The purpose of this thesis was to assess the practices and problems of TrainingrnMaterials and facilities management in selected TVET colleges of Addis Ababarnmore specifically, the study was intended to improve the training and identify thernpotential constraints and the drawbacks encountered. To this end the studyrnemployed descriptive survey research method. Accordingly, questionnaire,rninterview guide and observational checklist were prepared, pilot-tested andrnadministered to 196 sample respondents consisting of 94 trainers, 93 trainees, 3rndeputy deans and 6 administrative staff A total of 187 (95.4% percent) filled andrnreturned the questionnaire. In addition, interview was conducted with nine ofrnthem. Moreover, document analysis was used to supplement the data gatheredrnthrough questionnaire and interview. Finally, the data gathered were analyzedrnusing percentage, chi-square T-test as well as qualitative analysis. Finding fromrnthe data analysis revealed that significant majority of the trainers and traineesrndid not have any information about training materials and facilities managementrnand availability of training materials management guideline. Furthermore, therndata suggested that the machines were under utilized and were most of the timernidle due to lack of skilled person in maintenance. In addition most of the trainers'rnknowledge and experience is related to theoretical part. Furthermore, the resultrnindicated that training materials and facilities such as training hand tools,rnmachines, teaching aids and reference books were inadequate. To alleviate thernproblems the following measures should be taken. Such as raising the awarenessrnof the trainers and trainees, providing short term training to trainers in the area ofrntraining materials and facilities management and establishing partnership withrndonor organizations and improving the supply of training materials facilities tornassist the smooth effective delivery of training and its best outcomes.