🚗 2027 Full Time Apprenticeship Training Programmes by Automobile Engineering Training Institute – Orugodawatta (Japan Tec)
The Automobile Engineering Training Institute – Orugodawatta (Japan Tec) is calling applications from eligible Sri Lankan applicants for its 2027 full-time apprenticeship training programmes.
The institute operates under the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) and offers practical and theoretical training in several motor vehicle engineering and technical fields. The programme is based on the Japan–Sri Lanka friendship initiative and provides opportunities for young people to develop valuable technical and vocational skills.
🎓 2027 Apprenticeship Courses Available
The following full-time daytime courses are available for the 2027 intake:
| 🔧 Course | ⏳ Duration | 💰 Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 🚘 Automobile Technician | 3 Years | Rs. 200,000 |
| ⚡ Automobile Electrician | 3 Years | Rs. 200,000 |
| 🛠️ Machinist / CNC | 3 Years | Rs. 170,000 |
| ❄️ Automobile A/C Technician | 2 Years | Rs. 70,000 |
| 🔨 Automobile Tinker | 1½ Years | Rs. 30,000 |
| 🎨 Automobile Painter | 1½ Years | Rs. 30,000 |
| 💻 ICT Technician | 1 Year | Rs. 40,000 |
📚 Educational Qualifications
For the Automobile Technician course, applicants should have passed six subjects at the G.C.E. (O/L) examination, including Sinhala, Mathematics and Science, with the required passes obtained within no more than two attempts.
For the Automobile Tinker and Automobile Painter courses, applicants should have successfully completed Grade 8 at a government school or a school recognized by the government.
The ICT Technician course requires six G.C.E. (O/L) passes, including Sinhala, English and Mathematics, within no more than two attempts.
👤 Age Requirement
Applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens aged between 16 and 25 years as at 1 January 2027.
Both male and female applicants are eligible to apply.
Selected applicants from low-income or economically disadvantaged families may also be considered for scholarship opportunities.
🏭 NVQ-Based Practical Training
All courses are conducted according to competency-based training under the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) framework, using a dual-training approach.
For the three-year programmes, the initial institutional training is followed by industrial training at organizations in the motor vehicle sector. This allows apprentices to develop their theoretical knowledge, practical skills and professional attitudes through workplace experience.
⚙️ Specialised CNC & Machining Training
The Machinist / CNC programme includes training in areas such as:
- 🖥️ CNC programming
- 💻 CAM programming
- 🔩 Lathe machining
- ⚙️ Head facing
- 🔧 Boring
- 🛠️ Honing
- 🔄 Crank grinding
- 🧰 Tool cutter grinding
These areas provide practical exposure relevant to the motor vehicle engineering field.
🎁 Benefits During the Training Period
Apprentices may receive several benefits during their training, including:
- 👕 Workshop uniform for all apprentices
- 💰 Skills student assistance allowance for selected apprentices experiencing financial difficulties
- 🇬🇧 English language training
- 💻 Computer knowledge/training
- 📚 Library facilities
- 🍽️ Canteen facilities
- 🚌 Reduced-rate season tickets for Sri Lanka Transport Board buses
🏆 NVQ Level 4 Certificate
Apprentices who successfully complete their training and pass the final assessments will receive a certificate from the Automobile Engineering Training Institute together with the internationally recognized National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4 certificate awarded by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.
📝 How Applicants Are Selected
Applicants who meet the required educational qualifications must sit for a one-hour aptitude written examination, which includes:
- ➗ Mathematics
- 🧠 General knowledge
Candidates will be selected for interviews according to their marks and priority in the written examination.
The written examination may be taken in Sinhala or English, while the course of study is conducted in Sinhala medium.
💳 Examination Fee
Applicants must pay an examination fee of Rs. 1,000.
According to the notice, the payment receipt must be attached to the application. Online payments and CDM payments are not accepted, and the depositor’s name and NIC number should be included on the receipt.
📮 How to Apply
Applicants should complete the prescribed application and attach:
- 🧾 The examination fee payment receipt
- 🪪 A photocopy of the National Identity Card (NIC)
The completed application should be sent by registered post to:
Director/Principal
Automobile Engineering Training Institute
No. 69/A, Baseline Road
Orugodawatta
📅 Application Closing Date
30 September 2026
Applications must reach the institute on or before 30 September 2026. Applicants are advised to send their applications early because the institute will not be responsible for applications lost or delayed in the post.
The application form can also be obtained free of charge by visiting the institute. The notice directs applicants to the AETI/NAITA website for the application form and related information.
📌 Important Application Instructions
Applicants should carefully note the following:
🔹 Applicants may select up to three preferred courses in order of priority.
🔹 The second and third preferences will be considered only if vacancies are available in those courses.
🔹 Examination admission cards will be sent only by registered post, so applicants must provide an accurate postal address.
🔹 The examination fee is non-refundable.
🔹 Applicants who are currently receiving full-time training under NAITA are not eligible to apply.
🔹 Applicants with hearing or speech disabilities may apply only for courses 1.2.1.4, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7, according to the notice.
♿ Opportunities for Applicants with Special Needs
The notice specifically provides an opportunity for applicants with hearing or speech disabilities to apply for selected courses, subject to the specified course eligibility requirements.
📞 Contact Information
For further information, applicants can contact the Registrar:
📞 011-2572977
📞 011-2531844
🌐 2027 Japan Tec Apprenticeship – Quick Summary
| 📌 Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏫 Institute | Automobile Engineering Training Institute – Orugodawatta (Japan Tec) |
| 🏢 Authority | National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) |
| 📅 Intake | 2027 |
| 👥 Eligibility | Sri Lankan males and females |
| 🎂 Age | 16–25 years as at 01 January 2027 |
| 📚 Training | Full-time, NVQ competency-based dual training |
| 🎓 Qualification | NVQ Level 4 for successful trainees |
| 💳 Examination Fee | Rs. 1,000 |
| 📅 Closing Date | 30 September 2026 |
| 📮 Application | Registered Post |
| 📍 Location | Orugodawatta, Colombo |
| ☎️ Telephone | 011-2572977 / 011-2531844 |
🚨 Important Notice for Applicants
Before submitting an application, carefully check the educational qualifications, age requirement, examination fee payment instructions, preferred course selection and application deadline.
Applicants should also ensure that the completed application, NIC copy and original payment receipt are properly prepared before sending the application by registered post.
⭐ Start Your Technical Career in Motor Vehicle Engineering
The 2027 Japan Tec apprenticeship intake provides an opportunity for eligible young Sri Lankans to gain structured technical training, industrial experience and an NVQ Level 4 qualification in motor vehicle engineering and related fields.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, make sure your application reaches the Automobile Engineering Training Institute, Orugodawatta, by 30 September 2026.
📢 Share this opportunity with students and young people interested in automobile, electrical, CNC, painting, air-conditioning and ICT-related technical careers.
Source: Sri Lanka Government Gazette dated 28 August 2026 – Automobile Engineering Training Institute, Orugodawatta (Japan Tec), 2027 Apprentice Recruitment.
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