Tourism Sector

Tourism is what the Maldives is known all over the world for. It is the most important sector in the Maldivian economy, making the largest contribution to the wealth of the nation. Resorts offer the most popular vehicle for tourism in the Maldives. Presently more than 100 resorts, operate in the Maldives in addition to a few hotels, guesthouses and cruise vessels. Each resort occupies its own island and includes the necessary infrastructure for guests and workers: power plant, water desalinization plant, workers housing quarters, external communication. Tourism in the Maldives is centered on beaches, scuba diving, snorkeling, and more recently, eco-tourism. Although the Tourism Sector is the largest provider of jobs, not all Maldivians take up these jobs. Many of these jobs have to be given to workers from neighboring countries.

National Competency Standards from Tourism Sector

Take a look at the currently published Standards in Tourism Sector

National Certificate III in Surf Guiding

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 (.PDF)

National Certificate III in Snorkeling Guide

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 (.PDF)

National Certificate III & IV in Housekeeping

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 & 4 (.PDF)

National Certificate III in Guesthouse Operations

Last Updated at: 2023-11-21

Level 3 (.PDF)

National Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 (.PDF)

Level 4 (.PDF)

National Certificate III in Water Sports Operations

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 (.PDF)

National Certificate III & IV in Tour Guiding

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 & 4 (.PDF)

National Certificate III & IV in Pastry and Bakery

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 (.PDF)

Level 4 (.PDF)

National Certificate III & IV in Lifeguarding

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 (.PDF)

Level 4 (.PDF)

National Certificate III in Laundry Operations

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 (.PDF)

National Certificate III & IV in Front Office Services

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 & 4 (.PDF)

National Certificate III & IV in Food and Beverage Services

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 (.PDF)

Level 4 (.PDF)

National Certificate III & IV in Barista

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 & 4 (.PDF)

National Certificate III in Airport Representative Services

Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

Level 3 (.PDF)

Registered Training Providers in Tourism Sector

Take a look at the currently Registered Training Providers and the Registered Training Programs in Tourism Sector at Maldives National Skills Development Authority