ON THE JOB TRAINING (OJT) PROGRAM

Overview

The On-the-Job Training (OJT) Programme is a mandatory graduation requirement for NCST students and a core pillar of our applied education model. It provides students with real workplace exposure, enabling them to apply technical knowledge, develop professional skills, and understand the realities of the labour market.

OJT reflects NCST’s national mission to prepare skilled, disciplined, and job-ready Bahraini youth, aligned with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s vision for workforce development

Why OJT Matters

Through structured workplace immersion, OJT allows students to:

• Apply classroom learning in real environments
• Develop professional behaviour and work ethics
• Gain industry-relevant experience
• Build confidence and responsibility
• Improve employability and career clarity

Without successful completion of OJT, students cannot graduate or receive their certification

OJT Duration

The duration of OJT depends on the programme level:

• School Level (Grade 12): 2–3 weeks
• Post-School / Corporate Programmes: 4–12 weeks

During this period, students work full-time (6–8 hours per day, minimum 40 hours per week) under real workplace conditions.

Aims & Objectives of OJT

The OJT Programme aims to:

• Provide relevant and practical work experience
• Broaden awareness of workplace practices and culture
• Strengthen links between NCST and industry
• Align programmes with labour market needs
• Support Bahrainisation and national workforce goals
• Offer career guidance through real exposure

Roles & Responsibilities

 Role of the Hosting Company

Partner organisations play a vital role in student development by providing:

 Role of NCST

NCST ensures quality, fairness, and compliance through:

• Regular assessor visits and workplace observation
• Monitoring learner performance and progress
• Employer evaluation and employment feedback
• Final grading and certification approval
• Continuous improvement based on industry feedback

Learner Responsibilities

Students are expected to demonstrate professionalism by:

• Following workplace rules and safety procedures
• Maintaining punctuality and attendance
• Respecting confidentiality and security policies
• Completing action plans, task lists, and weekly diaries
• Representing NCST positively at all times

OJT is treated as real employment experience, and students are expected to behave accordingly

Assessment & Evaluation

Student performance is evaluated through:

• Workplace supervisor feedback
• NCST assessor observation reports
• Action plans and weekly diaries
• Employer evaluation forms
• Final OJT grade submission

Assessment focuses on:

• Technical competence
• Professional behaviour
• Communication and teamwork
• Safety awareness
• Reliability and responsibility

Industry Partnership & National Impact

OJT partnerships benefit both students and employers:

• Students gain real skills and career insight
• Employers contribute to national talent development
• NCST strengthens alignment with labour market needs
• Feedback improves programme relevance and quality

This collaboration supports Bahrain’s long-term workforce sustainability and national development goals

Linked Academic Programmes

OJT is integrated across NCST programmes, including:

• Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Welding)
• Information Technology (AI, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity)
• Business
• Sport

Each programme has specialized OJT task requirements aligned with its learning outcomes.

Conclusion

The On-the-Job Training Programme is more than a requirement — it is a transformational learning experience that prepares students for higher education, professional certification, and meaningful careers.

NCST extends its sincere appreciation to all partner organisations supporting the development of Bahrain’s future workforce.