Regional Conference on Human Resource Development through

TVET as a Development Strategy in Asia

Implementation of National Vocational

Qualifications Level 5 & 6 at the Colleges of
Technology

Dr. H . Chithral Ambawatte

Department of Technical Education & Training
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development
Sri Lanka
3 August 2011
 Presentation Outline
Where we are

History of DTET

Establishment of CoTs

NVQ Level 5 & 6 Diploma Courses

Career Pathway to Degree Programme through NVQF

Entry Qualifications for NVQ Level 5 Diploma Courses

Structure of Diploma Courses

Assessment of NVQ Level 5 & 6 Courses

Quality Assurance of NVQ Level 5 & 6 Courses

Advantages of NVQ Level 5 & 6 Courses

Important Criteria Towards the Success of the Process

Conclusion
 Where we are.

MYA&SD

DTET VTA NAITA CGTTI NYSC Etc.

9 CoTs 29 TCs
 History of DTET

9 CoTs

2007
1959
Jaffna
1957 Galle

1956 Kandy

1893 Maradana
Establishment of Technical Colleges since 1893
Akkaraipattu Kegalle
Ampara Kuliyapitiya
Anamaduwa Kurunegala
Anuradhapura Maradana
Badulla Matale
Balapitiya Matara
Bandarawela Medagama
Batticaloa Monaragala
Beliatta Nuwara-Eliya
Dambulla Pathadumbara
Dehiattakandiya Polonnaruwa
Embilipitiya Rathmalana
Galle Rathnapura
Gampaha Sammanthurai
Hasalaka Trainomalee
Homagama Vavuniya
Jaffna Warakapola
Kalutara Wariyapola
Kandy Weerawila
 Student Intake: Present & Future

40000

35000

30000

25000
NON NVQ
20000
NVQ
15000

10000

5000

0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Levels of Human Resources in the Engineering
Industry

Industry Requirement Current Scenario

Professional Engineer
1 1

Middle Level Technologist

4 >1>1

Craftsman
20 20 >
 Establishment of CoTs

To expand local & foreign skilled &

semiskilled employment
To produce highly trained labour
(technicians & technologists)
Rationale To minimize large supply-demand gap
To expand the access to training
programmes for rural youth (diploma
level mid-level technicians)
 Establishment of CoTs
JAFFNA

ANURADHAPURA

KURUNEGALA AMPRA

MARADANA KANDY
BADULLA
RATHNAPURA

GALLE
 NVQ Level 5 & 6 Diploma Courses

NVQ Level 5 & 6 Course College of Technology

1 Automotive Technology Kurunegala, Kandy

2 Food Technology Kandy

3 Construction Technology Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Badulla

4 Farm Machinery Technology Anuradhapura

5 Production Technology Kandy

6 Bio Medical Engineering Technology Maradana

7 Information and Communication Technology Badulla, Maradana, Kandy, Galle, Rathnapura

8 Machatroncs Technology Galle, Maradana

9 Telecommunication Technology Galle

10 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Anuradhapura

11 Welding and Fabrication Technology Maradana

 Career Pathway to Degree Programme through NVQF
NVQ Level -7 UNIVOTEC

NVQ Level - 6

Selection to Employed /
NON NVQs
NVQ Level - 5 Self Employed

NVQ Level - 4

NVQ Level - 3

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Entry Qualifications For NVQ Level 5 Diploma
Programmes
Diploma Entry Qualification (NVQ Level 3 or 4 )
1 Automotive Technology Automobile Tinker
Motorcycle Mechanic
Automobile Electrician
Automobile Mechanic
Three Wheeler Mechanic
Automobile A/C Mechanic
Automobile Painter
2 Bio Medical Bio Medical Technician
Household Electrical Equipment Repairer
Radio, TV, & Allied Equipment Repairer
Electrician
3 Constructions Technology Mason
Plumber
Carpenter Buildings
Bar Bender
Industrial Plumber
Painter Building 12
 Entry Qualifications contd
Diploma Entry Qualification (NVQ Level 3 or 4 )

