Corporate HRD and Skills Development for ... - Unesco-Unevoc

Qualifications Proposed by MOLSW (2007)
– Vocational Qualification (Article 11):
1. Attestation: Basic Skills training of less than 3 months
2. Qualification Level 1: Vocational Training between 3-6 months
3. Qualification Level 2: Vocational Training between 6-12 months
4. Qualification Level 3: Vocational Training between 12-18 months
5. Qualification Level 4: Vocational Training > 2 years
– Standard for Skilled Labour (Article 19):
1. Skilled Labour Level 1: Semi- skilled worker
2. Skilled Labour Level 2: Skilled worker
3. Skilled Labour Level 3: Tradesman
4. Skilled Labour Level 4: Supervisor
Status of Standard Setting
– NTC set up in 2002
– TWG (Wood & Furniture, Hotel & Restaurant, Construction, Handicraft, Textile, and
Printing)
– 3 occupational standards endorsed by NTC chairman: wood & furniture, handicraft, and
hotel & restaurant
– 4 curricula developed according to the standards: wood & furniture, handicraft, hotel &
restaurant, and printing
– DACUM and Competency Based Training has been operational in Laos since 1990, with
support of UNESCO
– Standard development started in 2002 in the Hospitality sector, supported by Australia,
and implemented by the William Anglis Institute of TAFE, Melbourne & Hotel
Association
– WS on Standard setting August and October with the support of InWEnt & GTZ
Challenges of TVET
– Low quality and insufficiency of teaching staff and graduates
– Coordination among TVET stakeholders and providers is weak
– Lack of financial support for hardware and software
– Many TVET institutions are focusing on HD programmes instead of skilled level courses
with low quality and insufficient skilled workforces.
– Mismatch of demand and supply.
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