FAQs What is the Multi-Sector Skills Training (MuST) Programme? Must is a spcialized craft-training programme that seeks to develop a cadre of competent workers within priority sectors of the national economy. Who does the MuST Programme target? The MuST Programme targets nationals between the ages of 18 to 50 years who are: - Unemployed Motivated to achieve Differently-abled Re-entrants into productive society Displaced workers What is the duration of the Programme? The MuST Programme is a six (6) month long training programme for Level 1 training (tradesman assistant) and nine (9) months for Level 2 training (specialized worker). How is the Programme designed? Trainees spend 4 days per week on actual job sites throughout Trinidad and Tobago and 1 day per week at off-site centers where they undergo life skills, literacy, numeracy and employability skills training. What are the areas of Construction Training provided? The MuST Programme exposes trainees to and certifies them in the following occupational areas at Level 1: - Masonry Carpentry Welding Plumbing Painting Electrical Installation General Construction At Level 2, trainees undergo specialized skilled training in the areas of: 1/3 FAQs - Masonry Construction Carpentry Plumbing Electrical Installation Welding What are the Areas of Hospitality and Tourism Training? The MuST Programme exposes individuals to general hospitality and tourism occupations. The programme provides training and certification in occupational areas such as: - Food Preparation Food and Beverage Service Property Upkeep House Keeping Front Desk Operations What will the Ministry Provide for Trainees? - A Technology Instructor/ Assessor to provide supervisory management and assessment services. - Basic hand tools and equipment - Personal Protection Equipment - Insurance Coverage over training period - A daily stipend over the training period - Life skills, literacy, numeracy and employability skills training. Trainees will be allowed to keep the hand tools and personal protection equipment upon successful completion of the programme. What Certification will Trainees Receive? Trainees will be assessed for competence to ensure that they meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the granting of unit awards leading to the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) awarded by the National Training Agency (NTA) Where are the Training Sites Located? The MuST Programme is divided into 5 main regions: 2/3 FAQs Northwest, Northeast, Central, South, and Tobago. Sites are located throughout each region and trainees are placed based on the region in which they live. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education houses the programme's main head office Go Back 3/3