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2.6 Have you had any school-based vocational training such as from secondary vocational schools, or
post-school institutions (e.g. VTDI or HEART/NTA) run by the government or the private sector?
1. Yes 2. No [GO TO 2.9]
2.7 Please describe the type of vocational training you have received?
a Agricultural Skills h Construction Skills
b Apparel and Sewn Product Skills i Hospitality Skills
c Art and Craft Skills j Information Technology
d Automotive Trade Skills k Machine and Appliance Skills
e Beauty Care and Services l Others Skills (Specify) _______________
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g
Cabinet Making Skills
Commercial Skills
2.8 How long did your vocational training last __________________________ months
2.9 Did you receive a certificate from the technical/vocational training institution? 1. Yes 2.No
2.10 Do you intend to further your education or training in the future?
1. Yes, (specify type of education or training) ___________________________________
2. No, why not ________________________________________________________________
3. Depends, on what? _________________________________________________________
4. Not sure
2.11 Which of the following types of education/training you consider to be the two most useful for
getting a satisfactory job? [RANK 1 FOR MOST USEFUL, 2 FOR SECOND MOST USEFUL]
EDUCATION/TRAINING RANK EDUCATION/TRAINING RANK
1. University Arts 6. Computer science degree
2. University Science 7. Technical skills certificate
3. Postgraduate degree 8. Foreign language certificate
4. Professional qualification 9. Other (specify)
5. Business management degree
2.12 Did you ever receive any kind of guidance/advice on the types of education or training courses
you should take to help you find a suitable job?
1. Yes ________________________________________________
(Specify position of person who gave guidance or advice)
2. No
2.13 Have you ever had any work experience arranged as part of your education/training?
1. Yes 2.No [GO TO 2.16]
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