Regional Centre for Vocational and Technical
Education and Training
Hj Mohd Sharifuddin Hj Md Salleh
Jalan Pasar Baharu, Gadong, BE1318
Brunei Darussalam
Tel No. +673 244 7992 Fax: +673 244 7955
E-mail: info@voctech.org Website: http://www.voctech.org

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.

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
Learning and Assessment)
(Teaching-

Overall Total of Training Programmes Conducted and
Participants (FY 1990/1991 – 2012/2013)
No. of Training
Programmes
608
No. of Participants
Male Female Total
10,327 8,740 19,067

 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.

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
“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

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 March
Funding required is £12,000 - secured

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

Thank you
Doumo Arigatou Gozaimasu
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