Learn more: Key concepts
What exactly is Recognition of Prior Learning and could you be eligible to get your worker’s skills assessed? How do Centres of Excellence work? How are Green Jobs being created in Bangladesh? This set of fact sheets present the key concepts of the new skills development system in Bangladesh. The support from the Swiss Agency for Cooperation and Development is gratefully acknowledged, particularly relating to work described in fact sheets 11, 15 & 21.
- Fact Sheet 1: National Skills Development Policy (NSDP) Provides the vision and direction for skills development in Bangladesh, setting out the major reforms that government will implement in partnership with industry, workers and civil society.
- See also: Bangladesh Skills Development Policy 2010-2016: Provides the vision and direction for skills development in Bangladesh, setting out the major reforms that government will implement in partnership with industry, workers and civil society.
- See also: Bangladesh Skills Vision 2016: What a reformed skills development system could look like in Bangladesh in 2016.
- Fact Sheet 2: National Training and Vocational Qualifications Framework (NTVQF) A national framework for all qualifications in technical and vocational education and training in Bangladesh.
- See also: How to implement the new National Qualifications Framework: The National Training and Vocational Qualifications Framework Implementation Manual explains how and why your company or institution should start delivering nationally-recognised skills today.
- Fact Sheet 3: National Competency Standards for TVET in Bangladesh Nationally-recognized, industry-agreed definitions of competency, outlining performance, conditions and industry standards.
- Fact Sheet 4: NTVQF-certified TVET Instructors & AssessorsThe national TVET Instructors and Assessors Assessment and Certification Programme.
- Fact Sheet 5: National Competency Assessment & Certification System (CACS) The new approach to assessment and certification: certified assessors, assessment facilities and equipment, assessment tools and the NTVQF Information Management System
- Fact Sheet 6: Implementing Competency-Based Training (CBT) in Bangladesh Introducing competency-based training - emphasising what a person can do in the workplace after being trained.
- Fact Sheet 7: National Cert IV in CBT&A in TVET National Certificate IV in Competency-Based Training & Assessment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training - for trainers and assessors.
- Fact Sheet 8: National Cert V in Advanced CBT&A in TVET National Certificate V in Advanced Competency-Based Training & Assessment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training - for higher-level trainers and assessors.
- Fact Sheet 9: TVET Leadership and Management Development Programme Trains principals and senior staff in modern management and leadership practices.
- Fact Sheet 10: Industry Skills Councils (ISCs)Bringing together the major enterprises and industry bodies within industry sectors to discuss skill development.
- Fact Sheet 11: Centres of Excellence (COEs) One stop resource centres established by industry to develop, support and strengthen Bangladesh’s workforce.
- Fact Sheet 12: NTVQF Pre-Vocational Qualifications Level 1 & 2 Improving the basic skills of persons with low levels of education seeking entry into the formal TVET system.
- Fact Sheet 13: National Strategy for Promotion of Gender Equality in TVET Increasing female enrolment, management, teaching and support staff in technical and vocational training institutes.
- See also: National Strategy for Promotion of Gender Equality in TVET: Making the recommendations of the National Skills Policy into specific actions to improve female participation in skills.
- Fact Sheet 14: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)Gives credit for skills and knowledge gained through previous learning, other training, work or life experience.
- Fact Sheet 15: Dual apprenticeship models in Bangladesh Employers equip apprentices with on-the-job skills and training institutions equip apprentices with off-the-job skills.
- Fact Sheet 16: Green Jobs Initiatives in TVET in Bangladesh Promoting renewable energy by developing nationally-recognized qualifications for solar home servicing personnel.
- Fact Sheet 17: Training for Rural Economic Empowerment (TREE) A methodology for the economic empowerment of underprivileged groups, focusing on skills to create jobs.
- Fact Sheet 18: Improving Productivity SCORE (Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises), WISE (Work Improvements in Small Enterprises), KAB (Know About Business) and KAIZEN models.
- Fact Sheet 19: Bangladesh National Skills Development Council (NSDC) Brings together and assures the quality of all the components that produce nationally-recognised skilled individuals.
- Fact Sheet 20: National Skills Quality Assurance System The new mechanism for ensuring nationally consistent and high quality training and assessment in Bangladesh.
- See also: National Skills Quality Assurance System (NSQAS) The new mechanism for ensuring nationally consistent and high quality training and assessment in Bangladesh.
- Fact Sheet 21: National Skills Data System for Bangladesh Timely and accurate supply and demand information for industry and TVET sector planners and managers.
- Fact Sheet 22: NTVQF Management Information SystemAn easy-to-use online platform which will provide quick access to information about skills in Bangladesh.