1. Structure of TEVT in Bahrain
Kingdom of Bahrain
Ministry of Education
Structure of TEVT in Bahrain
Dr. Fawzi ALJowder
Dr. Mohamed AlSeddiqi 1 1

2. Part One: General Secondary Technical and Vocational Education (GSVEC)
Agenda
Part One: General Secondary Technical and Vocational Education (GSVEC)
Introduction
Background to GSVEC
GSVEC Curriculum Development Project
OSC Committee
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Teachers Training 2 2

3. Part Two: Vocational Training at Bahrain Technical Institute (BTI)
Agenda
Part Two: Vocational Training at Bahrain Technical Institute (BTI)
Introduction
BTI Qualifications Classification
Focus
Range
BTI Training Programmes
Levels of Programmes
BTI Training Disciplines
Relationship with Industry
BTI Training Partners
BTI Clients 3 3

4. EDUCATION IS A KEY PILLAR IN BAHRAIN’S REFORM PROGRAM
Introduction
EDUCATION IS A KEY PILLAR IN
BAHRAIN’S REFORM PROGRAM
Economic reform
Education reform
Labour market reform
Increasing the skill level of Bahrainis by developing education and training to strengthen their effectiveness in the labour market 4 4

5. Background to GSVEC
The GSVEC project was launched in 2007 by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Department of Education in Australia, Holmesglen (The State of Victoria)
The aim was to provide an appropriate type of technical and vocational education that suits boys and girls
To upgrade the skills of young Bahrainis through designing an educational system that focuses on providing students with the appropriate industrial skills 5 5

6. Background to GSVEC Features Commercial Specializations
Teachers Training
Technical Specializations
Structured Work
place Learning
Career & Personal Developments
GSVEC
Handbooks
Quality
Assurance Manual
GSVEC Tests 6 6

7. GSVEC Curriculum Development Process
Establish Occupational Standards Review Committee (OSRC)
Enhance the collaboration and engagement of Industry input into the:
Selection of Occupational Standards.
Design and development curriculum for vocational specialised subjects.
Participation of 15 members from Ministries and various Companies in the labour market. 7 7

8. Technical Institution
GSVEC Curriculum Development Process
OSR – Focus Groups
Focus groups were formed to review the occupational standards with representations from various sectors:
Industry
Technical Institution
Specialist Teachers
MoE Curriculum
GSVEC
Advisors 40 4 21 9 6
Page- 7 8 8

9. OSR Committee Focus Groups
The groups reviewed 221 Occupational Standards
Specializations
Technical
Commercial
139 standards
82 standards 9 9

10. Commercial Specializations
OSR Committee
Commercial Specializations
Retail
Financial Services
Multimedia
Business 22
standards 14
standards 17
standards 29
standards 10 10

11. Technical Specializations Air cond. & Refrigeration
OSR Committee
Technical Specializations
Electrical Machines
Electrical Wiring
Electronics
Computer Technology
Automotive 4
standards 14
standards 22
standards 11
standards 31
standards
Welding & Fabrication
Air cond. & Refrigeration
Machine shop 23
standards 16
standards 18
standards 11 11

12. Structured Workplace Learning (SWLC)
Aims to enhance collaboration and engagement between schools, MOE and the Industries/Companies in the training of students at the workplace
14 members from Ministries and different companies. 12 12

13. Curriculum Development Career & Personal Development
Teachers Training No
Training Program
Duration Hours 1
Curriculum Development 50 2
Specialist skills 40 3
Teaching pedagogy 4
Assessment 60 5
Train the trainer 16 6
Communication skills 20 7
Professional skills 30 8
Career & Personal Development 9
Leadership 13 13

14. Teachers Training 14 14

15. GSVEC Structure Labour Market Transition Year SWL Universities
Bahrain Training Institute
6 Weeks for Specialized stream
1 week for Advanced stream
3rd Year
Advanced Stream
Specialized stream
Training
SWL
Academic and Applied Learning at school
2nd Year
SWL
6 Weeks for Specialized stream
1st Year
Transition Year

16. Part Two: Vocational Training at Bahrain Technical Institute (BTI)
Agenda
Part Two: Vocational Training at Bahrain Technical Institute (BTI)
Introduction
BTI Qualifications Classification
Focus
Range
BTI Training Programmes
Levels of Programmes
BTI Training Disciplines
Relationship with Industry
BTI Training Partners
BTI Clients 16 16

17. Introduction
BTI aims to contribute to the skills development of the national workforce in accordance to:
the current and future needs of the labour market
the aspiration of the people of Bahrain 17

18. BTI is an internationally recognized vocational training provider:
Introduction
BTI is an internationally recognized vocational training provider:
committed to a client centred pursuit of excellence
attracting clients from the region
operating competitively
and conducting its operations effectively and efficiently 18

19. Higher National Diploma
BTI Qualifications Classification
World of work
Professional Courses
Higher National Diploma
Craft Diploma
<2%
National Diploma
>85%
HHJK
Craft certificate
<13%
GSVEC
School dropouts 19

20. Skills development (70% and 30%) Vocational orientation
Focus
Skills development (70% and 30%)
Vocational orientation
Demand driven (Relevance)
High value addition
Enhancing potential of individuals
Efficiency and Effectiveness 20

21. BTI addresses the needs of the following sectors:
Range
BTI addresses the needs of the following sectors:
Manufacturing industries
Construction
Information Technology
Art and Design
Travel and Tourism
Service industries
Commercial industries 21

22. BTI Training Programmes
Professional development programmes
Company specific programmes
Job-seekers training programmes
Returnee programmes
Entrepreneurship 22

23. Professional Diplomas and Certificates Higher National Diplomas (HND)
Levels of Programmes
Professional Diplomas and Certificates
Higher National Diplomas (HND)
National Diplomas (ND)
Craft Diploma and Craft Level
Remedial 23

24. BTI Training Disciplines
Technical Training
Mechanical
Chemical
Automobile
Electrical and Electronics
Instrumentation and Process Control
Building and Construction
Occupational Health & Safety
Computer and Information Technology 24

25. BTI Training Disciplines
Business Training
Communication and English Language
Human Resources
Marketing
Finance
Travel and Tourism
Arts and Design Training
Fashion and Clothing
Jewellery and Goldsmith
Graphic Design
Interior Design 25

26. Undersecretary for Resources and Services, Ministry of Education
Relationship with Industry
Undersecretary for Resources and Services, Ministry of Education
BTI Director General
Private Sector
Training Programmes
Training Needs Analysis
On-Job-Training
Staff Training
Industrial Visits
Consultancy
Training Agreements
Personal Relationships
Industry Senior Officials & BTI Senior Officials
Coordination & Follow-up Committees
External Relations
Corporate Training
On-Job-Training
Graduate Follow-up
Training Departments
Industry representatives
Industry Specific Forums
Industry Specialists
Programme Committees PAC 26

27. BTI Training Partners

28. BTI Clients

29. Thank You 29 29