01 — The Institution
An enduring institution, not a training scheme.
Elite Trades Academy Nigeria Ltd. was built on two decades of experience in the African vocational landscape. We operate as a limited liability company with a separate foundation arm, accredited by the NBTE as a Vocational Enterprise Institution able to issue National Vocational Certificates.
Governance & Standards
NBTE / VEI Accreditation
Vocational Enterprise Institution status, enabling National Vocational Certificate issuance and eligibility for government funding.
ITF & NITDA Registration
Registered with the Industrial Training Fund for skills development contracts, and NITDA for digital curriculum delivery.
Employer-Aligned Assessment
End-of-course practical exams are invigilated by a partner technical lead, so certification maps to real dispatch standards.
Training Methodology
A competency-based modular approach aligned to Nigeria's National Occupational Standards and international benchmarks such as City & Guilds and NCCER.
- 01
Recruitment
Digital ads, community outreach and aptitude test
2 weeks - 02
Bootcamp
Safety, mindset, tool orientation, platform training
1 week - 03
Core Modules
Rotating practical stations, daily theory, weekly tests
9 weeks - 04
Specialisation
Advanced track plus externally graded final project
2 weeks - 05
Internship
Supervised live job tickets with partner technicians
2 weeks - 06
Certification
NVC issuance, pro badge and dispatch onboarding
1 day
Workshop Hubs
Central hub
Lagos
Ikeja / Ogun border
1,500 sqm of workshop and classroom space
Northern anchor
Abuja
Kubwa / Lugbe
800 sqm of workshop and classroom space
Oil & gas corridor
Port Harcourt
Rumuokwurushi
800 sqm of workshop and classroom space
- Three-phase power with solar backup — mandatory for HVAC training
- Borehole and water treatment rigs for plumbing practicals
- Full PPE, fire suppression and fume extraction for brazing and soldering
- Digital lab with circuit design and HVAC simulation software
Trainers
| Role | Per Center | Required Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Master Trainer (per trade) | 1 | City & Guilds Level 3 + 5 years industry |
| Assistant Trainer | 1 per trade | NVC Level 3 + 3 years industry |
| Workshop Supervisor | 1 | Engineering degree + safety certification |
| Admin / Coordinator | 1 | Degree with basic accounting |