• High-School degree in KSA, Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Successful passing the Phase 1 - Academic Foundation Program at NITI with a defined level of English, Mathematics and Science.

• Term Test 1 comprises Unit 1-4
• Term Test 2 comprises Unit 5-8
• Term Test 3 comprises Unit 9-14

A Term Test comprises both a Practical Test and a Theoretical Test. The ratio of their weight is set  60% - 40%

The average of all accumulated Unit results weights 70% of the Final Term result. The Term Test weights 30% of the Final Term result. This system is applied for all three Term Tests. The end of course summary result is taken from the average of the accumulated 3 (three) Term Final results. All Term Results comprise of accumulated Unit results with a weight of 70 % plus the Term Test result with a weight of 30%.

In the examination participants prove their skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Fabricates parts and assemblies by selecting machine tool required.
• Selects materials.
• Setting up and adjusting machines, selecting proper speed.
• Machining the work piece.
• Observes the operation and checking the accuracy with appropriate gauges and measuring instruments.
• Shapes and sharpens cutting tools of hardened steel.
• Performs maintenance of machine before and after use, including oiling of reservoir and bearings, removal of chips and washing/cleaning of machine.
• Cleans jobsite, practices good housekeeping and adhered to safety practices and regulations
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance such as lubricating, effecting minor adjustments and repairs to field equipment to prevent breakdowns or major overhauls including filling out simple forms.
• Effects repair or overhaul of field equipment in the following manner:
• Obtains necessary tools, equipment and replacement parts.
• Dismantles equipment, repair, clean, reassemble.
• Notifies supervisor or operator to ensure that new parts are installed properly and that equipment is functioning correctly.
• Installs and aligns new and replacement equipment, and observes the operation of equipment.
• Cleans jobsite, practices good housekeeping and adhered to safety practices and regulations.

Successful candidates who have acquired the above listed competencies will be eligible to join the next two phases at the clients in-company training premises as they are called “on-the job-training” (Phase 3) and  “specialized training” (Phase 4).