Overview
The National Apprenticeship and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) is a Sri Lankan government body that runs apprenticeship and industrial skills training programmes, certifying trainees in a range of trades including engineering, construction, automotive and electrical fields. NAITA-issued certificates and NVQ qualifications are widely recognised by employers in Sri Lanka's industrial sector.
Who can apply
Candidates apply to NAITA training centres for apprenticeship or skills-training programmes in a chosen trade; entry requirements (such as minimum education level) vary by programme and trade.
Exam pattern
Training combines structured on-the-job apprenticeship placements with employers and off-the-job instruction at NAITA training centres. Assessment follows Sri Lanka's National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) competency-based model, with trainees assessed against national occupational skill standards through practical demonstration and knowledge checks.
Marking and results
Trainees who demonstrate the required competencies are awarded the relevant NVQ-aligned certificate for their trade and level.
How to apply
Candidates apply directly to a NAITA training centre, or through an employer participating in NAITA's apprenticeship scheme, for the trade and programme they wish to join.
FAQs
Does NAITA training include on-the-job placement?
Yes. NAITA apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with employers and off-the-job instruction at NAITA centres.
Is NAITA assessment linked to Sri Lanka's NVQ system?
Yes, NAITA trainees are generally assessed against national occupational skill standards under the NVQ framework.