1. Gabriel S. Konayuma
Senior TEVET Officer
Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training & Early Education
15 April 2013

2. Agenda
Policies & Legislation in TEVET
Structure of TEVET
Recent Developments in TEVET
Challenges in TEVET
Opportunities in TEVET
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3. Policies & Legislation in TEVET
TEVET is governed by TEVET Policy of 1996 (underwent
review in 2008 and 2012) & TEVET Act of 1998 (amended
in 2011).
Available from: www.mstvt.gov.zm
See also: www.teveta.org.zm
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4. Structure of TEVET
Ministry (Department of Vocational Education &
Training): Policy development & review, M & E. Runs
public institutions.
TEVETA: Regulates TEVET by ensuring that quality issues
are addressed. Institutions and Lecturers are registered,
and accredited.
Training Institutions (Public, Private, Community, Faith
Based, trust) offer training in TEVET programmes from
Diploma to Trade Test levels.
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5. Recent Developments in TEVET
Merger of Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science,
Technology and Vocational Training to form Ministry of
Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early
Education (MESVTEE).
Accreditation of Trainers, Examiners and Assessors
TEVET Examinations conducted by TEVETA.
New modalities in Registration of Institutions
Increased number of institutions offering programmes
through ODL and use of e-Learning.
Work-based Learning.
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6. Recent Developments in TEVET
Development of ODL Policy
Development of Entrepreneurship Training Policy.
New modalities of financing TEVET.
Construction of new Training Institutions: Isoka, Sesheke,
Kalabo, Milenge & Lundazi
TEVET Qualification Framework (TQF)
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7. Challenges in TEVET
Increasing access to TEVET to the increasing number of
Grade 7 & 9 dropouts and Grade 12 school leavers.
Ensuring a quality TEVET system that meets the needs of
learners in Zambia and the SADC region.
Ensuring issues of equity are addressed in TEVET
provision.
Financing of TEVET
Having a TEVET system that leads to job & wealth
creation
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8. Opportunities in TEVET
More training opportunities
Provision of training that addresses opportunities in key
economic sectors such as:
1. Manufacturing
2. Mining
3. Tourism &
4. Agriculture
Meeting needs of workers who want to improve their
skills
A growing informal sector that needs new skills.
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9. Closing Remarks
Thank you for your attention and participation.
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10. Contact details
Gabriel S Konayuma
E-mail: gkonayuma@gmail.com
Blog: www.educationandtrainingissues.blogspot.com
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