Construction Industry Council Conference 2019 Session 7 – “Education – Training, The Way Forward” Building together an educated and globally competitive Fiji

Role of the FHEC 17 7 39 175 133 No. of Recognised HEIs FHEC facilitates: QA programs & qualifications Monitoring of HEI compliance Disbursement of Govt operating grants Managing the collection of HE data Enhancing the capacity & capability of HE in Fiji No. of Recognised HEIs 17 No. of Provisionally Registered HEIs 7 No. of Fully  Registered HEIs 39 Accredited Provider Qualifications 175 National Qualifications & Standards  133 NOTE for diagram: summary of key points from previous slide from the HES 2017-2021. NOTE for table: Information on HEIs and programmes sought from Programmes Accreditation and Recognition/Registration and updated on 07/06/2019. Explanatory notes: QA of HE programmes and qualifications; Linked to MF3 and MF5. Through the Fiji Qualifications Framework and the Quality Standards. Quality assured programmes undergo robust and stringent checks to ensure they meet certain minimum standards and are fit for purpose (linked to topic of strengthening education systems). Ultimately this should produce learners who are also fit and ready not only for employment locally but also internationally (mobility of qualifications, skills and labour). Monitoring HEIs compliance with regulatory framework/processes; Linked to MF1, MF2, MF3, MF4 and MF5. Recognition, registration, M&E and mandated review of HEIs. Ensures HEIs meet certain quality (minimum) standards to operate and deliver programmes within the framework of the HE Act, 2008 and subsequent regulations. Manage and monitor the disbursement of the Government operating grants to (10) HEIs; Linked to MF7, MF11, MF6. Funds disbursed also support HEIs to develop/enhance their capacity/capabilities. Monitoring by FHEC ensures that public funds are appropriately used for their intended purpose. Manage the collation and analysis of HE data to elevate the performance of the HE sector; and Linked to MF9, MF8, MF2, MF11, MF6. Data collected assists the FHEC to identify gaps/opportunities for improvement in the HE sector so that we are better able to support HEIs to improve OR inform the Minister for Education/Government of areas which need further support, etc. Works to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and supports the development of capacity and capabilities to elevate HE in Fiji. Linked to MF7, MF10, MF1, MF3, MF5, MF6. This speaks to the important role that the FHEC plays in strengthening the HE sector to produce graduates who will positively contribute towards the socio-economic development of Fiji.

National Qualifications (NQs) Review & report to industry & FHEC ISACs Consultation Moderate to ensure the standards are being met Identify skill & knowledge needs Accredit HEIs to deliver training & assess standards set in NQs Describe what needs to be learnt Develop standards within the NQs

Apprenticeship Review 1963 – established 1973-2003 – housed at FNTC and later TPAF 2017 – first review 2018-2019 – National Apprenticeship Review Taskforce Fiji Apprenticeship Reform Recommends establishment of Apprenticeship Fiji Brief History of Apprenticeships 1963 - National Apprenticeship Scheme established under the Ministry of Labour, Fiji Apprenticeship Council. 1973 - Management transferred to the Fiji National Training Council (FNTC) for Expansion. 2003 - Transformation from FNTC to Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji (TPAF), National Apprenticeship Training Department, to the National Standards and Accreditation Council.

TVET Review 2018 – Review of TVET Sector TVET Sector Review Group Proposed establishment of Skills Council of Fiji

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