4 Telecommunication Technology Radio, TV, & Allied Equipment Repairer

Automobile Electrician
Household Electrical Equipment Repairer

5 Farm Machinery Technology Tea Factory Mechanic

Automobile Mechanic
Three Wheeler Mechanic
Motorcycle Mechanic
Automobile Tinker
Rubber Processing Machine Operator

6 Food Technology Baker

Fruit & Vegetable Processor

7 Information & Communication Technology Computer Application Assistant

Computer Hardware Technician
Computer Network Technician
Computer Graphic Designer
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 Entry Qualifications .. contd
Diploma Entry Qualification (NVQ Level 3 or 4 )
8 Mechatronics Engineering Radio, TV, & Allied Equipment Repairer
Computer Hardware Technician
Electrician
Pneumatic Technician
Tool & Die Marker
Machinist
Tea Factory Machinist
9 Production Technology Aluminum Fabricator
Machinist
Tool & Die Maker
Welder
Fabricator Metal
Boiler Operator
Work study officer
Plastic Processing Machine Operator
10 Refrigeration & Air Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic
Conditioning Automobile Air-conditioning Mechanic
11 Welding Technology Welder
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Fabricator Metal
 Structure of Diploma Course
NVQ Level 5
No. of Semesters = 2
1 Semester = 20 weeks
Total Credits = 60 (1500 Notional Hours)
1 Credit = 25 Notional Hours

NVQ Level 6
No. of Semesters = 2
1 Semester = 20 weeks
Total Credits = 60 (1500 Notional Hours)
1 Credit = 25 Notional Hours
 Assessment of NVQ 5 & 6
Conducted at 2 Stages (Formative and Summative)
Conducted by a ( TVEC) Registered Accessor
Record (Evidence) of Continuous Assessment
Records Book
Test and exam results
Module
Testimonials from work supervisors
Project Records etc.
Written Exam
Viva voce conducted by a panel
03 members
at least 01 from Industry
Issuance of NVQ certificate by TVEC
 Quality Assurance of NVQ 5 & 6 Courses

Quality underpins all components of Sri Lankas NVQs

QA model based on institutional self-assessment and continuous

development adopted

Technical & Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) is responsible for

facilitating and regulating QA

Registration of training providers

QASs

Course accreditation

Monitoring and auditing

QA is a prerequisite for regular registration of training providers 17

 Advantages of NVQ 5 & 6 Courses

o Recognized nationally and internationally and thereby better employment

opportunities.

o Opens pathway leading to a Degree in Technology.

o Exemptions are granted in degree programs

o Enhance career development opportunities.

o Based on National Competency Standards.

o NVQ holders are acceptable in the Industry

o Integration of NVQs in recruitments and salary structure

 Important Criteria Towards the Success of
the Process
Designing of curricular to suit the needs of the industry.

Availability of qualified and competent resource persons for course designing

and teaching.

Providing necessary Industry Training to the students.

Course to suit the local requirements.

Course to match the Global Needs.

Possibility of free lateral entry at various points to the CBT programs.

UNIVOTEC and CoTs should not be conventional Institutions.

 Conclusion
To upgrade the TE in Sri Lanka and to accept as another prospective stream of Education;
o Erase the social misconception .
o Ensure Opportunities in higher education and career development.
o Maintain quality standards at all levels.
o Strengthen the administrative structure to plan a sustainable education system
o Parity of the degrees offered by UNIVOTECH with the other SL Universities
o Gaining recognition for UNIVOTEC degrees by Professional Institutions
o Due recognition for the NVQ nationally, and internationally by the respective
authorities and by professional Bodies
o Ensure the right to practice the profession for NVQ and UNIVOTECH qualified persons
at appropriate levels.
o Ensure a clear upward mobility path in higher education and career development.
Thank You

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