Date : Nov. 27-29, 2017 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Special Lecture: Globally Competitive TVET Leaders

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Educational Transformation through Leadership
• Theme Paper 2: Educational Excellence Through Accreditation and Quality Management
• Theme Paper 3: Managing change and improving adaptability through organizational development
• Theme Paper 4: PDCA Cycle for a Change Leader and Action Planning

Tasks

• Task 1: Task 1: Identify Your Standing on Leadership Scale/Leadership Style Survey
• Task 2: Assess Quality of Institutional Functions for Performance and Excellence
• Task 3: Analysis of Team Role Composition
• Task 4: Preparation of Action Plans and Presentation by participants

Date : Nov. 19-23, 2017 /
Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Ministry of Education, Bangladesh /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Popularizing TVET: Status, Strategies and Mechanisms
• Theme Paper 2: Experiences and possible avenues for image building in Bangladesh
• Theme Paper 3: Enhancing TVET Image through APAAC Accreditation & ICT
• Theme Paper 4: Gender Mainstreaming in TVET
• Theme Paper 5: Enhancing Employability of Youth for Global Citizenship
• Theme Paper 6: Improving Inclusiveness through Access, Equity and Employability in TVET
• Theme Paper 7: Action Plan for TVET Image Building

Tasks

• Task 1: SWOT Analysis for TVET Popularity
• Task 2: Strategies for Gender Mainstreaming in TVET
• Task 3: Making TVET more visible
• Task 4: Determine the Inclusiveness of your Institute Environment as per Given Instrument
• Project Task: Action Planning for Building Image of TVET and Enhancement of TVET

National Seminar: "Initiatives and Practices in Building TVET Image in Bangladesh"

Date : Oct. 24-28, 2017 /
Venue : Kolkata, India /
Program Type: Regional Program /
Collaborating Organization: National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research (NITTTR), Kolkata, India /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: Changing Labor Market Demands and Education Priorities in the Asia-Pacific Region and the Trends towards the Vocationalization of Education
• Theme Paper 1: Enhancing the Responsiveness of TVET for sustainable future
• Theme Paper 2: Organizational Sustainability in TVET: What is it and Why does it Matter?
• Theme Paper 3: Quality Assurance of TVET Systems through Accreditation & APACC Certification

Tasks

• Task 1: Enhancing image & sustainability of TVET Systems
• Task 2: Preparation of sample documents for APACC for quality assurance
• Project Task: Action Planning/ System Development Plan for a Sustainable Future

International Conference: "Skills in TVET for Sustainability"

Date : Oct. 13-14, 2017 /
Venue : Kathmandu, Nepal /
Program Type: Special Program /
Collaborating Organization: Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), Nepal /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: APACC for Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions in Asia Pacific Region
• Theme Paper 2: Quality Assessment of TVET Institutions in Nepal through International Accreditation

Interpretation and Workshop on APACC Criteria

• Criterion 1: Governance and Management
• Criterion 2: Teaching and Learning
• Criterion 3: Human Resources
• Criterion 4: Research and Development
• Criterion 5: Image and Sustainability
• Criterion 6: Other Resources
• Criterion 7: Support to Students

Date : Oct. 8-12, 2017 /
Venue : Kathmandu, Nepal /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), Nepal /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: Skills for Global Competitiveness
• Theme Paper 1: Strengthening of TVET Systems through the Integration of ICT
• Theme Paper 2: Innovations in ICT for Education & Content Development with Rapid eLearning Authoring Software
• Theme Paper 3: ICT in TVET Institutions in Nepal: Present Status, Challenges and Future Strategies
• Theme Paper 4: Video Conferencing for Online Delivery
• Theme Paper 5: Intervention of e-Learning platform in Teaching and Learning Experiences

Tasks and Project

• Task 1: Selection of Content/Topic for Web-Based Learning Resource
• Task 2: Rapid E-Learning materials Development
• Task 3: Preparation of Online Material
• Project Task: Developing Web-Based Teaching and Learning Resources

International Seminar: "ICT Enabled Teaching and Learning"

Date : Oct. 7-11, 2017 /
Venue : Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia /
Program Type: Regional Program /
Collaborating Organization: Politeknik Kota Bharu, Malaysia/

Main Contents

• Special Lecture: Technopreneurship as a Vehicle to Facilitate Prosperity
• Theme Paper 1: What is Technopreneurship & What Does it Take to be a Technopreneur?
• Theme Paper 2: TVET Hosting as an Incubation Center and Why It is Important

International Conference: "Translating TVET for Sustainable Entrepreneurial Workforce"

Date : Aug. 28-31, 2017 /
Venue : Islamabad, Pakistan /
Program Type: Regional Program /
Collaborating Organization: National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Pakistan /

Main Contents

Themes

• Theme I: TVET Institution – Industry Linkages: Current Concepts, Practices and Challenges (Dr. Nasir Khan, Director General - P&D, NAVTTC, Pakistan)
  • Current practices and challenges in the area of institute – industry partnership in the TVET sector
  • Expectations of the TVET institutions
  • Expectations of the industries
  • Governance and partnership methods and models for sustainability
• Theme II: Exploring Avenues for Long Term Industry TVET Linkages
  The Concept of Incubation in Industry-institute Linkages: Basic Concepts, Principles and Entrepreneurial Training (Prof. Dr. Pramod B. Shrestha)
  • Concepts and principles of TVET incubation model
  • Incubation Process – From Ideas to Market: The Value Chain
  • Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship at TVET Institutions: An Overview
• Theme III: Beyond Employability – Role of Industry in Quality Assurance in TVET
  Changing Role of Industry in TVET Sector Development – From Employability to Setting Skill Standards and Developing Qualification Systems (Dr. Ramhari Lamichhane, Director General, CPSC, Manila, Philippines)
  • Accreditations and Quality Assurance
  • National Vocational Qualifications Framework
• One full day session/seminar on Industry-TVET Institution Linkages-Trends and Opportunities (to be presented by CPSC Member Country Participants)
• Theme IV: Towards Sustainable Governance in TVET Through long Term Industry Institute Linkages
  Industry Linkages as a Tool for sustainable development (Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Industrialist and Chairperson, Baig Group, Karachi- Pakistan and Ms. Farah Hamid Khan, Secretary Industries, Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar – Pakistan)
  • Governance and partnership methods and models
  • Incentive and Financing scheme for sustainable engagement

Project Work: Development of a suitable action-based Plan for TVET Pathways to Sustainable TVET Institution – Industry Linkages (Program Participants)

• Element 1: Identification of major issues and challenges of TVET Pathways to Sustainable TVET Institution – Industry Linkages.
• Element 2: Formulate action plans on realigning skills for Sustainable governance and widening stakeholders’ (especially industry) engagement in TVET.
• Element 3: Presentation on Enhancing Industry - Institute Linkages for Quality TVET

Date : Jul. 25-29, 2017 /
Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: Regional Program /
Collaborating Organization: Ministry of Education (MoE) Government of Bangladesh, Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) & Institution of Diploma Engineers Bangladesh (IDEB) /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: Globally Competitive TVET Leaders
• Theme Paper 1: Trends and Challenges for TVET in CPSC Member Countries
• Theme Paper 2: Entrepreneurship in TVET
• Theme Paper 3: Greening TVET for Sustainable Future
• Theme Paper 4: Emerging Information Technology Applications in TVET

Task and Project

• Task: Enhancing image of TVET Systems in the Global Era
• Project Task: Preparation of Action Plan/System Development Plan

International Seminar: "Skills for the Future World of Work and TVET for Global Competitiveness"

Date : Jun. 5-17, 2017 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /
Collaborating Organization: Ministry of Labour and Human Resource (MoLHR), Kingdom of Bhutan /

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: Concept of Curriculum Development and Process
• Theme Paper 2: Needs Assessment/Curriculum Design and Development
• Theme Paper 3: Development of Curriculum Structure (Objective to Evaluation)
• Theme Paper 4: Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (KSA) Combination in TVET Curriculum
• Theme Paper 5: Planning and Facilitation of Curriculum Development Workshop
• Theme Paper 6: ICT Implication in Design, Delivery, and Evaluation of Curriculum
• Theme Paper 7: Skills for 21st Century TVET
• Theme Paper 8: Advance Training of Trainers Pedagogy Modules
• Theme Paper 9: Master Trainer and Qualities
• Theme Paper 10: Concept of Transformative Pedagogy in TVET
• Theme Paper 11: Research Design and Development
• Theme Paper 12: Thesis Writing in TVET
• Theme Paper 13: Monitoring and Evaluation of Training Programs

Tasks:

• Practice on Curriculum Template
• Project Work on Facilitation Skills

Study Visits:

• Don Bosco Technical Institute - Makati
• Dualtech Training Center
• SEAMEO INNOTECH
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

Date : May 22-26, 2017 /
Venue : Colombo, Sri Lanka /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Department of Technical Education and Training, Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training, Sri Lanka /

The main contents of the program are:

Special Lecture: Role of APACC on TQM

Theme Papers:

• Industry- Institution Linkages: Introduction and Case Studies of TVET Institutions in Asia and the Pacific Countries
• Offering Continuation Education Programmes and other Services by TVET Institutions to Industries: Sri Lankan Experiences
• Enhancing Industry- institution Linkages through Business Incubation
• Labour Market and TVET System

Field Visit:: 1-2 Medium Scale Enterprises and Interaction with their managers/engineers/ TVET personnel.

Tasks:

• Experience Sharing on Industry-Institution Linkages Practices in TVET Institutions of Sri Lanka, and Identification of Best Practices (Presentation by Participants for their Respective Institutions)
• Identification of Technical Fields for Setting up a Technology Business Incubator in TVET Institution
• Problems and Issues of Labour Market and TVET System in Sri Lanka
• Preparation of an Action Plan for Strengthening Industry- TVET Institution ( Project Work)

National Seminar: "Industry-TVET Institution Linkages: Trends, Expectations and Opportunities"
The ICP will have a one day National Seminar built in between. The seminar will have the following activities:

• Key Note Presentations (Invited Talks) on:
• Emerging Trends in Industry-Institution Linkages at Asia Pacific Level (DG-CPSC),
• Expectations of Industries from TVET Institutions, Teachers and Students (Industry Representative),
• Expectations of TVET System from Industries (DG-DTET or Representative) and
• Future Opportunities in TVET System of Sri Lanka (KOICA/GIZ/ADB Representative)
• Presentation of shortlisted 5 Seminar Papers on different facets of Industry-TVET Institution Linkages by officials from TVET System/ Teachers/Trainers/ Curriculum Developers/Training and Placement Officers)
• Panel Discussions and Formulation of Recommendations

Date : May 15-19, 2017 /
Venue : Suva, Fiji /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Ministry of Education, Heritage & Arts, Government of Fiji /

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: Lifelong Learning in Global Knowledge Economy: Challenge for Fiji
• Theme Paper 1: Policy to Provide Effective Delivery of TVET Programs and its Implications on Lifelong Teaching and Learning
• Theme Paper 2: Definitions of Generic/Transferable/Soft/Life Skills and Making it Explicit in the Curriculum
• Theme Paper 3: Exploring Life Skills & Making Sure Hard Skills Shine
• Theme Paper 4: Life Skills for Entrepreneurs (Generic Skills & Entrepreneurship and Anatomy of an Entrepreneur)
• Lecturette: Teaching Methods for Lifelong Learning
• Theme Paper 5: Why are Lifeskills Important?

Date : Apr. 24-28, 2017 /
Venue : Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Department of TVET Policy Implementation of Labour and Social Welfare Service Agency, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Mongolia /

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: TVET Leader for Global Environment
• Theme Paper 1: Management Concepts and Paradigms of Improving Institutional Management in TVET Systems
• Theme Paper 2: Emerging ICT Applications in Education and Management of TVET Institutes
• Theme Paper 3: Strategic Planning for Management of Mongolia TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 4: Total Quality Management and Implementation of TQM Process for TVET Institutions in Mongolia

Tasks

• Task 1: Assess Quality of Institutional Function, Stakeholder Identification, Organizational Vision and Mission Identification
• Task 2: Critical Issues Identification & SWOT Analysis of TVET Institutes
• Task 3: Crafting the Strategic Vision, Creating a Mission Statement, Constructing Goals and Composing the SMART Objectives
• Task 4: Application of TQM Tools and Techniques in TVET Institutions
• Task 5: Preparation of Documents for APACC for Quality Assurance of TVET Institutions

National Seminar: "TVET Beyond 2015"

Date : Apr. 18-24, 2017 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /
Collaborating Organization: Bangladesh Private Polytechnic Owners Association /

The main contents of the program are:

Presentations:

• Presentation 1: APACC Accreditation System
• Presentation 2: Globally Competitive TVET Leaders

Study Visits:

• MFI Foundation, Inc.
• Toyota Motor Philippines Assembly Plant and School of Technology
• Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts and Trades
• TESDA Women’s Center & Language Skills Institute

National Seminar: Accreditation for Productive Change

Date : Apr. 17-21, 2017 /
Venue : Kedah, Malaysia /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Department of Polytechnic Education – Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia /

The main contents of the program are:

