Leadership for 21st Century

Date : Dec 16-20, 2019 /
Venue : TITI, Sanothimi Bhaktapur, Nepal /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers
  • Special Lecture: Globally Competitive TVET Leaders
  • Theme Paper 1: 21st Century Leadership Traits and Challenges
  • Theme Paper 2: Role of Leadership and Management Dynamics in the TVET Institutions’ Development
  • Theme Paper 3: Excellence of Leadership for Change Management through PDCA Cycle in TVET Institute
  • Theme Paper 4: Quality Assurance of TVET Institute through APACC
  • Theme Paper 5: 21st Century Leadership Development Strategy of Nepal in the TVET Context

Group Works
  • Group Work 1: Apply strategies tackling challenges faced by the 21st century Leaders
  • Group Work 2: Self-assessment of leadership qualities
  • Group Work 3: Apply PDCA cycle for continuous quality management
  • Group Work 4: Preparing continuous improvement plan through APACC Criteria
  • Group Work 5: Develop action plan to apply 21st century leadership strategies and skills

National Seminar: 21st Century Skills for Ensuring Employability of TVET Graduates


Study Visits: Institutions and/or industries in Nepal

Results-Based Project Management in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions

Date : Dec 9-13, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Presentations
  • Presentation 1: Development, Issues and Challenges on Project Management in TVET
  • Presentation 2: Project and the Project Cycle
  • Presentation 3: Stakeholder Analysis
  • Presentation 4: Project Problem Tree Analysis, Objective and Solution Tree Analysis
  • Presentation 5: The Project Logical Framework
  • Presentation 6: Project Evaluation


Group Work Activities
  • GWA 1: Interactive Activity
  • GWA 2: Stakeholder Analysis
  • GWA 3: Problem Tree, Objective and Solution Tree

Readiness of TVET for IR 4.0

Date : Dec 8-12, 2019 /
Venue : TTTC, Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers
  • Special Lecture: 21st Century Skills
  • Theme Paper 1: Concept, Stages and Elements of IR 4.0
  • Theme Paper 2: Impact and Challenges of IR 4.0
  • Theme Paper 3: Develop TVET Curricula to Address IR 4.0
  • Theme Paper 4: Practices of IR 4.0 in the Context of Bangladesh TVET

Workshops
  • Group Work 1: Analyze and examine the key elements of IR 4.0 to better understand overall value proposition in a global industrialization
  • Group Work 2: Identify and analyze the impact and challenges of IR 4.0 on TVET and possible way forward (SWOT Analysis)
  • Group Work 3: Review a curricula and integrate list of IR 4.0 elements into TVET curricula
  • Group Work 4: How digital transformation changes the nature of Bangladesh skills workers?
  • Group Work 5: Prepare action plan towards readiness of TVET for IR 4.0

National Seminar: TVET 4.0 - Opportunities and Challenges of IR 4.0


Study Visits: Institutions and/or industries implementing IR 4.0 practices

Results-Based Project Management in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions

Date : Dec 2-5, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Presentations
  • Special Lecture: Development, Issues and Challenges on Project Management in TVET
  • Presentation 1: Project and the Project Cycle
  • Presentation 2: Stakeholder Analysis
  • Presentation 3: Project Problem Tree Analysis, Objective and Solution Tree Analysis
  • Presentation 4: The Project Logical Framework
  • Presentation 5: Project Scheduling and Budgeting
  • Presentation 6: Project Monitoring, Supervision, and Evaluation based on KPI


Group Work Activities
  • GWA 1: Interactive Activity
  • GWA 2: Stakeholder Analysis
  • GWA 3: Problem Tree, Objective and Solution Tree
  • GWA 4: Preparing Project Log Frame
  • GWA 5: Use of Gantt Chart

