The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) constituted in 1989 (2045 BS) is a national autonomous apex body of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector committed for the production of technical and skillful human resources required to the nation. It mainly involves in policy formulation, quality control, preparation of competency based curriculum, developing skill standards of various occupations and testing the skills of the people, conduct various research studies and training needs assessment etc.
It has an assembly consisting of 24 members and a governing board known as 'Council' comprising nine members. Minister of Education chairs both the Assembly and the Council. The Council has a full time Vice-Chairperson and a Member-Secretary.
Vision
No Nepali should be unemployed due to lack of access to TEVT program.
Mission
At CTEVT, skilled workforce preparation is our key responsibility.
Goals
In order to achieve and attain the mission and vision, CTEVT has set the following goals:
Ø Develop policies for managing TEVT sub-sector ensuring social inclusion, access, sustainability, integrity and relevancy of the TEVT programs.
Ø Coordinate and facilitate the TEVT sub sectors and stakeholders .
Ø Maintain quality of TEVT programs and services.
Ø Prepare competent workforce for TEVT sub-sector.
Ø Promote entrepreneurship skills and basis of employment on the TEVT graduates.
Ø Broaden the access and equity in TEVT activities.
Ø Encourage participation of business and industry in TEVT activities.
Ø Coordinate to manage counseling and placement services.
Major Responsibilities
CTEVT mainly has the following responsibilities:
Ø Provide advice to the Government of Nepal regarding TEVT policy and programs.
Ø Determine scope and standards of TEVT programs.
Ø Arrange for and conduct TEVT Programs from basic level to higher education.
Ø Liaison and maintain coordination with national and international TEVT agencies for quality education and training.
Ø Grant recognition and provide accreditation services to programs and institutes run by government, non-government, and private sector.
Ø Coordinate and maintain the standard of training by providing curriculum and learning materials.
Ø Conduct monitoring and supervision of TEVT programs and activities of government and non-government institutions.
Ø Make necessary arrangements for the operation of polytechnics, short-term vocational training, apprenticeship trainings and mobile training programs.
Ø Establish and operate all kinds and level of skilled development training programs to produce skilled human resources through technical schools, mobile training and other methods of technical and vocational training programs as recommended by the council.
Ø Carry out research activities in the field of TEVT including training needs assessments/ job market analysis and follow up studies.
Ø Conduct technical instructors and management training programs to improve quality of CEVT programs of institutions.
Ø Classify the skills/occupations, develop skill standards, administer skill tests and provide certificates.
Ø Explore, obtain and mobilize national and international assistance needed for the development of TEVT sector .
Ø Establish institutional linkage with national and international agencies/universities for recognition of the TEVT programs.
Ø Enter into agreements or contract with national and international organizations and agencies regarding TEVT Programs.
Organizational Structure
Assembly
The highest policy making body according to CTEVT Act 1989 is the CTEVT Assembly, which comprises members of 24 persons having Minister of Education as a chairperson.
The Assembly members are representatives from various ministries, National Planning Commission (NPC), business/trade and industrial organizations and institutions associated with technical education and vocational training. The government nominates Member Secretary (Chief Executive Officer) from among the CTEVT employees and the council nominates the Member Secretary for the Assembly. It is the responsibility of Assembly to carry out long-term plan and determine the general guidelines and policies under which technical education and vocational training programs are being implemented.
Council
The Council under the Assembly is given executive power of running TEVT programs and activities in Nepal. The Council has nine members with the Minister of Education as a chairperson. The formation of the Council with the government nominated vice-chairperson and Member Secretary (among CTEVT staff) is as follows:
Minister, Ministry of Education -Chairperson
A person nominated by Government of Nepal -Vice Chairperson
Secretary, Ministry of Education Member -Member
Member of National Planning Commission -Member
Two persons nominated by the Chairperson from among those who have made special contribution in the field of Technical Education and Vocational Training -Member
Two persons nominated by the Chairperson of the Council from among the persons belonging to various organization and associations connected with Technical Education and Vocational Training -Member
A person nominated by the government from among CTEVT employees
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