Education and Training An Overview What could be offered to investors? Oman conference on Investment in Tourism Muscat –Dec Yusif suliman Al rawahi. Occupational Standards and Curriculum Dev. Ministry of Manpower

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 2

Oman’s System of Education Higher Education School Education Ministry of Higher Education Other Ministries Sultan Qaboos University Private Universities (5) Private Colleges (19) Ministry of Health Nursing Institutes (16) Ministry of Manpower Colleges of Technology (7) Vocational Training Centers Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs The Institute of Shari’a Science (1) Ministry of Education An autonomous Government- funded institution Colleges of Applied Sciences (6) Basic Ed. 10 years & Post Basic 2 years PublicPrivate 3

Colleges of Technology ( 7) Specializations - 37 Engineering Business Studies Information Technology Science Fashion Design and Photography Vocational Training Center ( 5 ) 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. Fisheries Institutes ( 2 ) Offers several short training programs related to fishing industry National Training Programs, are subsidized training programs designed to meet specific employer’s requirements 4

International Maritime College Oman (IMCO) Oman Tourism College Deck Officers Marine Engineers Port, Shipping, and Transport Management Process Operational Technology And various short training courses and part-time course. Various course in Tourism and Hospitality Industry Specialized Colleges 5

National Training Progams The Ministry of Manpower introduced the NTP programs in order to enhance or bridge the gap between the skills required by the employer and with those the job seekers have Training Tied with Employment; has been introduced many years ago and has proved to be successful. Employers selects candidates for job positions from the Workforce Register. If the workforce require training than the Ministry provide subsides for training. On the Job Training; provided by employers. During the OJT the Ministry contributes monthly RO150 to top up the trainee agreed salary where the other part of the salary the employer should pay. Duration of the OJT depends on the nature of the job and the candidate qualifications Training Abroad; A training scheme has been developed to allow employers to train job seekers abroad if there is a need for that 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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” 10

Home page click “Books and Brochures”, you will find:  Omani Labor Law  Regulations of Occupational Safety and Health  ……..etc. 11

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