Date: July 8-12, 2024 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

The Participants are expected to gain comprehensive knowledge to enhance their capacity towards empowering workforce and gender inclusivity by navigating the TVET landscape through digitalization and green practices

Program/Conference Strategies

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Special Lecture-1: Empowering Workforce through TVET Landscaping: Strategies for Success
• Theme Paper 1: Beyond the Classroom: Uniting Education and Industry for Future-Ready TVET Programs
• Theme Paper 2: Synergizing Industry and Education: Cultivating Dynamic Partnerships for TVET Excellence
• Theme Paper 3: Digital Revolution: Understanding the impact of digitalization on TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Digitalization in TVET: Tools and Strategies for Transformation
• Theme Paper 5: Exploring effective strategies for integrating digitalization into TVET curricula and training programs
• Theme Paper 6: The Importance of Green Skills in Sustainable Development
• Theme Paper 7: Strategies & Practical Approaches for Greening Campuses

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• Bridging the Gap Between Employers and TVET Institutions for Enhanced Workforce Preparedness through NSIS
• Digital tools and technologies transforming TVET, including online platforms, virtual simulations, and interactive modules

Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Understand the concept of empowerment and inclusivity in TVET through digitalization and green practices
• Appreciate the need and importance of accessibility and personalized learning experiences in TVET through digital platforms programs and institutions to respond to the national, regional, and global labor market
• Understand the gender diversity and equality in traditionally male-dominated fields
• Comprehend the steps involved in how to equip individuals with skills for a greener economy and society
• Cultivate a culture of sustainability and responsibility among TVET learners.
• Create a discussion opportunity and experience sharing for a prosperous and sustainable future in member countries through investment in digital infrastructure and green practices in TVET.
• Break down barriers and create pathways for women in technical and vocational fields.

Date: June 24-28, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Special Lecture: Benchmarking Quality Assurance of TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 1: Overview of TVET Quality Assurance System by Myanmar
• Theme Paper 2: Quality Management System in TVET as Key to Train Skilled Workforce
• Theme Paper 3: Quality Assurance in TVET using the EAS TVET QAF
• Theme Paper 4: Principles and Guidelines for QMS in TVET
• Theme Paper 5: Quality Management Tools and Implications in TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 6: Application of PDCA for Quality Management
• Presentation 1: Quality Management in Governance and Management
• Presentation 2: Quality Management in Teaching and Learning
• Presentation 3: Quality Management in Human Resources
• Presentation 4: Quality Management in Research and Development
• Presentation 5: Quality Enhancement in Image & Sustainability
• Presentation 6: Quality Assurance in Other Resources of TVET Institute

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 M&E for QMS in TVET Institutions
• Workshop on How to Ensure Quality Support to Students

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

Date: June 20-22, 2024 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Objectives

The objectives of the training program are to:

• enhance the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of vocational education and training programs through research
• develop basic skills in conducting research in TVET
• prepare a capsule research proposal

Program Contents

In order to achieve the above objectives, the following steps in generating a research project will be covered:

• Step 1: Choose your topic
• Step 2: Identify a problem
• Step 3: Formulate research questions
• Step 4: Create a research design
• Step 5: Write a research proposal

Date: June 17-19, 2024 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Objectives

At the end of the program, the participants will be able to:

1. Be exposed to the 5-step process of Design Thinking;
2. Experience carrying out the 5-steps of Design Thinking;
3. Gain knowledge, skills and competencies to develop creative and innovative student projects;
4. Be more adaptive in solving real world issues; and
5. Be equipped with skills to communicate and cooperate effectively.

Expected Outcomes and Outputs

The program focuses on the 5 steps of a Design Thinking process. By participating in this program, participants will be exposed to a creative problem-solving strategy to address issues/ challenges that are prevalent in their institutions, communities or industries. Participants will acquire tools, resources and skills to work in teams to understand target user needs, generate innovative ideas, and create plausible solutions. The outcome of this program can be adapted to different contexts and situations.

