𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐒) is a fully recognized national diploma in the government and the private sector in Sri Lanka as well as internationally. The course is established under government rules and regulations and is managed by the NAITA (National Apprentice and Industrial Authority).

NDES is a one of the best Engineering Diploma course amongst the limited National Diploma courses available in Sri Lanka and fulfill the industry’s requirements for top level and middle level engineering and management roles. The course mainly focuses on a dual training system where theoretical studies are complemented with industrial training. Theoretical instruction program are conducted at the Institute of Katunayake and practical training is conducted at industrial establishments in alternative phases.

The most attractive feature of this course is the embedded large period of Industrial training process. It provides an excellent opportunity to develop highly employable and marketable skills.

Final product of special engineering apprenticeship is indeed special one; these exclusive “National Diploma” holders are unique lot. Comparing NDES with full time academic or full time practical educational schemes is not fair for both parties, as there is no other educational scheme which can be compared with NDES in IET.

The output of “𝐈𝐄𝐓 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲” is a “𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐬𝐞” product. Our exclusive sandwich program is a perfect blend of academic and on the job learning scheme. Hence, the student successfully completed the NDES program are already groomed to carryout and undertake responsibilities in these respective fields.