Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Education

1. Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Education Structure of TEVT in Bahrain Dr. Fawzi ALJowder Dr. Mohamed AlSeddiqi

2. 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

3. 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

4. Introduction Labour market reform Education reform EDUCATION IS A KEY PILLAR IN BAHRAIN’S REFORM PROGRAM Economic reform Increasing the skill level of Bahrainis by developing education and training to strengthen their effectiveness in the labour market

5. 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

6. Background to GSVEC Features Commercial Specializations GSVEC Handbooks Quality Assurance Manual Teachers Training Structured Work place Learning Technical Specializations Career & Personal Developments GSVEC Tests

7. 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.

8. GSVEC Curriculum Development Process OSR – Focus Groups Focus groups were formed to review the occupational standards with representations from various sectors: Page-7

9. OSR Committee Focus Groups The groups reviewed 221 Occupational Standards Specializations Technical Commercial 82 standards 139 standards

10. OSR Committee Commercial Specializations Retail Business Financial Services Multimedia 22 standards 14 standards 17 standards 29 standards

11. OSR Committee Technical Specializations Automotive Electrical Machines Electrical Wiring Computer Technology Electronics 14 standards 11 standards 4 standards 22 standards 31 standards Welding & Fabrication Air cond. & Refrigeration Machine shop 23 standards 16 standards 18 standards

12. 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.

13. Teachers Training

14. Teachers Training

15. GSVEC Structure Labour Market Universities Bahrain Training Institute 6 Weeks for Specialized stream 1 week for Advanced stream Advanced Stream Specialized stream 3rd Year Training SWL Academic and Applied Learning at school 2nd Year SWL 6 Weeks for Specialized stream 1st Year Transition Year

16. 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

17. BTI aims to contribute to the skills development of thenational workforce in accordance to: the current and future needs of the labour market the aspiration of the people of Bahrain Introduction

18. 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

19. BTI Qualifications Classification World of work Professional Courses Higher National Diploma Craft Diploma >85% <2% National Diploma Craft certificate <13% GSVEC School dropouts

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

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

22. Professional development programmes Company specific programmes Job-seekers training programmes Returnee programmes Entrepreneurship BTI Training Programmes

23. Professional Diplomas and Certificates Higher National Diplomas (HND) National Diplomas (ND) Craft Diploma and Craft Level Remedial Levels of Programmes

24. 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

25. 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

26. Relationship with Industry Undersecretary for Resources and Services, Ministry of Education BTI Director General • 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 External Relations Corporate Training On-Job-Training Graduate Follow-up Training Departments Industry Specialists Programme Committees PAC Industry representatives Industry Specific Forums

27. BTI Training Partners

28. BTI Clients

29. Thank You