Expected Outputs:

1. Participants identify a challenge/issue by interviewing respondents/ target users
2. Participants use 5 step- Design Thinking process to solve the challenge /issue
3. Participants produce a prototype or solution by working in teams
4. Participants present their prototype in a pitching session

Date: June 10-14, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Presentation 1: Concept and Guiding Principles of Change Management
• Presentation 2: Strategies and Tools to Address Change Management in TVET Institutes
• Session 1: TESDA & Management Operational Overview
• Session 2: Empowering Change: Women Driving Diversity and Inclusion in TVET Education
• Session 3: Toyota Production System
• Session 4: Manufacturing Quality Assurance

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• Self-assessment of Change Competency Leadership
• Application of Change Management Tools in Problem Resolution

Field Visits on the following:

• SEAMEO Innotech Philippines
• TESDA Philippines
• TWC Institute Philippines
• Toyota Institute Philippines

Symposium on ‘Strengthening Skills Through Multilateral Cooperation: A Retrospective on the 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Thailand and the Philippines’

• Session 1: Digital Transformation in TVET: Leveraging Thai-Philippine Partnerships for Technological Advancement
• Session 2: Green Technology Integration in TVET: Best Practices of Greening TVET in the Global Context
• Session 3: Education Innovation for Economic Development & Sustainability
• Session 4: Inclusive TVET: Promoting Access and Equity Through Multilateral Cooperation

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Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Understand the concept of Change Management in TVET
• Equip TVET professionals with strategies to identify and analyze change drivers within TVET educational contexts.
• Foster a culture of adaptability and innovation among TVET faculty and staff to effectively manage transitions.
• Enhance stakeholder engagement and collaboration to ensure buy-in and support for change initiatives in TVET programs.
• Provide tools and techniques for planning, implementing, and evaluating change within TVET institutions.
• Develop leadership capabilities to guide and facilitate change processes within the TVET environment.
• Empower TVET practitioners with skills to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities arising from industry and societal shifts.

Date: June 2-6, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Special Lecture: Introduction to TVET Policy and its Key Component in Global Perspective
• Presentation 1: Current Status of Maldives TVET system
• Presentation 2: Focus of Maldives TVET System for Future Development
• Presentation 3: Maldives TVET Policy Structure & Policy Formulation Process
• Presentation 4: Review of Sri Lanka & Singapore TVET Policy
• Presentation 5: Review of Philippines & Pakistan TVET Policy
• Presentation 6: Review of Malaysian & India TVET Policy
• Presentation 7: Importance of Qualification Framework in National TVET Policy
• Presentation 8: Introduction to TVET stakeholders and aligning TVET pillars for a successful TVET Policy
• Presentation 9: Governance Methods for Ensuring TVET Policy Validity and Reliability
• Presentation 10: TVET Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms
• Presentation 11: Resource Identification: Infrastructure and Training Needs
• Presentation 12: Capacity Building: Training Educators and Assessors
• Presentation 13: Strengthening Industry Role as Social Partner in TVET Policy from Creation to Implementation
• Presentation 14: Policy Framework: Establishing Legal and Regulatory Structures
• Documentation: Crafting the Draft National TVET Policy of Maldives

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• External Analysis for identifying policy objectives, issues and challenges through Matrices
• Reviewing the Previous Maldives TVET Strategic Plan for Structuring Effective Policy Framework
• Creating Priority Pillars for TVET Policy with Objectives and Guidelines
• Action Plan for Policy Framework: Establishing Legal and Regulatory Structures

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Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Identify the key components of a national TVET policy;
• Gain insights into the best practices in the well-established TVET systems in other, regions;
• Appreciate the need and importance of a national TVET policy;
• Identify best practices in TVET quality assurance systems and frameworks of member countries;
• Formulate a draft of the national policy on TVET of the Maldives, along with the national framework for TVET
• Develop an action plan to prepare the final draft of the national TVET Policy and I framework.

