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Kingdom of BahrainMinistry of Education

Structure of TEVT in Bahrain

Dr. Fawzi ALJowderDr. Mohamed AlSeddiqi

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Agenda

Part One: General Secondary Technical and Vocational Education (GSVEC)

- Introduction - Background to GSVEC- GSVEC Curriculum Development Project- OSC Committee - Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)- Teachers Training

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Agenda

Part Two: Vocational Training at Bahrain Technical Institute (BTI)-Introduction- BTI Qualifications Classification - Focus- Range - BTI Training Programmes- Levels of Programmes - BTI Training Disciplines - Relationship with Industry - BTI Training Partners - BTI Clients

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Introduction

EDUCATION IS A KEY PILLAR INEDUCATION IS A KEY PILLAR IN BAHRAIN’S REFORM PROGRAMBAHRAIN’S REFORM PROGRAM

Economic reform

Education reform

Increasing the skill level of Bahrainis by developing education and training to strengthen their effectiveness in the labour market

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Background to GSVEC

The GSVEC project was launched in 2007 by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Department of Education in Australia, Holmesglen (The State of Victoria)

The aim was to provide an appropriate type of technical and vocational education that suits boys and girls

To upgrade the skills of young Bahrainis through designing an educational system that focuses on providing students with the appropriate industrial skills

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Background to GSVEC

Teachers Training

Structured Work place Learning

GSVEC Handbooks

Commercial Specializations

Technical Specializations

Career & Personal Developments

GSVEC Tests Quality Assurance Manual

Features

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GSVEC Curriculum Development Process

Establish Occupational Standards Review Committee (OSRC)

Enhance the collaboration and engagement of Industry input into the:

- Selection of Occupational Standards.- Design and development curriculum for

vocational specialised subjects.

Participation of 15 members from Ministries and various Companies in the labour market.

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GSVEC Curriculum Development Process

Focus groups were formed to review the occupational standards with representations from various sectors:

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Industry Technical Institution

Specialist Teachers

MoE Curriculum

GSVEC Advisors

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OSR – Focus Groups

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OSR Committee

Specializations

Technical Commercial

139 standards

139 standards

The groups reviewed 221 Occupational Standards

Focus Groups

82 standards

82 standards

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OSR Committee

Commercial Specializations

Retail Financial Services

Multimedia Business

22 standards

22 standards

14 standards

14 standards

17standards

17standards

29 standards

29 standards

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OSR Committee

Technical Specializations

Electrical Machines

Electrical Wiring Electronics

Computer Technology

Automotive

Machine shop

Air cond. & Refrigeration

Welding & Fabrication

4standards

4standards

14standards

14standards

22standards

22standards

11standards

11standards

31standards

31standards

23standards

23standards

16standards

16standards

18standards

18standards

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Structured Workplace Learning (SWLC)

Aims to enhance collaboration and engagement between schools, MOE and the Industries/Companies in the training of students at the workplace

14 members from Ministries and different companies.

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Teachers Training

No Training Program Duration Hours

1 Curriculum Development 50

2 Specialist skills 40

3 Teaching pedagogy 50

4 Assessment 60

5 Train the trainer 16

6 Communication skills 20

7 Professional skills 30

8 Career & Personal Development 20

9 Leadership 20

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Teachers Training

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Transition Year

Academic and Applied Learning at school

Specialized streamAdvanced Stream

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

Bahrain Training Institute

Bahrain Training Institute

Labour Market Labour Market

Training

6 Weeks for Specialized stream

1 week for Advanced stream

6 Weeks for Specialized stream

1 week for Advanced stream

6 Weeks for Specialized stream

6 Weeks for Specialized stream

SWL

SWL

GSVEC Structure

UniversitiesUniversities

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Agenda

Part Two: Vocational Training at Bahrain Technical Institute (BTI)-Introduction- BTI Qualifications Classification - Focus- Range - BTI Training Programmes- Levels of Programmes - BTI Training Disciplines - Relationship with Industry - BTI Training Partners - BTI Clients

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BTI aims to contribute to the skills development of the national workforce in accordance to:

– the current and future needs of the labour market

– the aspiration of the people of Bahrain

Introduction

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BTI is an internationally recognized vocational training provider: – committed to a client centred pursuit of

excellence– attracting clients from the region– operating competitively– and conducting its operations effectively

and efficiently

Introduction

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GSVEC GSVEC

Craft certificateCraft certificate

Craft DiplomaCraft Diploma

National DiplomaNational Diploma

Higher National DiplomaHigher National Diploma

World of workWorld of work

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Pro

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<2%

School dropoutsSchool dropouts

<13%

>85%

BTI Qualifications Classification

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Skills development (70% and 30%) Vocational orientation Demand driven (Relevance) High value addition Enhancing potential of individuals Efficiency and Effectiveness

Focus

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BTI addresses the needs of the following sectors:– Manufacturing industries– Construction– Information Technology– Art and Design– Travel and Tourism– Service industries– Commercial industries

Range

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Professional development programmes Company specific programmes Job-seekers training programmes Returnee programmes Entrepreneurship

BTI Training Programmes

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Professional Diplomas and Certificates Higher National Diplomas (HND) National Diplomas (ND) Craft Diploma and Craft Level Remedial

Levels of Programmes

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Technical Training – Mechanical– Chemical– Automobile– Electrical and Electronics– Instrumentation and Process Control– Building and Construction– Occupational Health & Safety– Computer and Information Technology

BTI Training Disciplines

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Business Training– Communication and English Language– Human Resources– Marketing– Finance– Travel and Tourism

Arts and Design Training– Fashion and Clothing– Jewellery and Goldsmith– Graphic Design– Interior Design

BTI Training Disciplines

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Undersecretary for Resources and Services, Ministry of Education

BTI Director General

Training Departments

External Relations

Corporate Training

On-Job-Training

Graduate Follow-up

Private Sector

-Training Programmes-Training Needs Analysis-On-Job-Training-Staff Training-Industrial Visits-Consultancy-Training Agreements-Personal Relationships

Industry Senior Officials & BTI Senior Officials

Coordination & Follow-up Committees

Industry SpecialistsProgramme Committees PAC

Industry representativesIndustry Specific Forums

Relationship with Industry

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BTI Training Partners

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BTI Clients

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Thank You