This presentation outlines the design of the TVET system in Zambia

1. Design
Design of Current Technical and Vocational
Education in Zambia
Gabriel S. Konayuma
Senior Vocational Education and Training Officer
MEd., MBA, BA Ed.
e-mail: gkonayuma@gmail.com
VET Development Symposium
Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek
23 - 25 August, 2016
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2. Outline of Presentation
The TEVET System
National Qualifications Framework
Learning Pathways
Policy and Legal Frameworks
Training of TVET Teachers
Challenges for a Modern TEVET
Looking forward
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3. The TEVET System
Functional Structures
Ministry of Higher Education
Technical Education, Vocational &
Entrepreneurship Training Authority
(TEVETA)
Public Policy
Training Providers
(ie. Govt., Private for profit, Religious
Organizations, In-Company,
Community/Local Authorities, NGOs)
Regulation
Service Provision
The Labour
Market
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4. THE ZAMBIA QUALIFICATIONS
FRAMEWORK
NQF
Level
Schooling TEVET Higher Education
10 Doctorate
9 Masters Degree
8 Post-Graduate Qualifications
7 First Degree
6 Diploma Diploma
5 Advanced Certificate/Technician
4 Crafts Certificate
3 Trade Certificate
2 Secondary Education
1 Primary Education
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5. LEARNING PATHWAYS
TEVET is currently based on six (6) modes
of delivery namely:
Institutional Based Training system;
Secondary School Vocational Training
system (2 tier system);
TEVET Learnership Training system Open,
Distance and Flexible Learning (ODFL);
Recognition of Prior Learning (Assessment
Only);
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6. Cluster Based Secondary School TEVET System
Vocational Education and
Training Classes
Academic Classes
Two-Way Bridge
Between Academic and
Vocational Training
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7. 7
Training of TVET Teachers
Training in Pedagogy done mainly by TVTC
(www.tvtc.edu.zm).
Programmes offered:
Mode of training: Mainly using ODL
programmes
Training done in collaboration with 2 public
universities: UNZA & CBU
ToT in Entrepreneurship Training

8. Reflection
The modes of training that have been
outlined help to enhance the quality of the
learning environment since learners have
access to modern training equipment and
facilities. Therefore, the learners have
greater familiarity with the work
environment in a chosen career and these
training methods provide a way of
networking between training providers and
industry.
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9. Policy Frameworks
Possibilities for
Integration
Other
Sectoral
Policies
Youth
Development
Policies
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10. Challenges for a Modern TEVET
Challenge Implications
Demand Responsiveness Design and delivery of training relevant to labour
market skills demand
Quality of Training Delivery of training at acceptable levels of quality
Equity in Training
Provision
Equitable opportunities for all
Access to Training
Opportunities
Improved access to all forms of training
Financial Sustainability Financing mechanisms for a sustainable TEVET
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11. Looking Forward
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Thank you so much!