TVET Students to Spend 30% Time in Classroom, 70% On Attachment Under New Curriculum Reform
The Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (TVETA) and the Kenya Qualification Authority have been given permission by the government to continue accrediting training programs in Technical Training institutions.
The PS of Technical Vocational Education and Training, Dr. Muoria, stated that with the new curriculum reform, learners will spend 30% of their time in the classroom and the remaining time on industrial attachment.
The goal of the Youth Africa Works in Kenya-TVET Learning Forum is to clear up employers’ roles and ensure that TVET graduates secure employment or start businesses.
However, a report by the Directorate of University Education showed that many higher learning institutions are not prepared to incorporate the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum.
Research showed that these institutions are unable to implement CBET, which focuses on combining academic knowledge with innovation and creativity.
Dr. Muoria emphasized the importance of training for trainers for the successful rollout of CBET.
The government is in the process of re-establishing TVET-CDACC and taking TVET to the next level by ensuring all TVET students receive CBET training.
The Kenya-TVET program includes conducting labor market research and setting up Industry Advisory Committees for sustainable connections with employers.
The training will equip trainers with the necessary skills for the labor market and help strengthen the quality and relevance of institutions and systems.
The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is playing a crucial role in ensuring credible qualifications.
Data Quality Assessment was conducted across all 26 TVET institutions to ensure timeliness, validity, reliability, integrity, and precision.
The government has also developed a policy on the recognition of prior learning to provide a framework for recognizing skills and awarding certificates based on competence.
This policy aims to better enable learners with no formal education to take advantage of economic opportunities.
TVET Students to Spend 30% Time in Classroom, 70% On Attachment Under New Curriculum Reform