MNU starts five vocational courses

Five vocational courses for students of grade 10 has been started at Maldives National University (MNU) under “Dhasvaaru” program.

Five courses started at Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) are; food preparation, pastry and bakery, front office, room attendant and food and beverage service.

Education Ministry said that 72 students from 11 schools of Male’ have participated in these courses, and students will receive a certificate that can be accredited as a level 3 certificate on successful completion of these three month duration courses.

With the students participated in these courses, a total of 176 students from Male’ schools, 22 students of Maafushi School and 35 students of Jalaaluddin School of Haa Dhaalu Kulhudhuffushi have taken part in “Dhasvaaru” Program this year.

Coordinator of “Dhasvaaru” program, Fathimath Sofiya Rasheed said that unlike previous year, students have to go through two phases this year.

“In the pilot program held last year, we sent all the students to internship. But we have noticed that students need to get some background information on what they are doing” said Sofiya.

Hence, in this year, students will undergo a training during the first phase, and they will be sent to internship in the second phase.

However, in courses such as air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, electrician and carpentry, students will be sent to internship during the first phase also.

A total of 181 students have participated in “Dhasvaaru” last year. Among them, 86 students have been graduated during the first round and graduation of the students in second round will be held in March 2015, said Education Ministry.