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Welcome to the page of National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC)
CentreDescription
“An Autonomous Organization created under the Act of Parliament, to Regulate, and provides Coordination & Policy Direction for Technical Education & Vocational Trainings throughout Pakistan & establish International Linkages with reputable TVET entities... <show more> “An Autonomous Organization created under the Act of Parliament, to Regulate, and provides Coordination & Policy Direction for Technical Education & Vocational Trainings throughout Pakistan & establish International Linkages with reputable TVET entities around the world.”
Vision:
Skills for Employability, Skills for All
MissionTo provide direction, support and enabling environment to public & private sectors to implement training for skills development in order to enhance social & economic profile of Pakistani workforce.
Objectives- Developing modernized & high quality Competency Based Skills System;
- Enhancing employability of youth by improving the quality of Technical & Vocational training and lifelong learning;
- Promoting Public Private Partnerships and Institute-Ind... <show more>
Developing modernized & high quality Competency Based Skills System;
Enhancing employability of youth by improving the quality of Technical & Vocational training and lifelong learning;
Promoting Public Private Partnerships and Institute-Industry Linkages;
Improve Access and Equity in Training for specific groups including informal economy and rural areas.
Mandate
- Device National TVET Policies, Strategies and Regulations
- Develop National Qualification Framework (NQF)
- Develop Accreditation System, Certification, Standards & Curricula
- Create Performance Evaluation System for TVET Sector
- TVET Development through Public-Private Partnership
- Reforming National Apprenticeship System
- Develop NationalSkills Information System (NSIS)
- Conduct Training for youth focusing female, disadvantaged and neglected sections of society
Regular TasksFunctions of the organization
- a) Device & review policies and evolve strategy relating to Human Recourse Development with a focus on Vocational & Technical Training and Employment in general;
- b) Prepare for approval of Board, National Training P... <show more>
Functions of the organization
- a) Device & review policies and evolve strategy relating to Human Recourse Development with a focus on Vocational & Technical Training and Employment in general;
- b) Prepare for approval of Board, National Training Plans, Programs and Projects in coordination with stakeholders for the expansion of Vocational & Technical Training Infrastructure in the country;
- c) Formulate policies for capacity building in the field of Vocational & Technical Training;
- d) Develop National Occupational Skills Standards, Curricula and Trade Testing Certification System for all sectors in which Vocational & Technical Training is imparted;
- e) Prescribe conditions under which institutions in public & private sector may be established and operated;
- f) Facilitate skill development and employment generation through enhancement of Public Private Partnerships;
- g) Improve quality of training of instructors through skill-upgradation programs;
- h) Regulate affiliation of establishment and institutions offering vocational & technical training;
- i) Issue regulations for licensing of Federal establishments and institutions;
- j) Organize workshops, seminars, symposia and panel of discussions in respect of employment and training issues;
- k) Establish National & International linkages with organizations of repute to make national programs credible and promote marketing of manpower;
- l) Establish an internationally acceptable system of accreditation for vocational & technical training;
- m) Coordinate with the provincial governments in the field of vocational & technical training;
- n) Review existing laws and regulations on vocational & technical training and recommend appropriate legislation;
- o) Carryout training need assessment survey;
- p) Prepare & maintain a databank of institutions and establishments imparting vocational & technical training and directory of their graduates and their placements;
- q) Suggest innovative programs for promotion of vocational & technical training among females, challenged and neglected sections of the society;
- r) Suggest performance evaluation parameters for vocational and technical training programs and conduct performance evaluation of technical & vocational institutions;
- s) Bridge widening gap between planning & implementation for improving access, delivery and quality of technical & vocational training by applying new instructional & communication technologies;
- t) Suggest ways & means for effective coordination and linkage between technical & vocational training and industry, business and commerce to make vocational & technical training relevant and responsive to market needs;
- u) Formulate and recommend strategies for pre-service and in-service training of vocational & technical training staff; and
- v) Develop code of conduct for vocational & technical training institutions and staff for meeting quality assurance standards;
PeriodicalsNAVTTC Newsletter - quarterly
ContactHead:
Zulfiqar Cheema Executive Director
Coordinator:Dr Nasir Khan
E-Mail: *****
Tel: *****
[Full contact information only for logged-in UNEVOC Network members]
Address: National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC)
5th Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex, F-5/1, ZIP: 44000, Islamabad Federal Capital
Pakistan
(local time now ~03:45 - not accounting for daylight saving time)
News
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News and Documents
| 5 October 2016International TVET Conference in Pakistan The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission in Pakistan has organized the first ever International TVET Conference in Pakistan. The conference was attended by a number of stakeholders from the region, as well as international leaders in the field of TVET ( more) |
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| 3 October 2016International TVET Conference-2016 (Pakistan)NAVTTC has invited eminent speakers from around the world for this momentous occasion. This conference will create an opportunity to offer a platform to promote exchange of best practices, experiences and knowledge within international and regional context for developing a better TVET system in Pakistan. ( more) |
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| 29 June 2016SRTTU Tehran conducts training programmesThe SRTTU Tehran, a member of the UNEVOC Network since 2006, conducted two technical teacher training programmes that aimed at building the capacities of teachers who are already engaged in these vocational and technical fields, and equip them with the skills necessary to promote and enhance their teaching techniques. ( more) |
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| 17 February 2016UNEVOC Centre's Executive Director meets with President of PakistanOn 10 February 2016, the Executive Director of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission in Pakistan met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to discuss TVET in Pakistan and its importance with respect to poverty alleviation and the economic development. ( more) |
