ajah, Lagos | NVC Computer Studies |
| 71. | Rocana Institute of Technology,
Enugu |
NVC Computer Studies
NVC Printing Technology |
| 72. | Rolof Computer Academy
Plot 110, Apala Street, Off Okumagba Avenue, Warri, Delta State |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 73. | Southern Nigerian Institute of Innovation Technology, Ifewara, Ile Ife, Osun State | NVC Computer Studies |
| 74. | St. Winifred Innovative Institute,
Human Resources Development Centre, Sango Dina Village off Oloni-Olunde Ayegun Road, P.O. Box 16744, Ibadan, Oyo State. st.winifred@yahoo.com |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 75. | Tashiba Institute of Information Technology
Gyallesu, Zaria, Kaduna State |
NVC Computer Studies |
| 76. | Topearl Catering Institute,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
NVC Hospitality & Tourism Studies |
| 77. | UA College of Science and Technology, Osuofia, Anambra State | NVC Block laying and Concreting |
| 78. | Umuebe Farm College, Abakaliki,
Ebonyi State |
NVC Agriculture |
| 79. | Unival Institute of Technology, Benin City | NVC Computer Studies |
| 80. | UTAGBA-UNO Vocational Enterprise
Institute, Isumpe Road, Utagba-Uno, Via Kwale, Ndokwa West LGA, Delta State joebinum@yahoo.com |
NVC Carpentry and Joinery
NVC Computer Studies NVC Fabrication and Welding |
| 81. | Yenagoa Enterprise School, Yenagoa | NVC Office Secretarial Assistant |
| 82. | Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) Vocational Training Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State | NVC Fabrication and Welding |
Check through one of the regulatory body of vocational schools in Nigeria which include National Board of Technical Education for more information
