Our Training Programmes
The Institute offers the following National Certificate and Competence Based Certificate Courses under Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board (UBTEB) and Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) respectively. Regardless of the course, ALL students are offered entrepreneurship skills, computer application skills and career counseling. These courses are conducted either on a full-time basis or part-time or through the Outreach Programme.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES – (Examined and Awarded by UBTEB)
| S/N | COURSE NAME | DURATION | REQUIREMENT |
| 1 | National Certificate in Automotive Mechanics | 2 Years | UCE |
| 2 | National Certificate in Plumbing | 2 Years | UCE |
| 3 | National Certificate in Electrical Installation Systems & Maintenance | 2 Years | UCE |
| 4 | National Certificate in Building Construction | 2 Years | UCE |
| National Certificate in Agriculture | 2 Years | UCE | |
| 5 | National Certificate in Hotel Management and Institutional Catering | 2 Years | UCE |
| 6 | National Certificate in Welding and Fabrication | 2 Years | UCE |
| 7 | National Certificate in Woodwork Technology | 2 Years | UCE |
| 8 | National Certificate in Fashion andGarment Design | 2 Years | UCE |
| 9 | National Certificate in Records and Information Management. | 2 Years | UCE |
| 10 | Certificate in Computer Science and Technology | 2 Years | UCE |
COMPETENCE BASED CERTIFICATE COURSES – (Assessed and awarded by DIT)
| S/N | COURSE/TRADE NAME | DURATION | REQUIREMENT |
| 1 | Brick Layer | 1 Year | PLE – Certificate |
| 2 | Bakery | 1 Year | PLE – Certificate |
| 3 | Pastry | 1 Year | PLE – Certificate |
| 4 | Cook | 1 Year | PLE – Certificate |
| 5 | Carpentry & Joinery | 1 Year | PLE – Certificate |
| 4 | Tailoring (Fashion & Design) | 1 Year | PLE – Certificate |
| 5 | Hair Dresser | 1 Year | PLE – Certificate |
| 6 | Motor Cycle Service & Repair | 1 Year | PLE – Certificate |
| 7 | Electrical Installation – Domestic | 1 Year | PLE – Certificate |
| 8 | Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 1 Year | PLE – Certificate |
OTHER SHORT COURSES: 1 – 6 MONTHS (Both at Campus or Community Outreach)
| S/N | Course | Duration | Requirement |
| 1 | Tailoring (Fashion & Design) | 4 months | Open Entry |
| 2 | Hair dressing | 4 months | Open Entry |
| 3 | Bakery/Pastry | 4 months | Open Entry |
| 4 | Motorcycle Service & Repair | 6 months | Open Entry |
| 5 | Welding & Fabrication | 6 months | Open Entry |
| 4 | Motor Vehicle Driving | 6 weeks | Open Entry |
| 5 | Computer Application | 2 months | Open Entry |
| 6 | Grader Operation (Heavy Machinery) | 3 months | Open Entry |
Note: Application Fee is UGX 20,000
Course Description;
Automotive Mechanics
Trainees in this course will learn and master motor vehicle and automobile fault identification, repair, servicing and maintenance. Motor Vehicle Driving: Trainees shall learn driving and motor vehicles operation. Motorcycle repair: Trainees shall acquire the necessary expertise in motorcycle repair & maintenance. Non-formal training can be specifically organized for motor cycle repair and motor vehicle driving.
Electrical Installation &System Maintenance
This course provides trainees with theoretical & practical knowledge such that the trainee will become a skilled electrician who can work effectively with electronic installations and domestic appliances, install and maintenance of radios, TV, and refrigerators, repair & provide maintenance for radios, TVs, refrigerators etc, and repair/install electric wiring and related equipment in buildings and small factories.
Plumbing
Trainees shall acquire basic Arch and Gas Welding skills plus some other allied trades such as Sheet Metal Works. First Craft plumbing graduates are in high demand, and can often find employment opportunities in construction companies or can work as a plumbing/mechanical services maintenance technician. The students taking this course shall acquire the skills in the following areas: Water supply, Sewerage disposal, Maintenance of systems that supply and dispose water, Arch and Gas Welding, Installation of sanitary appliances, basic costing of plumbing works.