Benchmarking TVET systems Peter Holden Executive Director, International

Background to the project Commissioned by the UK Commonwealth Secretariat Analyse current status of TVET system and identify priorities for 5 Commonwealth countries Refine the model and create an interactive tool ◦

Stage 1: Define TVET The TVET sector is defined as the policies, programs and institutions dedicated to providing formal education, training and assessment for skills required in the workplace. ◦

Stage 2: Identify key features of a strong TVET system Governance & funding Industry engagement Occupational standards Qualifications framework Quality Standards for providers Delivery & assessment

Stage 3: Develop a scale 1 Limited national approach 2 Some national coordination 3 Structures & policies in place 4 Effective implementation 5 Continuous evaluation & improvement

Stage 4: Create a tool for self assessment Sub pointsLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level Determining skill priorities There is no evidence of industry engagement with government in determining skills priorities. There is evidence of sporadic or informal industry engagement with government in determining skills priorities. There is evidence of some formal industry engagement with government in determining skill priorities. There is evidence of the contribution of formal industry bodies to national TVET policy development through engagement with small, medium and large business. There is evidence of ongoing consultation between industry bodies, enterprises and government to determine and review national skill priorities, policies & occupational lists. value 40%8 %16 %24 %32 %40 % 2.2 Workforce training There is no evidence of training delivered to workers in the workplace and/ or at TVET institutions. There is evidence of informal workplace training delivered to workers. There is evidence of formal cooperation with one or several relevant industry sectors and TVET institutions to deliver relevant and recognised training in the workplace and/or at TVET institutions. There is evidence of formal arrangements with all relevant industry sectors and TVET institutions for the delivery of recognised TVET qualifications in the workplace and/or TVET institutions. There is evidence of strong partnerships between governments, industry and TVET institutions for the development and delivery of ongoing workforce development strategies. value 20%4 %8 %12 %16 %20 % 2.3 Curriculum Development There is no evidence of industry contribution to the development of TVET curriculum. There is evidence of limited industry contribution to the development of TVET curriculum. There is evidence of a formal role for industry in the development of TVET curriculum. There is evidence of a formal role for industry in the development and validation of TVET curriculum. There is evidence of industry’s ongoing and extensive input into the development, validation and evaluation cycle of TVET curriculum. value 20%4 %8 %12 %16 %20 % 2.4 Sponsorship and support for TVET Sector There is no evidence of provision of financial or other support by industry for the TVET sector. There is evidence of limited industry provision of support through work placements equipment donation or sponsorships. There is evidence of broad industry provision of financial and other support for the TVET sector. There is evidence of extensive industry provision of financial and other support for the TVET sector. There is evidence of systemic industry provision by financial and other support for the TVET sector, both locally and nationally. value 20%4 %8 %12 %16 %20 % Add up your % to find your score Your score is % Divide this number by 20 to determine your level YOU’RE AT LEVEL

Stage 5: Plot the results ◦

Next steps Complete the development of the online tool – June 2014 Promote and support its implementation

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