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TVET Instructor

Education · Technical & Vocational Education High demand Market estimate

Teach practical trades and technical skills - such as electrical installation, cosmetology, welding, hospitality or ICT - at HEART/NSTA Trust centres, technical high schools and community colleges. It is an ideal path for experienced tradespeople who enjoy teaching.

Salary Breakdown

$1,500,000 JMD – $2,300,000 JMD
0 - 3 years

Instructor delivering vocational courses in a HEART/NSTA Trust centre or technical school. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.

Estimated Take-Home Pay

Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($1,900,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.

Est. Net / Month$146,961 JMD
Est. Net / Year$1,763,532 JMD
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Gross (annual)
$1,900,000 JMD
NIS (3%)
−$57,000 JMD
NHT (2%)
−$38,000 JMD
Education Tax
−$41,467 JMD
PAYE Income Tax
−$0 JMD
Net (annual)
$1,763,532 JMD

Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

Career Path Roadmap

  1. 1

    Master a Trade

    Earn NVQ-J certification in your trade and build real industry experience.

    3 - 6 years
  2. 2

    Get Qualified to Teach

    Complete vocational teacher training in TVET instruction.

    1 - 3 years
  3. 3

    Become an Assessor

    Qualify as a competency-based assessor for NVQ-J programmes.

    3 - 6 months
  4. 4

    Teach & Develop Curriculum

    Deliver courses and help design programmes that meet industry needs.

    2 - 4 years
  5. 5

    Lead Training Programmes

    Manage departments or training centres, or earn a BEd in TVET.

    4+ years
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Required Education

  • NVQ-J certification from HEART/NSTA in the relevant trade - levels are listed on the Qualifications Registry of Jamaica
  • Industry experience
  • Diploma / degree in TVET or vocational teacher training

Common Local Certifications

  • NVQ-J certification from HEART/NSTA in the relevant trade - levels are listed on the Qualifications Registry of Jamaica
  • Competency-Based Assessor certification
  • Vocational teacher training diploma / BEd TVET

Where to Train

University of Technology, Jamaica

Kingston & St. Andrew · Public University
Accredited 17 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a TVET Instructor

Vocational Training Development Institute

Kingston & St. Andrew · Private Institute
Registered 2 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a TVET Instructor

Local Institutions Offering Programs

  • Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI), a HEART/NSTA institution
  • University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)
  • Community colleges and technical high schools