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| 12 February 2016UNEVOC Centre organizes national skills competitionThe National Vocational and Technical Training Commission has organized a national skills competition in order to encourage and motivate youth in Pakistan to acquire skills and training in technical and vocational education and training. ( more) |
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| 18 November 2013High Level Pakistan TVET Officials in Sri Lanka for a Study VisitThe Sri Lankan UNEVOC Centre TVEC has organized a study tour from 7th to 13th October 2013 on “NVQF and RPL Assessments practices in Industries” for a delegation of 21 officials from NAVTTC, TEVTAs, Stakeholders from industry associations and members of the trade testing boards and the boards of technical education of Pakistan. ( more) |
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| 29 October 2013Conference on rural skills development through ICTFrom 25 to 26 October 2013, INRULED in collaboration with UNESCO-UNEVOC, Chengdu Municipal Education Bureau, and Dujiangyan Municipal Government organized a conference on rural skills development through Information Communication Technologies (ICT). ( more) |
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Cluster Southern Asia
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| 15 July 2018The UNEVOC Network celebrates World Youth Skills DayOn the occasion of World Youth Skills Day (15 July), more than 30 UNEVOC Centres celebrated the importance of Skills for Youth, through conferences, workshop, skills exhibition and promotional campaigns. Discover our interactive map to learn more about those initiatives. ( more) |
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| 29 May 2018UNEVOC Centre in Iran awards success storiesThe Instructor Training and Research Center (ITC) has collected more than 100 success stories from TVET institutions across the country. After a reviewing process, the 15 best stories were showcased in a one day event, and their authors received an award. Discover pictures of the event, as well as the form used to collect the practices. ( more) |
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| 29 May 2018Iranian UNEVOC Centre organises a forum on employability. The Instructor Training and Research Centre (ITC, Iran) has organised the "JOB MEET", a forum in which young people could train their soft skills and discuss with business owners. The forum was also an opportunity to discover real opportunities of employment. ( more) |
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| 4 September 2017Preparing vocational teachers in India for the 21st CenturyOn July 5th 2017, The Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE) celebrated its Fundation Day. On this occasion, a seminar was organised to: provide insights on the emerging trends and developments in Vocational teacher development; examine issues and challenges in upskilling vocational teachers in the 21st century; share good practices and approaches for upskilling vocational teachers in the 21st cenutry within VET system. The seminar was attended by an audience of academics, practitioners and students. ( more) |
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| 31 July 2017Iranian National Day for Technical and Vocational Training, 28 JulyUNEVOC Centre in Iran, Instructor Training Centre and Technical and Vocational Researches (ITC), celebrated the Iranian National day for Technical and Vocational Training (TVT) on 28th, July, 2017. Public visits, skill tour, TVT exhibition and skill show were the events to be held in this day. |
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| 31 August 2016UNEVOC Centre in Sri Lanka hosts Nepal DelegationThe Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training, Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission in Sri Lanka facilitated a study visit by a delegation from Nepal. The visit follows the development of a National Vocational Qualifications Framework in Nepal, which was co-developed by the Sri Lankan UNEVOC Centre. ( more) |
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| 22 December 2014Skills Forum at the Asian Development BankThe Asian Development Bank held its Fourth Annual International Skills Development Forum in Manila. UNESCO-UNEVOC joined the event with UNEVOC Network members from the region. ( more) |
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| 12 December 2014New country reports in World TVET DatabaseNew country reports have been published for Benin, Cambodia, Chad, Iraq, Latvia, Lithuania, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Qatar, South Africa, Uganda and USA. UNESCO-UNEVOC continues to expand the World TVET Database and more country reports will be available soon. ( more) |
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| 9 December 2014Five experts from India visit UNESCO-UNEVOCUNESCO-UNEVOC welcomed five experts from India to its premises on 5 December 2014. The meeting was an opportunity for an exploratory discussion between UNESCO-UNEVOC and TREC-STEP, a consortium of three institutions from three Indian states. ( more) |
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| 24 November 2014Update on TVET situation in AfghanistanAlthough a lot has been done in making TVET accessible, quality and standard of TVET being delivered in Afghanistan are very low and not aligned to economic growth, labor market and international and regional standards. ( more) |
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| 21 November 2014Don Bosco school principals from India visit UNESCO-UNEVOCOn 17 November 2014, four directors and training officers of Don Bosco vocational training institutes in the Mumbai region visited UNESCO-UNEVOC as part of a study visit to Germany to explore possibilities of international cooperation. ( more) |
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| 19 November 2014End of the Decade of Education for Sustainable DevelopmentGreen skills are a priority for aligning TVET with the post-2015 development agenda. UNESCO-UNEVOC and the Inter-Agency Working Group on Greening Skills and TVET ran a discussion on the Role of greening TVET on 11 November 2014 at the closing of the Decade on Education for Sustainable development in Nagoya, Japan. ( more) |
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| 22 September 2014Senior Bangladesh Delegation on a TVET Study Tour in Sri LankaIn the context of the ILO TVET Reform Project of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Directorate of Technical Education made a request for a study visit to the UNEVOC Centre TVEC in Sri Lanka in order to study the Sri Lanka Technical and Vocational Education and Training Sector. The visit was held on 17 and 18 July 2014 to benchmark some of the best practices of the Sri Lanka TVET system. ( more) |
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| 11 January 2013Information on TVET in AfghanistanAn introduction of Technical and Vocational Education in Afghanistan: Current status (January 2013), recent developments, plans and vision. ( more) |
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| 9 July 2012First UNEVOC Network Member in AfghanistanThe Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is now represented in the UNEVOC Network with the creation of the first UNEVOC Centre in the country, the Deputy Ministry of TVET in the Ministry of Education (DM-TVET, MoE). ( more) |
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| 1 December 200701-12-2007
4th International Conference on Environmental Education a success ( more) |
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