Vivekananda Technical Centre (VTC) which was formerly known as Nawaicoba Vocational Centre is the first Tertiary institution to have acquired the Fiji National Certificate status endorsed by the Fiji Higher Education Commission.
In visiting the institution on the 10th of April to sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the Ministry of Education and the heads of Vivekananda Technical Centre, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary was impressed with the way the Centre was progressing quickly.
“I must thank the administrators, teachers and other stakeholders for your commitment and hard work.
I am also impressed with the modern facilities, equipment, and latest machines that this Centre provides for the teaching and learning of our people. This will certainly improve skills, knowledge and experience and enhance competency for the graduates” remarked Dr Lal.
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Courses that are graded as Fiji National Certificate 4 by the Fiji Higher Education Commission offered by VTC include Automotive Mechanics, Automotive Electrical Electronics, Cookery and Cabinet Making and Joinery.
Other provider courses include Certificate 3 in Advance Office Technology.
The Center endeavors to provide recognition of prior learning, up-skilling and certification for trades and also embarks to continually develop the curriculum and upgrade manpower and infrastructure resources to meet the current and future needs of the nation.
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