Hj Mohd Sharifuddin Hj Md SallehJalan Pasar Baharu, Gadong, BE1318
Brunei DarussalamTel No. +673 244 7992 Fax: +673 244 7955
E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.voctech.org
SEAMEO VOCTECHRegional Centre for Vocational and Technical
Education and Training
Mission of the Centre
To assist in strengthening the VTET systems of SEAMEO member countries by enhancing their capabilities through networks and partnerships in the areas of training, research and development, and information services.
Major Programmes: Training
1. Regional Training. Fully-funded by the Centre and conducted in Brunei for participants from SEAMEO member countries (4-5 training programmes/year).
2. In-Country Training. Co-sponsored by the Centre and the member country to meet their specific training needs (1 week programme).
3. Customised Training. Offered and fully sponsored by a requesting organisation to meet their specific staff development needs.
4. Special Customised Training. Externally-funded or provided free by the Centre to the community.
Education Management ICT (Information & Communications
Technology) Research Curriculum Development Teacher Education (Teaching-
Learning and Assessment)
Areas of Expertise
Major Programmes: Training
No. of Training Programmes
No. of Participants
Male Female Total
608 10,327 8,740 19,067
Overall Total of Training Programmes Conducted and Participants (FY 1990/1991 – 2012/2013)
Major Programmes: Research and Development
Partnership with GIZ- Regional Cooperation Platform (RCP) on the Development of Regional Quality Standards for TVET Teachers, 2013
Partnership with Regional Cooperation Platform (RCP) and UNESCO (Bangkok) on Transferable Skills in TVET.
Major Programmes: Community Outreach
1.Education Forum2.Online Journal System3.Community-Based Training
Significant Accomplishments
1. Twenty eight training programmes conducted and attended by 1,021 participants in FY 2013 - 2014
2. Research studies were presented in various international conferences and publish in “TVET@Asia – The Online Journal for Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Asia”.
Vision for the Future (New FYDP)
Vision“A globally recognised Regional Centre of Excellence in TVET”
Mission “We are committed to enhance the TVET systems of SEAMEO member
countries through innovative capability building, research and development, and information services.”
Theme“Ensuring greater impact of TVET for sustainable development.”
Motto“Together We Excel”
Values“PRAISE” stands for Professionalism, Respect for Diversity,
Accountability, Innovativeness, Synergy, and Excellence
Upcoming projects (GEMs)
1. Workshop on “ENHANCING RESEARCH NETWORK THROUGH COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH ON TRANSFERABLE SKILLS IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES” .Brief Summary This project will focus on the integration of transferable skills (employability skills /common skills /life skills) in formal secondary and post-secondary technical and vocational education (TVE) in Brunei Darussalam and selected ASEAN member countries . This is a follow up activity of a collaborative research project spearheaded by UNESCO Bangkok, Thailand and Regional Cooperation Platform (RCP) on TVET teacher education. Status
13-14 MarchFunding required is £12,000 - secured
Upcoming projects (GEMs)
2. ENHANCING RESEARCH NETWORK AND CAPABILITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS INVOLVED IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Brief Summary This project will focus on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) research-based generation, management, and sharing through the enhancement of the existing research network called SEAVERN (Southeast Asian Vocational Education Research Network) established in 2007. To enhance the network, this project comprise two components: (1) expansion of the number of SEAVERN researchers by inviting new and potential researchers to participate, provide some fund for research activities, create avenues for sharing research findings, and stimulate the compilations of research reports in the Online Journal System; (2) Capability building programmes for the new members especially on research methods in various disciplines in TVET.Status
Funding required over 3 Year period is USD$550,000 - unsecured
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