The Federal Government has approved 26 trade areas under a revised technical-education curriculum, set to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic year.
In a statement, the Federal Ministry of Education announced that all Federal Science and Technical Colleges will be converted to Federal Technical Colleges, with each institution required to offer a minimum of six and a maximum of ten trade courses.
Education Minister Dr. Maruf Alausa and Minister of State Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad said the reform aims to modernise technical education, reduce overload, and align with global industry demands in sectors such as construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital services.
Students will be required to take between nine and ten subjects, including one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective. The revised curriculum also introduces Citizenship and Heritage Studies.
Full List of Approved Trades:
- Brick laying, block laying and concreting
- Woodwork, carpentry and joinery
- Plumbing and pipe fitting
- Computer hardware & GSM repair and maintenance
- Refrigeration & air-conditioning works
- Mechanised agriculture (mechanisation/smart agriculture)
- Autobody works
- Catering craft practice
- Solar PV installation and maintenance
- Fashion design and garment making
- Livestock farming/animal husbandry
- Fish farming (aquaculture)
- Motorcycle & tricycle repairs
- Painting, decoration and finishes (interior design)
- Welding & fabrication
- Auto-electrical wiring
- Automobile mechanics
- Beauty therapy & cosmetology
- Creative media (digital media production/operations)
- Electronic systems maintenance craft
- Furniture making & upholstery
- Networking & system security (including satellite TV antenna installation and maintenance)
- Social media content creation and management
- Tiling & cladding (tiling and decorative stonework/floor-cover installation)
- Automobile CNG conversion and maintenance
- Leather works
