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Transport Sector

Transport is one of the biggest challenges in the Maldives. Islands are remotely located and moving between islands means travelling across water. There are a few islands that are big enough to be linked via bridges and causeways. On these islands a land transport service may be viable. By and large, the Transport Sector is dominated by maritime and air transportation. Male, the country's commercial and financial center, has a well developed sea port and the country's only international airport for passenger traffic.

National Competency Standards from Transport Sector

Take a look at the currently published Standards in Transport Sector

  • National Certificate III in Boat Operations

    Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Operations

    Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Bus Operations

    Last Updated at: 2023-03-22

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate I, III and IV in Marine Mechnic

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-02

    Level 1 (.PDF)

    Level 3 (.PDF)

    Level 4 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate I & III in Automotive Maintenance

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-01

    Level 1 (.PDF)

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III & IV in Ticketing & Reservation

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-02

    Level 3 (.PDF)

    Level 4 (.PDF)

  • National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

    Last Updated at: 2025-06-30

    Level 5 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

    Last Updated at: 2025-06-30

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Driving (Light Vehicle)

    Last Updated at: 2025-06-30

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Tug Operator

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-01

    Level 3 (.PDF)

  • National Diploma in Marine Engineering

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-02

    Level 5 (.PDF)

  • National Certificate III in Boat Building Inspector Training

    Last Updated at: 2025-07-02

    Level 3 (.PDF)

Registered Training Providers in Transport Sector

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

  • Maldives Polytechnic ↗

    Last Updated at: 2025-06-15

    National Certificate 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

    National Certificate 4 in Marine Mechanic

  • Maldives Institute of Technology ↗

    Last Updated at: 2025-06-15

    National Certificate 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

    National Certificate 3 in Heavy Vehicle Operator

    National Certificate 3 in Automotive Maintenance

    National Certificate 3 in Marine Mechanic

    National Certificate 4 in Marine Mechanic

  • Island Institute of Tertiary Education ↗

    Last Updated at: 2025-06-15

    National Certificate 3 in Marine Mechanic

    National Certificate 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning