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Kingdom of BahrainMinistry of Education
Structure of TEVT in Bahrain
Dr. Fawzi ALJowderDr. Mohamed AlSeddiqi
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Agenda
Part One: General Secondary Technical and Vocational Education (GSVEC)
- Introduction - Background to GSVEC- GSVEC Curriculum Development Project- OSC Committee - Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)- Teachers Training
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Agenda
Part Two: Vocational Training at Bahrain Technical Institute (BTI)-Introduction- BTI Qualifications Classification - Focus- Range - BTI Training Programmes- Levels of Programmes - BTI Training Disciplines - Relationship with Industry - BTI Training Partners - BTI Clients
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Introduction
EDUCATION IS A KEY PILLAR INEDUCATION IS A KEY PILLAR IN BAHRAIN’S REFORM PROGRAMBAHRAIN’S REFORM PROGRAM
Economic reform
Education reform
Increasing the skill level of Bahrainis by developing education and training to strengthen their effectiveness in the labour market
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Background to GSVEC
The GSVEC project was launched in 2007 by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Department of Education in Australia, Holmesglen (The State of Victoria)
The aim was to provide an appropriate type of technical and vocational education that suits boys and girls
To upgrade the skills of young Bahrainis through designing an educational system that focuses on providing students with the appropriate industrial skills
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Background to GSVEC
Teachers Training
Structured Work place Learning
GSVEC Handbooks
Commercial Specializations
Technical Specializations
Career & Personal Developments
GSVEC Tests Quality Assurance Manual
Features
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GSVEC Curriculum Development Process
Establish Occupational Standards Review Committee (OSRC)
Enhance the collaboration and engagement of Industry input into the:
- Selection of Occupational Standards.- Design and development curriculum for
vocational specialised subjects.
Participation of 15 members from Ministries and various Companies in the labour market.
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GSVEC Curriculum Development Process
Focus groups were formed to review the occupational standards with representations from various sectors:
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Industry Technical Institution
Specialist Teachers
MoE Curriculum
GSVEC Advisors
40 4 21 9 6
OSR – Focus Groups
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OSR Committee
Specializations
Technical Commercial
139 standards
139 standards
The groups reviewed 221 Occupational Standards
Focus Groups
82 standards
82 standards
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OSR Committee
Commercial Specializations
Retail Financial Services
Multimedia Business
22 standards
22 standards
14 standards
14 standards
17standards
17standards
29 standards
29 standards
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OSR Committee
Technical Specializations
Electrical Machines
Electrical Wiring Electronics
Computer Technology
Automotive
Machine shop
Air cond. & Refrigeration
Welding & Fabrication
4standards
4standards
14standards
14standards
22standards
22standards
11standards
11standards
31standards
31standards
23standards
23standards
16standards
16standards
18standards
18standards
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Structured Workplace Learning (SWLC)
Aims to enhance collaboration and engagement between schools, MOE and the Industries/Companies in the training of students at the workplace
14 members from Ministries and different companies.
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Teachers Training
No Training Program Duration Hours
1 Curriculum Development 50
2 Specialist skills 40
3 Teaching pedagogy 50
4 Assessment 60
5 Train the trainer 16
6 Communication skills 20
7 Professional skills 30
8 Career & Personal Development 20
9 Leadership 20
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Teachers Training
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Transition Year
Academic and Applied Learning at school
Specialized streamAdvanced Stream
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Bahrain Training Institute
Bahrain Training Institute
Labour Market Labour Market
Training
6 Weeks for Specialized stream
1 week for Advanced stream
6 Weeks for Specialized stream
1 week for Advanced stream
6 Weeks for Specialized stream
6 Weeks for Specialized stream
SWL
SWL
GSVEC Structure
UniversitiesUniversities
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Agenda
Part Two: Vocational Training at Bahrain Technical Institute (BTI)-Introduction- BTI Qualifications Classification - Focus- Range - BTI Training Programmes- Levels of Programmes - BTI Training Disciplines - Relationship with Industry - BTI Training Partners - BTI Clients
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BTI aims to contribute to the skills development of the national workforce in accordance to:
– the current and future needs of the labour market
– the aspiration of the people of Bahrain
Introduction
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BTI is an internationally recognized vocational training provider: – committed to a client centred pursuit of
excellence– attracting clients from the region– operating competitively– and conducting its operations effectively
and efficiently
Introduction
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GSVEC GSVEC
Craft certificateCraft certificate
Craft DiplomaCraft Diploma
National DiplomaNational Diploma
Higher National DiplomaHigher National Diploma
World of workWorld of work
Pro
fession
al Co
urses
Pro
fession
al Co
urses
<2%
School dropoutsSchool dropouts
<13%
>85%
BTI Qualifications Classification
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Skills development (70% and 30%) Vocational orientation Demand driven (Relevance) High value addition Enhancing potential of individuals Efficiency and Effectiveness
Focus
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BTI addresses the needs of the following sectors:– Manufacturing industries– Construction– Information Technology– Art and Design– Travel and Tourism– Service industries– Commercial industries
Range
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Professional development programmes Company specific programmes Job-seekers training programmes Returnee programmes Entrepreneurship
BTI Training Programmes
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Professional Diplomas and Certificates Higher National Diplomas (HND) National Diplomas (ND) Craft Diploma and Craft Level Remedial
Levels of Programmes
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Technical Training – Mechanical– Chemical– Automobile– Electrical and Electronics– Instrumentation and Process Control– Building and Construction– Occupational Health & Safety– Computer and Information Technology
BTI Training Disciplines
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Business Training– Communication and English Language– Human Resources– Marketing– Finance– Travel and Tourism
Arts and Design Training– Fashion and Clothing– Jewellery and Goldsmith– Graphic Design– Interior Design
BTI Training Disciplines
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Undersecretary for Resources and Services, Ministry of Education
BTI Director General
Training Departments
External Relations
Corporate Training
On-Job-Training
Graduate Follow-up
Private Sector
-Training Programmes-Training Needs Analysis-On-Job-Training-Staff Training-Industrial Visits-Consultancy-Training Agreements-Personal Relationships
Industry Senior Officials & BTI Senior Officials
Coordination & Follow-up Committees
Industry SpecialistsProgramme Committees PAC
Industry representativesIndustry Specific Forums
Relationship with Industry
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BTI Training Partners
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BTI Clients
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Thank You