Before 1947, vocational training in the Sub Continent was primarily provided through traditional apprenticeship systems. Skills were passed down within families or communities, focusing on crafts, trades, and agricultural techniques.

After independence, Pakistan's government recognized the need for formal vocational training to boost industrial growth. In 1963, the first major step was the establishment of Two Technical training centers (TTCs) in Karachi and Dhaka (East Pakistan at That era) Respectively. and institutions aimed at supporting economic development by Providing skilled labor force to industry. 1970s was the decade when National Training bureau (NTB) with the intention to develop,  Implement, regulate & evaluate Technical and Vocational Training across the country. Provincial Training bureaus PTBs were founded in Baloochistan, NWFP( KPK) Panjab & Sindh The Trade testing board was established  in 1994 by The PTB as Skilling Testing and Vocational qualification awarding Body of Sindh. Prior to that, The Sindh Board of Technical Education was the awarding body for Vocational Qualifications. Syed Nazar Ali Hold the position of founder chairman & Mr.  Muhammad Ali Siddiqui started TTBs  operations as Pioneer secretary. First qualification was awarded to Learner from Vocational Training Institute for Women (formaly TTC Women) Bufferzone Karachi. Ms. Rukhsana Baig D/o Ahmed Mustafa Khan in Civil Drafting Trade through NOSS Grade III training system in 1996.