Instructional Design for E-Learning

Date : Nov 25 - Dec 6, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Lectures
  • Overview of E-Learning Courses
  • E-Learning Components and Approaches
  • Synchronous, Asynchronous and Quality of E-Learning
  • The ADDIE Model for E-Learning
  • Designing an E-Learning Course(Analysis)
  • Designing an E-Learning Course (Design and Development)
  • Designing an E-Learning Course (Implementation and Evaluation)
  • Types of Learning Platforms for E-Learning Course
  • Develop a Mobile App (Sign Up, Create, Build and Publish)
  • Development of Learning Management System using ICT Tools
  • Develop different types of valid and reliable assessment items using E-Learning Tools


Group Work
  • Identify the key advantage and disadvantage of developing E-Learning
  • Case study: The IMARK work flow to produce and deliver e-learning content
  • Perform the task analysis steps to define skills and knowledge for an E-Learning course
  • Identify the most communication tools for an E-Learning course
  • Practice development of LMS (Create online video lecture using online free available tool)
  • Practice developing Assessment items using E-Learning

Application of Blue Ocean Strategy for TVET Institute Management

Date : Nov 18-22, 2019 /
Venue : Yangon, Myanmar /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers
  • Special Lecture: TVET For Global Competitiveness: Fostering 21st Century Skills
  • Theme Paper 1: Concepts, principles and importance of Blue Ocean Strategy
  • Theme Paper 2: Curriculum development to address future market demand
  • Theme Paper 3: Teaching and learning environment of TVET institute based on blue ocean strategy
  • Theme Paper 4: Leadership for change management to address blue ocean strategy
  • Theme Paper 5: Relevance of blue Ocean Strategy with post training aspects like employment, entrepreneurship


Group Work
  • Group Work 1: Critical Issues Identification & SWOT Analysis for BOS
  • Group Work 2: Analysis of existing curriculum with blue ocean perspective
  • Group Work 3: Case study on teaching & learning environment of other countries based on IR 4.0 and greening TVET
  • Group Work 4: Self-assessment on leadership traits
  • Group Work 5: Preparation of Action Plan for Building Effective Blue Ocean Strategy in TVET System of Myanmar.


National Seminar: Greening TVET

ICT Skills for Teaching and Learning in TVET

Program Start: Nov 1, 2019 /
Program Type: Online Program /

Main Contents

Themes
  • Part 1: Application of ICT in the 21st Century Education
  • Part 2: Learning Management System (LMS) for TVET


Tasks
  • Task 1: Lesson Plan for E-Learning
  • Task 2A: Learning Management System Setup
  • Task 2B: Creating Web-Based Teaching and Learning System
    • Customizing Learning Management System
    • Embedding Rich Media Resources using Cloud Based Services
    • Creating online assessment tools in LMS


Quality Assurance in TVET

Date : Oct 7-11, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers
  • Theme Paper 1: Quality Management System in TVET for Competent Workforce
  • Theme Paper 2: Quality Assurance Tools in TVET
  • Theme Paper 3: APACC: A Tool for Continuous Quality Improvement in TVET
  • Theme Paper 4: PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Application in TVET
  • Theme Paper 5: Digitized Monitoring and Evaluation System in TVET


Group Work
  • Group Work 1: Application of Quality Assurance Tool in TVET
  • Group Work 2: Application of PDCA in TVET
  • Group Work 3: Preparation of Digitized TVET Monitoring and Evaluation Tool
  • Group Work 4: Preparation of Action Plan on Implementation of QMS


Presentations by Country Representatives: Best practices of quality assurance in TVET

APACC Strategic Planning Workshop: Development of Strategic Plan of APACC

Quality Management System in TVET

Date : Oct 7-11, 2019 /
Venue : TESDA NTTA, Marikina City, Philippines /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers
  • Special Lecture: TVET Leadership for Global Competitiveness
  • Theme Paper 1: Quality Management System and Quality Assurance in TVET: Concepts and Principles
  • Theme Paper 2: Applications of Quality Assurance Tools in the TVET
  • Theme Paper 3: PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Applications in TVET
  • Theme Paper 4: APACC: A Tool for Continuous Quality Improvement in TVET
  • Theme Paper 5: Digitized Monitoring and Evaluation System in TVET


Group Work
  • Group Work 1: Gap Analysis using SWOT
  • Group Work 2: Application of Quality Assurance Tool in TVET
  • Group Work 3: Application of PDCA in TVET
  • Group Work 4: Preparing Continuous Improvement Plan through APACC Criteria
  • Group Work 5: Preparation of Digitized TVET Monitoring and Evaluation Tool
  • Group Work 6: Preparation of Quality Assurance Implementation Plan


National Seminar on TVET Quality Management System for Producing Skilled Workforce

Reinventing HR Management

Date : Sep 23-26, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Presentations
  • Presentation 1: Introduction to HR Management and Functions
  • Presentation 2: Human Resource Planning
  • Presentation 3: Staff Recruitment and Selection
  • Presentation 4: Motivation Management for Productivity and Retention of Staff
  • Presentation 5: Group Dynamics to be an Effective Team Player
  • Presentation 6: Performance Appraisal for Effective HR Management
  • Presentation 7: Stress and Conflict Management for Efficiency Enhancement
  • Presentation 8: Application of ICT & Digital Technology for Effective HR Management


Group Work
  • Group Work 1: Self-Assessment on Managerial Traits
  • Group Work 2: Case Study Analysis on Motivation
  • Group Work 3: Team Building Exercise
  • Group Work 4: Performance appraisal Activity
  • Group Work 5: Stress Management Activity and Presentations

Greening TVET for Sustainable Development

Date : Sep 16-20, 2019 /
Venue : Makati, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers
  • Theme Paper 1: Transforming TVET for Sustainable Development
  • Theme Paper 2: Five Pillars of Greening Technical Vocational Education and Training Framework
  • Theme Paper 3: Greening Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Skills Development: Challenges and Opportunities
  • Theme Paper 4: Integrating Green Skills and Competencies in the TVET Curriculum
  • Theme Paper 5: Recent developments and Examples of Greening TVET in Asia and the Pacific
  • Theme Paper 6: Panel Discussion on Greening TVET Initiatives (ILO, Enterprise, TESDA)


Group Work
  • Group Work 1: SWOT Analysis in the implementation of Greening TVET Program
  • Group Work 2: Integrating Greening Competencies in TVET Curriculum
  • Group Work 3: Case Study on Green Skills/TVET

Greening TVET for Sustainable Development

Date : Sep 16-20, 2019 /
Venue : Suva, Fiji /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers
  • Theme Paper 1: Concept, Elements and Importance of Greening TVET
  • Theme Paper 2: Five Pillars Strategies of Greening TVET
  • Theme Paper 3: International practices and innovative initiatives in greening TVET
  • Theme Paper 4: Integrating Green Competencies in TVET Curricula
  • Theme Paper 5: Practices of Greening TVET in the context of Fiji TVET


Group Work
  • Group Work 1: Conduct SWOT Analysis on greening TVET
  • Group Work 2: Identify the initiatives taken by institute based on five pillars of greening TVET
  • Group Work 3: Identify list of elements and areas for a curriculum revision focusing on greening skills
  • Group Work 4: Integrate list of Green Skills elements into TVET Curricula
  • Group Work 5: Prepare action plan for greening TVET in own institute


National Seminar on "Translating TVET for Sustainable Development"

Study visits to institutions and/or industries implementing green projects

Strategic Planning in Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Date : Sep 2-6, 2019 /
Venue : Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

  • Special Lecture: Overview of Strategic Planning
  • Theme Paper 1: Conducting SWOT Analysis
  • Theme Paper 2: Preparing Risk Analysis and Assessment Plan
  • Theme Paper 3: Conducting Stakeholder Analysis
  • Theme Paper 4: Formulating Vision and Mission
  • Theme Paper 5: Drafting Goals and Objectives
  • Theme Paper 6: Formulating Strategies and Activities
  • Theme Paper 7: Developing Monitoring and Logical Framework

Skilling TVET in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0


Date : Aug 25-29, 2019 /
Venue : Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

  • Special Lecture: TVET Global Competitiveness: Fostering 21st Century Skills
  • Theme Paper 1: Concept, Stages and Elements of IR 4.0
  • Theme Paper 2: Impact and Challenges of IR 4.0
  • Theme Paper 3: Develop TVET Curricula to Address IR 4.0
  • Presentation: Existing policies on IR 4.0 on teaching and learning materials


ADB-CPSC 8th International Skills Forum: "Future of Skills and Jobs in Age of Digital Disruptions"

Executive Leadership Development for the Digital World


Date : Aug 19-23, 2019 /
Venue : Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

  • Module One: Corporate Governance
    Understanding the roles and responsibilities of Board of Directors; relationships with management; conducting of Board Meetings, governance, transparency and accountability of Board of Directors
  • Module Two: Risk Management
    Emerging Risks, Regulations and Remedial Strategies: Regulatory Perspectives Provisions of AML/CFT
  • Module Three: BASEL III Guidelines
    BASEL Core Principles, Minimum Capital Requirements and Buffers, Supervisory Review and Market Discipline
  • Module Four: Introduction to Financial Sector in the Philippines
    Introduction to Philippine financial System: banking, insurance and capital markets; Products Innovation and marketing of products and services.
  • Module Five: Digital Transformation in the Financial Sector
    Digitalization in Products and Delivery of Services, Data Security and Control System, Cyber-attack: trends, lesson and tips for defense in the financial industry; Artificial Intelligence, cashless society and other technology innovation: Experiences from Philippines.
  • Module One: Corporate Governance
    Understanding the roles and responsibilities of Board of Directors; relationships with management; conducting of Board Meetings, governance, transparency and accountability of Board of Directors
  • Module Six: Team Building and Leadership
    A Board Meeting in Manila (Exercise)
  • Module Seven: Visits to banking and other financial sector institutions
    Visit to banking and other financial sector institutions; fintech industry and briefing/presentation of their operations, discussions Q&A Session

Strategic Planning in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)


Date : Jul 8-12, 2019 /
Venue : Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

  • Special Lecture: Overview of Strategic Planning
  • Theme Paper 1: Conducting SWOT Analysis
  • Theme Paper 2: Formulating Vision and Mission
  • Theme Paper 3: Formulating Strategic Goals and Objectives
  • Theme Paper 4: Formulating Strategies and Activities
  • Theme Paper 5: Developing Monitoring and Logical Framework

Development of Curriculum Integrating Technopreneurship


Date : Jun 17-21, 2019 /
Venue : Colombo, Sri Lanka /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers
  • Theme Paper 1: TVET Organizational Excellence through Management of Technopreneurship
  • Theme Paper 2: Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Technopreneurship
  • Theme Paper 3: Competencies to be a Trainer on Technopreneurship
  • Theme Paper 4: Embed Technopreneurship in the Curriculum
  • Theme Paper 5: Sri Lanka’s Best Practices in Entrepreneurship Education
  • Theme Paper 6: Fostering Entrepreneurial Attributes among TVET Students through Teaching-Learning


Group Work
  • Group Work 1: Analyze and identify key features of technopreneurship
  • Group Work 2: Formulate strategies for teaching technopreneurship
  • Group Work 3: Analyze existing curriculum and formulate strategies to integrate technopreneurship components
  • Group Work 4: Develop action plans to integrate technopreneurship in curriculum


National Seminar

    21st Century Skills

Executive Leadership Program for Board of Directors of Banks and Financial Institutions


Date : Jun 16-20, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Lectures
  • Lectures 1: Leadership for Global Competitiveness: Role of Top Management and Board of Directors for Smooth Operations of Banks
  • Lectures 2: Excellence of Leadership for Managing Change
  • Lectures 3: Managing Stress for Personal, Professional and Organizational Development
  • Lectures 4: Understanding the Banking and Financial Environment : Asian Perspectives
  • Lectures 5: Risks and Governance in the Financial Sector in Philippines
  • Lectures 6: Digital/fintech Innovation in the Financial Sector in Philippines
  • Lectures 7: Digitalization: Data Management, Security System, Risks and Challenges in the Financial Industry
  • Lectures 8: Financial Products and Services in Philippines: Development and Marketing Strategies
  • Lectures 9: Investment Strategies in the Financial Sector in the Philippines

Industry-Institution Linkages


Date : Jun 16-20, 2019 /
Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers
  • Theme Paper 1: Building Industry-Institution Linkages in TVET System: Concepts and Principles
  • Theme Paper 2: Innovative Models and Approaches in TVET Industry- Institution Linkage
  • Theme Paper 3: Skills for Youth Employability
  • Theme paper 4: Dual Training System: Concept, Benefits, and Challenges


Group Work
  • Group Work 1: Undertake SWOT analysis for industry-institution collaborations in the TVET system
  • Group Work 2: Develop strategies for enhancing industry-institution linkage system in the TVET sector
  • Group Work 3: Identify skills for youth employability in the TVET sector
  • Group Work 4: Review and analyze the implementation of Dual Training System (DTS) and suggest possible steps for Bangladesh TVET system
  • Group Work 5: Preparation of Action Plan for building industry-institute linkages in the TVET system


National Seminar

    Enhancement of Youth Employment Opportunity for TVET Graduates

Enhancement of Qualification Systems and Competency Standards in the TVET Systems of Nepal


Date : May 6 – July 31, 2019 /
Venue : Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

A. Lecture/ Orientation Sessions:

  • Overview of Competency Based Training (based on International Practice)
  • Understanding Occupational Standard
  • Understanding Competence
  • Further Introduction and Rationale of RPL
  • Practices and Experiences on Assessment Tool Development of Asian Countries
  • Concept of DACUM
  • How to Conduct DACUM Workshop Based on International Practice
  • Designing Knowledge-based Assessment Tests
  • Practice Exercises to Support Knowledge-based Assessment Tests
  • Development of Test Items Using ICT
  • Practice Developing Test Items Using ICT
  • Testing and Evaluation Using LMS
  • Practice on Developing Testing and Evaluation Instruments Using LMS (Individual)
  • Overall Qualification System of the Philippines
  • Orientation on Functional Analysis
  • Overview of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) System
  • Definition of Qualification
  • Definition of Competency Standards
  • Techniques on the Development of Sector/Occupational Mapping
  • Techniques on Developing Vocational Qualifications Package
  • Training Arrangements
  • Process Flow of Competency Assessment Tools
  • Development of Assessment Tools
  • Introduction to Various Assessment Methodologies
  • Determination of Appropriate Assessment Tools Project
  • Formulating Performance Standard
  • Principles on Formulation of Written Test with Key Answer and Oral Questions
  • Leveling of Nepal Occupational Standards (OS)/Competency Standards with International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO)
  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting System

B. Practice Sessions:

  • Writeshop on Definition of Qualification
  • Writeshop on Competency Standards
  • Workshop on Job/Task Analysis
  • Workshop on Techniques of the Development of Sector/Occupational/Qualification Mapping
  • Workshop on Techniques on Developing Vocational Qualifications Package
  • Workshop on Training Arrangements
  • Workshop on Planning Competency Assessment Tools
  • Workshop on Formulating Performance Standard
  • Workshop on Formulation of Written Tests

C. Immersion Program to various TESDA Units:

  • Planning Office
  • Qualifications and Standards Office
  • Competency Standards Development Division
  • Certification Office
  • Immersion on Competency Standards Development Tools
  • Immersion on Assessment Tools Development
  • Visit to TESDA –National Capital Region (NCR)

