Energy, Jobs and Skills - Repoa
Energy, Jobs and Skills - Repoa
Energy, Jobs and Skills - Repoa
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Annexes<br />
Annex 1 Interview questions<br />
I. What are the skills requirements (type <strong>and</strong> level of skills <strong>and</strong> competences needed in the different<br />
occupations relating to electricity). What VETA qualifications <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards exist, <strong>and</strong> how can these<br />
be addressed in this sector?<br />
II.<br />
III.<br />
IV.<br />
What are the main constraining factors to growth in dem<strong>and</strong> for labour in this sector? How well is it<br />
matched to the supply of labour?<br />
Which skills sets are achieving the greatest dem<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> supply? Why? Why not? Are they finding<br />
jobs or joining the informal sector after training?<br />
What are the skills gaps <strong>and</strong> the training needs to ensure the timely supply of the required skills?<br />
V. How can the skills required by the sector be cost-effectively developed for the benefit especially of<br />
young people?<br />
VI.<br />
VII.<br />
VIII.<br />
IX.<br />
How are the national <strong>and</strong> local Governments supporting the labour aspects of energy development<br />
in the Mtwara Region?<br />
Are there development initiatives existing to support the expansion/electrification of Mtwara <strong>and</strong><br />
Lindi? Who is involved <strong>and</strong> what jobs are being created (or are they planned)?<br />
Is there skilled labour available for these jobs? (How many graduates have the required qualifications?)<br />
What is the future potential for local jobs for the youth in this sector?<br />
What level of basic schooling do most pupils have before they enter VETA, <strong>and</strong> before they enrol in<br />
becoming trained as an electrician? How does this link to the qualifications reached by the students<br />
in Mtwara?<br />
X. What electrical contractors exist in Mtwara <strong>and</strong> Lindi Regions? What level of skills/qualifications do<br />
they have? Is there need for further development?<br />
XI.<br />
XII.<br />
XIII.<br />
What private training, or by NGOs/faith-based institutions exists? How do they compare? Does<br />
dem<strong>and</strong> for places from the youth outstrip the private places? If so, or if not, why?<br />
What is the average monthly earning of an electrician in Mtwara? How many years does it take to be<br />
trained/skilled? Who is considered a ‘fundi’? What are the challenges they face?<br />
What are the attitudes of the youth towards becoming electricians? Who might choose this as a job?<br />
Why? Is it open to both genders, or mainly men only? Why?<br />
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