1. Vocational Education & Training (VET) sector in the UAE
R&D Department National Qualifications Authority, UAE October 2016

2. VET higher education institutions in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
ACTVET
Institute of Applied Technology (IAT)
Abu Dhabi Polytechnic (AD Poly)
Programmes in engineering and aviation sector (bachelor, under- graduate diploma, higher diploma and certificate)
Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS)
Programmes in healthcare (bachelor, undergraduate diploma)
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education & Training Institute (ADVETI)
Al Jazirah Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi
Al Jaheli Institute of Science and Technology in Al Ain
Al Reef Institute of Logistics & Applied Technology in Al Shahama
A diverse range of applied certificates and diplomas
Baynounah Institute of Science and Technology in Al Gharbia
ADVETI campus, Sharjah (former Sharjah Institute of Science & Technology);
79 federal and non-federal higher education institutions across the UAE recognised by CAA (as of October 2016)
Vocational Achievement Programme
Launched by MoE in collaboration with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
Implemented by HCT and ACTVET
Commencing in 2016/2017
Vocational programme equivalent to the Level 4 Certificate of QFEmirates
For Emirati high school graduates who can’t meet the admission requirements to the HEd institutions
Provide educational opportunities for students of all academic performance levels
Equip with skills and knowledge aligned with the needs of the UAE labour market in various fields, including electrical & mechanical maintenance engineering, aircraft maintenance engineering, IT, media, entrepreneurship, health & environmental safety, social & financial care
2016/2017 cohort: 800 students
Duration: 2 years
Graduates of the programme can enrol in diploma and baccalaureate programmes at HCT.

3. VET education in the emirate of Dubai
National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE), Dubai*
Located in Dubai free zone
Affiliated with KHDA
KHDA overviews and quality assures their programmes
In addition, KHDA is responsible for quality assurance of vocational non-degree programmes offered by the Emirates Aviation University, whose degree programmes are accredited by CAA, MoE.
National diplomas:
Business
IT practitioners
Finance and accounting
Marketing
Public relations
Human resources
Occupational health and safety
Banking and finance
Higher national diplomas:
Business
Computing
Jewellery business development
Other programmes:
Bridge to work
Skills for the workplace
Training institutes registered with KHDA There are over 1100 training institutes (as of August 2016) registered with KHDA. They provide training or education-related services to the community, such as computer training facilities, management and leadership courses, health and safety training, paramedical training, private tutoring services, educational services consultancies, etc.
ESMOD, Dubai* (fashion school)
Fashion design undergraduate programme
Fashion design and creative courses
Courses in fashion business
Courses in makeup
Note: *not recognised by CAA, MoE

4. Secondary vocational education
Applied Technology High Schools (ATHS)
Located in every emirate across the country
Offer studies for grades Students at ATHS in Baynounah, Al Gharbia, can apply to the school starting from grade 6.
Offer academic core subjects, Core Program, combined with cluster-based courses customised in accordance with students’ interests and academic performance: Advanced Science, Engineering Science, Applied Engineering, Computer Science, and Health Science, and a number of specialisations within the clusters.
Applied Technology Secondary Certificate upon completion
Secondary Technical Schools (STS)
Offer studies in grades 10-12
Focus on technical and technology education
Programmes are articulated into ADVETI’s post-secondary institutions
The UAE Ministry of Education Grade 12 Secondary Technical School Certificate upon completion
ACTVET
Institute of Applied Technology (IAT)
Applied Technology High Schools (ATHS)
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education & Training Institute (ADVETI)
Secondary Technical Schools (STS)
Vocational Education Development Center
Vocational Education Development Center (VEDC) offers a Certificate of Applied Learning.

5. National Qualifications Authority (NQA)
Awarding bodies
Abu Dhabi Center for Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and northern emirates
Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in the emirate of Dubai
The Qualifications and Awards in Dubai (QAD)
NQA
ACTVET
RTP
KHDA
Did you know?
2006 – Qualifications Framework Project was initiated
August 23, 2010 – Federal Decree No.1 ‘Establish and Maintain the National Qualifications Authority’
February 20, 2012 – QFEmirates was approved
Registered Training Providers (RTP) accredited by NQA
In Abu Dhabi:
The UAE Academy
ADVETI
The Continuing Education Centre of Al Khawarizmi International College
AFAQ for Leadership Development LLC
Continuing Education Centre – Emirates College for Advanced Education
In Dubai:
National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE)
Emirates Aviation University

6. Endorsed qualifications by industry sector and qualification type
Code
Industry sector
Sub- sector code
Sub-sector A
Government services and public administration B
Community, health and social services
B35
Health services C
Business, administration and financial services
C00
Administration
C05
Business services
C25
Financial services D
Tourism, hospitality, retail and leisure services including personal care services
D65
Personal service
D70
Retail
D80
Tourism E
Arts, culture and entertainment F
Education, learning and social development
F45
Learning and social development
F90
Vocational education and training
F95
Workplace learning G
Building and construction, estates and assets development and management
G05
Building and construction H
Utilities and infrastructure
H10
Communications
H20
Engineering services I
Energy resources – oil, natural gas, petrochemical, chemical and mining/quarrying J
Manufacturing K
Logistics and transport
K45
Logistics L
Agriculture, livestock and fishery
Endorsed qualifications by industry sector and qualification type
Qualification types:
Principal qualification
Composite award
Component award
105 endorsed qualifications (as of August 2016)
This slide demonstrates the breakdown of the CAA accredited programmes aligned to the QFEmirates by industry sector. Twelve industry sectors were derived from information related to such activities as economic, social context, employment, and population size as well as synergies in the mix of occupational and vocational skills.

7. Endorsed qualifications by qualification type and QF level