Quality Assurance in Technical Education By: Mohamed Aneel, TVET Authority, Malé, Maldives International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

International Conference on Contents About Maldives TVET Authority Introduction Objectives Quality Assurance Quality Monitoring Improvement of TVET Systems Challenges for TVET Improvement Conclusion International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

International Conference on About Maldives A chain of coral atolls 860 km long, 80 -120 km wide 26 geographical atolls 1192 islands 200 inhabited islands Population: ≈ 410,000 Capital City: Malé International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

International Conference on About TVET Authority Established in 2007 by President’s Office as a division of Ministry of Human Resources Youth and Sports. In 2011, division became Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVET Authority) in the Ministry of Education. TVET Authority has the overall responsibility for the development and management of a comprehensive, demand oriented and partnership based TVET system in the Maldives. International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

International Conference on Introduction Vocational Education and Training (VET) has a crucial role in promoting a knowledge-based and competitive society and in responding to the opportunities and challenges of globalization. Explores the issues and challenges for quality assurance and quality improvement of Technical and Vocational Education and Training International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

International Conference on Objectives Improve the quality of output and efficiency of technical and vocational learning (teaching) systems in a systematic way. Help to introduce enabling learning environment which is fostering element for building a knowledge economy. Contribute substantially in the success of programs such as curriculum and infrastructure development. Assure the integration of important component of quality in all developing fields and coming policies of the government. International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

International Conference on Quality Assurance Accreditation Quality Assurance Agencies (e.g. MQA, Maldives) Maldives National Qualification Framework (MNQF) Facilitate the development of a quality assurance mechanism for the post-secondary education sector. Provide a framework for recognition of qualifications offered in the Maldives and abroad. Standards ISO International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

Quality Assurance Model Priorities External Benchmarks Academic, Social & National Needs Quality Vision & Goals Internal Benchmarks SWOT Academic Framework Awards, degrees, legalities, Pre-requisites Curricula Support Processes Admissions, Hostel, Transportation, etc Infra-structure Human, Capital, Information, Physical Management Stores, HRM, QM, Purchases, etc I N T E R A L Q E X T R N A L Q International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

International Conference on Quality Monitoring assure whether selection criteria were met. curriculum and supporting materials, documents, class rooms and other facilities are met depending on the competency component taught. attendance of students being met (not less than 80%). weekly log of trainee performance being maintained. maintenance of trainer logs. adequate classroom facility and equipment depending on the competency component. quality and qualification of lecturers are met with the standard. delivery of theory and practical sessions by instructor’s / lecturers. International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

Improvement of TVET Systems Legal framework Motivation and commitment Multi-disciplinarity Partnership, co-operation and networking structures Flexibility High qualifications International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

Challenges for TVET Improvement Lack of facilities Lack of trained staff Lack of technicians Lack of money Lack of proper networking system Low academic students International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

International Conference on Conclusion As the need to ensure the quality of education and training systems increases all over the world, particularly in terms of improvements in TVET provision, countries cannot afford to delay this process, especially with regard to TVET subsystems and policies. It is time for all stakeholders in TVET in all jurisdictions and sectors to engage in a dynamic dialogue and to take action to ensure that every learner receives excellent TVET. International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014

International Conference on Thank You International Conference on Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness 25-27 August 2014