Role and Functions of a Governing Council

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TRANSFORMING GOVERNANCE OF TVETINSTITUTIONS THROUGH GOVERNING COUNCILS

KENYA TECHNICAL TRAINER COLLEGE

PRESENTED BY MR. OWATE WAMBAYI, OGW, DIRECTOR,TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING


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Background The Reform Focus

Saturday, April 06, 2013

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Lifelong Learning; Lifelong Employability

Workforce development

Career Advancement

Lifelong learning

Academic Excellence

Credit: Prof. C Juma


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Background: TVET Governance Issues


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TVET Act, gazetted on 25th January, 2013 will help deal

with the following Specific TVET ChallengesAccess and Equity: Low Net participation rate TVET has notkept up with the demand of economic and social development GOK responsible for access to TVET for Work and Pleasure

TVET Financing: The hour glass shaped Education system

Quality and Relevance: Mismatch between skills demanded andskills supplied

Efficiency of TVET programs: Skilled talents are in short supplyin Kenya


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National Qualification

Training Programme

Competency Based Demand Driven

Facilities

Quality ManagementSystem

Funds

Accreditation

Competency

Asse

ssment

Experienced

Workers

Certification

(MeaningfulQualifications)

Competentworkers

High- end

TVET

graduates

increased

productivity;

Lifelong

learning &

employability

TVET Curriculum DevelopmentAssessment and Certification Council

TVET AUTHORITY

The Expected TVET System

TVET FUND


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Providing adequate skilled

manpower at all levels ofthe economy.

To provide and promote

life-long education andtraining for self-reliance.

This means providing

equitable access to goodquality skills trainingrelevant to the labourmarket

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Developing appropriate skillsat all levels through practicaltraining and work experience.

Promoting active andcontinuous transfer of

technology throughcollaborative approaches withrelevant industries.

Providing increased trainingopportunities for theincreasing number of schoolleavers.

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Mandate of Public TVET Institutions

Derived from TVET Act 2013 the mandate of TVET

institutions is to offer courses as follows:Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) up to artisan

certificate

Technical and Vocational Colleges (TVCs) up to Diplomalevel

Technical Trainer Colleges (TTCs) up to Higher DiplomaLevel

National Polytechnic (NP) up to higher Diploma Level

TTCs and NP can collaborate with a university to offer

programmes leading to award of Bachelor's degree in TVET


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Establishment of TVET Institutions

Seek accreditation, licensing

and registration to TVETA

Those already offering TVETprogrammes have 6 Months

after the comencement of the

Act to apply

Meet all requirements

of VTCs and TVCs

Be established by theCabinet Secretary by

Order Published in the

Kenya Gazette


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VTCs and TVCs TTCs and NPs

Contravening these requirements one is liable for a fine ofless than Ksh 1 Million or Imprisonment of 6 months or both


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Establishing Kenya Technical Trainer College


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A draft Legal Order to Establish KTTC

as envisaged in the TVET Act 2013has been prepared and will be

gazetted soon to provide for-

The establishment and composition ofthe council;

The functions and organs of governance;

The appointment of the Principal;

The Power of the Cabinet Secretary to

make regulations;


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Governance of TVET Institutions


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Public TVET institutions shall be governed and

managed in accordance with the provisions of theTVET Act 2013 and any other instrument approved

by the TVETA Board

The principal organs of Governance are BOGs for VTCs and TVCs

Councils for TTCs and NPs

These Principal Organs will be established by the

Cabinet Secretary, in consultation with TVETA Board


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Aims of Governance & Management Structures


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encouraging co-operation & collaboration among

all stakeholders;

decentralizing decision-making authority;

enhancing a culture of accountability, democracy,and transparency in TVET;

ensuring effective and efficient education and

training;ensuring participation of & Consultation withstakeholders at all levels.


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Guiding Principals for Councils


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The need to uphold the provsions of the TVET Act

Ensure- Consultation with the Cabinet Secretary or Principal

Secretary.

Effective participation of stakeholders in matters relatingto governance.

No person shall serve as chairperson or member in more

than one council. Must be appointed to conduct the business of the council.


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Councils as Body Corporates


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suing and being sued taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring,

holding, charging or disposing of bothmovable and immovable property

borrowing money Charging for services offered, with the

approval of the Cabinet Secretary, entering into contracts, and

doing or performing all other acts necessaryfor the proper performance of its functionsunder the Act which may be lawfully done orperformed by a body corporate.

Councils shallbe bodiescorporate with

perpetualsuccession anda common sealand shall intheir corporatename , becapable of-


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Membership of a Council


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It shall comprise not less than seven and not more than ninemembers appointed by the cabinet secretary as follows: A Chairperson

A representative of the Principal Secretary responsible for TVET;

A representative of the County Governor;

Six other persons appointed based on knowledge andexperience in: Leadership and Management

Financial Management

Technology Industry

Engineering

ICT

The Principal shall be the Secretary to the Council


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Functions of Governing Council for KTTC ..


