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ISSUES & CHALLENGES FOR MAINTAINING OF QUALITY ASSURANCE IN TVET

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Mr. Naeem Yaqoob

National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC)

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Quality Assurance

QA &

TVET

Refers to performance measures designed by authorities for assessing the performance of institutions with a view to ensuring that the learning outcomes meet the needs of each society.

(Igborgbor, 2012; Onyesom and Ashibogwu, 2013)

TVET

TVET

  • TVET is specialized education focused on empowering learners.
  • It aims to develop technical skills, human abilities, and cognitive understanding.
  • The goal is to cultivate positive attitudes and work habits.
  • The preparation is geared towards adequately equipping learners for the world of work.
  • TVET prepares learners for success in the workforce.

QA viz-a-viz TVET

COMPARATIVE

QA viz-a-viz TVET

  • Quality Assurance (QA) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) are key concepts in education.
  • Ineffective QA impedes the realization of TVET goals, as identified by policymakers.
  • The presentation aims to highlight QA issues impacting TVET progress, employability, and national development.
  • Policymakers must propose measures to bridge the QA gap, focusing on critical areas like finance, access/participation, and program relevance.
  • The focus is on identifying and addressing QA challenges to enhance the impact of TVET on national development.

ISSUES OF QUALITY ASSURANCE

in TVET

ISSUES

QA ISSUES & FRUIT FOR THOUGHT

Effective staffing solutions positively impact teaching quality and student learning experiences.

Strategies include improving recruitment processes, enhancing professional development opportunities, and retaining qualified staff.

Standardizing curriculum development processes can enhance the quality of education and ensure alignment with industry needs.

Discrepancies in curriculum development processes can be mitigated by establishing clear guidelines and quality standards for curriculum design.

How can the organization address staffing challenges in the Quality Assurance system?

How can discrepancies in curriculum development processes be addressed effectively?

Formalized industry partnerships can lead to improved curriculum relevance and practical training outcomes.

Industry partnerships are essential for ensuring the practical relevance of curriculum and training programs. Collaborative models can enhance the quality assurance system by incorporating industry insights and best practices.

How can industry collaboration improve the effectiveness of quality assurance systems?

QA ISSUES & FRUIT FOR THOUGHT

Incorporating a mix of theoretical and practical assessments, along with standardized tools, ensures a more robust evaluation process.

Traditional assessment methods focusing solely on theoretical knowledge can be limiting. Standardized tools help maintain objectivity and consistency, while practical skills assessments provide a holistic view of an individual's capabilities.

Investing in long-term sustainability strategies enhances the resilience of the system against financial constraints.

The sustainability of a Quality Assurance system depends on addressing funding challenges and diversifying funding sources.

How can assessment processes be improved to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of skills and knowledge?

How can funding constraints be overcome to ensure sustainability?

CHALLENGES

Challenges in Maintaining Quality Assurance in TVET

Curricula

Instructors

Industry

Certification

Funding

GAP IDENTIFICATION

Identification of QA Gaps in TVET

Institutional partnerships

Curriculum Development

Limited industry stakeholder involvement leads to fragmented curriculum design.

Lack of national frameworks hinders effective curriculum development and review.

Qualified Staff

Lack of professional development opportunities for existing faculty members.

Shortage of qualified teaching staff in specialized fields

Limited formalized partnerships between TVET institutes and industries hinder the creation of customized curricula.

Challenges in establishing effective collaboration models and sustaining industry engagement.

Standardized Assessment

Lack of standardized assessment tools leads to inconsistency in evaluation criteria.

Emphasis on theoretical assessments inhibits the development of practical skills.

Over-reliance on government funding leading to limited diversification of funding sources.

Insufficient investment in infrastructure, faculty development, and program enhancements

Investment

COPPING

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CHALLENGES

Strategies to Bridge Gaps

TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Developing national guidelines and standards to align with industry needs and bridge skill gaps.

Standards

NATIONAL GUIDELINES

PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRIES

INDUSTRY ADVISORY GROUPS

National guidelines and standards for curriculum development to ensure alignment with industry requirements.

Industry advisory groups to provide input on curriculum design and review processes.

Facilitate partnerships between TVET institutes and industries to identify skill gaps and inform curriculum updates.

STRATEGIC FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

Implement targeted recruitment, training, and partnerships.

Faculty

ONGOING TRAINING

TARGETED RECRUITMENT

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

Continuous development programs to be provided to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.

Connections need to be fostered with industry experts for knowledge transfer and mentorship opportunities.

Qualified instructors need to hired / engaged with competitive salaries and benefits.

TVET INSTITUTE-INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

Enhancing partnership and industry engagement in TVET

Collaboration

FORMALIZE PARTNERSHIPS

IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS

PROMOTE ENGAGEMENT

A culture of continuous communication and feedback b/w TVET institutes and industry partners need to be fostered to ensure relevance and responsiveness to industry needs.

Industry internship programs, Apprenticeships, and joint research projects to promote industry engagement and provide students with practical experience.

Formalized partnerships and MoUs to be signed b/w TVET institutes and industries, outlining collaboration objectives and responsibilities.

ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORKS

Developing tools aligning with industry standards.

Assessment Framework

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Industry involvment as stakeholders in validation of competency requirements aligned with occupational standards

Mechanisms for consistency, fairness, and reliability in assessments through assessment tools.

TVET INVESTMENT ADVOCACY

Advocating for increased funding and sustainable operations in TVET programs.

Investment

COST-EFFECTIVE MEASURES

ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT

Optimizing Resource allocation and improve operational efficiency to be adopted in TVET programs.

Economic & social benefits of skilled workforce development to be highlighted to attract more public and private funding.

Grants, corporate sponsorships, and public private partnerships to be explored to diversify funding for TVET programs.

Way Forward

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