Date: August 22-26, 2022 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Special Lecture: 21st Century Skills: Skills and Enablers for TVET 4.0

Topics

1. Institution-Industry Linkage
2. Benefits from Institution-Industry Collaboration
3. Models of Effective Institution-Industry Collaboration
4. Quality Assurance and Accreditation in TVET
5. Tracer Study in TVET
6. Action Planning

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Institution-Industry Linkage: A Real Need of the Time and Benefits Derived
• Theme Paper 2: Models of Effective Institution-Industry Collaboration
• Theme Paper 3: Quality Assurance and Accreditation in TVET for Continuous Improvement and Attaining Status of Excellence
• Theme Paper 4: Research in TVET
• Theme Paper 5: System Development through Action Planning

Individual Work: Self-Assessment for Leadership Competence

Group Work

• Group Work 1. Gap Analysis/ SWOT Analysis: Overview of the Current TVET Landscape
• Group Work 2. Developing a Draft Tracer Study Instrument
• Group Work 3. System Development Planning: Action Plan the Way Forward

Date: April 19-23, 2021 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: Greening TVET for Sustainable Development
• Theme Paper 1: Strategies and Practical Approaches for Greening Campus
• Theme Paper 2: Integrating Green skills in TVET Curriculum
• Theme Paper 3: Greening Community to ensure Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
• Theme Paper 4: Greening Research to respond Sustainable TVET
• Theme Paper 5: Greening Culture to develop Institutional Commitment

Project Tasks

• Task 0. Structured Learning Exercises: Levelling of Experience @ Sustainable Development
• Task 1. Identification of Major Issues and Challenges of Greening Campus for Sustainable Development
• Task 2. Developing Curriculum of TVET with Green skills
• Task 3. Focus Group Discussion on Promoting Green Community for Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in TVET System
• Task 4. Identify Themes/Topics on Greening Research to respond Sustainable TVET
• Task 5. Live Exercise for Evaluating TVET Institution using specified Green Index Criteria
• Project Work. Action Plan on Promoting Greening TVET for Sustainable Development.

Date : Mar 2-6, 2020 /
Venue : Pokhara, Nepal /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: TVET and Technopreneurship for New Economy
• Theme Paper 1: Building Industry-Institution Linkages in TVET System: Concepts and Principles
• Theme Paper 2: Interventions to enhance TEVT-Industry Linkages
• Theme Paper 3: Innovative Models and Approaches in TVET Industry-Institution Linkage
• Theme Paper 4: Dual Training System: Concept, Benefits, and Challenges

Group Works

• 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 Nepal TVET system
• Group Work 5: Preparation of Action Plan for building industry-institute linkages in the TVET system

TVET International Conference on Strengthening of Industry Institutions Linkages

Study Visit: Industry visit to show best practices of IIL

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date : Oct 24-28, 2018 /
Venue : Kathmandu, Nepal /
Program Type: Special In-Country Program /

Program Contents

Theme paper presentations on the following:

• Overview of the Strategic Planning
• Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals and Objectives
• Strategies and Activities
• Monitoring and Logical Framework

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• Formulating the Problem Tree Analysis, Fishbone Diagram and SWOT Analysis
• Formulating the Vision and Mission Statements
• Formulating the Goals and Objectives Statements
• Formulating the Specific Activities/Actions under the Goals and Objectives
• Formulating the Monitoring and Logical Framework

Date : Oct 1-3, 2018 /
Venue : Kathmandu, Nepal /
Program Type: Regional Program /

The main contents of the Program are:

Thema Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Quality Assurance in TVET Pathways to Socio-Economic Transformation
  • Quality Assurance Models and Approaches for Sustainable TVET
  • Accreditation Criteria, Indicators and their application at TVET Institutions
  • Creating a Culture for Self-Assessment at TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 2: Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Leadership for TVET
  • Concepts of Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, TVET Leadership
  • Promoting Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in TVET
  • Models and approaches for TVET Entrepreneurship and Leadership
• Theme Paper 3: Towards a New Architecture of Sustainable TVET Delivery for Socio-Economic Transformation: Some Issues, Concepts and Strategies
  • Concepts and Principles of Sustainable Development
  • TVET and Sustainable Development
  • Sustainable Development: Models & Approaches
  • Preparing TVET Educators for Sustainable Development
  • Role of TVET in achieving Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals

Tasks and Group Project Work

Preparation of an action-based development plan for integrating sustainable socio-economic transformation in the TVET system

• Task: Identification of Major Issues and Challenges in TVET Pathways to Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation
• Group Exercise: Preparation of an Action-Based Development Plan for Integrating Sustainable Development in the TVET System

International Conference: "Innovations in TVET for Socio-Economic Development"

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 : 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

Date : Oct. 24-28, 2016 /
Venue : Kathmandu, Nepal /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal /

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: Skills for Global Competitiveness
• Theme Paper 1: Research, Innovation and Development: a Platform for Sustainability in TVET
• Theme Paper 2: Integrating Research Culture in TVET Nepal: Policy Framework, Implementation Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Theme Paper 3: Research Problem Identification and Operational Framework
• Theme Paper 4: Developing a Research Framework Design and Experiment
• Theme Paper 5: Development of Research Proposal for Conduct of TVET Researches & Research Report

Tasks & Group Project Work

• Task 1: Undertake SWOT Analysis for R&D in the TVET System
• Task 2: Literature Survey & Identifying Potential Niche Areas for Researchin TVET
• Task 3: Developing the Research Design Framework
• Project Task: Preparation of a Research Proposal in the TVET Sector

National Seminar: "TVET Beyond 2015"

Date : February 22-26, 2016 /
Venue : Training Institute for Technical Instruction (TITI), Kathmandu, Nepal /
Program Type: In-country Program   /
Collaborating Organization: Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education (CPSC) and Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), Nepal   /

Main Contents

Special Lecture: Greening TVET as ESD Strategy: Current Concepts, Practices and Future Agenda

Module 1: TVET for Sustainable Development: Concepts and Processes

• Advancing TVET for Sustainable Development
• Concepts and Principles of Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Development: Models & Approaches
• Preparing TVET Educators for Sustainable Development

Module 2: Eco-entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development

• Concepts of Eco- Entrepreneurship
• Promoting Green Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in TVET
• Models and approaches for Green Entrepreneurship

Module 3: Quality Assurance in TVET for Sustainable Development

• Overview of Quality Assurance
• Approaches and Techniques for Quality Assurance in TVET
• Use APACC tool for Quality Assurance in TVET

Tasks & Project Work:

• Task 1: Identification of major issues and challenges of sustainable development in TVET System and Presentation
• Task 2: Focus Group Discussion and Presentation on Promoting Green Entrepreneurship in TVET System

Project Work: Action Plan on Promoting TVET for Sustainable Development Programme

Date : Mar. 9-13, 2015 /
Venue : TITI, Bhaktapur, Nepal /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), Nepal /

Main Contents

Special Lecture: Planning, Implementing, and Monitoring and Evaluation of Transformation: A Case Study

Module 1. M & E: Concepts and Processes

• Concepts and Processes of M & E
• M & E Models
• Program and Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Module 2. Application of M & E Tools

• The Basic Tools
• The Advanced Tools
• The Techniques of M & E Activities

Module 3. Training Program Evaluation

• Types of Training
• Evaluation Evaluation Process and Stakeholders
• Framework and Techniques in Data Collection
• Evaluation of Training Process

Tasks & Project Work

Structured Learning Exercises: Levelling of M & E Experience

• Task 1: Focus Group Discussion on Identification of major issues and challenges in M&E in TVET System and Presentation
• Task 2: Focus Group Discussion and Presentation
• Task 3: Meta-planning Exercise for Evaluating a TVET Program/Project and Live M & E Exercise
• Task 4: Case Studies on M & E in Nepal
• Project Work: Action Planning for M & E for TVET System