NDDC/ESI Skills Acquisition Programme 2017-2018- Apply Now for Training in Home Finishing Skills

This is another great opportunities for the NDDC states to apply for the 2017/2018 NDDC/ESI skills acquisition organization by the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC to train young Nigerians in home finishing skills.

The NDDC/ESI Home Finishing Skills programme is structured to address and fill the yawning gap of skilled craftsmen and craftsmanship in finishing of construction projects, especially homes and offices in Nigeria. This programme therefore seeks to develop and deliver training, under the supervision of world class experts from the UK, for 100 qualified participants, in the first instance. The skills training will be in the following occupations:-

• O. P Ceiling Installation
• Screeding
• Decoration
• Floor Tiling
• Electrical Wiring
• Carpentry
• Plumbing

Proposed Progamme Duration

The training programme is slated to run for 4 weeks, with student/participants attending other development activities. All activities kicks off from 10th January, 2018 to 10th February, 2018.

Student Cohort: It is anticipated that there will be 100 students per cycle. Students will have some skills, knowledge and competence of the subject matter.

Language
All training, assessment and materials to be in the English language.

Qualification:
School Cert, City & Guilds or above in relevant crafts.

Eligibility

• Candidates/applicants must be from a Niger Delta Region.
• Hands-on knowledge of and experience in specific trade/skill is required.
• Only practicing tradesmen and women will be considered.
• Those who have no working experience in above stated skill areas need not apply.
• Candidates’ age limit is between 18-35 years

Location:
Delivery location and training center will be at The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The precise training format will be a mix of practical workshop based teaching of skills and knowledge, coupled with work-simulated competence assessment.

Certification after the progamme:
Certificates will be issued to students upon satisfactory achievement of all the skills assessment criteria.

How to Apply

All interested and qualified candidates should CLICK www.nddc.gov.ng

Application closing date

8th December, 2017