TVET Reforms – Competencies And proposal Writing At GAEC

TVET Reforms – Competencies And proposal Writing At GAEC. The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) recently hosted a pivotal workshop aimed at sensitizing its management on the latest reforms in technical and vocational education and training (TVET), specifically focusing on competency-based training (CBT).
Held in Accra, this five-day event also equipped GAEC staff with essential proposal writing skills and served as a refresher course on CBT for facilitators.
Workshop Overview
Organizers And Collaborators
The workshop was organized by the TVET wing of GAEC in collaboration with the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) under the Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF). This collaboration underscores the importance of continuous development and alignment with national TVET reforms.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the workshop were to:
- Sensitize GAEC management on TVET reforms and the benefits of CBT.
- Provide hands-on training in proposal writing.
- Refresh and update the skills of facilitators in CBT methodologies.
Opening Ceremony Highlights
Keynote Address By Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare
At the opening ceremony, the Director-General of GAEC, Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare, highlighted the significance of the workshop. He revealed that the GSDF awarded a grant to GAEC in September 2023, which facilitated this workshop.
The grant mandates GAEC to upgrade its welding department and train welders in new techniques such as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding.
Importance Of TVET Reforms
Prof. Dampare emphasized that the workshop aims to provide GAEC management with firsthand information on TVET reforms, enabling them to appreciate and contribute to the country’s transformation and innovation agenda.
He noted the long-standing relationship between GAEC and CTVET, which has resulted in the delivery of training modules in various technical and vocational skills, including ICT and photography.
Building Capacity And Securing Grants
Previous Initiatives
GAEC has a history of implementing technical and vocational training projects. One notable project involved training young women in information and communication technology (ICT), which significantly enhanced their skills and employability.
Encouragement For Future Initiatives
Prof. Dampare congratulated the project team for developing a successful grant proposal and encouraged all GAEC institutes to explore various avenues for securing grants in their areas of specialization. He stressed the importance of thinking outside the box and collaborating to obtain such grants to support GAEC’s work.
Conclusion
The workshop on TVET reforms and competency-based training at GAEC marks a significant step towards enhancing technical and vocational education in Ghana. By equipping its management and staff with updated skills and knowledge, GAEC is poised to contribute effectively to the nation’s innovation and transformation agenda.
The continuous pursuit of grants and collaborative efforts will further strengthen GAEC’s capacity to deliver high-quality training in various technical and vocational fields.