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Ministry of Manpower. Education and Training An Overview What could be offered to investors? Oman conference on Investment in Tourism Muscat –Dec2013. Yusif suliman Al rawahi . Occupational Standards and Curriculum Dev. This presentation is to:.
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Ministry of Manpower Education and Training An OverviewWhat could be offered to investors?Oman conference on Investment in Tourism Muscat –Dec2013 Yusifsuliman Al rawahi . Occupational Standards and Curriculum Dev.
This presentation is to: • Provide a brief introduction about Education and Training in Oman • Availability of Qualified Manpower • Government subsidized training programs that could be offered to investors
Oman’s System of Education Higher Education Ministry of Higher Education Other Ministries Sultan Qaboos University Ministry of Health Nursing Institutes(16) Colleges of Applied Sciences (6) An autonomous Government- funded institution Ministry of Manpower Colleges of Technology(7) Vocational Training Centers Private Universities (5) Private Colleges (19) Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs The Institute of Shari’a Science (1) School Education Ministry of Education Public Private Basic Ed. 10 years & Post Basic 2 years
Engineering Business Studies Information Technology Science Fashion Design and Photography Colleges of Technology ( 7) Specializations - 37 • Offers more than 40 training programs at three levels of qualifications, mostly in technical specializations, such as: • Car Mechanics • Carpentry • A/C & Refrigeration • Electrical Power Installation • …………..etc. Vocational Training Center ( 5 ) Offers several short training programs related to fishing industry Fisheries Institutes ( 2 ) National Training Programs, are subsidized training programs designed to meet specific employer’s requirements
Specialized Colleges • Deck Officers • Marine Engineers • Port, Shipping, and Transport Management • Process Operational Technology • And various short training courses and part-time course. International Maritime College Oman (IMCO) • Various course in Tourism and Hospitality Industry Oman Tourism College
Procedures for applying for the subsidized National Training Programs: • The employers selects candidates for the job from the Workforce Register Authority • If job candidates lack specific skills, employer request the Ministry to up skill the candidates through the NTP • Employer and the Ministry mutually agrees on the training program and the training provider • A binding contract is signed by the Employer, Training Provider, Trainee, and the Ministry of the Manpower
Providers of Hospitality and Tourism programs • Sultan Qaboos University • College of Arts and Social Sciences • Oman Tourism College • National Hospitality Institute • Khimjis Institute of Administration
Courses • Hotel Management • Hospitality Courses • Front office and Housekeeping Courses • Service and Restaurant Management Courses • Language Courses • Customer Service Courses • Management Courses • Tourism • Tour guiding courses • Reservations and Ticketing • Travel agents • Culinary courses • Cooks, Chefs
Summary What could be offered to investors? Qualified cadre at various qualification levels • Semi-Skilled, Skilled, Craftsman, Technicians, and Engineers • Access to a comprehensive data-base for job seekers (Workforce Force Register) that includes a substantial number of qualified job seekers at various levels ready for employment • Full assistance in employment procedures • If the candidates in the Labour Force Register doesn’t meet your requirements than the alternative is the subsidized tailor made training programs based on your needs “National Training Programs”
www.manpower.gov.om Home page click “Books and Brochures”, you will find: • Omani Labor Law • Regulations of Occupational Safety and Health • ……..etc.