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Tracer Study Questionnaire

Dear Graduate,
This institution is establishing a system of tracing its graduates and getting feedback regarding the type of work, further
study or other activity you are/were involved in since you completed your training. The information provided will assist the
institution in planning future educational goals. Results of this tracer study will only be presented in summary form and
individual responses will be kept strictly confidential. We would, therefore, highly appreciate it if you could complete the
following questionnaire and return it to us, within one week.
Thank you for your kind cooperation and support.

A. PERSONAL INFORMATION:
(Given Name)

(Middle Name)

(Surname/Family Name)

Name:
Present Address: ...............................................................................................................................................
Permanent Address: ..........................................................................................................................................
Gender:

Male

Female

Age: ............... Date of Birth: ......... / ......... /................ (Date Format:

Day/Month/Year)

Phone No: (Residential)...................................... (Mobile).............................. (Office).............................

EmailAddress: ............................................................................ Facebook /Twitter
Address: ..........................................................................
Social Security ID Number: ....................................Nationality...........................................................................
Program
Full

Part-time

Customized Short Term/Special High School

Level Completed: Level 1

Level 2
Level 3Other: Please
specify...........................................................................
Status before enrolling at ITVET/CET
Primary School
Primary School dropout
High School High School dropout
Other: Please specify...........................................................................

Industry Career change

B. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Please answer this section if you AREcurrently employed.(Tick() the appropriate category)
Name of the Organization: ...............................................................................................................................
Type of Organization:
Government

Private

Non-Government Organization

Self-Employed

Address: .........................................................................................................................................................
Phone No: ....................................

EmailAddress: ............................................................................

Post: ................................................................ Type of Industry (e.g. Tourism, Automotive,

etc): ................................................................
Please answer this section if you are currently NOT employed.(Tick() the appropriate category)
1. What is the reason for your non-employment?
Could not find a job
Have difficulty finding a job in my field of training
Further education: Name of institution and course of study...................................................................................................
Other reason (please
specify).........................................................................................................................................................
2. For which jobs did you apply?
Jobs related to my trained occupation
Jobs unrelated to my trained occupation
Both
3. In your opinion, what were the reasons that you did not find a job? (You can tick() more than one option)
Training did not fit job needs
Lack of required skills
Employers not interested in my level/qualifications
Lack of working experience
Limited employment opportunities in my area of training
other, please specify: ............................................................................
4. What are your plans since you are not employed?
Retrain
Further Training
Change TVET Career Return to Academic field Continue seek
employment
Other: Please specify...........................................................................

C. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION(tick the appropriate category)

1. Are you (still) employed in your area of training?
yes
no
2. How long did it take you to start your current (self) employment after graduation?
13 months3-6 months 6-12 months more than 12 monthswas already employed during training
3. Which one of the following best describes your current position with regard to paid work?
part-time employment
temporary employment
permanent employment
other (specify):
3. Please state your monthly salary. In case you are self-employed, please state the monthly income that is generated by your
selfemployment. Write either the exact amount or tick the appropriate category.
Exact amount: $......................................
Category: 1- 500
501-1000
1001-1500 1501-2000 2000 plus

D. EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Usethescalebelowtorateeachofthecriterialistedinthetablebyplacingacheckmark()intherespectivecolumn.
SA Strongly AgreeA Agree

DDisagree

SD StronglyDisagree

UUncertain
SA

D1. Education Experience/ Training

D1.1 The supplied training material (manuals, handouts, illustrations) was relevant & useful
D1.2 My teachers/trainers were competent and committed
D1.3 My training included enough practical lessons for each skill
D1.4 The equipment and materials used by instructors assisted me with my learning
D1.5 Career guidance and development was provided on job options
D2. Education vs. Work Site Experience
D2.1 The training received provided the skills and knowledge required in the actual job
D2.2 My internship/practical experience was suitable and relevant to my training
D2.3 The theoretical lessons were applicable and useful
D2.4 The practical lessons and demonstrations were relevant to industry needs
D2.5 The equipment used in my trainingwere relevant to industry needs
D2.6 My TVET training makes me further trainable and adaptable in the actual job
D3. Training Improvement, Opportunities and certification
D3.1 The knowledge and skills received opened doorsfor further institutional training
D3.2 The certificate received is recognized by employers
D3.3 The training received allow me to advance in my present employment
D3.4 There are enough employment opportunities in my area
D4. OtherComments/Suggestions
D4.1 Themostvaluablepartofthetrainingwas:

D4.2 Theleastvaluablepartofthetrainingwas:

D4.3 Whatspecificcontentareawouldyouliketoseeinfuturetraining ofthisnature?

D4.4 Amust-dorecommendationforimprovementis:

Thankyouforyourtime yourfeedbackisextremelyimportantforfuturedirectionandplanning!

SD