This report, being the first of its kind, is developed by the Ministry of Education (MOE), which features the entire landscape development of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector in Brunei Darussalam. Thus, the objective of this study is to highlight the challenges associated with the quality of TVET, as well as its impact on employability and influence on the growth of the industry. In this study, TVET refers to the education, training and skills development provided at Level 1 to Level 5 of the Brunei Darussalam Qualification Framework (BDQF). TVET institutions inclu
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This report, being the first of its kind, is developed by the Ministry of Education (MOE), which features the entire landscape development of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector in Brunei Darussalam. Thus, the objective of this study is to highlight the challenges associated with the quality of TVET, as well as its impact on employability and influence on the growth of the industry. In this study, TVET refers to the education, training and skills development provided at Level 1 to Level 5 of the Brunei Darussalam Qualification Framework (BDQF). TVET institutions include universities, polytechnics, technical colleges, secondary schools and private institutions offering TVET programmes, as well as skills training centres.
Chapter 1 highlights the general development of TVET in Brunei Darussalam - both public and private institutions, its governing bodies, programme details and policies of relevant TVET providers. Chapter 2 explores the current network of TVET providers in both public and private institutions. The chapter also includes information on the different networks, types, levels of programmes and fields of study offered by TVET institutions. Chapter 3 of this report highlights TVET's development and trends on admission and graduation between 2016 and 2018, as well as an illustration on the trends of admissions across the different levels of TVET including secondary, post-secondary, private and public sectors. Chapter 4 discusses the working-age population in Brunei Darussalam, while at the same time, looking at relevant issues such as labour shortages, unemployment and underemployment. The chapter further outlines the domestic labour demand, salaries and income, as well as the overall initiatives and development taken to meet the demand and supply of the job market. The chapter also shows the trends on average monthly salaries, including the patterns and structure of average monthly earnings according to the fields of occupation.
Chapter 5 outlines details on TVET teachers and management personnel for the year 2018 under relevant ministries and private institutions. This chapter also provides information on the credentials and qualifications of management staff and the teaching personnel along with their occupational skills and continuing professional growth. Chapter 6 focuses on TVET programme accreditation and the Quality Assurance (QA) Framework in Brunei Darussalam. The chapter also provides information on the role and responsibilities of Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council (BDNAC) as the sole accreditation agency in the country. Chapter 7 provides details on the national budget allocation for TVET sector from 2015 to 2018 under the various government jurisdictions. The final chapter, chapter 8, outlines details on the contribution and involvement of stakeholders, especially the industries towards the development of TVET sector.
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