Date: May 20-24, 2024 /
Program Type: Online Program /

Main Contents

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

• Overview and Rationale of Updates on APACC Instrument and Procedures
• Desirable Characteristics of APACC Accreditors and Rules in Institutional Evaluation
• Updates on APACC Criteria
• Criterion I: Governance and Management
• Criterion II: Teaching and Learning
• Criterion III: Human Resources
• Criterion IV: Research and Development
• Criterion V: Image and Sustainability
• Criterion VI: Other Resources
• Criterion VII: Support to Students
• Roles and Responsibilities of APACC Team before, during, and after institutional evaluation
• Parts of Evaluation Report and Tips in Report Writing

Date: May 17, 2024 /
Program Type: Webinar /

11:30am Afghanistan | 12:00nn Maldives, Pakistan | 12:30pm India, Sri Lanka | 12:45pm Nepal | 1:00pm Bangladesh, Bhutan | 1:30pm Myanmar | 2:00pm Thailand | 3:00pm China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore | 5:00pm Papua New Guinea | 7:00pm Fiji

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Background

Quality assurance (QA) is indispensable for the advancement of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems worldwide. By ensuring industry relevance, enhancing employability, standardizing accreditation processes, fostering continuous improvement, meeting global standards, building stakeholders’ confidence, and addressing skills mismatches, QA mechanisms play a pivotal role in creating a skilled workforce equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st-century economy. It is imperative for policymakers, educators, employers, and other stakeholders to prioritize and invest in quality assurance initiatives to unlock the full potential of TVET in driving socio-economic development and promoting sustainable livelihoods.

Accreditation serves as a hallmark of quality assurance within the realm of TVET. It is a systematic process through which institutions, programs, and qualifications are evaluated against predetermined standards to ensure quality, relevance, and credibility.

The Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC) APACC is a regional accreditation and certification body established through the CPSC Seoul Declaration 2004, conceived by the Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education (CPSC). It aims to accredit and certify the TVET institutions for human resources development through the standardization and harmonization of education and training systems which will facilitate the mobility of the workforce across national borders in Asia and the Pacific region. Recognized for its rigorous evaluation processes and adherence to international standards, APACC plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality and credibility of TVET institutions and programs.

Objectives

• To increase awareness among stakeholders about the importance of accreditation in ensuring quality assurance in TVET.
• To showcase the role of APACC in promoting quality assurance and excellence in TVET across the Asia-Pacific region.
• To share best practices and experiences related to accreditation processes and procedures in TVET institutions.
• To discuss common challenges and issues faced by TVET institutions in the accreditation process and explore strategies for overcoming them.
• To facilitate collaboration and networking among TVET institutions, accreditation bodies, industry representatives, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Date: April 22-26, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative manner:

Special Lecture and Presentations on the following:

• Special Lecture: Characteristics and Traits of effective leadership in TVET management
• Special Lecture-2: Emerging Challenges for TVET Leadership in the 21st Century
• Theme Paper 1: Human Resource Management as a skill in 21st Century
• Theme Paper 2: Research & Innovation Management in TVET Institution
• Theme Paper 3: Project Management skills & Competencies for TVET leaders to attract Donors funding
• Theme Paper 4: Effective Communication Strategies for 21st Century Leaders
• Theme Paper 5: Integration of Competency-based Curricula & Training in 21st Century
• Theme Paper 6: Leadership for Quality Assured TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 7: Change Management: Enhancing Leadership and Achieving Organizational Excellence in TVET

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• Workshop 1: TVET Institute Management Issues & its Technical AnalysisIn the Philippines
• Workshop 2: Creating Competency-Based Management by Integrating Strategic Planning Skills
• Workshop 3: TVET Institute Image Building through Brand Concept Management

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Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Understand 21st Century leadership as an effective tool for TVET development.
• Identify the characteristics and traits of an effective leader
• Understand the emerging challenges faced by leaders in the 21st century
• Discuss the various leadership skills and types
• Apply and integrate the 21st century knowledge and skills gained to enhance their respective leadership roles and responsibilities
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement to adapt to changing industry needs and evolving educational trends.