🏛️ Awarding Body: TVEC – Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission

🎓 Award: NVQ Certificate – Computer Technician / IT (Level 3 / Level 4)

⏱️ Duration: 6 Months – 1 Year

📋 Sector: Information and Communication Technology

✅ Min. Qualification: G.C.E. O/L passes required

👤 Age: 16–35 years

💰 Fee: Varies by training centre

🌐 Apply: tvec.gov.lk | ☎️ +94 11 2 186 200

The TVEC Computer Technician / ICT Course is a nationally recognised vocational qualification in the Information and Communication Technology sector, regulated by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka. This programme prepares students to install, maintain, and repair computer hardware and software systems — one of the most in-demand technical skills across all industries in Sri Lanka today.

Available at TVEC-registered ICT training centres island-wide, the competency-based course ensures graduates have practical, hands-on skills with computers, networks, and operating systems, making them employment-ready from day one.

What You Will Learn

  • Computer hardware assembly, installation, and troubleshooting
  • Operating system installation and configuration (Windows, Linux)
  • Local Area Network (LAN) setup and maintenance
  • Internet, email, and cybersecurity basics
  • Peripheral device installation and support
  • Software installation, updates, and troubleshooting
  • Data backup, recovery, and storage management

Career Opportunities

  • Computer Technician / Hardware Engineer
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Network Support Technician
  • Computer Sales and Service Technician
  • IT Help Desk Analyst
  • Computer Repair Shop Owner
  • School / Office IT Coordinator
  • Overseas IT Technician (Middle East, Australia)

Entry Requirements

  • G.C.E. O/L passes required (including Mathematics and English preferred)
  • Age 16–35 years
  • Sri Lankan citizen

📞 How to Apply

Regulatory Body: TVEC – Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission
Website: www.tvec.gov.lk
Phone: +94 11 2 186 200
Email: info@tvec.gov.lk
Find a Centre: Search TVEC-registered ICT training institutes at nvq.gov.lk