Work Based Learning Framework in Zambia

Work Based Learning

Framework in Zambia

By Herbert Mwaanga

29/07/20217TH ZAMBIA WATER FORUM AND

EXHIBITION

ZAWAFE 2021

7th – 8th June 2021

29/07/20218TH ZAMBIA WATER FORUM

AND EXHIBITION

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BUILDING A SKILLED WORKFORCE

Presentation Outline

1. Introduction

2. Purpose of WBL Frameworka) Objectives

b) WBL challenges in Zambia

3. Conceptual and Definitional Considerationsa) Defining WBL

b) Guiding principles

4. Proposed Elements of WBLa) Building Blocks for WBL framework


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Introduction• Having realized the fragmentation of policies and

implementation of WBL, The Government through MoHE

in 2015 requested ILO for financial and technical support

for skills development in Zambia.

• With this support two important workshops were held in

2016 and 2017

• In 2016, took stock of the legislative and institutional

Framework and financing mechanisms, highlight the

status of WBL in Zambia and to recommend a way forward

• In 2017, with support from ILO the MoHE in collaborations

with Key stakeholders validated the WBL framework


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Introduction• This framework provides guidance for implementing a

comprehensive Work-based Learning (WBL) system in

Zambia.

• The framework seeks to address issues related to the

concept of WBL, its legal status, institutional Framework

and governance; matters related to its co-ordination,

funding, quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation.

• It is expected to provide broad direction to the current and

future WBL system in light of the varied socio-economic

challenges facing Zambia

• The framework therefore links skills to productivity,

employment and development, facilitated through policy

coherence, coordination and collaboration by key

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Objectives of WBL Framework • To provides guidance for implementing a comprehensive

Work-based Learning (WBL) system in Zambia.

– This is in line with Goal 4 of the United Nations’ Sustainable

Development Goals (SDGs), whose focus is to “Ensure

inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong

learning”

• To co-ordinate, regulate and incentivize stakeholders to

collaborate and strengthen workplace learning.

• To provide a starting point for advancing WBL initiatives

in Zambia

• To enhance the policy and regulatory environment to

provide direction for various types of WBL training.


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WBL

Common Types of WBL

WBL Challenges

Limited national legal framework

Large informal economy

limited trained personnel accredited to supervise/

provide workplace learning and assessment

low quality of workplace

learning

limited availability of work places

supporting WBL

Weak links between training providers & employers/industry

Lack of incentives for industry players to

promote skills development.


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CONCEPTUAL AND DEFINITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR WBL


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• Key Considerations

– Defining Work Based Learning

– Guiding Principles

Defining Work Based Learning

• No agreed definition WBL, broad consensus can be reached around the following slogan:

• ‘It is learning for work, learning at work and learning through work’

• The most comprehensive global consensus around the concept of WBL refers to “all forms of learning that takes place in a real work environment.”


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Guiding Principles

• The IAG-TVET (2017), recommends the following guiding

principles

1. Giving a strong role to employers’ and workers’ organisations

in the design and implementation of programmes

2. Promoting WBL at all educational levels and in potential

growth sectors

3. Offering tailor-made support services to facilitate WBL in

micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)

4. Encouraging the involvement of employers’ and workers’

organisations in the assessment of WBL

5. Making in-company trainers and school teachers ready for

WBL

6. Explaining the benefits of WBL to employers, students and

parents.


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Guiding Principles In addition, the Zambian framework recommends the

following key guiding principles

1. Coherence with the Seventh National Development

Plan

• The 7NDP (2017-2021) establishes the roadmap to national

development over five years. The 7NDP theme is

“Accelerating development efforts towards the Vision 2030

without leaving anyone behind.

• The 7NDP provides an important strategic lever for this

WBL Framework to give the necessary attention to

workplace learning.

2. Relevance and Appropriateness for Context

• The WBL framework must be appropriate for the Zambian

context, with current practices taken as a starting point.


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Guiding Principles In addition, the Zambian framework recommends the

following key guiding principles

3. Comprehensiveness – Incorporating the Formal and

Informal Economies

• This framework provides the basis for uniform principles

that guide effective practice in all sectors of the formal

and informal economies.


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PROPOSED ELEMENTS OF THE WBL

FRAMEWORK

• This section of the Framework proposes various

mechanisms to establish, implement, monitor and

evaluate a WBL system.

• Building blocks for quality WBL


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Quality WBL

1.Meaningful social dialogue for

effective governance and

coordination1.Robust

regulatory framework

1.Clear roles and

responsibilities

1.Equitable funding

mechanisms

1.Strong labour market

relevance

Inclusiveness


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Building Blocks

1. Meaningful Social Dialogue for Effective Governance

and Coordination

• Social dialogue is a prerequisite for effective WBL

practice.

• A stakeholder-driven WBL system requires joint

engagement and commitment by all parties on rights,

responsibilities and accountability structures

• Dialogue is at different levels (National, Provincial, District, etc)


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Building Blocks

2. Responsive Regulatory Framework

• An effective WBL system requires a robust and stable

regulatory framework, which establishes the overall

conditions for design and implementation.

• Legislation needs to specify clear guidelines for ensuring

effective implementation.

• Zambian Legislations

– The Apprenticeship Act (1964)

– The TVET Policy Act (1996)

– The Education Act (2011)

– The Employment Act (2015)

– The Higher Education Act (2013)

– The Zambia Qualifications Authority Act (2011)


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Building Blocks

3. Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities

• The effectiveness of WBL practice requires awareness and

involvement by the different implementing agencies regarding

the type of WBL forms, their duration, certification and the

rights and responsibilities of all the contracting parties

4. Equitable Funding Mechanisms

• An optimal, sustainable and equitable funding arrangement is

a core aspect of the design and implementation of WBL

programmes.

• Sharing of the financial responsibility through fair distribution

of costs amongst the relevant stakeholders will be essential

for an effective financial model.


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Building Blocks

5. Labour Market Relevance

• The challenge of the mismatch between the skills that are

needed by employers and those possessed by graduates

coming out of TEVET institutions or universities.

• The skills that are demanded by employers are simply not

available because the education and training system is not

aligned with labour market needs

6. Inclusiveness

• The WBL Framework needs to ensure that all those

disadvantaged in the labour market, whether due to income

poverty or lack of experience in or poor understanding of the

formal labour market; discrimination on the basis of gender,

disability, race or ethnicity, among others; and geographical

isolation with poor access to quality education and job

opportunities are targeted


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Work Based Learning Framework in Zambia

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