Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Drones are emerging into prominence in multifaceted environments and applications including military, societal, agricultural, environmental, disaster, infrastructure assessment, wild life monitoring missions and have also become an essential tool for demonstrating diverse industrial applications. Based on the Drone Industry Insights, by 2030, the combined drone market is projected to reach US$54.6 billion, driven by a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. Notably, the commercial drone sector is poised for even more rapid growth, with projections indicating a robust 7.7% CAGR. In contrast, the recreational counterpart is expected to exhibit a modest -0.3% CAGR. Due to the rising demand of UAVs in the industrial applications, the present TVET education and training system has to impart knowledge and skills in the field of UAVs to the education sectors. TVET is significantly contributing towards upskilling and training the educational systems by means of conducting various training programmes across the globe. There are many countries promoting UAV technologies.
It is also an imperative to provide valuable knowledge in the field of UAV because of the fact that they will play an inevitable role in futuristic missions. The UAV sector is creating significant career opportunities across different parts of the countries and real demand is still in the rise. As the UAV ecosystem expands, the real need of the hour training and skill development in the UAV domain is of utmost importance. The multidisciplinary aspects of UAV technology need to be shared for holistic understanding and making the stake holders of TVET sector to handle the complex real time industrial problems. The drone industry is looking for highly skilled drone pilots, technicians and engineers with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge. It is essential to broaden the scope of knowledge into drone training for upskilling aviation industry requirements. Indeed, the industry specific skills and knowledge of drones for safe operations is of high demand. Learning the fundamentals of UAV technology and applying into the field leads can solve pertinent issues in the industries. With the advent of drone technology, UAVs are integrated with machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms and on-board processing capabilities are capable of precisely mapping natural features, performing reconnaissance and border surveillance as well.
UAVs integrated with various sensors including thermal imager, multispectral / hyperspectral imaging systems, LiDAR, Internet of Things (IoT), Non-Destructive Test (NDT) equipment and other advanced instruments are effectively utilized for collecting critical data for within the construction industry such as in the installation of long span bridges and elevated PROGRAM DESIGN: Drone Technology in TVET infrastructure and monuments. UAVs are capable to manoeuvre in challenging environments like caves, long tunnels, and disaster-prone regions for effective navigation. There are numerous applications that can be sought with the aid of UAVs. TVET educators have to impart knowledge on various applications of UAV and inculcate innovative paradigm of UAV technologies. They have to make necessary efforts to spearhead the technological aspects and skill sets of drones across the world. The use of drone technology is inevitable for the Industrial Revolution 5.0. By leveraging this technology for deploying in real time environments, cost effective autonomous missions can be achieved by integrating AI/ML technologies. The drones are the future air bus to carry passengers. Drones will have tremendous potential for a variety of business models that will create plethora of career opportunities for engineers and technicians. It is therefore, essential to explore the future technological aspects of drone in the TVET sector.
The program will focus on the following themes:
How can drone technology be inculcated in the TVET educational framework?
How can sustainable approaches and solutions be provided to industrial, societal, defence, environmental, agricultural and other multifaceted environments using drone technology?
How can the TVET participants be trained in developing their skills and knowledge in UAV technology?
What are the present and future prospects and job opportunities in drone technology?
How can the TVET skills and experience be enriched with the learning of drone technology?
Objectives
To classify and illustrate various types of UAVs;
To design UAV for specific payload and mission requirements;
To develop various UAV systems for industrial applications; and
To explore the performance characteristics of UAVs and solve industrial challenges with the aid of UAVs
Accreditation and Certification in achieving Quality Assured TVET
Date: February 26, 2024 - March 1, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Main Contents
Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:
Special Lecture: Benchmarking Quality Assurance of TVET Institutions
Theme Paper 1: Overview of TVET Quality Assurance System by NAVTTC
Presentation 1: A Decade of Institutional Accreditation Impac, on Pakistan TVET system with Benefits and Challenges
Presentation 2: Role of NAC Accreditation for uplifting TVET Regime in Pakistan
Theme Paper 2: Institutional Accreditation as Quality Assurance for TVET Institution operations & work Procedures
Theme Paper 3: Program Accreditation as Quality Assurance for Standard Programs
Theme Paper 4: Role of the Skills National Assessment and Certification System as a Quality Assurance System
Theme Paper 5: APACC for Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions in Asia Pacific Region
APACC Orientation Sessions
Class Session 1: Governance and Management (Criteria 1)
Class Session 2: Teaching and Learning (Criteria 2)
Class Session 3: Human Resources (Criteria 3) and Research and Development (Criteria 4)
Class Session 4: Image & Sustainability (Criteria 5) and Other Resources (Criteria 6)
Class Session 5: Support to Students ( Criteria 7)
Exercises and workshops on the following:
Conduct a SWOT Analysis on the Institutional Quality Assurance
Identification of Major Issues & Challenges in Maintaining a Quality Assurance System
Workshop on Criteria 1 and 2
Workshop on Criteria 3 and 4
Workshop on Criteria 5 and 6
Workshop on Criteria 7
Objectives
The participants are expected to:
Understand the concept of Quality Assurance System
Appreciate the need and importance of accreditation and certification of TVET programs and institutions to respond to the national, regional, and global labor market
Understand the nature and significance of various criteria and parameters used for accreditation as a tool for improving the quality of TVET Institutions
Comprehend the steps involved in the process of accreditation
Prepare the documents needed for submission to accrediting agencies
Create a discussion opportunity and experience sharing for the institute representatives aimed to exchange relevant information on how to enhance quality assurance offerings in TVET for their institute
Greening TVET for Sustainable Development
Date: January 29, 2024 - February 2, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Main Contents
To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative manner:
Theme papers and presentations on the following:
Special Lecture: Greening TVET as an SDG 2030 Strategy: Current Concepts, Practices, and Future Agenda
Theme Paper 1: Importance of Green Skills in Sustainable Development
Theme Paper 2: Strategies and Practical Approaches for Greening Campuses
Theme Paper 3: Integrating Green Skills in the TVET Curriculum
Theme Paper 4: TVET Digitization for Global Competitiveness
Theme Paper 5: The Future of TVET with IR 4.0 to TVET 4.0
Theme Paper 6: Best Practices of Greening TVET in the Global Context
Workshops & Activities
Workshop 1: Conduct a SWOT Analysis of the Green TVET Institute Environment
Workshop 2: Identification of Major Issues and Challenges in Greening Campuses for Sustainable Development through PESTEL Analysis
Workshop 3: Prepare an action plan for the Integration of Green Skills in the TVET institute.
National Seminar on “Greening Skills for Sustainable Development”
Session 1: The Role of Education in Fostering Green Mindsets and Skills
Session 3: Green Tech Startups: Catalyzing Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Session 4: Renewable Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities
Session 5: Smart Cities: Integrating Sustainability into Urban Planning
Session 5: Open Forum
Objectives
The overall objective of the Greening TVET for Sustainable Development training program is to maintain a green society through TVET professionals by empowering students with green knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The specific objectives of the program are to effectively and efficiently analyze emerging trends and challenges in greening TVET for sustainable development for the benefit of future generations.