D. Contextualization and Implementation in Nepal

  • Development of Competency Standards with Industry Partners in Nepal
  • Development of Process Guidelines on Assessment Tool Development in Nepal Context
  • Draft Competency Standards and Assessment Tools (Evidence Plan-Project Observation/Assessment Tool Package)
  • Finalization of Outputs Format for Competency COC Assessment TM II (Occupational Map/Qualification Map)

Sustainable (Green) Skills and Employability Through TVET


Date : Apr 22-26, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

  • Theme Paper 1: Integrating Green Concepts in TVET Curricula
  • Theme Paper 2: Greening TVET for a Sustainable Development
  • Theme Paper 3: Strengthening TVET for Sustainability through Greening Practices

Presentation of Best Practices in Greening TVET from CPSC Member Countries:

  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • Fiji
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Philippines
  • Sri Lanka
  • Thailand

CPSC-PACUIT International Conference on Leading the 21st Century Generation towards a Globalized Industrial Technology

Presentations on the following topics/tracks:
  • Engineering, ICT, and Emerging Technologies
  • Disaster Science and Environmental Management
  • Food Safety and Technology
  • Industrial Arts, Design, and Crafts
  • Industrial Technology Teaching and Innovations

Skills for Youth Employability through Industry Linkages


Date : Apr 8-12, 2019 /
Venue : TITI, Madhyapur Thimi, Nepal /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Part 1
  • Special Lecture: Industry-Institute Linkages in Outcome-Based Learning in Asia-Pacific Region

Part 2
  • Module 1: Overview of Skilling Youth for Employability through Industry Linkages in TVET
    • Emerging Skills for Youth Employability
    • Building Industry - Academia Partnership in TVET System
    • Facilitating and Restraining Factors in Skilling Youth for Employability
  • Module 2: Innovative Models and Approaches of Skilling Youth for Employability in TVET System
    • Innovative Models and Approaches of Skilling Youth for Employability
    • Good Practices on Skilling Youth in Nepal
    • Stimulating Entrepreneurship Education in TVET System

Panel Discussion: Skill-Oriented Education to Boost Youth Employability

Group Work and Action Plan:
  • Approaches & Current Practices of Institutes on Industry Linkages
  • Preparation of Action Plan on Skilling Youth for Employability through Industry Linkages in TVET

National Seminar: Skills for Tomorrow

The Role of Accreditation in Achieving Quality-Assured TVET Programs


Date : Apr 1-5, 2019 /
Venue : NRDCL, Thimphu, Bhutan /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers:
  • Theme Paper 1: QMS in TVET for Skilled Workforce
  • Theme Paper 2: Quality Assurance System on the TVET Programs Registration and Accreditation System
  • Theme Paper 3: Quality Assurance System on the National Assessment and Certification
  • Theme Paper 4: External Quality Assurance using APACC Criteria
  • Theme Paper 5: Quality Assurance System of Bhutan

Group Work:
  • Group Work 1: Action Plan on TVET Programs Registration and Accreditation System
  • Group Work 2: Action Plan on the National Assessment and Certification
  • Group Work 3: Action Plan to undergo for APACC Accreditation

National Seminar: Quality Assurance System for a Globally Competitive Workforce

Redesigning Teaching and Learning Practices towards IR 4.0


Date : Mar 25-29, 2019 /
Venue : Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah (Politeknik Kulim), Kedah, Malaysia /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers:
  • Theme Paper 1: Concept, Stages and Elements of IR 4.0
  • Theme Paper 2: Impact and Challenges of IR 4.0
  • Theme Paper 3: Develop TVET Curricula to address IR 4.0
  • Theme Paper 4: Practices of IR 4.0 and Concept in Malaysian TVET

Group Work:
  • Group Work 1: Analyze and examine the key elements of IR 4.0 to better understand overall value proposition in a global industrialization
  • Group Work 2: Identify and analyze the impact and challenges of IR 4.0 on TVET and possible way forward (SWOT Analysis)
  • Group Work 3: Review curricula and suggest elements to integrate in line with IR 4.0
  • Group Work 4: Review and analyze the use of digital technology such as MOOCs amongst educators and TVET managers

