Overview
Fanni-Herfei (فنی و حرفهای) refers to Iran's technical and vocational education track, run through the Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO) and vocational high schools under the Ministry of Education. It trains students and adult learners in specific trades and issues skill certificates recognised across Iran.
Who can apply
School-track Fanni-Herfei programmes are open to students who have completed the required stage of secondary education and choose the vocational (as opposed to academic or Kar-Danesh) branch. TVTO short courses for adults are open more broadly to people seeking a specific trade skill, with entry requirements set per course.
Levels or stages
School-based vocational diploma (Fanni-Herfei high school branch): a secondary-level track combining general subjects with a specific technical or vocational major.
TVTO skill certificates: shorter, standalone courses for a specific trade, aimed at both new entrants and working adults wanting a recognised skill certificate.
Exam pattern
Assessment combines theoretical tests on the trade's underlying knowledge with practical, hands-on tests of the specific skill, in line with Iran's national occupational standards for each trade.
How to apply
School-track students enrol through their secondary school's vocational branch; TVTO short-course candidates register directly with a TVTO training centre offering the trade they want.
FAQs
Is Fanni-Herfei only for high school students?
No. It includes both a secondary-school vocational branch and separate short vocational courses run by TVTO for adults and working people.
How is competence assessed in Fanni-Herfei courses?
Through a combination of theoretical tests and practical, hands-on skill tests specific to the trade.