A German Model for Vocational Training adapted for Saudi Arabia

A German Model for Vocational Training adapted for Saudi Arabia A Model for successful vocational Education in a modern Environment A Institution for, Dean December 18st, 2013 A Project of Speach at

Content The Dual VET-System in Germany Saudi Arabian s Vocational Training System Basics TTC s new approach Changes in the System and TTC s Hub Role Slide 2 29.11.12 Seite 2

Education and Training System in Germany continuing vocational training Labour Market University Tertiary level I over 19 years Dual VET-System (approx. 51%) Full-time vocational schools (approx. 12%) Upper secondary grammar school (approx. 37%) Secondary level II 15 to19 years Lower secondary school Intermediate school Lower secondary grammar school Secondary level I 10 to15 / 16 years Primary School Primary level 6 to10 years Slide 3 29.11.12 Seite 3

Principles of Dual Vocational Training Qualified vocational training program to prepare for professional life Vocational school Theory periods Dual system of vocational training Theory + Practice Industry Practical periods Duration 2.5 3.5 years Slide 4 29.11.12 Seite 4

Dual VET-System in Germany Characteristic Elements Places of learning company training and part-time vocational school Final qualification State-recognized training occupation (chamber certificate) Prerequisistes Full compulsory education (no leaving certificate required) Duration Two, three or three an a half years Facts and Figures Germany (2011) approx. 350 nationwide recognised training occupations 1,6 million apprentices Chemical Industry (2011) more than 50 different training occupations approx. 26.000 apprentices (approx. 5 % of all employees) Source: BIBB approx. 60 % of the member companies are providing training Source: BMBF Source: BAVC Slide 5 29.11.12 Seite 5

Effectiveness of Dual VET-System young people industry state/ society good prospects on the labour market recognized certificate practical orientation payment of an allowance secures the skilled labour reduces costs of settling-in increases motivation and loyalty to company job specific qualification relativlylow rate of youth unemployment possibility of offering all school leavers vocational training private sector contribution eases the burden on public budgets Source: BiBB/ BMBF Slide 6 29.11.12 Seite 6

Content The Dual VET-System in Germany Saudi Arabian s Vocational Training System Basics TTC s new approach Changes in the System and TTC s Hub Role Slide 7 29.11.12 Seite 7

Education System in Saudi Arabia Public Education is open for every Saudi National (man & woman) from primary schools to higher education education system in Saudi Arabia is primarily under the jurisdiction of theministry of Education, theministry of Higher Educationand Technical & Vocational Training Cooperation under the power of Ministry of Labor with King Saud University KSA founded the first university of the Arabian Peninsula 2007: 1,013,074 students (541,849 male and 471,225 female) with 87,823 teachers (41,108 male and 46,715 female) Slide 8 29.11.12 Seite 8

Saudi Arabia age pyramid Median Age: total: 26 years male: 27 years female: 24.8 years (2013 est.) 47.8% 10% 10% Slide 9 Source: CIA Wolrd Factbook 29.11.12 Seite 9

KSA TVET Key Parameters Unemployment rate in the group of 15-24 old people total: 28.2% (2008) male: 23.6% female: 45.8% 44% of all unemployed people in KSA Numbers of TVET Students (2007) 33 Technical Colleges 39.500 trainees 33 Vocational Training Institutes 13.100 trainees 47 Vocationl Training Centers 13.900 scholars 70.800 scholars in the private sector In total: 66.500 young people or 1.1% of the group 15-24 Germany (2012): 29.4% of the group 15-24 Slide 10 29.11.12 Seite 10

Content The Dual VET-System in Germany Saudi Arabian s Vocational Training System Basics TTC s new approach Changes in the System and TTC s Hub Role Slide 11 29.11.12 Seite 11

The German model: Theory and Practice Practical insights and profound understanding of the conditions in today s globalized world of work Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (K.S.A.) Out of college learning opportunities Two periods of six weeks in Company Field Practice (CFP-1, CFP-2) during the summer break Summer 2011: 420 trainees in CFP Summer 2012: 642 trainees in CFP Cooperative approach to build sustainable partnerships with companies all over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including: Slide 12 29.11.12 Seite 12

What makes us unique: One-phase training which integrates Vocational Pedagogy with technical instruction Dynamic and diverse faculty, pedagogical experts as well as technical experts, ~ 25 Ph.D. Action-orientedteaching-learning methods One-shot educational experience, forming Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (Herz, Hirn und Hand ) Integrated out-of-class experience : 40 % of Practical Training 60%TheoreticalTraining CompanyField Practice, Teaching Experience, Practical Courses Courses in thevocational Disciplines Coursesin Vocational Pedagogy Slide 13 29.11.12 Seite 13

TTC Academic Program Company Field Practice Slide 14 Vocational Pedagogy Electronics and Electrical Technology 29.11.12 Seite 14

