Transcript LEAD GROUPS’ ROLE IN STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

Trinidad
&
Tobago
Implementing a system of NVQs
within the secondary school system
Partnership with:
T&T Ministry of Education,
CXC, OAS, CARICOM,
CANTA & NTATT
Linking School to Work…
Rationalization of Specialized Craft in
Secondary Schools
Current
Scenario…
Proposed
System…
ISSUES for FULL
IMPLEMENTATION
Current Scenario: Education & Training
Employers to recognize
qualifications
Ministry of Education
University
TTNVQ Level 5
TTNVQ Level 3
Academic (O’ Levels)
Composite
Senior
Comprehensiv
es
University of
Trinidad & Tobago
Junior
Secondary
Secondary
Primary
Early Childhood
Care and Education
COSTATT
TTNVQ Level 2
Training Providers – To Be
Rationalized
Government
Denominational
MSTTE
TTNVQ Level 4
A’ Levels
SEMP High
Schools
Industry
TTNVQ Level 1
MIC
HYPE
Servol
NESC
SCS
YTEPP
YDACs
Rationalization of Specialized Craft in
Secondary Schools
Present Scenario:
Position Paper 1 - January 2003
Weaknesses in the TVET Delivery System
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Absence of reliable Labour Market Information
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Deficiencies among teachers in their specialist areas
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Inadequate equipment & facilities
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Shortage of consumables
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Premature and narrow specialization for 14+ students
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Lack of basic literacy & numeracy proficiency
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Largely theoretical assessment process
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Absence of career guidance and counseling
TVET Challenges we want to get rid of…
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Mismatch of Training
Proliferation of Qualifications, many of which are not
benchmarked against International Standards
 Insufficient preparation for entry into the world of work
 Disregard of a student’s previous knowledge and skills
towards a formal qualification
 Poor image and status associated with Technical Vocational
Education & Training (TVET)
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Lack of Progression and Articulation in TVET - locally,
regionally and internationally
What is the NVQ/CVQ?
The NVQ/CVQ is a competence-based qualification
developed from industry set, regionally approved
occupational standards.
It contains core modules for Workplace Health & Safety
and Attitudinal assessments.
Can be Assessed via:
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Observation
Oral questioning
Written testing
Appraisal of a portfolio
Product / Presentation
National Occupational
Standards[NOS]…
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Competencies required for effective workplace
performance
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Benchmarked against International Standards
including those in the UK, Canada and Australia
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Produced in collaboration with industry experts &
professionals
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NTATT Formed seven (7) Industry Training
Organizations made up of Employers in sectors of:
Agriculture
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Construction
• Energy
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Information Technology
• Tourism & Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
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Structure of the National Occupational
Standards [NOS]
Occupational Area (not trade)
 Units - Reflect the function or duty within the occupational area
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Elements - Reflect the tasks to accomplish the duty
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Performance Criteria - describe critical outcomes which have to be
achieved and the standard of performance required
 Range Statement - situations that candidates must demonstrate
competence
 Knowledge and Understanding - the underpinning
principles of their performance
Example of a National Occupational
Standard
TITLE: Blue Print Reading
UNIT: Prepare Sketches & Drawings
ELEMENT: Draw two-dimensional sketches
Performance Criteria: Select Materials, Label
RANGE: Using Set Squares, 3H Pencils
K&U: What are the drawing conventions?
Diagram - NOS Construct
CVQ
Units
Units
Units
Elements
Elements
Performance Criteria 1
Performance Criteria 2
Range / Knowledge & Understanding
Curriculum Construct – Example of FT
in T&T
 Activity: TT Post would like to sell mail boxes to home
owners. You are required to design and build a Post Box to
cater for the needs of a typical family.
 UNIT Awards:
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Prepare sketches & drawings
Make plate weld using Arc Weld Operations
Paint Finished Surface
Calculate Pricing
Blue Print Reading L1
Welding L1
Painting L1
Sales L1
Example: General Office Administration
Level 1 CVQ
UNIT
CVQ
Carry out OH&S requirements
All CVQs
Handle telephone calls
Reception
Locate and store file in paper base system
Operate a personal computer – Prepare Letter
Maintain stock control
Receive visitors
Use business equipment [FAX/Copier]
Filing
IT
Stock Keeping
Reception
Administration
Example: General Construction Level 1
CVQ
UNIT
CVQ
Carry out OH&S requirements
All CVQs
Draw and interpret simple drawings
Blue Print
Use hand and power tools
Woodworking
Mix cementitous materials (mortar concrete)
Masonry
Prepare for brick/block laying
Masonry
Prepare for wall and floor tiling
Prepare painting and decorating
Tiling
Painting
T&T Labour Market Demands…
 Agriculture
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Landscaping
Grow Box
Nursery Operations
Aquaculture
Ornamental
 Information Technology
 Application Skills
 Using Multimedia
 Computer Repair
 Energy
 Health & Safety
 Welding \ Fabrication
 Electrical
 Transport
 Auto Mechanics
 Auto Electrical
 Air Conditioning
 Construction
 Masonry
 Technical Drawing
 Carpentry
 Wood-working
 Hospitality
Food Preparation
Cake Baking
Waitering
House Keeping
Articulation of Qualifications
within the CVQ Framework (e.g.)
