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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.

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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

Ms. Farhat Jahan Raja

Director General - Skills Standard & Curriculum Wing

Leading the development of world-class curricula that bridge the gap between education and industry requirements, ensuring Pakistan's workforce is globally competitive.

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).

  1. Labour Market Demand Analysis

    Assess labour market needs and demands, detailed occupational information, and national and overseas employment trends and opportunities.

  2. Submission of Intent & Approval

    Submission and approval of the intent to develop the NVQ, on the basis of the demand analysis, by NAVTTC.

  3. Constitution of Qualification Development Committee

    A Qualification Development Committee (QDC) is constituted per composition and TORs, and approved / notified by NAVTTC.

  4. Development of Competency Standards

    Conduct of Occupational Analysis and development of the Competency Standards.

  5. Development of Assessment & Evidence Guides

    Development of the Assessment and Evidence Guides for the qualification.

  6. NVQ Approved, Notified & Registered

    Competency Standards and Assessment Guides are approved and notified, and the NVQ is registered by NAVTTC.

Curricula

Curricula

Explore our competency-based and conventional course curricula, organised for easy browsing and download.

Competency-Based Training (CBT)

NVQF-aligned curricula by level

  • 450+ trades & qualifications
  • Mapped to NVQF Levels 1-5
  • Industry-validated competency standards
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Conventional Courses

DAE, diploma & traditional curricula

  • DAE & diploma programmes
  • Organised by duration & sector
  • Time-tested course structures
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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 process before being adopted nationally.

  1. 1 Draft curriculum submitted by development team
  2. 2 Technical review by curriculum committee
  3. 3 Industry validation workshop
  4. 4 Official notification by NAVTTC

Latest Updates

Notifications

New Curricula Notified - AI & Machine Learning

3 new curricula for emerging technologies have been officially notified.

January 15, 2026 Read full

Industry Validation Workshop - Healthcare Sector

Invitation for industry experts to participate in healthcare curricula validation.

January 10, 2026 Read full

CBT Portal Updated

50 new curricula added to the CBT portal for download.

January 5, 2026 Read full

Contact Skill Standards & Curricula

Address Plot 38, Sector H-9/4, Islamabad, Pakistan
Phone 0800-88866
Working Hours Mon-Fri: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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