Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions About FSA
Who we are, what Dual Vocational Training means, and why FSA exists.
FSA has 14 seasoned trainers trained by international experts, plus six expatriates engaged by GIZ/Sequa working alongside them to ensure training is delivered to international standard.
Dual Vocational Training combines 80% practical training at the academy with 100% practical, on-the-job training at FOCI member companies. It is competency-based and emphasizes mastery of real skills.
FSA was registered in 2019 to tackle youth unemployment, the shortage of skilled artisans in construction, limited access to skills development for women, and the large number of unskilled construction graduates in Nigeria.
FSA operates under the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) and partners with GIZ and Sequa, the German Agency for International Cooperation, who support trainer development and curriculum design to global standards.
Trades & Curriculum
What you’ll actually learn across FSA’s four core construction trades.
FSA currently trains apprentices in four core trades: Masonry Construction, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Construction Carpentry, and Electrical Installation & Maintenance.
Hands-on bricklaying, blocklaying, concreting, plastering and rendering, trained to NSQF Level 3 standard.
Installing and maintaining pipes, fittings, and hot/cold water and sanitary systems. It's FSA's most requested trade.
Formwork, joinery, roofing and structural timber work training for modern construction sites.
Wiring, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, delivered to professional safety standards.
FSA uses German-standard, competency-based curricula developed with GIZ and Sequa, combined with 80% practical training at the academy.
Enrollment & Eligibility
How to apply, who’s eligible, and how the earn-while-you-learn model works.
Submit your application to FOCI Skills Academy and select your trade. Once registered, you begin Dual Vocational Training combining academy instruction with on-site experience at FOCI member companies.
Yes. FSA's model is "Earn While You Learn" — apprentices build real skills and earn real income from day one while training on-site at FOCI member company partner sites.
No prior experience is required for most apprenticeships. FSA also offers upskilling for existing artisans, short-term training for company staff, and re-skilling for interested individuals.
Yes. Expanding access to skills development for women is one of FSA's founding objectives, and women are welcomed and supported across all four trades.
Certification & Outcomes
What you walk away with, and what it opens up once you’re NSQF Level 3 certified.
Trainees who complete the program earn an NSQF Level 3 certification, nationally recognised under the National Skills Qualification Framework developed by NBTE.
It gives you an up-to-date, nationally recognised qualification, confidence to operate at your job role level, and a foundation for career advancement or a career change.
Certified trainees step into Nigeria's construction workforce, supported by FSA's network of 50+ FOCI member companies for placement and on-the-job opportunities.
Yes — upskilling for artisans and craftsmen, short-term training for construction company staff, Training the Trainer programs, and holiday/practical exposure for students and graduates.
Have More Questions? FSA Has the Answers
Reach us on +234 803 600 9114 or +234 802 322 2964 and our team will walk you through the trade that’s right for you.