Where can you go from here?
Level 4
(Specialized
Worker)
Level 3
(Technician)
Level 2
(Skilled)
Level 1
(Semi-Skilled)
- UWI/UTT
- COSTATT [JSDTI, SFTI], NSDP
- 6th & 7th Year Apprenticeship
- Secondary Education
A Seamless Education & Training System
Tertiary (UWI)
Post Secondary
Work
Work
(Technical Institutes)
CVQ L3
GCE/ Cape
Form 6
A’ Level
CVQ L2
Work
CVQ L2
Apprenticeship
Form 5
CXC
CVQ Level 1
CVQ L1
O’ Level
Form 4
Academic
Units Level 1
[Introductory]
Forms 1-3
Education System
School to School
Training System
School to Work
Example of Student Articulation…
FORM 4&5
6th & 7th Year
Agriculture (General Units)
Landscaping, Grow Box, Nursery
Operations, Aquaculture, Ornamental
Landscaping L2
Information Technology Application
Skills, Using Multimedia, Computer
Networking L2
Transport (General Units)
Auto Mechanics, Auto Electrical, Air
Conditioning
Auto Mechanic L2
Construction (General Units)
Masonry, Technical Drawing,
Carpentry, Wood-working
Joinery L2
Hospitality (General Units)
Food Preparation, Cake Baking,
Waitering, House Keeping
Chef L2
COSTATT/UTT
UTT / SBCS
VMCOTT
OWN BUSINESS
TTHTI
What will the CVQ Offer the Student?
 A broad-based preparation for employment
 Alternative route to further / higher education
 Parallel standing with academic qualifications
At same level
 Will complement the academic track
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 Apprenticeship with real World of Work
experience
 Recognized & Portable Qualification in
CARICOM / Rest of the World
Aligning Roles – CVQ Implementation
Education System
 Teacher
NVQ System
 Assessor
 Head of Department
 Internal Verifier
 Curriculum Officer
 External Verifier/Industry
Expert
Role of the Ministry of Education…
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Transforming the Standards into Curriculum
Equipping schools with the resources
Training and hiring of teachers
Defining schools curriculum
Role of CXC…
 Audit and Review of the Training System
 Assessment of the following…
 Structure
 Procedures
 Standards of Practice for Centres & Verifiers
 Appeals & Awards Mechanism
 Training materials & resources
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Assessors
 Internal Verifiers
 External Verifiers
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Procedures for Selecting Training & Monitoring
 Assessors
 IVs/Evs
Role of CXC…
 Recommending Quality Enhancement
 Verification of Implementation [Random Sampling]
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Sampling
 Training Workshops
 Annual Meeting with IVs & EVs for Feedback
 Sample of Record Keeping
 Documentation of Data Management (Security & Integrity)
 Registration & Systems Development
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Based on Technology Unit
 Award of the CVQ/Statements
 Participation in the Review of Project
Role of CANTA & COHSOD
 Endorsement of New Occupational Standards
 Uniformity of Regional Standards/Agreement on
Curriculum Documents (Document Process &
systems)
 Submission as a Regional Standard/Documentation
to COHSOD/CARICOM
Role of Regional NTA…
• Labour Market information to advise curriculum offerings
and so focus these offerings to meet the demands of industry
• Submitted current T&T Labour Market Reports
• The development of National Occupational Standards
with the local Industry Training Organizations (ITOs) to
submit to CANTA
Role of Regional NTA…
• Orient Curriculum Writers from MOE to use National
Occupational Standards (NOS) to develop Curriculum
documents for use in schools to award the CVQ
• Document system of Training & Certification of Teachers/
Assessors
• The training and certification of teachers as assessors/
verifiers to effect a competency based approach to TVET
• Register employers with the National Apprenticeship
Programme to provide opportunities for students to
specialize in an occupational area.
• Provide Facility & Equipment Standards
Role of Regional NTA…
• Centre Approval of all schools that implement the
CVQ.
• Annual review by Industry through External
Verification.
• Database of all student competencies
• Career Guidance
• Yearly Review & Evaluation
Detailing - Quality Assurance Process
 Linkage with Centres
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Quality Enhancement
Training of Assessors & Verifiers
Certification of Assessors & Verifiers
QA Audits – ALL Schools
 Record Keeping
 Teacher Requirements
 Facility Requirements
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Centre Approval – ALL Schools
External Verification by Industry
Secondary
Schools
MuST
NESC
TSTT
THA
OJT
BPTT
The New TVET Environment
• Increased access to TVET
• Ensuring the transferability of credits –
• Recognition by Training Providers & Employers
• Life Long Learning
• Competency Based Programmes
• Informed by Labour Market ((Currency of Qualification))
• Benchmarked to International Standards/Practices - NOS
• Regional Acceptance – Portable (CSME / CVQ)
• Provide the required Core & Attitudinal Skills
• Cater for students with special needs (literacy/disability)
• Greater awareness & interest in TVET
KEN BOSTON Speech – How to draw
Vocational Qualification into Secondary School
 Stop talking as if it is something different…
 Curriculum has its roots in industry…
 Make it attractive for persons from industry
to enter teaching workforce…
 Must have new organizational requirements
and operating models
 Gov’t to recognize the need to draw more
young people in TVET
THANK YOU…