The vision for the TVET sub-sector is to provide skilled and globally competitive employable human resource
Mission
To provide, promote and co-ordinate the training sector by assuring quality, inclusiveness and relevance for the enhancement of the national economy and global competitiveness.
TVET Goal
To provide relevant and adequate skills and competencies in strategic disciplines by 2020 for spurring industrial and economic development in line with the aspirations of the Kenyan peoples
The main objective of TVET is to develop an effectively co-ordinated and harmonized TVET system that is capable of producing quality skilled human resource with the right attitudes and values required for growth and prosperity of the various sectors of the economy.
Specific objectives of TVET are to: –
Provide adequate and appropriate skilled Artisans, Craftsmen, Technicians and Technologists at all levels of the economy through practical training and work experience;
Transfer technology continuously through collaborative approach between TVET institutions and the relevant industries;
Promote dignity and decency of labour, particularly manual work;
Provide increased training opportunities for the increasing school leavers and other trainees to increase employability;
Provide continuous upgrading of skills and knowledge at the pace and ability of the trainees;
Provide a dynamic curriculum responsive to the manpower needs of a dynamic economy;Impart marketable skills, technical know-how and attitudes that respond to contemporary labour market demands by the industry, informal sector and for self-employment;
The specific functions of the Directorate are:
Promotion of standards for technical education
Practical/industrial attachment and internship
Facilitation of curriculum development
Assurance of quality of curriculum implementation
Registration of TIVET institutions
Coordination of technical and business examinations
Assessments of Institutional facilities and capacity for TVET.
Functions
Technical and Vocational education Policy Development and Management
Technical Vocational education Training
Management of Institutes of Science and Technology
Management of National Polytechnics
Management of Educational Training Institutes (TVETs)
Management of Technical Training Institutes
Youth Polytechnic and Management of Vocational Training
Apprenticeship and Training Management of Vocational Training
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