Conference paper 2005

Competency based education and training (CBET): A case study in Uganda

KE
Kyobe, Ethel
 RA
Rugumayo, Albert I.
Maximizing the Benefits from Water and Environmental Sanitation: Proceedings of the 31st WEDC Conference
Conference · pp. 189-191
Abstract

This paper describes how the Ministry of Education and Sports embarked on reforming business technical and vocational education and training in Uganda by introducing Competency Based Education and Training. It explains how skeleton Uganda Vocational Qualification Framework UVQF, secretariat was created .UVQF which developed with stakeholders occupational profiles and standards, assessment instruments, modularized curricula and test items. It explains benefits to the water and sanitation sector together with the challenges and recommends a way forward.

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Employment Curricula Technical and vocational education and trainings Education and training sanitation Job analysis Ministry of Education Vocational qualifications Assessment instruments Modularized
Author Affiliations
Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda Qualification Framework, Kampala, Uganda
Department of Civil Engineering, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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References 5 References
1 Roadmap for Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework by Gerhard Kohn, (2005)
2 Competency Assessor S Course Reference and Hand Book, (1999)
3 Report on Staff Training by Uvqf S, (2004)
4 Criteria for the Registration and Accreditation of Trainers by Botswana Training Authority, (2004)
5 Progress Report no 1 by Uvqf S, (2004)
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  • EID 2-s2.0-84891409507
  • Language English