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.
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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
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Oman’s System of Education
Higher Education
Ministry of
Higher Education
Other
Ministries
Colleges of Applied Sciences (6)
Ministry of Health
Nursing Institutes (16)
Private Universities (5)
Private Colleges (19)
Ministry of Manpower
Colleges of Technology (7)
Vocational Training Centers
Sultan
Qaboos
University
An autonomous
Governmentfunded institution
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
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Colleges of Technology ( 7)
Specializations - 37
Vocational Training
Center ( 5 )
Fisheries Institutes ( 2 )
Engineering
Business Studies
Information Technology
Science
Fashion Design and Photography
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.
Offers several short training
programs related to fishing industry
National Training Programs, are subsidized training programs designed to
meet specific employer’s requirements
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Specialized Colleges
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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www.manpower.gov.om
Home page click “Books and Brochures”, you
will find:
 Omani Labor Law
 Regulations of Occupational Safety and
Health
 ……..etc.
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Thank You
Beautiful Oman
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