Technical Trainer College (TTC) Establishment
Pioneering TVET teacher education institution development in Saudi Arabia
Groundbreaking establishment and operationalization of Saudi Arabia's first Technical Trainer College in Riyadh, developing comprehensive bachelor degree programs combining technical expertise with pedagogical qualifications for 1,300 students across Information & Communication Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Electrical Engineering Technology disciplines, directly supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 human capital transformation agenda and technical workforce nationalization objectives.
Saudi Arabia's ambitious economic diversification strategy under Vision 2030 necessitated fundamental transformation of the TVET sector to produce highly skilled technical workforce capable of driving industrial modernization and reducing dependency on expatriate labor. The absence of specialized institutions for training TVET teachers created a critical bottleneck in scaling quality technical education across the Kingdom. The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) required comprehensive support to establish the country's first dedicated Technical Trainer College, integrating international best practices with local context requirements.
Establish and operationalize Saudi Arabia's pioneering Technical Trainer College providing integrated technical-pedagogical bachelor degree programs at NQF Levels 6-7, developing institutional capacity for producing qualified TVET teachers across critical technology sectors, implementing dual study programs in partnership with industry, and creating sustainable mechanisms for continuous curriculum adaptation to rapidly evolving labor market requirements while ensuring alignment with Saudization objectives and international quality standards.
Specific Objectives:
- 1Establish fully operational Technical Trainer College with capacity for 1,300 students
- 2Develop and implement NQF Level 6-7 bachelor degree programs in three technology disciplines
- 3Create sustainable dual study programs with industry partnerships
- 4Build institutional capacity for continuous curriculum innovation
- 5Establish quality assurance systems aligned with international standards
Key Activities
- Comprehensive institutional design and governance framework development
- Infrastructure planning and educational facility specification
- Organizational structure design with 15+ specialized departments
- Faculty recruitment and international staff development programs
- Development of integrated technical-pedagogical curricula for ICT, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
- Design of competency-based assessment frameworks aligned with NQF Levels 6-7
- Creation of practical training modules and workshop specifications
- Development of digital learning resources and e-learning platforms
- Establishment of sector councils with leading technology companies
- Development of dual study program frameworks and agreements
- Creation of workplace learning standards and supervision mechanisms
- Implementation of industry-based project and thesis programs
- Development of institutional accreditation frameworks
- Implementation of program quality monitoring systems
- Establishment of continuous improvement mechanisms
- Integration with national and international quality standards
Methodology
Comprehensive institutional design utilizing international benchmarking of leading TVET teacher education models from Germany, Switzerland, and Singapore
Competency-based curriculum development integrating technical depth with pedagogical excellence across three technology disciplines
Dual study program architecture ensuring systematic integration of theoretical learning with practical industry experience
Multi-stakeholder governance framework engaging TVTC, private sector partners, and international quality assurance bodies
Systematic capacity building through international faculty exchange programs and train-the-trainer initiatives
Evidence-based labor market analysis informing program design and ensuring alignment with industry 4.0 requirements
Project Outcomes
Saudi Arabia's first Technical Trainer College successfully established and operational with full enrollment of 1,300 students across three technology disciplines
Comprehensive bachelor degree programs developed and accredited at NQF Levels 6-7, producing qualified TVET teachers with integrated technical and pedagogical competencies
Sustainable dual study programs operationalized with 50+ industry partners providing systematic workplace learning opportunities and ensuring labor market relevance
Institutional capacity built with trained faculty cohort of 120+ instructors capable of delivering high-quality technical teacher education aligned with international standards
Quality assurance systems established and functioning, achieving institutional accreditation and recognition as center of excellence for TVET teacher education in the region
Measurable contribution to Saudization objectives with 85% of graduates securing employment as TVET teachers within Saudi technical education institutions
Phase 1: Institutional Design and Setup
2013-01 to 2014-06
Phase 2: Program Development and Pilot
2014-07 to 2015-12
Phase 3: Full Implementation and Consolidation
2016-01 to 2017-12
GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
Principal Client
Development OrganizationTechnical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
National Implementing Partner
Colleges of Excellence (CoE)
Institutional Framework Partner
Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
Primary institutional beneficiary for teacher education capacity
1,300 TTC Students
Direct beneficiaries receiving technical-pedagogical education
Saudi TVET Institutions
Recipients of qualified TVET teachers
Saudi Technology Industries
Beneficiaries of skilled technical workforce