Skills and Technical Education Programme (STEP)
Conducting and execution of certain tasks of vocational training and education in the Construction sector
Implementation of vocational training and education tasks in Malawi's construction sector covering 4 occupational areas, focusing on practical skills development and industry-relevant training programs.
Malawi's TVET system required comprehensive improvements including better access to TVETI, qualifications system review, curricula updates, governance reforms, and enhanced teacher training capabilities.
Improve access to TVETI review the qualifications system, update curricula, review the governance and management of TVET system, and better train TVET teachers and trainers.
Specific Objectives:
- 1Improve vocational training and education in construction sector
- 2Develop practical skills in 4 key occupational areas
- 3Strengthen construction industry workforce capabilities
- 4Enhance employment opportunities in construction trades
Key Activities
- Conducting vocational training tasks in construction sector
- Executing education programs across 4 occupational areas
- Implementing practical skills development programs
- Developing training programs for specific construction occupations
- Creating industry-relevant curricula for construction trades
- Establishing competency frameworks for construction skills
Methodology
Development of teaching manuals and supporting documents
Facilitation of train-the-trainer sessions
Portfolio of evidence compilation
Four-step cooperation approach: challenge understanding, solution analysis, schedule planning, efficient delivery
2018