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MuST (Multi-Sector Skills Training)
The Multi-Sector Skills Training (MuST) Programme is an apprenticeship-based initiative designed to equip trainees with hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills in key sectors, including Hospitality and Tourism, Fundamentals of Crop Production and Farm Management, and Construction. Participants spend four days each week immersed in real-world industry settings, developing their practical abilities within their chosen fields. One day per week is dedicated to instructor-led learning at MIC-IT’s Technology Centres, where trainees supplement their on-the-job experience with targeted classroom instruction. To support their success and encourage programme completion, all trainees receive a stipend throughout their training journey.
Hospitality & Tourism
The Hospitality and Tourism training programme allows each applicant to specialise in just ONE Occupational Skills Area or level. A range of options is available across MIC-IT Technology Centres, all designed to equip participants with the skills and experience needed for a successful career in the industry.
Laventille Technology Centre
- Culinary Arts – CVQ Level I
- Culinary Arts – CVQ Level II
- General Office Administration – CVQ Level I
- Food and Beverage Services – TTNVQ Level I
O’Meara Technology Centre
- Culinary Arts – CVQ Level I
- General Office Administration – CVQ Level I
- Food and Beverage Services – TTNVQ Level I
Penal Technology Centre
- General Office Administration – CVQ Level I
Tobago Technology Centre
- Food and Beverage Services – TTNVQ Level I
Course Duration: Six (6) months – full-time
Mode of Delivery: Hands-on practical sessions
Programme Structure
Initial Training:
The programme begins with several weeks of theoretical training.
Industry Placement:
After the initial phase, you will participate in practical training at an assigned industry organisation four days per week, with one day per week at the Centre.
Mandatory Industry Placement:
Completion of the industry placement is a compulsory component of the programme and is required to successfully complete the course.
Training Schedule:
Practical training at industry sites typically runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. However, actual hours may vary depending on the organisation, as some placements may require shift work.
Your detailed industry placement schedule will be provided upon acceptance into the programme.
Benefits for Registered Trainees
The Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training provides each MuST trainee enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism programme with the following:
- Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Insurance Coverage
- Stipend:
- Level I: TTD 80 per training day (Prorated by hour)
- Level II: TTD 100 per training day (Prorated by hour)
Contact Information:
- Laventille Technology Centre – Eastern Main Road, Laventille | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3027
- O’Meara Technology Centre – Lot 68, O’Meara Business Park | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3244
- Penal Technology Centre – Clarke Road, Penal | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 4048
- Tobago Technology Centre – 143 Milford Road, Canaan | +1-868-663-4642 /+1-868-631-1300 ext. 5046
- Registration, Admissions and Records Unit – Head Office – 5A Century Drive, Trincity Business Park, Macoya | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3217
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be an unemployed national or legal resident of Trinidad and Tobago
- Must be between 17 and 50 years of age
- Level II: Must have successfully completed a Level I Culinary Arts Programme/Course or possess a minimum of eighteen (18) months’ relevant experience in the field
Required Documents
Please provide clear copies of the following documents upon application:
- Electronic Birth Certificate
- Valid Photo Identification (e.g., National ID, Driver’s Permit, or Passport)
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Recent Utility Bill (as proof of current address)
- Bank Account Information
- National Insurance (NIS) Number (if available)
(Applicable to All Levels)
- Application Fee: 30 TTD (non-refundable)
- Registration Fee: 100 TTD (non-refundable)
- Programme Fee: Government Funded (Free for Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago)
Certification Awarded upon Successful Completion:
CVQ Level I – awarded upon completion of any Level I MuST Hospitality & Tourism course
CVQ Level II – awarded upon completion of Culinary Arts Level II
TTNVQ Level I – awarded upon completion of the Food and Beverage programme
The Fundamentals of Crop Production and Farm Management
Applicants may specialise in only ONE level within the Crop Production and Farm Management training offered at MIC-IT Technology Centres. This option is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in cultivating a variety of crops, preparing them for success in the agriculture sector.
Level I Trainees will be exposed to the following:
- Land Preparation
- Propagation Support
- Pest Control
- Manual Planting
- Crop Maintenance
- Agricultural Health and Safety
Level II Trainees will be exposed to the following:
• Production systems
• Irrigation systems
• Farm equipment and machinery
• Preparation of land for cultivation
• Crop cultivation
• Plant propagation
• Harvest and post-harvest activities
• Marketing produce
• Communicating with stakeholders
• Budget and Financing
• Practicing HSE
Duration:
- Level I: Six (6) months, full-time
- Level II: Nine (9) months, full-time
Schedule:
- Days: Monday to Friday
- Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Mode of Delivery: Hands-on practical sessions
Location: Tobago Technology Centre – 143 Milford Road, Canaan
Programme Structure
Initial Training:
The programme begins with several weeks of theoretical training.
