Competency-Based Training (CBT)
NVQF-aligned curricula by level
- 450+ trades & qualifications
- Mapped to NVQF Levels 1-5
- Industry-validated competency standards
Skills Standard & Curriculum Development
Skill Standards & Curricula
Developing demand-driven TVET Qualification System that recognizes learning, strengthens industry linkages, enables qualification progression and international recognition, and produces a skilled workforce for national and global labour markets.
About the Wing
Skill Standards & Curricula
The Skills Standard & Curriculum Wing is responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating competency-based training curricula for all trades and qualifications under NAVTTC's mandate. Working with industry experts, international partners, and provincial bodies, we ensure that all curricula meet national and international standards while addressing the actual skill requirements of employers.
Curriculum Development
Design and develop CBT&A curricula in alignment with NVQF and International Standards.
Skills Standards
Develop National Occupational Standards (NOS) in consultation with industry stakeholders.
NVQF Alignment
Ensures all qualifications are NVQF compliant and recognised at the appropriate level.
Industry Collaboration
Partner with employers and industry associations to validate curricula against real market needs.
Leadership
Wing Leadership
Ms. Farhat Jahan Raja
Director General - SS&C
"Leading the development of world-class curricula that bridge the gap between education and industry requirements, ensuring Pakistan's workforce is globally competitive."
[email protected]Our Process
How a National Vocational Qualification is Developed
The end-to-end lifecycle NAVTTC follows to develop, standardise, approve and register a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).
Labor Market Analysis
Assess labour market needs and demands, detailed occupational information, and national and overseas employment trends and opportunities.
Occupational Analysis
Define job roles, tasks, and competencies with industry experts using DACUM methodology.
Curriculum Design
Develop learning outcomes, modules, assessment criteria, and instructional materials.
Validation & Notification
Industry validation, pilot testing, and official notification of approved curricula.
Curricula
Curricula Library
Explore our competency-based and conventional course curricula, organised for easy browsing and download.
Conventional Courses
DAE, diploma & traditional curricula
- DAE & diploma programmes
- Organised by duration & discipline
- Time-tested course structures
Industry Partnership
Join us in developing industry-relevant curricula. Your expertise shapes Pakistan's skilled workforce.
Invitation to Industry
NAVTTC invites industry associations, employers, and technical experts to participate in the curriculum development and validation process.
- Participate in DACUM workshops
- Validate competency standards
- Review and approve curricula
- Provide industry exposure for trainees
Curriculum Notification Process
All curricula developed under NAVTTC go through a rigorous notification process before being adopted nationally.
- 1 Draft curriculum submitted by development team
- 2 Technical review by curriculum committee
- 3 Industry validation workshop
- 4 Official notification by NAVTTC
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Contact Skill Standards & Curricula
AddressPlot 38, Sector H-9/4, Islamabad, Pakistan
Email[email protected]
Working HoursMon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM