Gabriel S. KonayumaSenior TEVET Officer

Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training & Early Education15 April 2013

AgendaPolicies & Legislation in TEVETStructure of TEVETRecent Developments in TEVETChallenges in TEVETOpportunities in TEVET

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Policies & Legislation in TEVETTEVET is governed by TEVET Policy of 1996 (underwent

review in 2008 and 2012) & TEVET Act of 1998 (amended in 2011).

Available from: www.mstvt.gov.zm See also: www.teveta.org.zm

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Structure of TEVETMinistry (Department of Vocational Education &

Training): Policy development & review, M & E. Runs public institutions.

TEVETA: Regulates TEVET by ensuring that quality issues are addressed. Institutions and Lecturers are registered, and accredited.

Training Institutions (Public, Private, Community, Faith Based, trust) offer training in TEVET programmes from Diploma to Trade Test levels.

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Recent Developments in TEVETMerger of Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science,

Technology and Vocational Training to form Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education (MESVTEE).

Accreditation of Trainers, Examiners and AssessorsTEVET Examinations conducted by TEVETA.New modalities in Registration of InstitutionsIncreased number of institutions offering programmes

through ODL and use of e-Learning.Work-based Learning.

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Recent Developments in TEVETDevelopment of ODL Policy Development of Entrepreneurship Training Policy.New modalities of financing TEVET.

Construction of new Training Institutions: Isoka, Sesheke, Kalabo, Milenge & Lundazi

TEVET Qualification Framework (TQF)

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Challenges in TEVETIncreasing access to TEVET to the increasing number of

Grade 7 & 9 dropouts and Grade 12 school leavers.Ensuring a quality TEVET system that meets the needs of

learners in Zambia and the SADC region.Ensuring issues of equity are addressed in TEVET

provision. Financing of TEVETHaving a TEVET system that leads to job & wealth

creation

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Opportunities in TEVETMore training opportunitiesProvision of training that addresses opportunities in key

economic sectors such as:1.Manufacturing2.Mining3.Tourism & 4.AgricultureMeeting needs of workers who want to improve their

skillsA growing informal sector that needs new skills.

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Closing RemarksThank you for your attention and participation.

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Contact detailsGabriel S Konayuma

E-mail: gkonayuma@gmail.comBlog: www.educationandtrainingissues.blogspot.com

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