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The National Board for Technical Education has approved the National Occupational Standards for the conversion, calibration, and maintenance of autogas-powered vehicles and the operation and maintenance of electric vehicles.
A statement signed by the Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Mr Oluwemimo Osanipin, noted that before receiving approval, the council collaborated with industry experts and the Sector Skills Council to develop the draft National Occupational Standards.
It said those NOS underwent a national critique and validation process involving stakeholders from industry, academia, and regulatory agencies.
It stated that the development of these NOS was in furtherance of NADDC’s efforts to entrench best practices in the industry and support the institutionalisation of National Skills Qualifications in Nigeria.
“National Occupational Standards specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed to meet standards consistently.
“With this approval now, NADDC will commence preparations for the training and certification of technicians and personnel in the industry using the approved NOS and in line with the National Skills Qualification Framework, especially in CNG conversion,” the council noted.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Presidential CNG Initiative, introduced the use of Compressed Natural Gas, a green energy source, as an alternative source of fuel.
The emergence of autogas as an alternative to gasoline and diesel is the direct result of the government’s policies to address energy security and/or environmental concerns,” it added.
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