Technical education and vocational training were part of the Foundation’s original purpose, and they remain part of its identity. The five courses below combine classroom instruction with hands-on training in the workshop, preparing participants for entry-level roles in the automotive service sector.
Our Programmes
Automotive Engineering and Technical-Vocational Training
Practical, workshop-based training for careers in the automotive service sector.
ActiveOur Courses
Five practical courses for careers in the automotive service sector.
All courses at a glance
- Duration
- 2 months
- Schedule
- Part-time, at weekends (classroom and workshop sessions)
- Entry requirements
- Minimum SSCE; aged 18–38
- Cost
- Free
- Certificate
- NABTEB certificate
- Where
- IFES Foundation head office, Benin City
- How to apply
- Now taking trainees. Contact the head office to apply.
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Course 01
Automotive Detailing
Hands-on training in exterior and interior vehicle reconditioning, with most of the course spent in the shop.
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Course 02
Automotive Service Advisor
Preparation for customer-facing roles in dealerships, franchises and independent repair facilities.
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Course 03
Automotive Service Technician
Classroom theory and hands-on shop training to diagnose and repair real automotive problems.
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Course 04
Automotive Technology
Classroom and hands-on shop training to diagnose and repair different makes of automobiles.
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Course 05
Transportation Operations
Preparation for careers in transportation operations, logistics and dispatching.