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The 18 functions of Councils are set out in Section 29

of the Act including:- Receiving, on behalf of KTTC, fees, grants, subscriptions,

donations, bequests or other moneys and to make

disbursements to the TTC or other bodies or persons; Determining fees payable and prescribe conditions under

which fees may be remitted in accordance with the

guidelines developed under the provisions of the Act;

Developing and reviewing training programmes;

Regulating the admission and exclusion of students, subject

to a Qualifications Framework and provisions of the Act;


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Functions of Governing Council for KTTC...


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The 18 functions of Councils are set out in Section 29

of the Act including:- approving collaboration or association with other

institutions and industries in and outside Kenya

Recruiting and appointing trainers from among qualifiedprofessionals and practicing trades persons in relevantsectors;

Determining suitable terms and conditions of service for

support staff, trainers and instructors and remunerating thestaff of the KTTC, in consultation with the TVET Authority;

Making regulations governing organization, conduct anddiscipline of the staff and students;


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Functions of Governing Council for KTTC ....


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The 18 functions of Councils are set out in

Section 29 of the Act including:- Preparing comprehensive annual reports on all

areas of its mandate including education andtraining services and submit the same to the

Assessment Council; Providing for the welfare of the students and

staff;

Encouraging, nurturing and promoting

democratic culture, dialogue and tolerance;and

Discharging all other functions conferred uponit by the Act or any other written law.


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The Principal of KTTC


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The Principal shall be the CEO of KTTC;

The Principal shall be appointed by theCabinet Secretary on therecommendation of KTTC Council

following a competitive recruitmentprocess;

The principal shall serve for a periodof five years, which term may berenewed once;

The Principal shall be the Secretary tothe Governing Council.


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Specific Duties and Responsibilities


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Develop strategic goals for the institution in line with

appropriate policies and plans to ensure the present andfuture wellbeing of the institution.

Approve the annual budgets and financial statements of theinstitution.

Monitor progress in budget implementation and approveadjustments, if necessary.

Create committees to recommend policies and monitorperformance in specific areas of responsibility.

Provide guidance to the principal as and when required.

Lead in resource mobilization.


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Outputs of an Effective Council


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Clear and focussed vision and mission

Enhancement of team spirit andinclusive/participary leadership.

Effective resource mobilization andprudent management of financialresources.

Development and improvement offacilities.

Optimum staffing levels and effectivemanagement of the human resources,and discipline within the TTC &

community.


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Outputs of an Effective Council


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Existence of conducive work environmentfor staff and enabling environment for

training and learning. Consciousness with staff and student

welfare matters, including their Healthand safety.

Fostering of Positive relations with thecommunity.

Informed decision making.

Meeting of set targets in the performancecontract; evidence of effective and timelydelivery of services.


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Government Facilitation to the Councils


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The government unertakes to provide the following

to assist the council realize its vision and mission:Policy Framework; Sessional Paper on Educationand Training 2012; The TVET Act, 2013; Vision2030, Periodic circulars, etc.

National curriculum development andevaluation/assessment.

Training Staff.

Grants: Operations, Development, Special, etc.Quality assurance.Capacity building; Council members, principals and

staff.

S t ti h f

K l d b h i


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Coordinated approach with

Kenyas priorities

SWAP interventions

Other similar projectsChambers of commerce

Re ional initiatives

Systematic approach of

intervention at 3 levels

A. Ministry

B. Training institution

C. National, Regional &

international Networks

A

At state department level

A Change Management Team:Orientations, Policies, Structures

(Presided by DTVET)

Based on Kenyas priorities and

within a coordinated reform context

B

InstitutionalPartnerships

B

Institutional

Partnerships

B

InstitutionalPartnerships

B

Institutional

PartnershipsC

Capacity Building Network

[Trade Association]

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[Employers]

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[County, Region]

C


[South - South]

C


[Other Projects]

C


[IDR, UNEVOC. WHO..]

B. Program Reform by

competencies, employer

partnerships, institutional

management,

entrepreneurship

development

TVET FOR EMPLOYMENT

Adjusting training to actual country and Sector need

Kenya led by choice

of

Priority issues

&sectors

Pilot institutionsDesired partners

Sustainability Built upon

-Closer links to employers

-Closer links to the community

-multipurpose of equipment


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Conclusion and Way Forward


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TVET council members should develop key attributes and

characteristics that can predispose successful TVET institutionperformance

The should acquire certain leadership behaviours and attributesthat holds great promise for those participating in and leading

TVET programs, reform efforts, and the change process Council members should be conversant with the relevant laws

and government policy to guide them in the implementation ofprogrammes and projects through effective and informeddecision-making, as well as sound management of resources.

Government through the Ministry will continue to provide allthe necessary support to ensure quality service delivery in the

TTC.


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THE END THANK YOU!!!


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