Industry Placement:
After the initial phase, you will participate in practical training at an assigned industry organisation four days per week, with one day per week at the Centre.
Mandatory Industry Placement:
Completion of the industry placement is a compulsory component of the programme and is required to successfully complete the course.
Training Schedule:
Practical training at industry sites typically runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. However, actual hours may vary depending on the organisation, as some placements may require shift work.
Your detailed industry placement schedule will be provided upon acceptance into the programme
Benefits for Registered Trainees
The Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training provides each MuST trainee enrolled in the Fundamentals of Crop Production and Farm Management programme with the following:
- Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Insurance Coverage
- Stipend:
- Level I: TTD 80 per training day (Prorated by hour)
- Level II: TTD 100 per training day (Prorated by hour)
Contact Information:
- Tobago Technology Centre – 143 Milford Road, Canaan | +1-868-631-1300 / +1-868-663-4642 ext. 5046
- Registration, Admissions and Records Unit – Head Office – 5A Century Drive, Trincity Business Park, Macoya | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3217
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be an unemployed national or legal resident of Trinidad and Tobago
- Must be between 17 and 50 years of age
- Level II: Completion of a Level I Crop Production/Farm Management or a minimum of eighteen (18) months’ relevant experience
Required Documents
Please provide clear copies of the following documents upon application:
- Electronic Birth Certificate
- Valid Photo Identification (e.g., National ID, Driver’s Permit, or Passport)
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Recent Utility Bill (as proof of current address)
- Bank Account Information
- National Insurance (NIS) Number (if available)
(Applicable to All Levels)
- Application Fee: TTD 30 (non-refundable)
- Registration Fee: TTD 100 (non-refundable)
- Programme Fee: Government funded (Free for citizens of Trinidad and Tobago)
Certification Awarded upon Successful Completion:
CVQ Level I – awarded upon completion of the Level I Fundamentals of Crop Production and Farm Management course
CVQ Level II – awarded upon completion of the Level II Fundamentals of Crop Production and Farm Management course
Construction
Applicants may specialise in only ONE Occupational Skills Area within the Construction training offered at MIC-IT Technology Centres. A range of options is available across various Centres, each designed to equip trainees with essential knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in the construction industry.
Laventille Technology Centre: Eastern Main Road, Laventille
- Electrical Installation
- General Construction (Carpentry & Masonry)
- Welding
O’Meara Technology Centre: Lot 68, O’Meara Business Park
- Electrical Installation
- General Construction (Carpentry & Masonry)
- Welding
Penal Technology Centre: Clarke Road, Penal
- Electrical Installation
- Plumbing
- Welding
Tobago Technology Centre: 143 Milford Road, Canaan
- General Construction (Carpentry & Masonry)
- Welding
Course Duration: Nine (9) months, full-time
Mode of Delivery: Hands-on practical sessions
Programme Structure
Initial Training:
The programme begins with several weeks of theoretical training.
Industry Placement:
After the initial phase, you will participate in practical training at an assigned industry organisation four days per week, with one day per week at the Centre.
Mandatory Industry Placement:
Completion of the industry placement is a compulsory component of the programme and is required to successfully complete the course.
Training Schedule:
Practical training at industry sites typically runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. However, actual hours may vary depending on the organisation, as some placements may require shift work.
Your detailed industry placement schedule will be provided upon acceptance into the programme.
Benefits for Registered Trainees
The Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training provides each MuST trainee enrolled in the Construction programme with the following:
- Basic Personal Protective Equipment
- Insurance Coverage
- Stipend of 100 TTD per training day (Prorated by hour)
Contact Information:
- Laventille Technology Centre – Eastern Main Road, Laventille | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3027
- O’Meara Technology Centre – Lot 68, O’Meara Business Park | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3244
- Penal Technology Centre – Clarke Road, Penal | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 4048
- Tobago Technology Centre – 143 Milford Road, Canaan | +1-868-663-4642 / +1-868-631-1300 ext. 5046
- Registration, Admissions and Records Unit – Head Office – 5A Century Drive, Trincity Business Park, Macoya | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3217
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of a Level I Construction Programme or a minimum of eighteen (18) months’ relevant experience in a construction-related skill area
- Must be an unemployed national or legal resident of Trinidad and Tobago
- Must be between 17 and 50 years of age
Required Documents
Please provide clear copies of the following documents upon application:
- Electronic Birth Certificate
- Valid Photo Identification (e.g., National ID, Driver’s Permit, or Passport)
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Recent Utility Bill (as proof of current address)
- Bank Account Information
- National Insurance (NIS) Number (if available)
- Application Fee: 30 TTD (non-refundable)
- Registration Fee: 100 TTD (non-refundable)
- Programme Fee: Government Funded (Free for Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago)
Certification Awarded upon Successful Completion:
Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Level II