Mini Lectures and Tasks

• APACC Instrument, Indicators and Elements
• Preparation of the SSR
• Developing a System Development Plan
• Simulation-Role Playing: Mock Audit and Campus Tour

Theme Paper Presentations

• Theme Paper 1: Role of APACC in TQM
• Theme Paper 2: Concept & Philosophy in Building TVET Excellence through Accreditation
• Theme Paper 3: Challenges and Opportunities of Regional Accreditation of TVET Institutions through APACC
• Theme Paper 4: Action Planning

National Seminar: Accreditation for Productive Change

Date : Apr. 9-12, 2017 /
Venue : Malé, Maldives /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Authority – Ministry of Education, Maldives /

The main contents of the program are:

Special Lecture: Skills for Global Competitiveness

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Effective Teaching Methodologies through the Integration of ICT
• Theme Paper 2: Innovations in ICT for Teaching and Learning & Online Material Development using Adobe Presenter
• Theme Paper 3: TVET and ICTs: Maldives Experience
• Theme Paper 4: Video Conferencing for Online Delivery
• Theme Paper 5: Learning Management System (Moodle) for Online Delivery

Project Task: Developing Web-Based Teaching and Learning Resources

National Seminar: "TVET for Sustainable Development"

Date : Mar. 14-18, 2017 /
Venue : Chandigarh, India /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organizations: National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh, India /

The main contents of the program are:

Special Lecture: Changing Labor Market Demands and Education Priorities in the Asia-Pacific Region and the Trends towards the Vocationalization of Education

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Emerging Pedagogies and instructional processes
• Theme Paper 2: Learning outcomes
• Theme Paper 3: Instructional Media and Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning
• Theme Paper 4: Motivating Students
• Theme Paper 5: Student evaluation

Project Task: Micro Teaching – Simulated Teaching Practice

National Seminar: "Technical & Vocational Education & Training in India: Challenges & Opportunities"

Date : Mar. 6-10, 2017 /
Venue : Dhulikhel, Nepal /
Program Type: Regional Program /
Collaborating Organizations: Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), Nepal and Nepal Vocational Qualifications System (NVQS) Project /

The main contents of the program are:

Special Lecture: Changing Labor Market Demands and Education Priorities in the Asia-Pacific Region and the Trends towards the Vocationalization of Education

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Concepts and Benefits in Establishing a National Vocational Qualifications Framework
• Theme Paper 2: National Vocational Qualifications Framework (NVQF) in Nepal – Implementation issues and challenges
• Theme Paper 3: Best Practices of TVET Qualification Frameworks in Rep. of Korea
• Theme Paper 4: The Philippine TVET Qualification System: Issues and concerns in the Implementation of NVQ

Country Paper presentations on NVQF

Project Task: Preparation of Action Plan : Creating a System Development Plan to Gradually Develop and Adapt National Qualification Frameworks

International Seminar: "National Vocational Qualifications Framework"

Date : Mar. 1 - Apr. 18, 2017 /
Venue : Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /
Collaborating Organization: Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippines and National Skills Testing Board in Nepal /

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Overview of Philippine Quality Assured TVET System
• Theme Paper 2: Overview of the Philippine TVET Trainers Qualifications Framework
• Theme Paper 3: Training Standards Development Process
• Theme Paper 4: Competency Assessment Tools Development Process
• Theme Paper 5: Assessment Center Management
• Theme Paper 6: Potential ICT Mechanism for Skills Testing System
• Theme Paper 7: The Philippine Qualifications Framework (Skills Recognition, Assessment and Certification, Career Path and Progression Scheme)
• Theme Paper 8: Competency Assessment and Certification System in the Philippines
• Theme Paper 9: Development of Competency Assessment Tools
• Theme Paper 10: Do’s and Don’ts in Competency Assessment and Certification System
• Theme Paper 11: Evaluation and Result Publication System
• Theme Paper 12: Facilitation Skills on Competency Standard Development and Workshop
• Theme Paper 13: Monitoring and Evaluation of Competencies/Skills Testing

Practice Sessions:

• Practice on Some Appropriate ICT Tools and Software related to database management
• Practice on Test Items Development
• Demonstration of DACUM Workshop

Immersion Program to various TESDA Units:

• Competency Standards Development Unit
• Competency Assessment Tools Development Unit
• Assessment Center Management Unit (Venue and Assessor’s Management)
• Results Preparation and Publication Unit
• Database Management Unit

Visits to Assessment Centers to Witness Actual Assessment Preparation of Field Visit Report and Re-Entry Action Plan