Training Brochure - ITF Nigeria

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND

Nigeria is well endowed with human and naturalresources, but these resources have not been fullytapped and harnessed for the benefit of thecitizenry. This is largely because the workingpopulation is not fully employed due to theinadequacy of knowledge, skills and the attitudesrequired to fully harness the resources for thebenefit of the society.In the light of the above, it becomes imperative thatthe issue of Human Resource Development andTraining must be in the front burner in policyformulation and implementation among Executivesand Managers of public and private sectororganizations.The Industrial Training Fund has established anexpansive network of Field Offices through whichwe reach out to our numerous clientele. Ourservices are easily accessed and provided throughour 32 Area Offices located across the Federationand the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, 3 IndustrialSkills Training Centres (ISTCS) and Model SkillsCentre (MSTC) located in 4 States of theFederation.FOREWORDThe courses offered by the Fund cut across various Occupational Areas and are intended to redress the training needs ofemployees namely; Management and Administration, Banking and Finance, Engineering and Technical, Safety andSecurity, Information and Communication Technology related courses.Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are the engines of growth for economic and industrial development.Recently, a lot of emphases have been placed on the informal sector especially small and medium scale entrepreneurs byway of developing and running sensitization courses and short duration courses that would make their businesses respondto the needs of our economy.The ITF as a parastatal in the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment is poised in the attainment of the transformationagenda of the Federal Government in poverty reduction, employment generation and wealth creation which will producethe expected income if driven by adequate skilled manpower.Inspite of the challenges, posed by globalization, the much needed funds to rejuvenate these industrial and commercialsectors of the economy, an appreciable fund has been successfully put in place by a modest inflow of investable loans fromcommercial banks making Human Capital Development in these sectors very critical.Furthermore, the Amended Act which expanded and deepened the Fund's mandate, is an endorsement and appreciationof Industrial Training Fund's (ITF) past contribution towards Training and Development nationwide. It has equally foistedadditional responsibility on ITF to ensure the relevance of skilled manpower in all sectors of the economy.To this extent, I must say that ITF has strategically positioned itself to assist the Government in addressing the naggingissue of technical manpower to support the vision 20:2020.The main thrust of the Fund in the year 2013 is on competency and job-based training programmes that will be administeredon the job as part of the Fund's contribution towards the proactive policy of industrial growth and development.At this juncture, we are convinced that employers of labour who take due advantage of this package will find it interesting,useful and as a guide towards achieving greater efficiency, effectiveness and higher productivity, which will in turn bringabout higher profitability.The various programmes in this brochure have been carefully planned based on needs assessment of both the public andprivate sectors.I wish all employers of labour a very successful and hitch-free training year.iv

THE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUNDThe Industrial Training Fund is a grade 'A' Parastataloperating under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Tradeand Investment. It has been operating for 40 years as aspecialist agency that promotes and encourages theacquisition of industrial and commercial skills required fornational economic development.VISION STATEMENTTo be the foremost Skills Training Developmentorganization in Nigeria and one of the best in the world.MISSION STATEMENTTo set and regulate standards and offer direct trainingintervention in industrial and commercial skills trainingand development, using a corps of highly competentprofessional staff, modern techniques and technology.MANDATE OF THE ITFthThe Fund was established by Decree No. 47 of 8 October,1971 (now an Act of the National Assembly), with thefollowing mandate:* To provide training for skills in management,technical and entrepreneurial development in thepublic and private sectors of the Nigerian economy.* To set training standards in all sectors of theeconomy and monitor adherence.* To evaluate and certify vocational skills acquired byapprentices, craftsmen and technicians incollaboration with relevant organizations.PROFILE* To manage and administer on behalf ofGovernment, the Students Industrial WorkExperience Scheme (SIWES).REIMBURSEMENT AND GRANTS SCHEMESThe Reimbursement and Grants Scheme of the ITF wasincepted in July, 1973. Under the Scheme, the Fundbears part of the cost of workers/employees trainingand further education by providing grants for coursesundertaken.The amended Act of June 2011 stipulates that: TheCouncil may make a refund of up to fifty percent (50%)of the amount paid by an employer if the Council issatisfied that the training programme of the employeris in accordance with the Fund's ReimbursementSchemes. The scheme has been revised from time-totime.The fifth Grants scheme is now in operation.Once the conditions for paying reimbursement arefulfilled, prompt payments are always effected. Theaim of the Grants and Reimbursement Scheme is toencourage employers to train their staff in accordancewith the needs of the various industries or group ofindustries. Employers are therefore, urged to intensifyefforts to improve the quality of their manpowerthrough appropriate and approved trainingprogrammes.v

LOCATIONS AND ADDRESSES OF THE FUND'S HEADQUARTERS' DEPARTMENTS AND CENTRESvi

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