TVET Cohort 2 Durations 2026: Full List of 6-Month and 12-Month Training Programmes
TVET Cohort 2 Durations 2026: Full List of 6-Month and 12-Month Training Programmes
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative Cohort 2 has introduced an important update regarding the duration of several training programmes.
While many applicants expected every course to last six months, the Federal Government has confirmed that some trades have been extended to 12 months to provide more comprehensive practical and technical skills.
This change is designed to improve graduates’ employability, industry readiness, and certification outcomes.
Why Were Some TVET Trades Extended?
According to the TVET programme guidelines, certain technical and engineering-related trades require longer practical sessions and intensive hands-on experience. As a result, these courses will now run for 12 months, while others will continue under the 6-month training schedule.
The extension aims to:
- Provide deeper practical experience.
- Meet industry standards.
- Improve participants’ technical competence.
- Increase employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
- Produce graduates with nationally recognized vocational skills.
TVET 12-Month Trades
The following programmes will now last 12 months:
- Automobile CNG Conversion and Maintenance
- Automobile Mechanics
- Electrical Installation
- Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Mechanised Agriculture
- Solar PV Installation and Maintenance
- Welding and Fabrication
- Auto-body Works
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Repair & Maintenance
- Woodwork, Carpentry and Joinery
- Vulcanising & Tyre Repair & Maintenance
- Floor Cladding, Tiling & Interlocking
- Furniture-making & Upholstery
These programmes require extensive practical training and workshop experience.
TVET 6-Month Trades
The following trades will continue as 6-month programmes:
- Creative Media
- Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
- Livestock Farming
- Hospitality Training
- Social Media Communication
- Leather Work
- Computer Hardware & GSM Repair & Maintenance
- Motorcycle Repair & Maintenance
- Network System Repair & Maintenance
- Painting, Decoration & Finishes
These courses remain intensive but can be completed within six months.
What This Means for Beneficiaries
Applicants admitted into Cohort 2 should carefully check the duration of their selected trade before resuming training.
Participants enrolled in the 12-month programmes should prepare for:
- Longer classroom instruction.
- Extended practical sessions.
- Additional workshop experience.
- More comprehensive competency assessments.
Those in the 6-month programmes will complete their training within the original timeframe.
Will the Stipend Continue?
Eligible beneficiaries are expected to receive the approved training support in line with the TVET programme guidelines.
Participants must also maintain the required attendance and comply with all programme rules to remain eligible for any benefits attached to the training.
Benefits of the TVET Programme
Participants can expect:
- Free vocational skills training.
- Industry-relevant practical experience.
- Nationally recognized certification.
- Improved employment opportunities.
- Entrepreneurship and business development skills.
- Access to modern training facilities.
- Increased earning potential after graduation.
Who Should Apply for Future TVET Cohorts?
The programme is suitable for:
- Nigerian youths seeking employable skills.
- School leavers.
- Graduates interested in vocational careers.
- Aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Individuals looking to upgrade their technical skills.
Final Thoughts
The updated TVET Cohort 2 duration ensures that participants receive training appropriate to the complexity of their chosen trade. While several highly technical programmes have been extended to 12 months, many vocational courses will still be completed within 6 months.
Applicants should confirm their trade duration with their assigned training centre and prepare accordingly to maximize the opportunity offered by the Federal Government’s TVET initiative.
