Questions Facing TVETto Support Employability in a World ofSustainable and Inclusive Development

Research in TVETQatar 2018

Robin V. Walters, CNA-Q

Assumption

• TVET is critically important to support

employability in a world of sustainable and

inclusive development.

Perception and Prestige

• You want to be somebody – University

• Not academically prepared – College or Technical

• If neither – Trade / Vocational School

Educational Pathways

• Link TVET to Higher Education

• TCP – assign credit value to “trade” courses

• Enhance articulation

• RPL and Assessment

• Value of Credit Hour

• NQF’s

Industry Partnerships

Research Needs

What factors attract/dissuade students to/from TVET?

What factors facilitate effective educational pathways between T&V and Applied/Degrees?

How do we ensure value-added OJT student experiences to support competency development in TVET?

How do we best integrate 21st Century Skills in TVET curriculum?

What is the impact of 21st Century Skills on student learning? On student employability skills?

How do we overcome the challenges women face in participating in TVET in Qatar?

ThankYou!