Reformation and transformation of the vocational education system

Location

Uzbekistan

Duration

1999 - 2002

Donor

GTZ (German Agency for Technical Cooperation)

Budget

821.000 EURO

Description and Deliverables

Governmental consultancy in the field of reformation and transformation of the vocational education system, strengthening of the vocational education administrations. The project included components like the following:

Policy advice to VET structures
Design of 3 pilots for VET - Establishment of three new field for VET in pilot schools established during earlier projects
Identification and realisation of training possibilities in the field of commerce, industry / agriculture and services
Comprehensive training and further education measures for managers and experts
Definition of modern job descriptions, development/adoption and adaptation of curricula, development of assessment concepts
Introduction of new methods in the field of first training, in particular introduction of practice oriented training (dual form) as new integral part of VET
Development of teaching and learning aids, trainer training
Training cooperation with businesses
Planning and procurement of equipment for training centres
Design of recommendations for training execution

Consultancy and training in three key areas of VET - commerce, tourism / hotel / catering, motor vehicle engineering. Services included:

Comprehensive project management and coordination, briefing of experts, supervision and reporting
Detailed analysis, provision of comprehensive policy advice to local key stakeholders
Execution of activities as described, with particular focus to job description, curricula development, trainer training, implementation of new assessment and examination standards and forms (interim and final VET exams)
Support to VET pilots, implementation of pilot courses for apprentices
Execution of the equipment planning and procurement procedure (according to international regulations), including supervision of delivery and installation