Nestle Nigeria PLC invites applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians wishing to enroll as students in the Nestle Nigeria Technical Training Programme.

The programme is designed to develop young people and contribute towards the development of well trained middle level technical manpower in Nigeria.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have obtained the following qualifications not earlier than 2008:

Minimum of Lower Credit (or its equivalent) in any of the under listed certificates

1. Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from recognized polytechnics
2. National Technical Certificate (NTC) or Advanced National Technical Certificate issued by NABTEB
3. Technicians Certificate or Ordinary Technicians Diploma (or its equivalent) issued by City & Guilds of London

These certificates should have been obtained in any of the following (or related) fields of study

1. Mechanical Engineering
2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electrical Installation and Maintenance Practice
3. Applied Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Mechatronics)
4. Applied Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering
5. Industrial Measurement and Control/Instruments Mechanics Work
6. Chemical Engineering
7. Automation Engineering

In addition, candidates are required to have five (5) O’ Level credits obtained in one (1) sitting in the following subjects:

1. Physics
2. Mathematics
3. Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing or Chemistry
4. English Language
5. Any other subject

THE PROGRAMME

The programme will last for 18 months. Students will be thoroughly engaged in rigorous theoretical and practical training at the training centre and exposed to industrial work experience in the various plants within Nestle Nigeria factories. Continuous assessment and appraisals of trainees will take place during the training.

The training program will lead to the award of a Nestle Certificate of participation. In addition students will be prepared and enrolled for the city and Guilds of London Technician Awards in Engineering.

Candidates who successfully complete the programme will be eligible to apply for employment in Nestle Nigeria Plc depending on business need, while those who are unable to cope with its demands may be asked to withdraw before its completion.

ENROLMENT CONDITIONS

All enrolled students will receive a monthly student’s allowance. Students will also benefit from the company’s canteen services as well as medical services at the company’s clinic.

COMENCEMENT OF PROGRAMME

Successful candidates will commence training in September 2011

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates who meet the above entry requirements should submit their applications electronically by completing online forms at www.dragnetnigeria.com/nnplc

Candidates should apply for admission only once. Only online applications would be considered.

Shortlisted candidates would be contacted via e-mail addresses and phone numbers provided.

All application closes on Friday July 29, 2011

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