Regional Conference on Human Resource Development through TVET as a Development Strategy in Asia Implementation of National Vocational Qualifications Level 5 & 6 at the Colleges of Technology Dr. H. Chithral Ambawatte Department of Technical Education & Training Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development Sri Lanka 3 August 2011
Presentation Outline Where we are History of DTET Establishment of CoTs NVQ Level 5 & 6 Diploma Courses Career Pathway to Degree Programme through NVQF Entry Qualifications for NVQ Level 5 Diploma Courses Structure of Diploma Courses Assessment of NVQ Level 5 & 6 Courses Quality Assurance of NVQ Level 5 & 6 Courses Advantages of NVQ Level 5 & 6 Courses Important Criteria Towards the Success of the Process Conclusion
Where we are. MYA&SD DTET VTA NAITA CGTTI NYSC Etc. 9 CoTs 29 TCs
History of DTET 1956 1957 Kandy Galle 1959 Jaffna 9 CoTs 2007 1893 Maradana
Establishment of Technical Colleges since 1893 Kegalle Kuliyapitiya Kurunegala Maradana Matale Matara Medagama Monaragala Nuwara-Eliya Pathadumbara Polonnaruwa Rathmalana Rathnapura Sammanthurai Trainomalee Vavuniya Warakapola Wariyapola Weerawila Akkaraipattu Ampara Anamaduwa Anuradhapura Badulla Balapitiya Bandarawela Batticaloa Beliatta Dambulla Dehiattakandiya Embilipitiya Galle Gampaha Hasalaka Homagama Jaffna Kalutara Kandy
Student Intake: Present & Future 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 NON NVQ NVQ 10000 5000 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Levels of Human Resources in the Engineering Industry Industry Requirement Current Scenario 1 Professional Engineer 1 4 Middle Level Technologist > 1> 1 20 Craftsman 20 >
Establishment of CoTs Rationale To expand local & foreign skilled & semiskilled employment To produce highly trained labour (technicians & technologists) To minimize large supply-demand gap To expand the access to training programmes for rural youth (diploma level mid-level technicians)
Establishment of CoTs JAFFNA ANURADHAPURA KURUNEGALA AMPRA MARADANA RATHNAPURA KANDY BADULLA GALLE
NVQ Level 5 & 6 Diploma Courses NVQ Level 5 & 6 Course College of Technology 1 Automotive Technology Kurunegala, Kandy 2 Food Technology Kandy 3 Construction Technology Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Badulla 4 Farm Machinery Technology Anuradhapura 5 Production Technology Kandy 6 Bio Medical Engineering Technology Maradana 7 Information and Communication Technology Badulla, Maradana, Kandy, Galle, Rathnapura 8 Machatroncs Technology Galle, Maradana 9 Telecommunication Technology Galle 10 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Anuradhapura 11 Welding and Fabrication Technology Maradana
Career Pathway to Degree Programme through NVQF NVQ Level -7 UNIVOTEC NVQ Level - 6 NON NVQs Selection to NVQ Level - 5 Employed / Self Employed NVQ Level - 4 NVQ Level - 3 11
Entry Qualifications For NVQ Level 5 Diploma Programmes Diploma Entry Qualification (NVQ Level 3 or 4 ) 1 Automotive Technology Automobile Tinker Motorcycle Mechanic Automobile Electrician Automobile Mechanic Three Wheeler Mechanic Automobile A/C Mechanic Automobile Painter 2 Bio Medical Bio Medical Technician Household Electrical Equipment Repairer Radio, TV, & Allied Equipment Repairer Electrician 3 Constructions Technology Mason Plumber Carpenter Buildings Bar Bender Industrial Plumber Painter Building 12
Entry Qualifications contd Diploma Entry Qualification (NVQ Level 3 or 4 ) 4 Telecommunication Technology Radio, TV, & Allied Equipment Repairer Automobile Electrician Household Electrical Equipment Repairer 5 Farm Machinery Technology Tea Factory Mechanic Automobile Mechanic Three Wheeler Mechanic Motorcycle Mechanic Automobile Tinker Rubber Processing Machine Operator 6 Food Technology Baker Fruit & Vegetable Processor 7 Information & Communication Technology Computer Application Assistant Computer Hardware Technician Computer Network Technician Computer Graphic Designer 13
Diploma Entry Qualification (NVQ Level 3 or 4 ) 8 Mechatronics Engineering Radio, TV, & Allied Equipment Repairer Computer Hardware Technician Electrician Pneumatic Technician Tool & Die Marker Machinist Tea Factory Machinist 9 Production Technology Aluminum Fabricator Machinist Tool & Die Maker Welder Fabricator Metal Boiler Operator Work study officer Plastic Processing Machine Operator 10 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Entry Qualifications.. contd 11 Welding Technology Welder Fabricator Metal Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic Automobile Air-conditioning Mechanic 14
Structure of Diploma Course NVQ Level 5 No. of Semesters = 2 1 Semester = 20 weeks Total Credits = 60 (1500 Notional Hours) 1 Credit = 25 Notional Hours NVQ Level 6 No. of Semesters = 2 1 Semester = 20 weeks Total Credits = 60 (1500 Notional Hours) 1 Credit = 25 Notional Hours
Assessment of NVQ 5 & 6 Conducted at 2 Stages (Formative and Summative) Conducted by a ( TVEC) Registered Accessor Record (Evidence) of Continuous Assessment Records Book Test and exam results Module Testimonials from work supervisors Project Records etc. Written Exam Viva voce conducted by a panel 03 members at least 01 from Industry Issuance of NVQ certificate by TVEC
Quality Assurance of NVQ 5 & 6 Courses Quality underpins all components of Sri Lanka s NVQs QA model based on institutional self-assessment and continuous development adopted Technical & Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) is responsible for facilitating and regulating QA Registration of training providers QASs Course accreditation Monitoring and auditing QA is a prerequisite for regular registration of training providers 17
Advantages of NVQ 5 & 6 Courses o Recognized nationally and internationally and thereby better employment opportunities. o Opens pathway leading to a Degree in Technology. o Exemptions are granted in degree programs o Enhance career development opportunities. o Based on National Competency Standards. o NVQ holders are acceptable in the Industry o Integration of NVQs in recruitments and salary structure
Important Criteria Towards the Success of the Process Designing of curricular to suit the needs of the industry. Availability of qualified and competent resource persons for course designing and teaching. Providing necessary Industry Training to the students. Course to suit the local requirements. Course to match the Global Needs. Possibility of free lateral entry at various points to the CBT programs. UNIVOTEC and CoTs should not be conventional Institutions.
Conclusion To upgrade the TE in Sri Lanka and to accept as another prospective stream of Education; o Erase the social misconception. o o o o o o o o Ensure Opportunities in higher education and career development. Maintain quality standards at all levels. Strengthen the administrative structure to plan a sustainable education system Parity of the degrees offered by UNIVOTECH with the other SL Universities Gaining recognition for UNIVOTEC degrees by Professional Institutions Due recognition for the NVQ nationally, and internationally by the respective authorities and by professional Bodies Ensure the right to practice the profession for NVQ and UNIVOTECH qualified persons at appropriate levels. Ensure a clear upward mobility path in higher education and career development.
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