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Awarding National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Certificates through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Your career so far has been built on your skills and competencies. A nationally recognized certification system to formally acknowledge your skills is now being implemented by the National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM). This initiative is none other than the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) certification programme.

Occupations Eligible for NVQ Certification

#Occupation
1Filed Officer (Tea)
2Assistant Filed Officer (Tea)
3Tea Factory Officer
4Assistant Factory Officer (Tea)
5Team Supervisor (Kanganee)
6Filed Officer (Rubber)
7Assistant Factory Officer (Rubber)
8Rain-Guard Fixer (Rubber)
9Rubber Harvesting Assistant
10Sheet Rubber Processor
11Field Assistant (Agriculture)
12Field Assistant (Forestry)
13Farm Officer (Smart Agriculture)
14Coconut Desheller
15Coconut Paring
16Coconut Cultivation Assistant
17Coconut Tapper (Coconut Toddy)
18Cinnamon Factory Operations
19Cinnamon Field Operations
20Kithul Tapper
21Plant Nursery Development Assistant
22Occupational Safety and Health Officer (Plantation Industry)
23Bee-Keeper

Advantages of Obtaining National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ)

Benefits to Individuals
  • The NVQ certificate is not a training certificate; it certifies your actual skills and competencies.
  • NVQ is a nationally and internationally recognized qualification.
  • NVQ holders have better opportunities for overseas employment.
  • NVQ qualifications can be progressed up to National Diploma or Degree level.
  • NVQ certificate holders can find employment more easily.
  • NVQ holders are often eligible for higher salaries.
Benefits to Employers
  • Helps identify industry-required skills and certify them officially.
  • Enhances institutional reputation and quality standards.
  • Increases productivity and reduces wastage.
  • Ensures safe use of machinery and equipment.
  • Improves employee safety.
  • NVQ Level 3 holders require minimum supervision.
  • NVQ Level 4 holders can work without supervision.

Related Documents

  • National Identity Card (NIC), Driving License, or Passport
  • Original Service Certificate
  • NVQ Certificate or other relevant certificates (if available)
  • Any other relevant evidence (project reports, photographs, etc.)

Age Limit

  • NVQ Level 2 & 3 — Minimum age 18 years
  • NVQ Level 4 — Minimum age 21 years

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

For NVQ Level 2 & 3
  • Minimum 1.5 years of relevant work experience
  • Grama Niladhari certificate with DS attestation
  • Service certificate or business registration certificate
For NVQ Level 4
  • 2 years experience after NVQ Level 3 OR
  • 3 years experience after NVQ Level 2 OR
  • 4 years of direct formal or informal work experience
  • Proof documents such as EPF records, business registration or GN certification

How to Register for the NVQ – RPL Assessment

  • Complete the RPL application form.
  • Attach certified copies of service certificates, NIC and bank deposit receipt.
  • Email completed documents to: nipmrpl@gmail.com

Fees & Payments

Registration Fee: LKR 1,500 per occupation
Assessment Fees
  • Assessment Fee: LKR 11,500 (groups above 10 participants)
  • Urgent Assessment Fee: LKR 34,500 per participant
  • Cost of raw materials must be borne by the applicant
Bank Details
Account Name: National Institute of Plantation Management
Bank: Bank of Ceylon
Branch: Athurugiriya
Account Number: 3697566

Conduct of the NVQ – RPL Assessment

  • Applicants will attend a pre-assessment.
  • Selected candidates proceed to final competency assessment.
  • Successful candidates will be awarded the NVQ certificate.

For Further Information

Mrs. Menaka Ruwanpathirana
National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM)
Address: M. D. H. Jayawardhana Mawatha, Athurugiriya
Telephone: 011 277 0232 / 070 345 5794
Fax: 011 279 8776 / 5
Email: nipmrpl@gmail.com