Our Degree and our Graduate TTC offers abachelor of Engineering Technology(BET) Combination of technical and vocational education 240 Credit Points 6 (8) semesters English as main language of instruction Trainers at Colleges of Technology (CoT) Existing CoTs Foster Colleges Colleges under foreign management Slide 15 29.11.12 Seite 15

How we got here 11/2007G: Signing of a memorandum of understanding by His Majesty King Abdullah in Germany 22.05.09G: Signing of implementation contract in Riyadh 05/2012G: Accredited according to European standards 2013G: TTC s Open Day TTC s Roadshows 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 17.11.08 31.08.09G: Initial ideas and works on the master plan Preparation phase 08/2009G: First intake starts 06/2012G: First Graduation 02/2014G: Start Automotive as new course Slide 16 29.11.12 Seite 16

Student distribution according to disciplines Slide 17 Production Technology 127 Refrigeration and AC Production Technology 81 141 Refrigeration Electronics and AC 116 127 Electronics Electrical Machines 164 87 Electrical Machines Electrical Power 86 Electrical Power 130 Network & System 104 Network Administration & Systems 192 166 Administration Telecommunication 84 Telecommunication Application Development 145 56 Application Development 82 884 + 250 students in Pre Semester Telecommunication 9.5 Procent Network & System Adminstration 21.7 Procent Electrical Power 14.7 Procent Application Development 6.3 Procent Electrical Machines 9.8 Procent Production Technology 14.4 Procent Refrigeration and AC 9.2 Procent Electronics 14.4 Procent Currently more than 850 students our target - 1.200 Age: 22-28, Saudi nationals and Graduates of CoT 29.11.12 Seite 17

Impressions Slide 18 29.11.12 Seite 18

CAT Yanbu TTC s inhouse Training Facility College of Applied Technology in Yanbufounded 2012 to train the best TTC s graduates in practical teaching CAT Yanbuwas designed as training facility in operation under the responsibility of TTC s Dean to improve the teaching skills of Junior Trainers, graduate under TTC s approach CAT Yanbuoperates with the same principles as TTC s and under the general principles for teachers training as in the dual system in Germany Slide 19 29.11.12 Seite 19

We foster lifelong development and learning Individual development plan, specific further education and next step positions Top Talents are developed on the fast track Learning investment Every employee has individual targets. Annual evaluation of performance and potential TTC s Continuing Education Unit Prospective competency demand of our businesses Slide 20 29.11.12 Seite 20

Content The Dual VET-System in Germany Saudi Arabian s Vocational Training System Basics TTC s new approach Changes in the System and TTC s Hub Role Slide 21 29.11.12 Seite 21

"CoEwill help create a stronger, more skilled Saudi Arabia --not only through a more skilled national workforce, but also by catalyzing the development of new and highly skilled national industries in the automotive, aerospace and chemical industries, among others." Ali Naser Al Ghafi, TVTC Governor Slide 22 Dr. Saleh Al Amr, CoE Managing Director The CoEgraduates will not be the technical college graduates of 30 years ago. They will be highly paid specialists, whose passion for the latest technology will help place them at the vanguard of the country s continued globalization, 29.11.12 Seite 22

Vocational Training in Saudi Arabia until 2009 Slide 23 Colleges of Technology Train new employees for industry Trainers came from outside KSA or with an non pedagogic background Trained by Teaching 33 Colleges of Technologies for Males and some Colleges for Females abroad the Kingdom 29.11.12 Seite 23

Vocational Training in Saudi Arabia 2009-2013 R e s p o n s ib il it y Stepstone2009: TTC was founded as KSA incountry facility to teach vocational trainers, based on German vocational training standards Colleges of Technology Train new employees for industry Graduates from 6 CoT s study at TTC to become a Vocational Teacher Best Graduates go to TTC Slide 24 TTC graduates become Trainer at CoT s Stepstone2012: First 200 TTC s graduates enter TVTC s vocational traininig system 29.11.12 Seite 24

Vocational Training in Saudi Arabia - 2013 R e s p o n s ib il it y Slide 25 Colleges of Technology Train new employees for industry Best Graduates go to TTC TTC graduates become Trainer at CoT s Graduates from CoT s and CoE s study at TTC to become a Vocational Teacher Stepstone2013: First 6 CoEwas founded by international providers under the responsibility of Colleges of Excellence 29.11.12 Seite 25

Quality Changes From To Capacity Quality Perception 110,000 students enrolled in TVET today No clear link to international quality standards Lack of third party quality assurance 300,000 students by 2020 Highest international quality standards delivered by international providers Newly set up independent regulator to conduct quality assurance across colleges Slide 26 29.11.12 Seite 26

Only TTC educated KSA s Vocational Teachers Only TTCoffers training for future vocational teachers in the Kingdom TTCforms the model of vocational training in Saudi Arabia with an approach that combined theory and practice TTChas the institutional experience for training and develops its curriculum continuously Slide 27 29.11.12 Seite 27

را Thank you! Visit us at www.ttcollege.edu.sa or on our Campus in Riyadh Slide 28 29.11.12 Seite 28

