About Vivekananda Technical Centre
Vivekananda Technical Centre (VTC) is run by the Board of Management of Ramakrishna Mission, Fiji which is a branch of the worldwide Ramakrishna Mission with its Headquarters at Belur Math, West Bengal, India. The centre has now diverted its core focus on Agriculture, where farmers are now benefiting from this new form of training. It also introduced caregiving into its accredited programs in response to the country's increased workforce demands.
Our Vision
To provide education in an atmosphere where intelligence is boosted and nurtured, foundation for strength of character is upheld and established, and the students are guided towards excellence and independence to stand on their own feet.
Our Mission
We are committed towards a life-changing transformation that moulds the students from self-sufficient learners to today into industrious and respectable citizens of tomorrow integrated in a harmonious multicultural global society.
Our Education Principles
Our Education Principles
At Vivekananda Technical Centre student learning is the Centre of everything that we do. The delivery of all services is guided by our commitment to:
- Build a strong and healthy partnerships with all stakeholders;
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in all that we do;
- Ensure relevance and responsiveness as required characteristics of all endeavours;
- High levels of quality and excellence;
- Improve access and equity;
- Accountability and transparency and
- Our constitutional rights and responsibilities
Our Educational Values
Quality
We are committed to attain quality in anything we do.
Team work
We respect, encourage and support each other, other colleagues and other similar training institutions.
Excellence
We strive to produce the best in anything.
Empowerment
We are committed to equipping our clients with the appropriate and latest information and skills.
Our History
Vivekananda Technical Centre (VTC) has been operational for over forty years, evolving continuously to ensure the delivery of high-quality education and vocational training to empower individuals and contribute to the sustainable development of Fiji.
1981
VTC operations commenced at the Nawaicoba campus, offering courses in Carpentry and Joinery, Agriculture and Automotive Engineering. Apart from the Ministry of Education’s two-year vocational courses, VTC also offered Fiji National University (FNU) franchised courses in the early nineties.
2013
VTC piloted and offered Certificate level IV Fiji National Qualification (FNQs) courses in Commercial Cookery, Automotive Mechanics, Automotive Electrical, and Cabinet Making & Joinery.
2016
Ramakrishna Mission made the decision to discontinue other courses and move to the much-needed Agriculture sector, focusing on training our local farmers.
2024
VTC to launch its National Certificate in Aged Care and Community Care.
VTC Management
Our Inspiration
Swami Bhadreshananda
Swami Bhadreshananda
RKM President / VTC Director
Divikash Anal Nair
Head of Campus (Principal)
Mukesh Chand
Administration Officer
Vinit Vishaal Singh
Senior Instructor
Our Staff
Swastika Chand
Merewai R.