Program Overview

The Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teacher Education (D-TVTE) is a comprehensive program designed to equip aspiring and practicing TVET educators with the foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful careers in the dynamic field of technical and vocational education. This program focuses on developing essential pedagogical competencies, instructional strategies, and basic curriculum development skills, enabling graduates to foster effective and engaging learning environments.

Program Objectives

  • Understand the fundamental principles of TVET and its importance in national development.
  • Acquire basic pedagogical skills and strategies for effective and inclusive TVET instruction.
  • Learn to utilize basic teaching methodologies, including simple ICT-based tools, to enhance student learning.
  • Develop basic curriculum development and assessment skills to design simple and learner-centered TVET programs.
  • Cultivate basic leadership and teamwork skills within a TVET setting.
  • Foster a commitment to continuous professional development.

Program Structure

The D-TVTE program is structured into four core modules, each focusing on essential areas of TVET education:

  • Module 1: Introduction to TVET
    • Basic concepts and principles of TVET
    • The role of TVET in national development (brief overview)
    • Introduction to TVET policies and regulations
  • Module 2: Basic Teaching Skills
    • Basic learning theories and their application in simple TVET contexts
    • Basic instructional design and delivery methods
    • Basic assessment and evaluation techniques
    • Classroom management and discipline (basic concepts)
  • Module 3: Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction
    • Basic principles of curriculum design and development
    • Introduction to competency-based training (CBT)
    • Integrating basic ICT tools in simple TVET activities
  • Module 4: Professionalism and Ethics in TVET
    • Basic professional ethics and responsibilities of a TVET educator
    • Introduction to teamwork and collaboration in TVET settings
    • Basic concepts of professional development in TVET

Minimum Education:

Diploma in Engineering/ Bachelor in Engineering

Career Opportunities

After completing the D-TVTE Diploma, students can pursue careers as teachers in various technical and vocational institutions. They can also work in the following areas:

  • Technical and Vocational Training Centers: Trainer, Teacher, Director
  • Educational Institutions: Colleges, Universities, Training Institutes as teachers and researchers
  • Industrial and Commercial Establishments: Work in Human Resource Development, Training Departments
  • Government and Non-Government Organizations: Participate in various education-related projects and programs
  • Self-employment: Establish their own training centers and work as entrepreneurs

Prerequisite

N/A

Next level 

Postgraduate Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teacher Education (PGD-TVTE)