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and where the investment goes.tvet 600000 Male Female Total 500000 Number of Trainers 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 Number of Trainees 400000 300000 200000 100000 0 0 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2017 50 New Colleges of Technology (Male) 50 Higher Institutes of Technology (Female) 2 Trainers Training Colleges (Male) 2 Trainers Training Colleges (Female) 162 New Industrial Secondary Institutes Slide 30 Source: TVTC 29.11.12 Seite 30

Our Students Currently more than 850 students Target: 1,200! 1400 First Graduation Number of Students 1200 1000 800 600 31 % of admitted students leave the College before Graduation Admittet Graduates Current Students 400 Slide 31 200 0 Sep-09 Feb-10 Sep-10 Feb-11 Sep-11 Feb-12 Sep-12 Feb-13 Technical Trainers College, P.O. Box 2159, Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 29.11.12 Seite 31

Student distribution according to semesters 1. Semester Production Technology 0 141 Refrigeration 2. Semester and AC 132 116 Electronics 3. Semester 114 164 Electrical 4. Semester Machines 109 86 Electrical 5. Semester Power 104 129 Network 6. Semester & Systems 166 Administration 140 5. Semester 18.3 Procent 6. Semester 21.2Procent 4. Semester 17.5 Procent 1. Semester -Procent 3. Semester 20.7 Procent 2. Semester 22.4 Procent 624 Telecommunication 145 Application + more as Development 200 Pre Semester 82 Students Slide 32 29.11.12 Seite 32

Origin of our students Origin of the students based on the location of the colleges they have finished before: Slide 33 1-10 11-50 51+ 29.11.12 Seite 33 Data from 10/2010 20 answers no info

Islamic Studies Familiarize the students with the importance of work and its place in human life Define the place of the students in conjunction with morality and action Introduce the students to professional ethics in Islam Provide the students with the skills of professional ethical practice Help the students to develop a sense of moral responsibility in professional practice Slide 34 29.11.12 Seite 34

Mechanical Technology Mechanical Technology (MT) Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Automotive Engineering Production Technology (PT) Training program share between a basic training on handmade tools and advanced training on high technology machines Slide 35 Automotive Engineering will start in Fall 2013 as new program for light vehicles Students are qualified as state of the artvocational trainers 29.11.12 Seite 35

Electronics and Electrical Technology Instruction in basics of electro technology and writing and reading of technical documents Electrical Machines Electrical Power Electronics Slide 36 29.11.12 Seite 36

Information & Communication Technology Our classes cover the entire spectrum of telecommunications technology Specialized training in each field followsinstructionin mathematics, data communication, andrelevant programming languages Application Development (AD) Network and System Administration (NE) Telecommunication (TE) Slide 37 29.11.12 Seite 37

Vocational Pedagogy Vocational Pedagogy underline the commitment to offer an education complying with international standards Preparing students for their future work in the classroom Methods for preparing and conducting classes in vocational training During field visits students gain first-hand practical experiences. Slide 38 29.11.12 Seite 38

General, Technical and Business English English is the only language of instruction at the TTC Expert language instructors will aide students in improving their written and spoken English Students will trained in a technical English, specified on her field of studying 50 Percent of the contact hours within the first semester are in English Department The high quality of English classes is ensured by small groups Slide 39 29.11.12 Seite 39

Services of Student Affairs Stipend Management Student Activities Management Attendance Management Application and Admission* Core Services Student Counseling Graduation* / Alumni* Student-Data/Grade Management Intermediary, Slide 40 * In close cooperation with the academic OU 29.11.12 Seite 40

TTC Organization D E A N Governing Board Strategy & Quality Dean s Office Academics Private & Public Coorperation Preparation of Courses in the different fields of TTC s syllabus Administration Finance, Human Resources, IT Service and Infrastructure, Visa and Procurement Student Service Students Council Slide 41 Relations to students, intake process and examination matters 29.11.12 Seite 41

TTC is an important project for GIZ TTC is an important project for GIZ and a cornerstone of German-Saudi cooperation Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit(GIZ) and TVTC Long lasting tradition of co-operation in KSA since 1966G Comprehensive GIZ consulting services ever since One of the few German universities abroad Replicable to other countries and regions Largest project of GIZ IS in KSA Slide 42...with sheer unlimitd potential... 29.11.12 Seite 42

Positioning of TTC within GIZ Slide 43 TTC operates on an annual budget of currently SAR 90.000.000 corresponding to close to 20 Million pa. TTC generates the single largest overhead for GIZ IS of any project with strict ZAS planning, monitoring and expenditure control. TTC is one of the few successful German international university projects. It is a project but also an institution. TTC is a growth venture, with replicable potential. GIZ IS employs at TTC currently 80 dispatched staff ( Entsandte Mitarbeiter ) Enormous, successfully mastered recruitment archievement Not all professional staff are EntsandteMitarbeiter, but counting all contract types, TTC employs 140 professionals. 23faculty, staff and leadership personnel count with a Ph.D. There are in total 138 occupied positions. 29.11.12 Seite 43