The Implementation of Competency Based Training Program In Selected Techincal And Vocational Education And Training Colleges In Addis Ababa City Adiminstration
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2014-06
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Addis Ababauniversity
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges of the implementation of Competency-Based Training (CBT) in some selected Addis Ababa City Administration TVET colleges: Entoto and Mesrak TVET colleges in the fields of Textile and Garment, Automotive, Hotel and tourism, Electrical Electronics and Drafting and Surveying. In this study, the basic questions were formulated and Descriptive survey method was employed to assess the current condition and overall performance of Competency-Based Training (CBT). The sample population included 14 Academic stuff members (Dean, TVET chief expert and supervisor of the industries) 58 trainers and 188 trainees. The data collecting instruments included questionnaires which consist of close-ended questions and open-ended, semi structured interview questions, document analysis and observation. The data was analyzed using Descriptive statistical method. The statistical tools used include; frequency, percentage and mean value. The study revealed that the understanding, readiness and commitment of trainers, trainees and Academic stuffs as well as the concerned bodies of the industries were low in implementing the program. Workshop material, tools and equipment were inadequate in these colleges. The integration of school based and work place learning is at low level. In addition to this, the assessments of the performance of students were not based on the required occupational standard and unit of competency, especially in work place learning. Moreover, there was lack of cooperative training on difficult unit of competences with in occupational standards. Based on the major findings recommendations were made
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Vocational Education Training Colleges