Train for the Manufacturing & Energy Industries
Journeyman
The National Skills Development Programme (NSDP) Journeyman Diploma is a comprehensive apprenticeship designed to equip trainees with the technical skills and workplace competencies required across multiple engineering disciplines.
Developed through a partnership between the MIC Institute of Technology, the German Chamber of Crafts and Trades, Fitz Werner GmbH, and ICON-INSTITUT of Aachen, Germany, this diploma is modelled after the internationally recognised German dual-system of training. This approach systematically combines structured, practical industry experience with formal vocational education.
Graduates of the NSDP Journeyman Diploma will be able to demonstrate a broad range of skills and knowledge relevant to the Manufacturing and Energy sectors, ensuring their readiness for employment in these industries.
Available Occupational Areas
Electrical/Electronics Technology (EET)
Offered at: Macoya, Laventille & Tobago Technology CentresIndustrial Maintenance Technology (IMT)
Offered at: Macoya, Laventille & Tobago Technology CentresMechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
Offered at: Macoya, Laventille & Tobago Technology Centres
Programme Structure
The Journeyman Diploma spans three (3) years. In Year 1, trainees will rotate through all occupational areas with in-house training at their assigned MIC-IT centre. Upon successful completion of Year 1, trainees must select one (1) occupational area for specialisation.
During Years 2 and 3, trainees will be placed on industrial attachment, participating in on-the-job training four (4) days per week, with one day per week (or as required) spent at their MIC-IT Centre.
Please note: Progression to Years 2 and 3 is contingent upon successful completion of all Year 1 requirements. Industrial placement and specialisation options are subject to availability and the needs of industry partners.
Duration: Three (3) years, full-time
Mode of Delivery: Hands-on practical sessions
Please note: Online classes may occasionally be conducted as needed
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Benefits:
- Equips graduates with industry-relevant skills for immediate employment
- Enables progression to higher-level engineering programmes or entrepreneurship
- Includes job placement through a two-year industrial attachment in the selected area of specialisation
- Provides a stipend during the industrial attachment, with rates determined by the employer
- Covers trainees with workman’s compensation insurance throughout the attachment
Contact Information:
- Laventille Technology Centre – Eastern Main Road, Laventille | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3289
- Macoya Technology Centre – Century Drive, Trincity Business Park, Macoya | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3038
- Tobago Technology Centre – 143 Milford Road, Canaan | +1-868-663-4642 / +1-868-631-1300 ext. 5016
- Registration, Admissions and Records Unit – Head Office – 5A Century Drive, Trincity Business Park, Macoya | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3335
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 17–25 years
- Minimum of three (3) CSEC passes (Grades I, II, or III) or GCE ‘O’ Levels (Grades A, B, or C), including English Language and Mathematics
- Subjects such as Science, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical/Electronic Technology are considered assets
- NEC Craftsman Certificate or Pre-Technician Certificate in the relevant area
Please note:
- Only nationals or residents of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible for GATE funding
- Preference will be given to applicants who possess both the NEC Certificate and the required academic qualifications
Required Documents (to be uploaded online)
- Academic certificates and transcripts supporting the entry requirements
- Valid photo identification (e.g., National ID, Driver’s Permit, or Passport)
- Electronic birth certificate
- Recent utility bill (proof of address)
- Passport-sized photograph
- National Insurance (NIS) number
- Application Fee: 30 TTD (non-refundable)
- Registration Fee: 500 TTD (non-refundable)
- Programme Fee / Tuition: Fully funded through the Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses Programme (GATE)
Upon successful completion, trainees will be awarded a National Journeyman Diploma in their area of study.
The Journeyman Diploma is:
- Recognised at Level III of T&T’s current qualification framework
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT)
- Internationally Recognised; Certified by the Chamber of Skilled Crafts and Trades, Handwerkskammer Aachen (HWK), Germany
*Foreign certification is validated through official sealed transcripts
Joinery
Joinery students will be exposed to Practical and Theoretical Skills/Knowledge in the areas of Wood Technology, Design and Construction, Furniture construction, Cabinet making and practical experiences on the varying woodworking equipment.