National Seminar on "TVET 4.0 - Opportunities and Challenges of IR 4.0"

Study Visit: MIMOS Berhad (National Applied Research and Development Centre)

APACC International Accreditors’ Refresher Training


Date : Feb 27-28, 2019 /
Venue : CTEVT, Sanothanim Bhaktapur, Nepal /
Program Type: Special Program /

Program Outline


In order to achieve the above objectives, the following topics will be covered:


  • APACC for Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions to Ensure QMS
  • Rationale and Overview of Updates on APACC Instrument and Procedures
  • Updates 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
  • Desirable Characteristics of APACC Accreditors
  • Rules in the Conduct of On-Site Visits
  • Group Tasks
    1. Formulating Questions per Criterion
    2. Mock Audit

Entrepreneurship in TVET


Date : Feb 18-22, 2019 /
Venue : NITTTR, Chandigarh, India /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers:
  • Special Lecture: Organizational Excellence and Technopreneurship
  • Theme Paper 1: Blue Ocean Strategy for Entrepreneurship Promotion in TVET
  • Theme Paper 2: Technology Business Incubation in TVET Institutions
  • Theme Paper 3: Intellectual Property Rights and Patenting
  • Theme Paper 4: Appraisal of Business Plans by Banks
  • Theme Paper 5: Soft Skills for Entrepreneurs
  • Task: Identification of Internal and External Factors in Successful Entrepreneurs
  • Field-cum-Industrial Visits: Identification of Internal and External Factors in Successful Entrepreneurs
    • Technology Business Incubation Foundation, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, India
    • M/S Cheema Boilers Limited, Ropar and Interaction with the Promoter/ Entrepreneur
  • Project Work: Action Planning for Intensifying Entrepreneurship in TVET Institutions

International Conference: Skilling for Self-Employment:
  • Invited Talk 1: Workforce Mobility and 21st Century Skills
  • Invited Talk 2: Capacity-Building for Entrepreneurs - KASH Model
  • Invited Talk 3: Skilling 2.0: Reimagining Skilling, Unskilling, Re-skilling for Future Ready Self Employment: An Industry Perspective on Skilling for Self-Employment
  • Country Paper Presentations: International Delegates
  • Paper Presentations: National Delegates

APACC International Accreditors’ Refresher Training


Date : Feb 15-19, 2019 /
Venue : PSSCIVE, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India /
Program Type: Special Program /

Program Outline


In order to achieve the above objectives, the following topics will be covered:


  • APACC for Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions to Ensure QMS
  • Rationale and Overview of Updates on APACC Instrument and Procedures
  • Updates 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
  • Desirable Characteristics of APACC Accreditors
  • Rules in the Conduct of On-Site Visits
  • Group Tasks
    1. Formulating Questions per Criterion
    2. Mock Audit

Quality Assurance through Results Based Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for TVET Institutions and Educational System


Date : Feb 11-15, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers:
  • Theme Paper 1: An Overview of Results-Based M&E Management Systems towards Quality-Assured TVET or Education System
  • Theme Paper 2: Building a Sustainable Results-Based Monitoring & Evaluation (RBM&E) System in TVET and Educational Institutions
  • Theme Paper 3: Development of an M&E Plan (Project Plan, Stakeholders Analysis, Communication, Risk Assessment, and Evaluation)
  • Theme Paper 4: M&E Tools and Techniques in TVET Institutions’ Programs and Projects
  • Theme Paper 5: Results-Based M&E Implementation and Operations

Group Work Activity:
  • GWA 1: Interactive Activity
  • GWA 2: Group Reflection and Answering Guide Questions
  • GWA 3: M&E Plan (Project Plan, Stakeholders Analysis, Communication, Risk Assessment, and Evaluation)
  • GWA 4: Preparation of M&E Tool/s
  • GWA 5: Preparation of M&E Operation Plan