Adi Kula Matairavula (with certificate) and her family after graduating from the FNU Basic Operations in a Call Centre (Level 3) course.

Adi Kula Matairavula was all smiles as she attended her graduation ceremony for the Basic Operations in a Call Centre (Level 3) programme at the Fiji National University (FNU).

Matairavula was one of 100 students who graduated from the TVET programme offered by FNU’s College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies (CBHTS).

“I really enjoyed studying this course offered at FNU. I feel excited to be graduating with this certificate, and I am thankful that I have finally reached the end of the course,” Matairavula said.

Hailing from Ucunivanua, Verata in Tailevu, the 28-year-old resides at Nabaka, Waiqanake in Rewa and said she was grateful for the support provided by her family and the University during her studies.

“If you want to be part of an industry with high demand for skilled workers, then this is an exciting course to study. I would encourage students to take this course at FNU.”

The course is also one of 24 free short courses offered as part of the Reskilling and Upskilling initiative offered at FNU.

Free Short Courses

Eligible Fijians can Apply Now to undertake a free short course at FNU.

The short courses are offered at CBHTS, the College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST) and the National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC).

To qualify for the Free Short Courses at FNU, prospective students will have to complete an application form and submit it with the following documents: a self-declaration of unemployment, Valid Photo ID, TIN Details and Birth Certificate.

The FREE SHORT courses offered are as follows;

National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC)

1. Management Development & Leadership – Hospitality
2. Payroll Management
3. Strategic Planning, Effective Budgeting & Cost Control
4. Construction Fundamentals
5. Plumbing Basics
6. Block Laying
7. Certificate of Attainment in Care Giving
8. Fundamentals of Baking & Patisserie
9. Fundamentals of Cookery
10. Fundamentals of Food & Beverages
11. Screen Printing Artwork & Designs
12. Domestic Electrical Installation
13. Retail Services
14. Project Scope and Time Management
15. Basic Food Safety Management
16. OHS Modules I and II
17. Basic Security Guards Training

The application closing date for the NTPC short courses is today, Monday, 9 January 2023.

College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies (CBHTS)

1. Sustainable Tourism
2. New Tourism Soft Skills
3. Basic Operations in a Call Centre Level 3

College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST)

1. Automotive Light Machinery Repair
2. Diagnose and Repair Automotive, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditions (AHVAC)
3. Engineering Project Management
4. Data Communication and Networking

The application closing date for the CBHTS and CEST short courses is Monday, 30 January 2023

For more details, visit our website on https://www.fnu.ac.fj/tvetpasifika/programmes/short-courses/ email admission@fnu.ac.fj or Text (Toll-Free) 857 for Vodafone and Inkk users.