About VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

Vocational education or skill based education are in certain disciplines which enables students to acquire skills which are traditionally non-academic and totally related to specific trade, occupation or vocation. Career and Technical Education (CTE) or vocational Education and Training (VET) as they directly develop expertise in a particular group of techniques or technology through manual or practical activities. Vocational courses are primarily designed in such a way that they impart a thorough application-based study wherein theoretical concepts of a field are not studied independently but are subordinated to the understanding of techno-operational aspects of specific job. Understanding the changing needs of the world that today every company is looking for specialist and skill based employees. Vocational education and training (VET) has a key economic function in up-skilling and integrating young people into the labour market and in providing high quality technical skills.

 

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN INDIA

India has one of the largest technical manpower in the world. However, compared to its population it is not significant and there is a tremendous scope of improvement in this area. In India, the emphasis has been on general education, with vocational education at the receiving end. This has resulted in large number of educated people remaining unemployed. This phenomenon has now been recognised by the planners and hence there is a greater thrust on vocationalization of education. Another shortcoming in the area of technical and vocational education is that till now, the number of engineers graduating is more than the diploma holders. This is creating an imbalance, as more workforces are required at the lower level. Hence more polytechnics and Institute for Industrial Training (ITIs) are being opened now. Besides, various Ministries are trying to impart vocational courses through innovative institutions, specially launched for the purpose. In doing so, the government is trying to maintain quality of these courses. Under the XIth Plan, vocationalization of education has received a boost with more funds being allocated for the purpose. Besides, it is also being ensured that the marginalised sections of the society, including women, get adequate representation in these courses. It can thus be hoped that TVET will play a major role in improving the lives of the people of India.

 

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA

Technical and Vocational Education plays a vital role in human resource development of the country by creating skilled manpower, enhancing industrial productivity and improving the quality of life. The term Technical Education and Vocational Training are sometimes used synonymously. However, as per present practice, the term TE refers to post secondary courses of study and practical training aimed at preparation of technicians to work as supervisory staff. The term VT refers to lower level education and training for the population of skilled or semi-skilled workers in various trades and it does not enhance their level with respect to general education.

 

The main agencies involved in TVET policy formulation and its implementation include:

 

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

• National Skills Development Council
• Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Department of School Education and Literacy (for TVET programmes in senior secondary schools)
• Department of Higher Education (for Technical Education)
• Ministry of Labour and Employment , Directorate General of Employment and Training (for Vocational Training)
• There are some other 20 Central Ministries and Departments which have running some small TVET programmes

STATE GOVERNMENT

• Directorate of Technical Education

PRIVATE SECTOR

• NGOs

 

OUR SCOPE FOR PROVIDING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING IS TO:

 

• Board of Secondary Education, Maharashtra - based skill development including.
• Learning initiatives of different trades/sectors skill development organised by
• Formal and informal apprenticeships and other types of training enterprises.
• Training for self employment/entrepreneurial development.
• Adult learning, retraining of retired or retiring employees and lifelong learning
• Non-formal training including training by civic society organisations.
• E-learning, web-based learning and distance learning

CORE VALUES

Integrity: We practice the ethical, inclusive, and courageous behaviours that sustain an open and honest organizational culture.

Future Thinking: We are visionary and prepare for the future.

Respect: We value human worth, dignity, diverse talents, and varied perspectives.

Collaboration: We seek active partnerships and shared leadership opportunities at the state, national, and international levels.