TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
(TWG)
PRESENTATION TO BCM MEETING 25th NOVEMBER
2011
STRUCTURE
TWG
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BCM realised parallel forums (BOTA, GIZ, MESD
and BNVQF) with same end goal – quality
apprenticeship programme.
Pulled them together for synergy hence TWG
Focussed on artisan training with emphasis on heavy
plant
Conducted an audit of all vocational technical
training institutions in the country to assess capacity
and readiness to offer these courses
RESULTS
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Utilization
 VTIs visited are under utilised, not used during
vacations.
 No training of trainers at FCTVE despite its design and
capacity (35% utilised)
Capacity
 Most VTIs enroll target numbers
 Some courses not offered because there are no trainers
in a given VTI
 Practical training capacity low.
RESULTS
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Availability of equipment
 Most VTIs have right numbers & quality
 Equipment either not working or not used, no
maintenance plans in place
Programme or curriculum offered is the same: either
NCC or BTEP based
Industry input to curricula unknown
RESULTS
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Trainers
 Numbers inadequate
 Not trained in use of certain equipment
 Not an attractive job, trainers leave for industry
 Trainers divorced from industry changes
 Most BOTA accredited
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Adopt Orapa Training Centre standards as the
industry base
Improve match between theory and practical training
Training of trainers:
 plan and implement ToT for qualified trades
people with involvement of GIZ
 Improve trainer package
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Two institutions as centres of excellence for mining
related trades
FCTVE for north and BCET for south; they both offer
Heavy Plant training
Industrial attachment critical in the development of
artisans and trainers