- Blueprint/Technical Drawing (TD)
- Cabinet Making
- Wood Finishing
- Application of Woodworking Machinery
- Joinery Technology
- Maintenance of Tools and Equipment
- Applied Mathematics
- Communication
- Entrepreneurship
Duration: Eighteen (18) months, full-time
Mode of Delivery: Hands-on practical sessions
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: St. Bede Technology Centre – St. John Road, St. Augustine
Contact Information:
- St. Bede Technology Centre – St. John Road, St. Augustine | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3061
- Registration, Admissions and Records Unit – Head Office – 5A Century Drive, Trincity Business Park, Macoya | +1-868-663-4642 ext. 3335
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum of three (3) CXC or GCE passes in Mathematics, English, and a Science subject (or equivalent)
- CVQ in Secondary School, Carpentry Level I Certificate, MIC-IT HYPE or MuST Carpentry Certificate, completion of Level I Carpentry from a recognised TVET institution, or equivalent work experience
- Must be a national or resident of Trinidad and Tobago
- Minimum age: sixteen (16) years
Required Documents (to be uploaded online)
- Copies of academic certificates supporting the entry requirements
- Valid photo identification (e.g., National ID, Driver’s Permit, or Passport)
- Electronic birth certificate
- Passport-sized photograph
- Recent utility bill (proof of current address)
- Application Fee: 30 TTD (non-refundable)
- Registration Fee: 500 TTD (non-refundable)
- Programme Fee: Government Funded (Free for Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago)
Qualification Awarded upon Successful Completion:
MIC Institute of Technology Level II Joinery Certificate
Mechanical Engineering Technology with Steelpan Manufacturing (METSM)
METSM trainees will be exposed to modules that would develop their knowledge, in the areas of steelpan construction and tuning, the science of sound and introduction to sound engineering, music, welding and fabrication, mechanical technology and practical experiences on the varying pan manufacturing and tuning equipment.
- Steelpan Construction & Tuning
- Science of Sound and Introduction to Sound Engineering
- Music
- History of Pan
- Machine Shop (Mechanical Technology) & Metallurgy
- Welding & Fabrication
- Related Mathematics & Science
- Entrepreneurship & International Marketing
- Communication
- Industrial Attachment
Course Duration
- 2 ½ years Full-time and Part-time
Locations/ Class Time:
Macoya Workforce Development Centre:
- Full-time: Monday – Fridays (8.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.)
Part-time: Monday – Thursday (5.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.) AND Saturday (9.00 a.m. -1.00 p.m.)
Laventille Technology Centre:
- Full –time: Monday – Fridays (8.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.)
- Part-time: Monday – Thursday (5.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.) AND Saturday (9.00 a.m. -1.00 p.m.)
- Must be 16 years to 47 years
- Must possess at least three CSEC or GCE passes (1, 2, 3 or A, B, C respectively) including Mathematics, English, any of the Sciences, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering Technology.
- Completion of pan music course or pan tuning course would be an asset
- National/ Resident of Trinidad and Tobago
- Copy of Identification Card
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Utility Bill
- 2 Passport-size Photos
- Application Fee: TT$30.00 (non-refundable)
- Registration Fee: $TT500.00 (non-refundable)
- Programme Fee: GATE Funded
- Upon successful completion, trainees will be awarded a Level II Certificate certified by MIC-IT and receive a certificate for Music certified by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Theory)
Master Craftsman
Participants of this programme are trained at the highest level of technical competency whilst learning the basics of management and supervision. A graduate of this programme will be able to function as a specialist in his/her occupational area and be qualified for supervisory or trainer positions. The Master Craftsman Qualification is a Diploma Level 4 of ACTT National Qualifications Framework Programme.
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Construction Technology
- Automotive Technology
Duration:
- Ten months in Trinidad from Special Lectures from Germany.
OR
Six months Training in Trinidad and Tobago and four months of Training in Germany (including Industrial Training)
Locations/Class Time:
- Macoya Workforce Development Centre: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Pleasantville Technology Centre: Monday – Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Journeyman graduate with at least three years’ experience and continuous supplemental training
- At least 3 CXC or G.C.E passes or equivalent at grade A, B, C or 1, 2, 3 including: English and Mathematics
- Minimum age of Twenty-three (23) years
- Approved evening course clusters and work experience
- Foreign certification is validated via official sealed transcripts
- Considerable work experience or formal on-the-job training with verification from a competent authority. Some assessments may be conducted by MIC-IT
- Other engineering technical training and work experience. Some assessments may be conducted by MIC-IT
- NEC Engineering Technician Diploma and at least two years’ relevant experience — preference will be given to applicants with NEC certification and the first requirement above.
- National/ Resident of Trinidad and Tobago
- Copy of Identification Card
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Utility Bill
- 2 Passport-size Photos
- Application Fee: TT$30.00 (non-refundable)
- Registration Fee: TT$1000.00 (non-refundable)
- Programme Fee: GATE approved
*Without GATE: The cost of the Master Craftsman training programme will be made available upon request. The cost includes all course materials, consumables etc.
- Master Craftsman Diploma (MIC Institute of Technology, ICON-INSITUT and German Chamber of Crafts and Trade)
