The SOS Vocational Training Centre in Jaffna is facilitated with all the equipment it needs to provide a complete and comprehensive vocational training for all courses it provides. Located in Nallur, Jaffna, this SOS Vocational Training Centre was estblished in April 2018 with the aim of supporting youth in need to build a career and a better future.

VTC Location	North
VTC Address	219, Ramanathan Rd, Nayanmarkaddu, Nallur, Jaffna
General Tel	0212211342
General Fax	0774442536
General Email	nanthakumar.mahenthiran@soscvsrilanka.org

 

Childcare Giver

This is a one-year vocational training course, which covers Childcare

Child Safety, Nutrition Issues, Child Psychology, Child Activities a six-month classroom training session is provided in which all theoretical aspects of the subject are covered. After completion of theory, another six months of on-the-job training is provided where the student will be allocated to an institution, school, or an organization where they will put to practice what they have learned. After successful completion of the one year course, the student will be awarded the NVQ Level 4 certificate.

Course start dates	Entry Opens	Entry Closes	Certificate Awarded
January 1st of every year	Dec 1st of 2025	Dec 15th of 2025	NVQ-4
July 1st of every year	Jun 1st of 2025	Jun 15th of 2025	NVQ-4

 

  Application Form (Tamil/English)

Information and Communication Technology Technician

This is a one-year vocational training course, which covers all Microsoft Office Packages, E-Mail, and Internet. A six month classroom training session is provided in which all theoretical aspects of the subject are covered. After completion, another six months of on-the-job training is provided where the student will be allocated to an organization where they will put to practice what they have learned. After successful completion of the one year course, the student will be awarded the NVQ Level 3 certificate.

Course start dates	Entry Opens	Entry Closes	Certificate Awarded
January 1st of every year	Dec 1st of 2025	Dec 15th of 2025	NVQ-3
July 1st of every year	Jun 1st of 2025	Jun 15th of 2025	NVQ-3

Application Form (Tamil/English)

Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Technician

This is a one-year vocational training course, which covers all aspects of repair and maintenance of refrigerators and air conditions, including welding techniques needed when repairing these machines. A six month classroom training session is provided in which all theoretical aspects of the subject are covered. After completion, another six months of on-the-job training is provided where the student will be allocated to an organization or a workshop where they will put to practice what they have learned. After successful completion of the one year course, the student will be awarded the NVQ Level 3 certificate.

Course start dates	Entry Opens	Entry Closes	Certificate Awarded
January 1st of every year	Dec 1st of 2025	Dec 15th of 2025	NVQ-3
July 1st of every year	Jun 1st of 2025	Jun 15th of 2025	NVQ-3

Application Form (Tamil/English)

 

Beauty and Hairdresser

This is a one-year vocational training course, which covers bridal make-up, hair styling, ironing, and skin care. A six month classroom training session is provided in which all theoretical aspects of the subject are covered. After completion, another six months of on-the-job training is provided where the student will be allocated to an organization or a salon where they will put to practice what they have learned. After successful completion of the one year course, the student will be awarded the NVQ Level 3 certificate.

Course start dates	Entry Opens	Entry Closes	Certificate Awarded
January 1st of every year	Dec 1st of 2025	Dec 15th of 2025	NVQ-3
July 1st of every year	Jun 1st of 2025	Jun 15th of 2025	NVQ-3

Application Form (Tamil/English)

 

Details of VTC head
Name in Full	Mahenthiran Nanthakumar
Designation	Principal
Tel	0212211342
Mobile	077 444 2531
Email	nanthakumar.mahenthiran@soscvsrilanka.org

Details of a Co-Worker to contact for more information
Name in Full	Selvarasa Pathmarasa
Designation	Acting Village Director
Tel	021 221 1101/02
Mobile	077 373 3711
Email	selvarasa.pathmarasa@soscvsrilanka.org