Implementation of Occupational Assessment and Certification Program In City Government of Addis Ababa: Successes and Challenges
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2005-04
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study was to assess success achieved and the challenges encountered in
the implementation of occupational assessment and certification programs conducted by
OCACC during 2011/12 in Addis Ababa City Administration. Both qualitative and
quantitative data were collected through questionnaires, interviews and document reviews.
Questionnaires were distributed for assessors, experts and graduates who took occupational
assessment whereas interviews were conducted with both Directors (of Addis Ababa TVET
agency and OCACC) and ACs coordinators. The data were analyzed and interpreted
quantitatively as well as qualitatively. The data obtained through questionnaires were
analyzed using statistical instruments like percentage and weight mean values. Besides,
qualitative data were presented with in a form of narration and direct quotation style. The
results obtained from the study advocate that Inappropriate organizational structure of the
city; Shortage of financial and material resources; poor standard of certification program;
inefficient assessors, lack of awareness regarding OCACP, lack of competent human power,
lack of commitment of concerned bodies, lack of adequate budget are major challenges of
OCACC. Relatively, there were some successes achieved from the program among of which
the most important were, the assessment created employment opportunity, helped graduates
to be competent in the market, strengthen capability of assessment centers, Identify weak and
strong performances and certificates awarded by OCACC produced opportunity for
promotion, for entrance of higher education and employment opportunity. Finally, based on
the findings and conclusions, the following points were recommended to address the existing
challenges and raise social awareness about the importance of OCACP in the city. Necessary
equipments, machineries and other facilities should be fulfilled in ACs; centralized system of
OCACC should be decentralized; adequate qualified and competent human power, financial
and material resource capacity in OCACC required to be fulfilled; raise awareness for
stakeholders; preparing standardized assessment tools; assigning competent, experienced
and committed industry assessors and assessment schedules may implemented in actual time
Key Words: Assessment, Assessment Center, Assessors, Center of Competency, Certification,
Occupational Assessment, Occupational standards, Graduates and TVET
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Assessment; Assessment Center,;Assessors; Center of Competency ;Certification