Date : Dec 4-5, 2018 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Special Program /

Program Outline

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

• 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 : Nov 26-30, 2018 /
Venue : Songkhla Province, Thailand /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: The Image and the Attractiveness of Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET) from the Standpoint of the Stakeholders
• Theme Paper 2: The Application of 7Ps of Marketing in TVET
• Theme Paper 3: The Strategic Brand Concept – Image Management
• Theme Paper 4: Improving the Image of the TVET Institutions though C4D Strategy Plan

Workshops:

• Workshop 1: Identify and analyze problems regarding the poor image and unattractiveness of TVET as a whole and provide possible way forward
• Workshop 2: Prepare marketing plan for enhancing image of TVET programs based on the output of Workshop 1 and integrate the 7Ps of Marketing
• Workshop 3: Prepare BCM (Brand Concept Management) Plan
• >Workshop 4: Preparing of C4D Strategy Plan for Image Building

National Seminar on “The Image of TVET in the Perspective of the Stakeholders”

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 8-10, 2018 /
Venue : Chennai, India /
Program Type: Regional Program /

The main contents of the Program are:

Thema Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Strategic Planning and Management for Sustainable Future of TVET
• Theme Paper 2: Trends and Challenges for TVET in CPSC Member Countries
• Theme Paper 3: Quality Assurance of TVET Systems through Accreditation & APACC Certification

Tasks

• Task 1: Development of Thrust Areas for Sustainable Future of TVET Institutions
• 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 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 : Sep. 24-28, 2018 /
Venue : Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

The main contents of the Program are:

Thema Papers

• Theme Paper 1: QMS in TVET as Key to Train Skilled Workforce
• Theme Paper 2: Quality Assurance in TVET using the EAS TVET QAF
• Theme Paper 3: Principles and Guidelines for QMS in TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Quality Management Tools and Implications in TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 5: Application of PDCA for Quality Management
• Theme Paper 6: Continual Quality Drive of TVET Institutions through APACC and STAR
• Theme Paper 7: M&E for QMS in TVET Institutions

Group Work Activities:

• GWA 1: Preparing Quality Assurance Implementation Plan
• GWA 2: Application of Quality Management in the TVIs Operations
• GWA 3: Application of PDCA for Quality Management
• GWA 4: Preparing Continuous Improvement Plan based on APACC and STAR Criteria
• GWA 5: M&E for QMS in TVET Institutions