Enterprise based training: A sustainable model for implementing NTVQF in Bangladesh

The Enterprise Based Training (EBT) Enterprise Based Training (EBT) a sustainable model for implementing (NTVQF) in Bangladesh, an in-house model for building a skilled workforce for Bangladesh garment factories.

The Enterprise Based Training (EBT) The system of training established within factory premises to help companies meet the skills development needs of their workers and employees. Both employers and employees alike can benefit.

EBT factories creates opportunities: Opportunities for helpers to become skilled workers. Existing workers is benefiting from the in-house facility to upgrade their skills Create opportunities for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from experience and/or previous formal, non-formal and informal learning. New entrants can also take advantage of skills training through an apprenticeship programme.

EBT Resources providing by Factories: 2,500 square feet for setting up training lines. A separate space for conducting theoretical classes and an office. Sewing machines, tools and equipment. Office furniture. All CBT learning materials and teaching aids. Certified CBT trainers and assessors.

EBT Resources providing by Factories: Administrative Cost in BDT Sl No Costing Head Cost Per RTO Quantity of RTO Expenditure Remarks 1 Space 2500 Sqft=Price-1000000 10 10000000 Average 2 Venue Contruction 500000 5000000 All construction and renuvation works 3 Furniture for Trainers room, Theory, wash room and Practical Class room 4 Sewing Machine 50000000 Tools & equipment, 30 Sewing Machine for each RTO Total 70000000

EBT Resources providing by Factories: Program Cost in BDT bearing each RTO each month Sl No Costing Head Cost Per RTO Quantity of RTO Expenditure Remarks 1 Trainers Salary 80000 10 800000 Per RTO 4 Nos trainer*Salary BDT-20000/trainer=Total BDT-80000 2 Workers/ Trainee Salary 216000 2160000 Per trainee salary-BDT-4800*30 Trainee*1.5 Month (NTVQ L-1, 360 hrs)=BDT-216000 3 Training Materials 45000 450000 Per trainee-1000*1.5 month* 30 trainee=Total BDT-45000 4 BTEB Assessment 16000 160000 Per assesse-BDT-800*total assesse-20=Total BDT-16000 Total 3570000 Per Batch/ 10 RTO

EBT RTO Training need under NTVQF: Training needs to meet national standards. A Centre certified as a RTO by the BTEB. RTO allows enterprises to run NTVQF qualifications. Performance of trainees assessed by the external assessors, authorized by BTEB. Trainees have to pass an assessment to obtain certificates. EBT courses commonly last two months or the equivalent of 360 hours instruction.

CEBAI is established: CEBAI was established in 2014 to help meet the changing needs of the Bangladesh garment sector. CEBAI helps meet the need for a skilled labour force in the RMG sector by providing competency-based training. CEBAI is run by the BGMEA and supported by the ILO, Swedish government and H&M.

Employers and Industry The stakeholders involved in the network Centre of Excellence Training providers Employed workers Training Regulator Employers and Industry New entrants

Probable training options Month -1 Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4   Centre Based Employer based Employment Prevocational Employer Based

Target beneficiary for training and certification Number of training entities TOTAL Number of trainees enrolled TOTAL Number completing training (assume 15% drop-out) Centre based Pre-employment Training CoE 1 565 480 TTC/TSC/NGO 3 847 720 Subtotal 1412 1200 EBT 10 2682 2280 SUBTOTAL Beneficiaries Operator L1/L2 14 4094 3480 Pre-vocational (NGO) 2 387 329 Supervisor upgrading 71 60 RPL 941 800 TOTAL Beneficiaries 5765 4900

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